"Strange Addictions" That Shock Doctors

[@jmoe5090]

Watching this guy kiss his inflatable while doctor mike doesn’t even crack a smirk, really shows what type of person he is and how much he’s invested in the patient. I love watching this guy.

[@nikkicz8924]

I totally agree, Dr. Mike is amazing. I truly wish every single medical professional, no matter what their title is, was as kindhearted and down to earth as Dr. Mike is.

[@user-oo1fk3nv8z]

Way better of a person than me

[@TheSwauzz]

Or that he knows he's being recorded?

[@Yana-pw1sd]

@@TheSwauzz has that ever stopped someone from saying something terrible Btw thanks for the likes I know it’s not a lot but it’s the most likes I’ve gotten

[@wahoo.]

@@Yana-pw1sd yes it has. this isnt live, he probably smirked once, hell maybe he laughed, but he can tell his editor to cut that part out.

[@BPease17]

Dr. Mike has to be the only person reacting to my strange addiction to listen to someone before talking. We need more listeners in the world, thank you Dr. Mike!

[@ludicrous7044]

Sorry-I wasn't listening!! Seriously there are some good additions and you have one. Your friends should love it!

[@babble2leeza]

My family and friends couldn't understand why or how I could work in the specialized therapy i chose.I think the experiences and trauma made me better at my job working with adjudicated juvenile sex offenders. I chose the field because I know if one child left with tools to prevent his choice to offend than i saved thousand victims. That was my goal. I didn't choose to work with the victims except during victim, impact therapy and statements. Dr Mike has the perfect expression and cadence. I would feel comfortable sharing my shameful, guilty , hurtful thoughts and experiences. ❤

[@taylorfrink1182]

as an autistic person i very much agree about animal therapy, i always had a dog growing up and did horseback riding at a barn well versed in therapeutic riding even though i was undiagnosed at the time. working with horses i think really actually helped my social skills in a way

[@alexpan1812]

I was just about to comment the same thing! My dog helps me so much when I'm overwhelmed or just need a hug and it helps me so much. Anytime I can't find something to talk about I always revert to random fun animal facts and that kinda helps me keep talking to people lol

[@ranjanbiswas3233]

I'm thankful to the fact that it helped you.

[@dakotahstacy4013]

I love dogs and cats, but horses are my favorite animals In the world. And they are great for therapy.

[@melissaharris3890]

"animals are non-judgmental" have you met my cat

[@rainestormee]

I’m also autistic and I agree

[@margitsample8302]

I love how Dr. mike shows no judgment. No laughing or mocking. He is a true medical professional. Good for him.

[@blackharmonics4518]

Yeah, I highly respect that. I couldn't do that. I found some of these really weird, but tried my best to watch this video with respect and curiosity for all the different things.

[@MomsRoots]

He doesn’t show it but trust me he does behind the scenes with other healthcare workers. It’s called coping.

[@pumpkinheadghoul]

I appreciate the fact that he leaves the mocking to me. Truly!

[@Iviewbreadasalivingbeing]

Idk how he stays so serious while the guy is stroking his floaty 😭

[@L0st.s0ul.eat3r]

I have autism and depression, one day I found a stray dog on the road who looked malnourished and scared so I lured it into my car and took it to the vet. That dog is named Mimi and has been a part of my life for 2 years now. Every day just seeing her be happy to see me makes me feel like I accomplished something and actually made me more comfortable around others

[@textme7951]

Thanks for watching send ⤴️a direct message right away i will love to hear your thoughts on it and for more enlightment ❤️✍️,,*

[@NicholasWiewiora]

I'm glad Mimi has someone who cares so much and takes care of them. :)

[@im.braylen]

This some john wayne gacy shi

[@s4ra.123]

How old are you? Because you have a car but you do gacha…

[@catboyrights]

@@s4ra.123 How are those two things conflicting? No animosity by the way, just speaking plainly. I'm an adult with a car who plays Gacha Life too. I have autism as well. Having "childish" interests is common for (but not exclusive to) people with autism. Whether or not that has anything to do with it in this case, it's not weird to do gacha and have a car.

