Strange Addictions That Landed Them In The Hospital

My Strange Addiction is a very controversial show, but I think it serves as a learning opportunity. Remember, while some of these addictions are presented sensationally and humorously, let’s try to lead with empathy and understand some of these conditions can actually be life threatening. Today we talk about coffee enemas, eating cat hair, cat grooming, bezoars, eating ashes, objectophilia, animism, butt injections, Brazilian butt lifts (BBL, starring our friend Dr. Anthony Youn!), bee stings, yellow jackets, wasps, treatment for chronic pain, super glue, air freshener, drinking aerosol sprays, cremains, and endorphins. Let me know down below if there are any more addictions you’d like me to take a look at.
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[@captaindanger894]

I love how supportive this man can be without being toxicly positive. He never has any issue with something "strange" so long as no one is harmed by it, and he's very good at walking that line

[@greatbritian9930]

Thats the lovely thing about him!

[@ethanf5441]

U kinda have to be to post on yt in this day in age

[@asteri0691]

@@ethanf5441 Why'd you make it weird

[@Lowdermoomoo]

I came here to comment that about the ballon guy I thought it was sweet of him to say

[@zgaming4589]

Couldn’t have said it better myself

[@teresadiodato]

The saddest story in this video is the lady addicted to her husband's ashes. Her pain is understandable and she needs help to learn how to live with it. This kind of pain never ends unfortunately. We have to learn how to face it! I wish all the best to this lady! I like how doctor Mike shows his sensitivity in his voice and facial expressions other than give a cold medical explanation. This makes him a great doctor and a sweet person ❤

[@notlucas6859]

on one hand I understand the grief and coping with the death. but on the other hand she is eating her husband

[@AnaDiaz-wz4cf]

I do hate TLC for exploiting that poor woman's story😟 I hope she's living a good happy life now days.

[@TheBlackWaltz]

That's not even additiction. That's grieving for the loss of a loved one unexpectedly. No one expects their mid 20s spouse to die. It's a shock. It's quite different than the expected

[@yougsa]

I definitely don’t think it’s the saddest one at all. Really stupid 🤡.

[@nooneloloof]

@@notlucas6859 well she would’ve done it either way so 💀

[@scocopat457]

The woman who's addicted to bee stings definitely sounds like a self harm addiction to me. A lot of people don't realize that self harm is very much an addiction just like any other. I hope she finds recovery.

[@astridhannestad8323]

I was going to say that. As someone who is recovering from self harm, the craving for pain really resonates with me. I hope she gets the help she needs❤

[@hazukichanx408]

As I've heard it told, physical pain can be a tool to distract oneself from mental and/or emotional pain. A non-ideal solution, but it's important for those observing it to understand it is a coping mechanism, which means there's a reason it ever became necessary in the first place; something that needs to change for the person to be able to live a healthy life without needing that painful distraction.

[@astridhannestad8323]

@@hazukichanx408 for me it was during a really bad anxiety flare up during quarantine. I felt this constant numbness in my entire body, whilst at the same time feeling pain. So focusing all of those feelings into self harm made it all bearable. I am fortunate enough to have a good support system and stopped. But even now after I feel better, I can’t help feeling the urge every once in a while

[@rayanna7188]

When I first saw the bee addiction I immediately thought of masochism

[@Internetguy_L337_90D]

is it the adrenaline rush of the pain that is addictive or simply the pain?

[@kait_herring]

i love how no matter how 'strange' the addiction is, Dr. Mike never judges them or makes fun of them. he remains professional and that is so nice to see :)

[@thecorperation1996]

Doctor mike is so nice lol

[@kevindogaru4080]

Nah he dealt with so much bullshit that he built a immunity for it

[@EarthWolf648]

Absaloutly true

[@c.m.6487]

Yeah, there are behaviors that shouldn't be normalized. Sex with balloons is one of them. 🙄

[@angieholley4040]

For the lady with the cremains, IF it was just a matter of carrying them around, there are companies that make jewelry that hold a small amount of the ashes.

[@sheilarough236]

I think she could benefit from grief/bereavement therapy

[@nicolecodbrajoe5229]

A friend of mine actually has his wife's ashes in a small vial that he wears on a chain. It never leaves his neck. ❤️

[@barbaramatanovic8543]

@@nicolecodbrajoe5229 aww so sweet I'm praying for him

[@rk99688]

I think I saw something like that on Shark Tank

[@maggiekarabel123]

I have my aunt’s ashes in a pendant. She had it in her will.

[@philp3786]

I honestly think the main health hazard of the widow eating her husband’s ashes wouldn’t be anything physical as these toxic compounds would be destroyed or boil off at this temperature, but that the ashes will eventually run out if she keeps consuming them and that would be absolutely devastating. I couldn’t imagine being so attached to carrying a loved one’s ashes only for them to no longer exist because you literally ate them all

[@sterlingodeaghaidh5086]

The calcium triphosphate in human bones are in such low quantities that it’s not a real concern, doesn’t do any good but it’s technically just minerals. The mental concern may be true tho, but humans are adaptable creatures so she may get over it as well.

[@minetruly]

In the original, she mentions being afraid of the day that there's none of him left. To me, the cannibalism isn't the problem. This is a symptom of her not being able to cope.

