Strange Addictions That Landed Them In The Hospital

[@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

[@asteri9806]

@@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

[@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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@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).

[@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

[@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 :)

[@thecorporation1996]

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. 🙄

[@lunaaxlee]

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

[@Joshin-n5r]

🤗 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

[@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.

[@elmondo-s1e]

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.

[@Ecstacy333]

@@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]

@@Ecstacy333 What about that one’s that are use to counter snakes bites? Don’t hospitals use a synthetic form of bee toxins?

[@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....

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@elenaboone2510]

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

[@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.

[@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 🍃

[@krisvicious666]

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?

[@KeatonDee]

Weird

[@westriderider]

@@Kat31017wouldn’t be going into the bloodstream but definitely risking an infection as your going into the dermis and slightly below with the tattooing needle

[@ritasworld6345]

Dang, get a jewelry piece with some ashes if you like, but stop doing idiotic things that might harm you.

[@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

[@Pri1595]

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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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🤨

[@NB79032]

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

[@lisastone945]

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

[@emmaline6601]

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

[@theunknown8239]

ONE more like 👌👌👌👌😄😄😄

[@mgachatv]

❤

[@paw_prints_in_the_paddock]

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.

[@NarutoMagicCyclops]

We can see that some of them got help, this show at least doesn't seem to be going for pure shock value as with the last one(if it's the same series then it's good to see it evolve into something much more mature and healthy for each person featured).

[@jonh3141]

Listen if your addiction is killing bees you gotta stop it quick lol

[@Perfucna]

I am a beekeeper and doing routine checkups I accidentally kill way more bees, she shouldn't feel guilt at all, and apitherapy is a real thing...

[@dancortat7445]

True. That lady is killing bees, and bees are really important to the environment, these are animals that are endangered. In my country killing them for nothing is characterized as an environmental crime. Not mention this is cruel to them. If this is not a crime there, it is unfair cause she is not even consuming the bees as a way to survive. I know it might be a mental healthy issue (I know it's hard to overcome mental health problems, I also struggle so bad with my mental health, even if it's not the same as this lady), but dude... Also my sister is a biologist and she studies insects and it's sad to see a person do what that lady does with bees, there are so many people trying to protect them from extinction meanwhile she is killing them for nothing

[@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. ;)

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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 🙄

[@rpriestley]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@LorettaPlays]

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

[@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.

[@melodyhouse8201]

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

[@CookiesTriedToEatMe]

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

[@Chromatops1a]

How was his description funny

[@wanderingchook1193]

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

[@Archanaaaahhhhhh]

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

[@Archanaaaahhhhhh]

@@ameladaptivedaydreamer949 Definitely.

[@ameladaptivedaydreamer949]

@@Archanaaaahhhhhh 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

[@Archanaaaahhhhhh]

@@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.

[@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. ❤️

[@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.

[@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

[@haleybryan3606]

I love how understanding and not judgemental you are towards these kinds of things. Great video as always

[@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

[@MCristian1988]

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

[@amplemedicallectures]

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[@DevourerSated]

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

[@rionnation9700]

@@DevourerSated 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

[@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

[@yoshi-hi4ll]

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

[@al1_queen994]

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

[@Kalleeslife]

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

[@Kalleeslife]

@{ 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.

[@Kalleeslife]

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

[@angie6966]

Nice thx

[@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

[@nathanielturner2577]

8:26 If she keeps stinging herself with bees doesn’t that increase her risk of acquiring an allergy to bee venom?

[@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

[@naymeequillo]

I just so love how much Dr. Mike is not judgemental. His mind is so beautiful. He's so kind.

[@sadiethegreat]

he is!

[@slkshewolf]

Love the non-judgemental stance you take. As long as people aren't hurting themselves, or someone else...live and let live.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@leahlaprade2798]

The level of compassion Dr. Mike has in this video warms my heart.

[@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

[@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!

[@itsannavlogs215]

You're the reason that i really want to become a doctor and i am working on it mike. The way you explain these medical terms it's soo good to watch.

[@wendy645]

That's awesome! We need more doctors, and to get inspiration from Dr. Mike is a great direction 😊 I wish you all the best in your education and patient care pursuits! ❤️

[@itsannavlogs215]

@@wendy645 thanks dear, all the best to you too for great future .

[@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.

[@iright36]

I love Dr. Mike’s reaction to these. He doesn’t really say anything about it unless it’s harmful to the person which I love

[@blue_mythic7879]

9:00 so thats where all the bees are going

[@ME-HI-IM-A-PROBLEM-HEHE]

Lol

[@capthebara1862]

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

[@Stanthepenguin]

I love learning about medical stuff from Mike😊

[@QuiverDancer]

The world needs more generous people like you. Bless you and what you do, and thank you for helping me start to overcome my fear of doctors. I don’t fear them for no reason, it’s because of trauma I’ve gone through. You help me see that they’re there to help and not hurt me like I have been in the past.

[@_Sebastiaan]

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

[@gmillsy1086]

I’m always impressed how doctors can be flat faced and not react to people telling them abnormal addictions / things. It makes a good doctor

[@leecotton3242]

When my husband first started keeping bees, the folks who taught him the ropes suggested that he allow himself to be stung a couple of times so he’d get accustomed to it. It was very difficult for him to do because, as Doctor Mike says, the bee dies when it stings.

[@DynastyTrickDogs]

His ability to stay calm and unjudgemental is incredible

[@stephaniegoins4283]

I love how he takes these addictions, and doesn’t laugh or make fun. He looks at them like they are a serious disorder, I feel they should be treated as such. 😊

[@jibberwocky4054]

he always takes everything into account. good on you, mike. ps if i somehow get cremated against my will i have no problem being carried around just please dont eat me

[@rachielouie11]

I love how hes just so non- judgemental! I wish more Doctors were like you Mike, keep leading the way!