[@meghanh1614]

I love how respectful you are to people’s “strange addictions “

[@poggus6414]

Noticed you didn't have any replies. Here to change that king

[@xXNunduXx]

Another W for Doctor Mike

[@pinkfeet518]

one of my favorite things about Dr. Mike is his empathy towards others

[@Kyxul]

definitely are strange addictions lmfao

[@f1lip797]

he has to be so the "snowflakes" dont "cancel" him

[@jessie-nx9ls]

Being non-judgemental is one of the best things you can be as a doctor. I'm glad he is completely respectful and understanding. Thanks Dr. Mike!!

[@southcoastinventors6583]

I mean everyone is judgemental but he has the sense enough to not verbalize them since it would damage his brand.

[@luckygusher6355]

Exactly that true about that brand damage

[@southcoastinventors6583]

@@luckygusher6355 For sure we can't read minds best we can do is look at the body language and interpret what it could mean.

[@nealp.2841]

Unfortunately so rare... would be the best doctor you could have!

[@bradentheman1373]

i think if your a doctor and your judgmental it could either be bad or you could put someone’s life in danger or very big danger

[@ILoveYou-rv3pd]

I’m aro/ace and it felt nice when you said it’s normal to not want to have long term relationships. It’s not important to me and never has been. I have a job, I pay my bills, I have a large friend group that I maintain.

[@bookcase17]

heck yeah!!! aro/ace here too! sexuality and romance are two experiences that my brain just has never seemed capable of having. and frankly, based on how i hear them described by friends, and how i see it affect people’s lives, i consider myself to be incredibly liberated. i still experience love and connection, and i get to focus more on pursuing the things i actually want to spend my life doing. so yeah, great to run into another one of us out in the wild, keep on being you, respect

[@yourlocalbi9811]

Totally agree, my sister is aromantic and she runs into a lot of weird judginess when people learn that she has no interest in romance. I'm glad Dr. Mike has an open mind about this kind of thing.

[@khalilahd.]

I love that he’s always so understanding and empathetic instead of judgmental. Not just a good doctor but a good person as well ❤

[@inmysightpewpew893]

i see you everywhere

[@NemesisFromResidentEvil]

@@inmysightpewpew893 It's a comment bot

[@hmk13927]

@@NemesisFromResidentEvil not true, she’s a real person, if you look at the profile you’ll see that, I just assume she posts a lot of comments

[@NemesisFromResidentEvil]

@@hmk13927 They use bots to promote a terrible channel

[@itsytyt5192]

AF

[@casperh5452]

23 yo fentanyl addict in recovery here, 7 years of use and just shy of 11 months of sobriety. I love watching these videos because as bizarre as they seem my substance use and a process addiction scratches the same itch. We crave control over things we dont have and end up using drugs/processes to numb or not think about it. Love this channel

[@xbeluu95]

Hi! Just wanted to say it must be so difficult, but you're doing great. I really hope you stay well 💜

[@casperh5452]

@@xbeluu95 thanks I'm doing way better every day

[@lisafitzgibbon8434]

Well done Caspar, you are doing amazing.

[@FlagCutie]

Just wanted to congratulate you on your 11 months!!! Here's to the milestone year, then many years after that!

[@kiarasimone123]

Props to you!!! Im 68 days sober and in a program❤ we do recover🫶🏽

[@sydneymarshall3204]

I was diagnosed with autism a couple years ago (officially - had the symptoms my whole life but one of my parents didn’t want to believe it) and I can understand having things that make you feel calmer like textures, smells, and having an animal that relies on me has helped me a lot.

[@Echo_the_half_glitch]

I understand that completely, I have it to, and it took a long time to get me diagnosed, my cat loves hugs so he helps as well, also my dog

[@luco663]

Yea I have it too, and I heavily rely on my pet for emotional reassurance. Petting her calms me alot. She's my best friend haha. So I can understand needing something to rely on that calms u.