[@haleyjade6853]

This was exactly my thought. Even if she’s just licking a tiny bit off her fingers everyday, it’s STILL going to run out at some point. Thank goodness she checked herself into a clinic to get help. My heart goes out to her. I can’t imagine the grief she must be dealing with.

[@simply_lena8196]

Canabalizem

[@broomhandel3960]

The sheer despair is horrifying to imagine.

[@hannahc875]

Once again Mike's opinion of looking at "strangeness" is soooo reassuring and positive. Let ppl be unique so long as nobody is being hurt! Mike is a hero!

[@CookiesTriedToEatMe]

The way you described objectapilia had me absolutely ROLLING on the ground. I enjoy your videos so much.

[@annawood8912]

I’m so glad that lady overcame her addiction to butt injections. It’s so sad that people are so manipulated by unrealistic images in the media and are so insecure about how they look that they resort to these dangerous “procedures”.

[@danielleking262]

Not only that, but she was getting black market injections with who tf knows what's really in them!! Extremely dangerous, yikes !!!!

[@annawood8912]

@@danielleking262 I’m well aware that they were black market injections. That’s why I put “procedures” in quotes. I’m glad she stopped before it was too late.

[@dwoktheraynejonsohn4849]

The images are so unrealistic, that even Kim Kardashian cried after seeing a pic of her own body before photoshop and went into serious denial. It was very hard to watch

[@JT-295]

I’m not disagreeing but I just want to say that some people do it for themselves and not to please others :)

[@xy3951]

It's not always the media. I grew up before social media and I just wanted to look like the women who surrounded me(my family members).

[@shanyyra8767]

I love how nonjudgmental he is. He never makes jokes about things like this. He's an amazing doctor and it shows. Stan Doctor Mike

[@joshuaasante6128]

🤗 Jango fett

[@naturalphotographer453]

But not like dream stans

[@problematic421]

@Grunge are you my brother???

[@problematic421]

@Grunge ...

[@princesslove018]

@@problematic421 haha thought you both were the same person because i didnt read the usernames so i just assumed you were having a conversation with yourself

[@felixsixx666]

I’ve heard you can get loved ones ashes tattooed on/in you. I honestly love that because they’d actually still be with you in a way, and you won’t have to travel to a burial if you live far away. They’d literally be a part of you. ❤️

[@kris9259]

I love this idea as long as the person who has passed has consented to this previously.

[@Kat31017]

That sounds kinda dangerous? Doesn't it go into your bloodstream?

[@elenaboone2510]

Doctor Mike is such a kindhearted person. Not judgmental, really sweet, and educates us with these fun videos. Thank you so much.

[@herionetbrine8826]

One of the saddest things about the lady stinging herself with bees is that the bees could potentially free themselves and live on if she didnt pull them away. My dad used to know a bee keeper and that was the first thing he was told. If she just let them wiggle themselves out they'd be fine.

[@NIGHTOWL-jf9zt]

I watched a video where a guy did just that, and he was a bee keeper.

[@eilzmo]

Yeah, imagine a person that thinks it’s cool to just sting herself with bees as a pain killer not being stupid enough to have absolutely no idea what she’s doing

[@keremgulbin9142]

She should just get wasps, they don't die after stinging you and are more prone to stinging people.

[@KysEcstacy]

@@keremgulbin9142 they also have a more strong sting because of the neurotoxins, if she uses them for said toxins. In all honesty she shouldbbn get a perscription for something if her arthritis is the main issue, even something like opiods would be better

[@lilchanightshade119]

@@KysEcstacy What about that one’s that are use to counter snakes bites? Don’t hospitals use a synthetic form of bee toxins?

[@valeriefstewart]

I love how non judgmental you are with this video. Shows that you’re not only a good doctor but a good person

[@Planet_films565]

Agreed

[@Skatejock21]

Except he is making a judgement. Judgements aren't just solely bad. If you have something to say about it, even medically. That is making a judgement. Its the act of judging what you're seeing.

[@gabor6259]

He called the the first woman's husband's reaction judgemental. Calling it judgemental is judgemental in and of itself.

[@Turnpost2552]

bra u know that he know that we know what dr.mike means when he said he knows. Like come on now.

[@cruellllla]

yeah not like pewdiebtch

[@inkygloves5197]

This man is a pillar of respectfulness and intelligence in an enormous cesspool of cringe-culture and social conformity. I know the thumbnails and concept are pretty exploitive, but honestly, you gotta do what you gotta do to stay relevant on this sight nowadays. At least he can lure the gawkers and bullies in that way, and maybe leave them with a touch more empathy.

[@lisastone945]

He's so non-judgemental and truly sympathizes with each patient. I love Dr Mike

[@cijmo]

My opinion on any kind of addiction or even fetish is "is it hurting you or anyone else?" Like the guy with the balloons, the only other person it would involve would be his partner and it seems she's okay so ... it's nobody else's place to weigh in.

[@aviezer_who_drinks_seltzer371]

Honestly, it's pretty tame Even wholesome

[@seanhartnett79]

Yep.

[@woollyprimate]

Well, it's not like they busted into his house and forced him to participate. He chose to air his dirty laundry on TV. He had to know that people will watch the show and pass judgment.