[@skippiijoy21]

Regarding the addiction to coffee enemas - I've heard that sometimes teens will give themselves alcohol enemas so they can get drunk without having it on their breath (bad idea) - so I'm curious to know if the addiction is less to the actual enema results and more to the mainline caffeine absorbtion that happens when they do it. I'm not a doctor though.

[@AnxietyRat]

Yeah, it would cause it to be absorbed faster than drinking. So they are probably getting a rush from the caffeine.

[@Craz1eCh1ck05]

A friend told me that some of his HS friend would put tampons filled with alcohol up their bums to get drunk

[@skippiijoy21]

@@Craz1eCh1ck05 hearing things like that are so sad - it's not healthy to do things like that 😔

[@Kelly-Bean23]

That’s a good question I’d love to hear answered. I’ve never heard of this, but yikes! If you’re gonna get drunk just drink the drink.

[@Craz1eCh1ck05]

@@Kelly-Bean23 True lol

[@Kimberly143]

The woman with her husbands ashes was so heartbreaking. I can’t imagine being so in love with someone and losing them forever. I don’t see anything wrong with her carrying his ashes around, but I do have serious questions about her eating them though. Not trying to be insensitive, but she is eating human ashes, isn’t that a form of cannibalism? Did anyone even explain that to her? And what is she going to do when his ashes are gone? Besides the chemicals, those would be my two concerns.

[@Unknown_101_]

I don’t believe it’s a form of cannibalism due to the fact that the body is nonexistent like there’s no flesh to be considered cannibalism. Cannibalism is considered the consumption of human flesh. But honestly I am very curious now.

[@rainbowwwkim]

I wouldn't think its cannabolism because the body has undergone a chemical process and shares nothing in common with the remaining ashes. I could see how it could psychologically be considered cannibalism, but I see it more as everyone coping with trauma in their own unique ways, harmful though it may be.

[@juliapalos2077]

I think she just wants to feel that he is part of her body now. Anyways, he passed away only 3 months ago, I want to think she will be ok, she just needs time. My best wishes for her.

[@jeremiahsmith8499]

I wouldn't call it cannibalism because once you burn something to ashes, it completely ceases to be what it was before from a chemical standpoint. Human ashes are mostly calcium phosphates and some minerals. There is no biological material remaining in any physical sense.

[@Daneshia287]

I’m so scared 😳 now

[@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." 👏👏👏

[@rosesmith3694]

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

[@brandonbennett4332]

Dr. Mike, I’m addicted to watching you be completely uncomfortable and still manage to be encouraging.

[@trento8397]

You may need to see a doctor

[@skinwalker3953]

5:37 is Dr Youn !

[@alz1268]

Dr youn :D

[@bolua2689]

Dr youn!

[@AngelMum-ve6vu]

Dr youn!

[@maanasayenamandra8895]

Dr. Mike is an ideal doctor who listens to every patient in a non-judgemental way. Mad respect for this guy.

[@NickijoeCanuck]

She should try swapping the bees for stinging nettle. It’s been used in Chinese medicine for years as a treatment for arthritis.

[@melissablick779]

8:00 Formalin, methanol etc all have low boiling points and should entirely evaporate during cremation. However, trace heavy metals accumulated in the body will likely remain.

[@anushreesingh6985]

I love how he doesn't judge anyone He just gives good advice as a doctor instead of being rude while talking about people

[@stephaniec.8415]

i appreciate how your methodology is to explain to pts what the facts are about these kinds of things and not attack them but genuinely try to help them!

[@mckenziejeanne4508]

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

[@bobjoebo8933]

5:18 I thought he was going to say huge huge asses because of injections. I'm dying 💀

[@laurened6505]

I love how professional and non judgemental he is. Absolutely love it. Gorgeous, smart and kind.

[@EarthWolf648]

A little rizz line in there ;)

[@gia5586]

This is like one of the best KZbin channels you educate while doing something fun

[@User54231]

2:03 I swear he is Carl from up

[@RyderSkates]

How does this only have 3 likes

[@1veryfunnygirl]

Doctor Mike has got to be one of the kindest, most compassionate people on the planet. I think I speak for so many of his subscribers when I say I WISH he was my doctor ❤

[@livinglegallyblind713]

I remember in the late 90s I was having a lot of stomach issues, and a coworker of mine kept telling me that I needed to have a coffee enema that it will get rid of all of my problems. I never did get one, and ended up going to a gastroenterologist instead to figure out my problems.

[@fortnite-mt3th]

Bro this man is literally the coolest doc I've seen on this planet.

[@ArricDev]

But dr.dry-ice is freezing 🥶

[@mahir6239]

Yes

[@biiab_.s]

I love how dr mike doesnt judge

[@President-JonSnow.Malkowich]

Have you not seen doctor octopus????

[@fortnite-mt3th]

@@President-JonSnow.Malkowich oh lmaoo

[@deathechovii]

If I had that many balloons floating around in my house I'd think Pennywise was going to pop out.

[@WolfTrot]

"Hey Georgie- GEORGIE WTF WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO THE BALLOONS-"

[@mysterypuz4788]

I just want to say, that when ever a bee stings you, and detaches the stinger, the bee's guts were ripped out as well. Because bee's guts are connected to their stingers. Time: 8:38

[@spiiceballz]

i remember seeing the bee addiction before this, WAYYY back in 2017 and it's quite miserable.

[@strxwberry.soda.]

dr mike videos have definitely been one of my favorite things to watch while in recovery from my surgeries i love the way his videos are fun & educational at the same time :)

[@MCristian1988]

Same here