[@diggydog6820]

Im autistic and im always with things idk y and i was diagnosed when i was born

[@charlie_says3841]

There's absolutely nothing shameful about autism. I applaud you for writing this comment, you sound like an intelligent and insightful person. I've studied autism spectrum disorder, and there's definitely a connection between autism and feeling comfort from things like different textures, colours. Animal therapy is a brilliant idea, and our beloved furry friends can really help ease anxiety and help when you feel a panic looming. I hope you're getting the support from your parents now; I'm proud of you xx

[@woutermeijer2374]

@@charlie_says3841 everyone is in one way or another autistic. By some people you can notice it good while others have it with minor things that aren't that noticible.

[@austa10]

His reaction to the woman that tans a lot actually feels wholesome. He is so concerned for her health because of the great dangers about tanning. Dr Mike is an amazing Doctor.

[@lorieakin5771]

She could have a vitamin deficiency. D vitamin.

[@Takillama]

My aunt was addicted to tanning when she was younger. I remember people asking me why my aunt was black and the rest of my family was white, but as a little kid I had no idea what they were talking about. (Note: In my 10+ yrs of living there, there was one African American girl who went to my middle school for a total of 6 weeks, and no others in the town or surrounding towns until I was well into my 20's, so I'm not really sure any of the kids even knew what any color of skin other than white looked like irl. This was before internet existed even for schools.) When I was in my early teens she'd gotten to the point her skin was starting to look leathery, she was maybe mid 30's by then. I didn't see her for a long time after that, things happened in life and I only saw her again after I was about mid 20's. I hardly recognized her. She'd obviously at least slowed down on the tanning, she was much paler and looked healthier, but her skin still looked off. About 8 yrs ago my mother told me she'd 'had an accident' and had to get skin grafts and then after that got skin cancer, so she stopped tanning all together. She now lives in Alaska, last I heard. Best place in the US to hide from the sun I suppose.

[@maddykrantz]

WOW. I hope you arent into that stuff.

[@Takillama]

@@maddykrantz Heck no! When I was a kid I never burned, always tanned, but now I'm more careful.

[@saschamayer4050]

😱😰😱

[@aerydar]

we still get a lot of sun in Alaska heh

[@Saxinful]

Skin graphs haha

[@thedivalovesglitterandglam9428]

My high school physics teacher had an aquarium full of Madagascar hissing cockroaches. I almost didn't pass the class out of sheer discomfort because of my proximity to their tank, so I can understand why finding out that they existed kept Dr. Mike up all night long.

[@alicepbg2042]

like... in -his- their classroom? during classes? I would just not go.

[@kristopherwilson506]

@@alicepbg2042it could be a woman

[@alicepbg2042]

@@kristopherwilson506 true. either way I'm not going in their class to ask them

[@sebastiaanstok]

@@kristopherwilson506 I thought it was a pun joke, about the hissing :)

[@thedivalovesglitterandglam9428]

Yes, in the classroom. Like as pets. It was awful. I'd ask to go to the bathroom whenever she fed them because the thought of one of them getting out was too much for me to handle.

[@laurad5806]

So interesting to hear Dr. Mike talk about what questions he would be asking. As a mental health professional I was thinking along similar lines and it’s so cool that he would be exploring some of that in a Dr’s visit. In England the GPs don’t have that kind of time or specialism to begin unpicking the extent of the addiction- they very much have 8 minutes and then try to refer them somewhere appropriate. Mental health training for drs here is still quite behind so I love his non-judgemental approach

[@lunawolfheart336]

I had a Dr who did this as well. She's was amazing but sadly she only works with minors. Tho my Dr I have now is really good to.

[@javiermaldonado7120]

“Animals are not judgmental” Cats “am I a joke to you”

[@freshyeetedtrash4386]

Dude i was so surprised that horses are used for therapy too cause they are some of most judgmental animals, like they'll do most things but always for a price

[@Cassxowary]

*humans who know basic biology and the definition of animal and see the obvious: 😐*

[@Cassxowary]

both of your situations, it sounds like you’re being the problem because I’ve been around them in some way most of my life and that’s never happened (:

[@m1tsub4f4n]

All cats are different, but yes, my cat judges me all the time..