[@applefarm6126]

If it’s addiction, it’s still wrong. Regardless of what it is.

[@seanhartnett79]

@@applefarm6126 does it really matter if it doesn’t effect you though. In my opinion no. Interfering with someone else’s business when it doesn’t effect you is wrong. Just about the only thing I agree with the libertarians on.

[@robinoconnor553]

For the coffee one, I've read that absorbtion into the bloodstream is faster through enemas than drinking so these folks are probably getting a rush from the caffeine

[@pi5815]

Oh

[@JuMiKu]

They are getting high on caffeine basically.

[@aiden3627]

Yeah I’ve heard this as well that plus too frequent enemas I think can damage how the colon functions

[@swimfast724]

That's possible

[@JuMiKu]

@@aiden3627 That's the least of the dangers. Think of those kids, who binge energy drinks and such and you can start to guess what dangers four coffee enemas a day pose. Coffee enemas can cause (among many others) infection, heart and lung problems, perforation, rectal burns and death. Just to name a few. If you want to drink coffee, do so, but coffee enemas will at most make you feel nice, while your colon is crying out in despair, as you destroy its nice, healthy biome.

[@myribunt5261]

I'm so glad you don't shame people for their own personal interests sexual or not as long as it's not hurting anyone and they can function. Thank you it's nice to know there's more friendly people out there

[@KansasSweety]

I love how accepting you are with alternative lifestyles and choices. I appreciate how much you give respect to (even if unintentional) the kink community as well as the neurodivergent community. You're a wonderful doctor and I wish you practiced in Kansas.

[@XackHackMan]

I gotta say, Dr Mike's ability to talk about this with minimal judgement and sincere concern is really refreshing. You're awesome Dr Mike, keep being positive.

[@wellhelltherefellwhuman4637]

Agreed. Honestly it's refreshing to see people explain what is and isn't a disorder. Like at 3:00 he actually looks at it as it is without judging the person

[@tidepodpadthai2633]

For me what concerns me about the ashes lady isn't the ashes himself (although I am worried about the eating ashes ofc) it's what happens next? What will she do when the ashes run out? I feel like then it'll just ruin her mental health even further once she doesn't have his ashes anymore.

[@SilverDragonJay]

That's a great consideration to have. Good coping mechanisms are good to have but you also have to consider how sustainable those coping mechanisms are. Because if it runs out before you've healed enough to move on, what then? And with something like the ashes of a loved one, what if she is ready to move on, but discovers she's left with nothing to remember him by? I can't imagine the guilt you might feel in that situation.

[@angelachouinard4581]

@ Tide Pod Pad Thai. Yes, I've known people who kept and did not scatter the remains. But she got into that pattern and was obviously in a lot of grief so I'll bet she was not thinking about when they ran out. Eating the ashes probably would not have hurt her physically, the very high temperature of cremation breaks down the embalming fluid and it burns or evaporates up the chimney. But not having them one day might be a problem.

[@ConstantChaos1]

That was my concern when I first saw her ages ago

[@Mama_Bear524]

Good point!!

[@joshshore27]

Exactly my thoughts like if she becomes dependent and addicted what lengths will she go to. I assume most people have heard horror stories about the lengths addicts can go to in order to get their fix so I'd be worried she might either steal or if her mental state deteriorates enough even harm others to get more human ashes. Not to mention that I feel even if they are ashes they're still human remains that she's eating and that can't be good for her mental state.

[@rpriestley]

You are so so compassionate. That's something that can't be taught in med school. Thank you. 💙💙

[@yoshi-hi4ll]

i love the way that he can be supportive of these kind of things, without judging them at all

[@ataliacohen2154]

for the woman who uses bee stings for pain relief from arthritis, the same reaction can come from Nettle Leaves pressed down on the affected area. However, any naturopathic remedies need to be carried out with caution, and that's why speaking to your physician is the first thing to do.

[@JustArkon]

I appreciated the respectful concern for the well-being of the honey bees as well as the woman. The fact that she is also aware of and is pained by how her addiction inevitably takes the life of each honey bee, makes it especially heartbreaking to witness.❤️ I hope the show’s producers followed up with the people that were featured.

[@musicrazy13]

I think wasps can survive stinging humans, bees only die because our skin is thick and holds the stinger or something. Would wasps offer the same relief? I think they are also pollinators as well.

[@dumpsterfire3214]

@@musicrazy13 honeybees have barbed stingers, while wasps and bumblebees don’t, as far as i’m aware of

[@MannyBrum]

​@@musicrazy13 Wasp venom and bee venom isn't the same, chemically. It does share some chemical compounds, but wasp venom is a lot nastier and causes a more intense pain. Plus wasps are extremely aggressive and one wasp can sting you multiple times so imagine having a whole bunch of them.

[@skyla17]

I have seen a video where a bee freed itself after stinging. There is a way that they can survive stinging it just takes patience because it takes a while for the bee to free itself (it runs in circles around the sting until it is free) so it is very sad, that even though she is sad to kill them, she doesn't give them a chance to live

[@los3r426]

@@musicrazy13 i think the stinger is connected to their spine atleast that's what I was told so it rips their spine out? Idk

[@rosesmith3694]

That brings but first coffee, to a whole new level.