[@abbiking3910]

And some dogs...

[@ImperialAgent]

I was diagnosed with autism last year when I was 30. I am in DBT. My beagles are a game changer for me and has actually helped with my mental health as they don’t judge like humans do.

[@m.nic.5080]

Interesting as I’ve had the complete opposite experience. I am autistic and my whole childhood I was repeatedly attacked by the family beagle needing stitches on over 6 occasions, she would stalk me purposely and not let go from an attack until someone put a spoon in her mouth to pry her off. I was told that me being autistic was triggering and traumatizing to the dog and that the “unstable energy” of an autistic person makes dogs feel unsafe. I was also attacked by the neighbor’s Spaniel, it ripped through the screen door and ran across a street to attack me and the bite to my face was millimeters away from losing my right eye. It’s led to me having a lifelong fear of dogs and all animals because in my experience they clearly DO judge and fear/hate my autism.

[@alvaronavarro4895]

@@m.nic.5080 that "unstable energy" thing is bullshit. If anything she was an overly aggressive dog that though you were competing with her for attention or something.

[@minetruly]

@@m.nic.5080 what tf kind of family keeps a dog after it's attacked one of their children.

[@m.nic.5080]

It was “part of the family” I guess. That and they claimed I was the one provoking it by being alive, so it “wasn’t technically aggressive and was only acting in understandable self defense” and it was natural for it to happen to me.

[@gnardrop1006]

@@m.nic.5080stitches on over 6 occasions? Sorry but that story made me laugh. Approaching sitcom material.

[@becsaw5268]

My husband's hometown/village had a pair of sisters who were so addicted to being in each other's company, that even after they married, their husband's left their villages and moved to the wives hometown. They all lived in the same area had kids etc etc. But earlier this year one sister was ill and died unexpectedly. As such, their dad actually warned the husband of the surviving sister to be careful, he said something along the lines of " this lady is going to kill herself, she can't live without her sister". They were all careful monitoring the surviving sister movement's that night. Eventually, they all went to bed at the late sisters home, as is custom there. The wake can lasts up to two week or so and families stay over to support each other, morn, cook, look after the kid's etc. However. Early in the morning she woke suddenly and took off. Running away from the house towards the main road. She caught everyone off guard. They heard the door slam and she was gone. As people realized what happened they gave chase, she was so quick (they said) and so determined she ran to a bridge and jumped off. She left behind her husband, her motherless children, nieces and nephews, and a dad who lost two daughters in less than 24 hours. That addiction the identical twins has is for real and scares me. Some people blamed the husband for what happened, but I feel she would have found away eventually. Quite tragic and a first in their community.

[@levi_octavian]

I can somewhat relate to the first guy to some extent. I had an abusive and unstable mother who isolated me from others as a child and my stuffed animals brought me a lot of comfort and happiness in those tough times. Once she lost custody of me I slowly grew out of my obsessive attachment after making friends and being in a supportive environment. Although I’m 21 now I still have a couple I keep around and collect. When things are tough inanimate items help ground a person sometimes if it’s all they have. I truly emphasize and feel bad for him. I’m happy he’s getting help. I have ASD too so that definitely did have an affect on how I viewed my animals.

[@littleblackcar]

Yeah, my siblings and I have a hard time getting rid of stuff and I've started to think it's because we moved around a lot when we were kids and the stuff was both our friends and our home (more than the houses were, since those changed a lot). It's not cool stuff or anything--there's no status attached to it.

[@lostcitieseditz4044]

R u ok now? And what's ASD?

[@levi_octavian]

@@lostcitieseditz4044 I’m okay now then you got the concern! ASD Happens to be short for autism spectrum disorder.

[@Texahoma]

@@lostcitieseditz4044 Hello, I have ASD aka Autism Spectrum Disorder, it's a wide range of different disorders classified as Autism, thus Autism Spectrum Disorder! I specifically have Autism Type 1/One, formerly known as Asperger's Syndrome. For the first question, I can't answer it as I am not the individual. I hope you have a great day!