[@MysteriousMisty]

Again Thank your Dr Mike for not shaming people for their lifestyle or kink. How you react shows others how to act. We need more people like you in the world.

[@DoctorAzmain]

As a doctor, the first coffee-related one is really concerning me! As Dr Mike said, a coffee enema isn't going to resolve any issues with your liver, kidneys or spleen - the organs that ACTUALLY detox your body. In fact, it can pose serious risks such as infection, seizures, heart problems etc. We do use medical enemas (e.g. phosphate enemas) in very constipated patients though. Bottom line: If you're feeling unwell, go see your doctor before trying a potentially dangerous self-treatment - you might be able to pick up or prevent more serious health issues!

[@BrunoFernanshSZN]

bro…

[@qyowa]

@@BrunoFernanshSZN bro...

[@Paradox-Casper]

@@BrunoFernanshSZN bro?...

[@vonadrianflores732]

@@BrunoFernanshSZN bro...

[@kaptainkool408]

@@BrunoFernanshSZN bro....

[@nicolelopez4133]

I was desperate enough once to want to try a colonic but finally after moving I found a doctor that took my pain seriously. I had an ulcer that was brushed off as “just your anxiety” because of my age. So incredibly thankful to that dr. 🙏🏽

[@danielleking262]

I hate when doctors brush off something that you're literally telling them is a problem for you. Don't push me out the door like cattle. Each case has its own set of solutions, dammit.

[@melkerahtagadatsoin-tsoin6016]

My bf had to start puking blood for his doctor to take him seriously on that kind of issue (stomach ulcer iirc), so I feel you 😔 Any pain/problem should be taken seriously until proven otherwise

[@timehunter9467]

I’m glad that the doctor took you seriously! I know how it feels to be given that kind of answer.

[@Feimicha]

@@melkerahtagadatsoin-tsoin6016 How awful! Is he alright at the moment? His doctor was dangerously blind or really skeptical

[@melkerahtagadatsoin-tsoin6016]

@@Feimicha yeah he's alright now, it was treated just in time for it to be easy, but he's been really scared Edit : the doctor was so blind because my bf was considered young for this kind of problem

[@scepticalhyenas5750]

_"Every bee is precious"_ says the walking talking colony collapse disorder

[@Lm_the_preppy]

He is very good at not laughing, or being judgmental of what people do that. I find strange, but he in no way judges them and that is what I love about Dr. mike

[@Goldfish_Brain]

Can we just take a minute to appreciate Mike’s none judgmental-ness. Man’s a legend

[@loshiomoshi4140]

fr

[@franciscodetonne4797]

He's *rightly* concerned with the show than the subjects. I can agree with his criticism of the show.

[@Bevity]

We do appreciate it. We don't need you to tell us to "just take a minute to appreciate....." Do you say that to people you talk to in person too? Can't you let that fad die out? It's past time.

[@ApofKol]

I like judgement, but I must agree, Dr. Mike is right and he certainly is a Legend

[@bella-zp5tm]

@@Bevity does it really bother you that much, just scroll past the comment🤨

[@stefankrause5138]

Her: "wanna stay for a coffee?" Him: "Sure, why not?!" Narrator: Little did he know, what came next....

[@Mister_MS.PAC-MAN]

His reaction when she spills the beans 😱😱😱

[@ceilinh6004]

@@Mister_MS.PAC-MAN I see what you did there.

[@tans3015]

🙃🤣😂

[@el4242]

The must watch rom-com of 2022. 🤣

[@beanosdragon1208]

2 lovers, 1 liquid

[@cailin5309]

Dr mikes got to be one of the most objective and sympathetic doctors I’ve come across

[@wanderingchook1193]

My heart broke for Margeret. that last clip of her playing the flute for the bees and crying. Bless her heart.

[@bnashee]

youre basically the only person i ever see talk so positively and supportively about shows like this and its so nice. shows like this feel so exploitative but its nice to see a doctor actually be so understanding about it all.

[@carlivasquez6840]

same like everyone on any social media is always like “THIS IS A MENTAL ILLNESS” “EW” “WTH IS WRONG WITH THEM” “YOU ARENT NORMAL” like… what?

[@applefarm6126]

@@carlivasquez6840 Some have a point.

[@bnashee]

@throwaway just because theyre paying them doesnt mean they arent also exploiting them for shock value

[@yamomspotatosalad818]

They only got themselves to blame for being on the show.

[@khalilahd.]

I love how you’re always so understanding of these addictions and only try to deter this behavior if it’s harmful. A truly incredible doctor 🙏🏽

[@ryleighjade9773]

So true. Who knows how other doctors would react to these people

[@asiagray6350]

You know your comment is good when a verified KZbinr steals it 😅. But yes he is an amazing doctor, I wish all the people in the video well

[@APlusRussian]

@@asiagray6350 That "verified KZbinr" just does that kind of stuff 🤭 But I do agree with Khalilah's comment 💙

[@inthesameuniverse]

just saw you under Brandon Walsh's comment section lol ! And I agree 🍃

[@Stanthepenguin]

I love learning about medical stuff from Mike😊

[@ianleonard1838]

The coolest thing about Julius is that he takes care of those balloons so well he has some that's decades old and STILL INFLATED.