[@lostcitieseditz4044]

@@Texahoma oh! I didn't know that was short for autism. My bad

[@AngelinaCurry]

Whenever I watch people react to these Strange Addictions they are so judgemental and talk about the people like they're crazy. But you are so respectful, u let the talk and explain before you react and your words are so gentle and kind! You're amazing! Thank u so much!

[@sanamkalantari]

For real, everyone is so judgemental these days!!

[@truebornseeker9767]

I think the reason autism is commonly linked to objectaphilia is because a lot of us personify objects, and it’s much easier to feel romantic or sexual attraction to an object when you’ve personified it in your mind

[@mj-hu7nt]

this makes complete sense. i have an autistic preschooler who swears up and down his shoes are "bad" and needs to take them off. obviously shoes aren't inherently good or bad, but for him they have human qualities. wouldn't be surprised if it goes the other way around.

[@UnscrupulousAgitator]

I was a startled that he was sexually attracted to his inflatable pool toys. I've heard of being attracted to objects, but it still confused me. Knowledge is a powerful tool to dismantle ignorance. I was ignorant of those facts. Thanks for the explanation. 🙂

[@20thcenturyrelic]

@@UnscrupulousAgitator I do find this odd, but, he's not hurting anybody, so I need to be tolerant.

[@kfdaftsaeroblox]

Also helps them to calm down. I have Asperger's and I keep handies in my pockets, and the feeling of not being empty-pocketed helps me to focus a lot better.

[@oceaneo4603]

Yup ! Physical touch could be challenging. And a lot of people on the spectrum have an incredible intern world.

[@jennatalks3399]

I LOVE that you acknowledged how NORMAL it is for people to NOT want to be in a long-term relationship. Not everyone has the same wants in life. Great job, there!

[@soniczforever5470]

I developed a illness that made me asexual

[@Jerepasaurus]

Proper respect for Aces (Asexuals) and others! :D

[@ESCL2004]

​@@JerepasaurusSome asexuals can still be in long-term romantic relationships! Aromantics would fit the bill better here.

[@timohara7717]

​@@Jerepasaurusmost children seem to be ace until puberty

[@chrissyj_]

@@timohara7717 w h a t

[@itzzravenn4522]

Roaches are fine living in plastic boxes. Most reptile keepers keep roaches in there, and she's definitely on top of taking care of them. The roaches she has, aren't your average household roaches. They were most likely captive bred, meaning disease spreading is less common.

[@SilverstreamPJ28]

Wouldn't it be better to have less roaches and have an enclosure simulate some kind of forest environment? It's a genuine question, I don't know how care for insects works.

[@steamvyrus6249]

@@SilverstreamPJ28 they can benefit from sterile wood for hiding, substrate like coconut fibre substrate but they won't generally suffer without a forest recreation. Overcrowding is a bit concerning though

[@sturmfrei5853]

Reptile keepers keep them as food for their reptiles so I don't think they have the best interest of the roach in mind. I think the tub is too overcrowded.

[@FaithMoulder]

i love how dr mike never judges anyone or even silently laughs at them that shows how good of a person he is

[@LynetteTheRogue]

"Maybe they don't want to be in a relationship" Dr. Mike for the win with radical acceptance ❤️

[@rexana_rexana]

For the roach girl: I will defend her. She seems to actually take really good care of them. A lot of people keep roaches, usually if they have a reptile or other pet that eats insects, but also there's people, like that girl, who keep them as pets. From the video, she seems to do everything right, keeps the tanks clean, gives them plenty of food, is well educated, etc. And yes they're very happy as is in their plastic boxes. Roaches aren't the pickiest when it comes to living spaces 😆. Overall, thumbs up to roach girl, good on her!

[@Youraveragesillygoober-s6p]

good for her but im here in the comments because i cant stand them

[@sw33t_d3v1l]

Good 4 her but I’m probably gonna die abt the hissing

[@masaki.3422]

i dont like roaches but good for her ig

[@Jjnnssiinngg]

Also just so people know... The specific types bred for food for reptiles/fish/etc are tropical and cannot breed if they escape in most climates. They have heated tubs. They're pretty easy to contain and unproblematic.