[@deserttortoise21]

The balloon fetish is actually more common than you'd think. There's an entire community of them colloquially called "Looners". They're surprisingly welcoming of one another. I remember watching another episode of a different TLC show, which included a person with a balloon fetish, who ended up attending a sort of "Looner convention" and having lots of fun!

[@gurvmlk]

Which, for as strange as that sounds, makes a lot of sense if you think about it. No matter how peculiar something like that is, if one person is into it, then it must mean there are many other people who are the same.

[@stevetennispro]

"The balloon fetish is actually more common than you'd think." How POPular is it? ;)

[@WithLoveAshley]

@@stevetennispro now you’re just clowning’ around. 🤡🎈

[@gurvmlk]

@@geteducatedyoufool4563 Unless they're trolls. Then they hate people who share the same interests, because they have nothing to complain about.

[@stevetennispro]

I suspect its POPularity may be... INFLATED. ;)

[@galacticgalaxyonezerone7235]

It’s just crazy how little we all know about things we interact with all the time it’s truly amazing to realize these things.

[@LittleRedRubberDuck]

Great point, people use disorders to describe everything these days when a lot of things are not. Good thing you made sure to define the meaning and bring it up. 👍

[@saharaljuberi]

the fact that dr.mike is more respectful than their spouses says a lot about him. 🙌🏼

[@IonIsFalling7217]

It’s easier to not judge something you don’t have to live with, in defence of the partners.

[@lisadunn1138]

Not really! They have to live with the foolishness day in day out. It effects their life every single day. You have no idea what it's doing to their lives or the relationship.

[@thelittlemuffet]

Silly comparison

[@gl_eo]

i mean he is a doctor...

[@terynb4407]

I mean he's not living with the person and he's a doctor he has to have some type of nonbias to people who may be suffering from something

[@emmaline6601]

You are such a kind, nonjudgmental doctor. It’s wonderful to see.

[@theunknown8239]

ONE more like 👌👌👌👌😄😄😄

[@mgachatv]

❤

[@Kirbmans]

9:30 The girl making bees go extinct

[@taro7798]

I screamed when I saw dr Youn!!! THE CROSSOVER WE NEEDED

[@NB79032]

I love that you're able to talk about these sensitive topics with facts and without shame.

[@joejoe5183]

I just started watching this guy and I’m already addicted to his videos

[@lindarobinson4258]

For the cremation process itself there is no requirement for embalming, nor is it a state law. It only becomes a requirement if you're going to have a public visitation or a public viewing, and that requirement is usually by the funeral home establishment.

[@josephmariostalinlinguinit8727]

I love how non judgmental dr. Mike is, he's like "oh you like balloons, sweet I like balloons too. Oh you sexually like balloons? that's not for me but to each their own." it's pretty nice

[@Incercsaajut]

He probably a freak too :) aren't we all? to each their own...

[@amplemedicallectures]

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[@sateddevourer5422]

It's really sweet of him. It's how I hope most people can be someday in the future.

[@rionnation9700]

@@sateddevourer5422 its not like the world is a bad place😂😂😂

[@josephmariostalinlinguinit8727]

@H I agree 100% but if it's not hurting the patient or anyone around the patient there's nothing that needs to be helped

[@EverythingIsLit]

I appreciate the distinction with mental disorders. The DSM-5 specifically lists that something is disruptive to someone's life or the way they want to live it for it to be diagnosed as a disorder. If someone is leading a happy, otherwise healthy life, let 'em live

[@ConstantChaos1]

I agree on that but he also brought ASD into it for no reason the study he mentioned didn't have definitive results

[@xxp3pp1xx]

Yes but if u r happy and ur behavior greatly affects ur social life for example its still considered a disorder 🤔

[@ConstantChaos1]

@@xxp3pp1xx likely not, there us the question of if you are happy in that state because it facilitates your potential condition or if you would prefer that state absent the condition but that's why psychologist get paid the big bucks. This is both my professional field and active field of study but... yeah no that's not something we can determine from even the full vid

[@xxp3pp1xx]

@@ConstantChaos1 ofc we can't determine this with just the vid. My point was simply that even if u r happy with ur life doesn't mean it isn't a disorder. More drastic example would be drug addiction even if the people might enjoy it its still a severe disorder. And I do have to admit that I don't know if the definitions between dsm5 and icd10 differ on that point. Was just what was taught to us.

[@ConstantChaos1]

@@xxp3pp1xx the issue there would he detriments to health eg a functioning alcoholic is still an alcoholic because of the bodily harm even if there is no other detriments. I am only speaking from an American pov, and we all know how absolutely wonderful American healthcare is, especially mental healthcare 🙄

[@tiamarie6719]

Some of these addictions look so gross and painful and dangerous! I feel sorry for those people who are doing these things to cope with some sort of trauma, though.

[@doomcat5557]

10:14 the best solution: wasps! Those SOBs don’t die after a sting.

[@blue_mythic7879]

9:00 so thats where all the bees are going

[@Ella-Ridge2011]

Lol

[@markalexander3659]

He died only two months ago and she's carrying his urn around. That's not an addiction, that's just grief. She's grieving for her husband and having his urn near her helps her feel his presence and brings her comfort. Eating them is certainly unusual, but it's basically just bone minerals (mostly) and unlikely to harm her (unless she was to ingest a large amount) EDIT: I posted this before they talked about the Formaldehyde and other chemicals in the ashes.