[@willbe3043]

Yeah the tanks look really clean

[@gpgara]

Hi, Dr. Mike, I'm your colleague, a general physician from Colombia. About the last patient - the guy who wants to look like a doll - I agree with you completely. Also, I highly question the ethics of the medical professionals who as plastic surgeons, accepted to perform this many procedures on him without realizing there is a clear need for a psychiatric evaluation first. Without attempting to make a diagnosis myself, which would also be unethical, I am sad for this young man, because any procedure has risks and his doctors neglected to err on the side of the clear benefit of first exploring a mental-health diagnosis in their surgical risk-benefit analysis. P.S. I do realize of course, that the patient could be surgeon-hopping, and so have multiple different surgeons in multiple different parts of the country, even, and in this case, I don't know that they would all have his complete clinical history aside from what the patient tells them. This would make knowing the complete truth much harder and so much harder to see the need for a psych eval.

[@randominternetguy3537]

The guy went doctor shopping. When one doctor refuses to continue the plastic surgeries, he goes and finds another. And another and another and you get the point. In another clip in the documentary, he explicitly mentioned the doctor shopping. Idk if he mentioned how many doctors tho.

[@alchemicmercury]

I have seen the doll guy on several different programs. He has his own business making cosmetic inserts to make you look muscular w/o all the strength that comes from excercise.

[@randominternetguy3537]

@The Divine Siphonophore who needs strength. Muscles are nowhere near as useful in the modern world, unless you wanna show off.

[@alchemicmercury]

@randominternetguy3537 ... Are you like, a real person?

[@randominternetguy3537]

@@alchemicmercury I'm close enough

[@Aredd3]

That boy with the inflatables absolutely broke my heart. Hearing about how his mother wouldn’t show him love just destroyed me. I’m going to go cuddle with my son ❤

[@pumpkinheadghoul]

I tried, but I'm a 57 year old big bald bearded guy, and when I cuddled up next to him on the couch, my 15 year old son was like, "WTF are you doing?!!!"

[@Aredd3]

@@pumpkinheadghoul Mine is 14 and pretty much did the same thing 🤣

[@a_mox]

Am I the only one who doesn't get tired of watching doc. Mike's videos?

[@guy-]

Nope, not just you

[@beehivelax]

Same bruh

[@maanasayenamandra8895]

same dude

[@Grintock]

I mean you're in the comment section under a Dr Mike Video. Most people who are here will agree with you, because those who got tired will have left

[@khalilahd.]

Nope. Same here ❤

[@Violetrn76]

Tanning girl: I get it! I used to tan, and the warm ‘sun’ was almost like light therapy of sorts. I loved it. Until one of my patients daughters came in with a 3 corner flap repair of skin cancer on her face! I was 20 or so. I stopped immediately. Later I became a nurse, and now I REALLY regret tanning, after seeing all the skin cancer I’ve seen!!!

[@Kat-qr7hv]

I have arthritis and I would LOVE to lay in a nice warm tanning bed but I am absolutely terrified of skin cancer

[@Rynjinivar]

@@Kat-qr7hv You might wanna look into something like an infrared sauna instead.

[@nikogildon117]

How much sunlight is too much sunlight? Especially in a Texas summer, the sun is different but I've always been active and a nature enthusiast and also work outside.

[@PenRoseMaltby]

@@nikogildon117 that is also my question

[@oscaranaya8671]

@@nikogildon117There’s no limit as to how much sunlight is too much when you’re outside, but it is recommended to use sunscreen if you are going to be outside around the hottest hours of the day which would be in early afternoon hours.

[@jodiecarlson6955]

Dr. Mike, as a mental health nurse, I absolutely love the empathy and understanding you have for people. You are what I wish more medical professionals were. I see a lot of "strange" things in my field, and it's hard to find people who can be as empathetic as you. Thank you.

[@IzoLeeCo]

Jesus Christ, the lower you scroll the more depressing the comments get... But I'm glad that people are finding comfort in watching Mike. Good job, Mike! You're comforting the thousands.

[@mincheosengjoyenglish7565]

It's quite impressive that in every video Dr.Mike cares not only the patients' physical conditions but also empathetic factors like getting attention to be equal, telling everyone can be different,and advocating to put oneself in someone's shoes. At the first place I just knew that all doctors only care about visible&tangible conditions mechanically to earn money, but i was wrong. Watching every vids, I realized Dr Mike is truly a philanthropist as a doctor and genuine to every patient's matter. That's why he has lots of subscribers. Also he is giving me motivation to study medical science Keep going Dr.Mike! Thank you! -From Korean nursing student-

[@Gunships.]

love how Doctor Mike is still 100% respectable and understanding of peoples strange addictions

[@Chaotic_Pixie]

My concern with the twins is if one needs to be hospitalized. They can’t guarantee one won’t get sick with day, pneumonia or one might need a joint replacement before the other. I think the friend has a valid concern.

[@h0ted503]

Great review! As a physical therapist I would say you forgot about the risk of thoracic outlet syndrome in the case of the neck thing. Because pushing the clavicule down to the 1st rib creates a compression on the brachial plexus, subclavian artery and subclavian vein. I'm amazed how people can be so careless about their health!

[@StonedtotheBones13]

Tbh, from her age and that pic, she prob just learned about that specific tribe doing neck stretching, and figured they were fine so why not? Maybe doesn't know better, but wouldn't be surprised if she still did it after learning

[@creeperexcat6578]

I actually knew Shelby, the Roach girl, as a child when I was about 6 or 7, which is about when the interview takes place. I remember one time she held a Halloween party and there was a “haunted house” with boxes that you would blindly put your hand into. I didn’t think of it at the time that there might be cockroaches in there, so I was surprised when the contents started to climb up my arm. She is a pleasant person but you can definitely tell that the cockroaches are the priority.

[@Marlainnaa]

I love how empathetic mike is. Truly professional and kind!

[@west60]

Hello 👋 how are you doing

[@redsoles174]

The Real Life Ken Doll has been profiled many times. He has developed his own implants to be surgically implanted. He has designed his body to his what he considers the perfect image. He does look like very healthy and buff, but they challenged him to some strength exercises, and needless to say, he did not do very well. Thank you, Dr. Mike, for being objective and providing medically sound advice and information. These videos very easily bring up opinions and criticism, so thank you for your professionalism.

[@dendenp9]

I think the plastic surgeons discussed it with him at first then finally gave up wen he kept coming back. Plus all that money for each procedure

[@kenziehurlock]

Imagine wanting to have muscles, but not wanting to work out. Crazy idea. Like dude that's a packaged deal.

[@florhauresz4606]

Didn't he die?

[@tuftyterror983]

@redsoles 17 just like the actual doll.

[@dendenp9]

@@tuftyterror983 def

[@infppp9179]

And I am addicted to watching this guy late at night, it's so fun and interesting, and from his reactions, he seems like a good person with a good heart.

[@maxamillion26093]

As someone who was recently diagnosed with ASD at age twenty one last year some of the things said about animal therapy really stuck with me. I grew up on a farm where animals were my best friends, some of what you said explained so much.

[@Nillu89]

I've found it hard to make friends my whole life and I got bullied in school from age 8-19, so animals have always been my preferred company. No judgement, we take care of each other, we respect one another and they cheer me up when I'm sad.

[@wmdkitty]

Animals are good people.

[@hgfdsjhgfd3154]

Thank you so much for saying its ok not to want to be in a relationship! 99% of the people around me just say I have just not met the right person yet whenever I say I don't want to be in a relationship. It makes me feel like there is something wrong with me.

[@loftyradish6972]

Oh man its annoying when people say that. I also got "you will grow into it" as though I wasn't in my 20s. Condescending pricks. The other one is when they look at you in the eyes, place a hand on your arm and say in a very sincere and understanding voice "and thats okay" as though you told them your deepest, darkest most shameful secret rather than something that you consider completely normal and makes you happy. You do you, there is nothing wrong with you.