[@dfeuer]

There absolutely would not be formaldehyde, methanol, or ethanol in the ashes. Those all burn very easily. Should've done his research! It's possible there are other hazardous chemicals in cremains, but not those.

[@markalexander3659]

@@dfeuer That's exactly what I had assumed! lol. That's why I was surprised and added the edit after they said they would still be in the ashes.

[@dfeuer]

@@markalexander3659 yeah, doctors really should know their chemistry better than that! I just read that some of the formaldehyde can escape combustion (somehow), but it's released from the smokestacks, not in the cremains.

[@markalexander3659]

@@dfeuer It's kinda shocking, yeah. Especially the ethanol and methanol. Like, how could they not know that alcohol has a very low boiling point and would have completely evaporated VERY quickly?

[@oliviarogers2808]

The emotional damage that would remain once she's eaten all of him is also a big concern.

[@mckenziejeanne4508]

I love Dr. Mike. He is my comfort channel.

[@johanna2248]

4:09, I want the box, it’s a pretty box

[@soulgal]

What a doctor reaction. I kept waiting for the scene where he'd be disgusted or something but he was so understanding and non-judgemental. He was always viewing it with such an understanding. His response really made me check mine.

[@ashleydowney1222]

Not all doctors are like that though. And judging someone is a normal human reaction. Not saying that it is the best way to react.

[@Mewse1203]

I really like how seriously this was taken. Even when Dr Mike flubbed his words which would have been a great place to inject humor, they didn't because the topic of the video is a bit more serious. Look I feel like comedy is how we talk about tough subjects in a palatable way, but you don't always need comedy to have said conversation. Bravo, Doc. Your kindness and empathy are amazing.

[@Annabelle66633]

7:40 RIP bee🐝😔

[@j89atomsingold21]

Loving the videos keep it up!!

[@Joe_Mama.also_YTHandlessuckass]

"My god that's disgusting" Dr. Mike: That's a pretty judgemental response "I tried it and now I'm addicted" Dr. Mike: Oh The execution made that funnier than it should've been lol

[@blueshepard1656]

I mean if I say eating octopus is disgusting I am in no way judging the person that does eat it. I am just saying that for me eating octopus is disgusting. So, his reaction was normal 🤣 he is talking about his point if view.

[@Sabby29_]

Nice pfp

[@xandred_bass1011]

The balloon lover isn't on the show for having a disorder, he's on the show for having a... STRANGE ADDICTION Also, I agree that it's a pretty innocent addiction. He's not hurting himself or anyone else so I say go for it

[@rustylee1836]

Yeah it seems Mike forgot what show he was watching. It's not called Major Disorders or RUINED LIVES. He doesn't have to repeatedly mention that they aren't disorders. Imo Mike is trying way too hard to show that he's not judgemental, and that's him arguing against what's in his own head. And no argument from me, I think se*ualizing balloons is a lot healthier than how a lot of guys think.

[@nisarojas2869]

@@rustylee1836 well sometimes a strange addiction could sometimes be a symptom of a disorder

[@kmariep2425]

Addiction is considered a disorder, though

[@kenziemathews926]

@@kmariep2425 Only if that addiction is a hindrance in your life can it be considered a disorder, Mike said this multiple times.

[@szoenzsoenmiles62]

I guess most paraphillia are considered atypical so a sort of «deviant=disorder» situation And would be seen that way mostly by people But after going to medical or psychological studies in university you do start to lose some judgement and be less astonished and bothered by some things Its more interesting in a way to know what happened to trigger it Like the study he mention at 2:47

[@williewong1697]

Bruh I feel so bad for those bees and the fact she’s pulling them back after the sting so the stinger comes off is so sad. Like bruh they don’t deserve that

[@ashmenser7959]

For the woman with her late husbands ashes, the first thing I thought of, before it was even mentioned was the embalming fluid. I’m studying to be a mortician and the many chemicals used in the embalming process are very dangerous. When it came up that he was in fact embalmed, that left me quite nervous for her health.

[@calexxelac2457]

I love and appreciate how respectful he is towards these people. He explains some of the mental and medical concepts that may cause these things, rather than laughing and judging

[@Vegan_womaniya]

Kudos to Dr.Mike for not being judgemental and being very serious even after witnessing such weird addictions. A normal person would either laugh or get shocked or find it horrible. But he's just there analysing everything without any weird reaction keenly observing everyone. I love this Man for his professionalism ❤

[@ameladaptivedaydreamer949]

And I hope you do it like him and not judge others for such silly and shallow reasons

[@Vegan_womaniya]

@@ameladaptivedaydreamer949 Definitely.

[@ameladaptivedaydreamer949]

@@Vegan_womaniya That's good. I'm glad, I just worry that some people that say he's acting in a good way and look up to how he acts don't actually put what they preach in practice. But I'm glad you are. I hope you have a wonderful day ahead of you :3

[@Vegan_womaniya]

@@ameladaptivedaydreamer949 I completely understand you. Thank You. Have a great day.

[@TheSwauzz]

He's a doctor on a very public platform trying to maintain an image.

[@theguywhoasked9538]

4:34 is the most replayed, you perverts

[@Nsodnoajdjksl]

Nah

[@nansysherry]

Everyday I learn a new thing from doc mike

[@skinwalker3953]

5:37 is Dr Youn !

[@alz1268]

Dr youn :D

[@bolua2689]

Dr youn!

[@domeatown]

the woman with her husbands ashes was still way, way in the acute stages of grief and aside from the health risk I think was behaving very normally for someone who lost the person they chose to marry, especially if it was a really healthy and decent relationship and she didn't have much of those. it was probably good to check into a facility. I hope they didn't treat it like an addiction. It almost certainly wasn't. Weird, but all bets are off with grief. The facility might have given her some time and space away. I know that every time I was in grief it seemed like I always had to stumble through life again far, far too soon.

[@juliapalos2077]

I agree, I think she just wanted her husband to become part of her (her body) forever.

[@guywiththebottle]

Behaving normally? I wasn't aware that carrying around and consuming the ashes of a loved one for two months was where the norm was.

[@domeatown]

@@guywiththebottle who was the last person you grieved, and how complex was that relationship

[@guywiththebottle]

@@domeatown I don't think that is the norm. The first thing this reminded me of was the history of Ed Gein who couldn't get over the death of his mother, so he preserved the room she died in, along with making a skin suit of females he had dug up at a cemetery, so he could feel closer to his diseased mother as he wore the suit. It may be an extreme but I also have a suspicion that eating the ashes of a loved one is the start of something much more problematic. It may be complexity but also a disorder as there is no way that the behavior doesn't cause problems. It is dysfunction. A cycle that will eventually need to be broken.

[@hannahhollowed8725]

@@guywiththebottle I’m in a young widows group which is a national support group in the UK. It has about 70,000 members I believe and I can assure you from actual life experience that this is normal and not problematic. At two months almost anything is considered ‘normal’ but consuming tiny ammounts of ashes is specifically not uncommon, and carrying them around even less so. If someone were still doing such a thing after say two years, that would then be considered ‘complex grief’ which is indeed a diagnosable disorder. If the definition of ‘normal’ is that a large percentage of people do it, then as someone with many contacts in her demographic (young widows) I can tell you this is normal. Your experience of ‘normal’ can only be compared to those in your own social circles/society/demographic ect. You do not know what is ‘normal’ for a young widow any more than you know what is ‘normal’ for a ten year old growing up in Tonga (assuming you come from neither of those demographics). Be a little more open to the idea that all our outlooks on normality are shaped by the narrow world we grow up in and we should all be as open minded as possible to the experience of those with a very different life or set of experiences x

[@rexthelegend3180]

Hi! As an autistic person, I don’t think there’s a connection between objectophilia (honestly I think it’s a bit ableist to say there is), but many of us do have hyper-empathy, and will humanize objects, although many of us grow out of it. I did so when I was little-I’d take leaves home because I didn’t want them to be cold at night, but I’d usually leave them because I didn’t want to separate them from their leaf families. However, I got older and grew out of it (another common experience for autistic people).

[@RedDeadReverie]

I used to do this with baby corns I got off my dinner plate when I was little! I hid them in my pockets and refused to eat them because I felt like they were little people 😅 Attached deep human feelings to a lot of objects as a child.

[@Diana-tt9dl]

There's literature that supports it and stems from what you're describing. Nothing to be worked up over it's just one of those things lol doesn't mean all autistic people or only autistic people participate in it! I am the same way I hyper empathize with inanimate objects and as a kid kt meant the world ending with my toys etc

[@clairejones624]

I’m autistic and have ADHD. Yes, I hyper empathise with many objects. I pretty much humanise them. I’m still a kid so it still happens. I haven’t grown out of it yet. For example, I would start getting really upset if someone’s notebook is bent or if mine is a bit bent and my peers wouldn’t care and would bend the book even more and I almost have tears in my eyes when I say, “Don’t hurt the book! The book will cry. The book is screaming right now.” My peers all think I’m strange. I get attached to objects but I don’t feel sexual attraction towards them. I get attached to specific objects but not in a sexual way.

[@AliT0m3r]

I have hyperactive ADHD 🤫

[@-_IRIS_-]

i love thrive market, and your videos! me and my mom used thrive market for years, its great, by the way, great videos! and i love learning! thank you for your great videos and amazing teaching Mike, have a great day or night!

[@al1_queen994]

I really appreciate how he doesn't judge or have a "disgusting" reaction with them

[@sashabarnett8402]

My grandpa accidentally treated his arthritis in this hand with bees (he had bee hives and the bees got into the house we spin honey in ) they stormed him and he had taken his gloves off. His knuckles used to be so big he could hardly close his hands and after that they got a lot better it was crazy to see first hand as a little kid and I couldn’t believe it helped

[@angelshopeless]

thats actually really interesting

[@warmmocha1115]

I don't know how late I am but this was a great video love your channel and wish me luck in school!

[@Starberry_editz]

Dr. Mike even though I’m a kid you teach me new things every day it’s like when I go to school in second grade I’m almost smarter than everyone

[@capthebara1862]

10:09 the lady could use a wasp because once a wasp stings it doesn’t die it just keeps going

[@travisgilbert1716]

As a beekeeper that has arthritis I can say that I notice a massive improvement in the pain in my hands when I get stung, lasts a few days normally then back to normal pains. I don’t get stung on purpose however it’s an occupational hazard, the medicine the doc has me on helps quite a bit more.

[@DarkGamer12532]

4:45 I CAUGHT YALL IN 4K

[@Nsodnoajdjksl]

Jokes on you, we were holograms the whole time!

[@Imnotkoreanbutilovekoreanstuff]

I like how he's really respects people's difficulties rather than laughing at them

[@ninockastar1]

I love that Dr Mike is never judgemental,but trys to explain in simple and fun way for all of us. Great job Doc, thanks for setting example what good Doctor shoud be. ❤️

[@themaddiemads]

As someone with multiple chronic illnesses, I really appreciate that Mike mentioned the desperation to find something that will make you feel even just a little bit better. Do I think the coffee enemas do work? Absolutely not...but I can understand why she is clinging to a "treatment" that (in her mind) gives her some relief. It's really unfortunate that companies will market these at home "treatments" though, because they often make all of their money taking advantage of people who are so desperate for any sort of relief, that trying just about anything becomes an option.

[@Cadetsal11]

It's really AMMAZING that she overcame her addiction

[@ellierose8638]

I like how he doesn’t say “these people are disgusting creatures on this Earth”. He’s just naming medical issues and trying to be positive about everything

[@Soitsrae]

Fun fact: only honey bees die after stinging someone. this is because their stinger is rugged and gets stuck in the skin of humans (since its rougher than insect skin) and they cannot pull it out because of that. when they try, the stinger is ripped off of the bee, along with its' intestines. however, the venom glands remain, so you must remove the stinger quickly or venom will continue flowing into your body also honey bees can sting insects and survive and most other bees have smoother stingers so they survive when stinging people and the stinger is also called a modified ovipositor since it works for two things (stinging and oviposition) enjoy the fun facts!

[@grapaliciousneedshelp]

Kewl

[@Soitsrae]

@{ Gacha_Spade } nope! this is something i studied in my honors biology class, and youre welcome for the fun fact!

[@FuzzyElf]

Do you mean the stinger is barbed? "Rugged" doesn't fit in here.

[@Soitsrae]

@@FuzzyElf Barbed works fine, but rugged works just as well. I'd prefer you not nitpick me, thanks

[@angie6966]

Nice thx

[@melodyhouse8201]

I love how you can address an issue in such a caring form.

[@Idkimjustherenowk]

LETS GO GUYS LETS GET MIKE TO 10MIL

[@ImperialAgent]

5:58 I was thinking of Dr Yuon with this one. Glad to see him in this video.

[@_Sebastiaan]

2:50 at leased he isn't hurting anyone, he can do what ever he wants with his balloons

[@isabelfountain8379]

These videos never cease to amaze me on what some people will do to their bodies.

[@lauranolastnamegiven3385]

...and then voluntarily show the world on television

[@its.me.aaliah]

About the bee thing, my grade 3 teacher had to carry around an epi pen for bees and wasps. I remember once she got stung at school and had forgotten her epi pen that day, luckily our school had spare epi pens in case that sort of thing happened. Love your videos btw Doctor Mike!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@charl3yd33]

I really love how non-judgemental he is about all these addictions

[@carolenaaaa]

I told my dad (who is a nurse) - “I want to be a doctor!” Him: “why?” “Because I watch too much dr mike” He then continued the conversation by continuing to talk about how amazing you were, and you helped him pass college 😂😂 It made me laugh so hard I swear 😂😂

[@wellhelltherefellwhuman4637]

I hope dr mike sees this comment! It's super touching

[@carolenaaaa]

@biyao kiti I don’t think you meant to reply to my comment with this 😂

[@carolenaaaa]

@@wellhelltherefellwhuman4637 I’ve been watching dr mike for ages, he’s inspired me to go into the medical field and I just graduated high school

[@eloisewillsby]

@@carolenaaaa congrats dude!!

[@eggomyleggos5247]

@@carolenaaaa ayyy!

[@geang.carneiro3982]

About the bee part: the key point for her is at 2:26, where she says a key phrase: "It didn't hurt as bad I thought it would". Our psychologic brain works with expectation, good and bad expectation. So even though the stings hurts her, because it was lower the expectation it was acceptable for her. Another thing is that our psychologic brain is adaptive, so if she is stung every day every time, the brain will start to get used to it and not care that much

[@Boyl151]

8:55 so that’s why they are dying out

[@CalifornianCuttlefish]

Great Video! *My strange addiction may seem interesting but it's dangerous!*

[@tinyquokka]

"It's understandable, someone that is having symptoms, who's struggling looking to find answers online, finds a treatment that is within their grasp, something that they can do on their own and tries it. That doesn't mean it's the right treatment." 👏👏👏

[@chickenthotpie765]

The way that he approaches these videos is so non-judge mental and I love how he acknowledges how the angle it is viewed for isn’t as entertaining for television if you just think about it medically

[@Incercsaajut]

He's a pro, he's prolly seen much crazier things. He's strictly talking from a medical point of view.