[@ProphetZMTG]

As a former dermatology MA I DETEST tanning with every fiber in my body. We always talked at our office about how tanning beds are even allowed to be legal

[@lexwithbub]

More and more places are banning them, thankfully.

[@amymckay23]

They’ve been banned in Australia for almost 8 years now. Y’all have had 8 extra years of the cancer lights and that’s terrifying.

[@ForeverChanged7]

Dr. Mike, You're one in a million Dr. Mike. We are sooo privileged to be a part of ppl"s lives. Too many physicians are not in it for the right reasons but clearly, Dr. Mike, you are. Greatful to have you in this wacky world we live in. Thank you!❤

[@theILOVEFDP]

When I was younger, my mother use to take me into the tanning beds with her. So I started tanning when I was 4 years old technically. Because she's black and I'm half, she thought we couldn't get melanoma. Now that I'm an adult and a nurse. I understand how dangerous that was. Not to mention when I use to tan as a teenager in Highschool to help clear up my skin. It's crazy how much the public school system doesn't cover on the importance of sunscreen and limiting sun exposure, to protect your health.

[@rondaallen7211]

and Dr Mike never talked about how leathery this makes your skin. seems like your mom is confused tho

[@artchic528]

Not that I'm suggesting your mother did anything to intentionally harm you, things were different in the past, but these days i don't even think 4 year old's are allowed anywhere near a tanning bed and a parent who does bypass the salon's protocols for this and puts their 4 year old in a bed would be called child abusers by everyone and their aunt online. I remember seeing this video on the internet making the rounds about a woman so addicted to tanning that she was browner than a chocolate cake, and her ethnicity was white as sliced bread (of course things are often over exaggerated, but she was definitely a tanorexic. She had a nickname, forgot what that was, (Tan Mom maybe) but she gave her 10 year old daughter some tanning vouchers and the internet was all up in arms about child abuse. Again, for you it was a different time, and knowledge and attitudes were certainly different in the past (not sure which decade you were 4 in and I won't ask out of respect), so don't think I'm calling anyone, let alone your mother, a child abuser.

[@Nillu89]

To think that people laugh a bit when I tell them that I always wear SPF 50 sunscreen, a hat, big sunglasses, cover up as much as I can in breathable fabrics and use a parasol in the summer... I've used sunscreen every single sunny day since I was 13 (I'm turning 33 next month) and it shows. I've gotten loads of comments that I look younger than I am.

[@rondaallen7211]

@@Nillu89 Michele Phillips said the same thing. and she looked good for a long time too.

[@chubbydinosaur9148]

@@Nillu89 I'm 31, I think I look like it but my skin is ✨flawless✨staying inside for the past 20 years, due to untreated depression had at least one benefit 😂

[@laxmichirra2631]

i always appreciate the fact that doctor mike is never judgmental and keeps things professional. in my experience that is something i haven’t always seen

[@HibbsFamily5833]

If you don’t think he’s judgmental then I have bridge I want to sell you

[@canesugar911]

@@HibbsFamily5833 😂

[@arbitraryname7273]

I used to breed dubia and hissing roaches at work for pets and feeding to reptiles. They're commonly bred in large, vented storage containers like hers. Any stinkiness is from moisture buildup from uneaten food/corpses/waste/lack of ventilation - basically poor husbandry. Her parents need to supervise the bin more to ensure the animals are cared for a bit better. The thing is with roaches, however, is that if she's constantly playing with them she could develop allergies. They're also known to trigger asthma from their frass. Her parents really shouldn't be allowing her to put them in her bedding and toys.

[@rexana_rexana]

from my memory she uses a type of beetle or other small insect to keep the tanks clean.

[@scootingscout]

Watching DR. Mike argue with videos is my new favorite passing time ❤️😂 truly a genuine caring DR for patients couldn’t have asked anyone better to join medical care xx

[@helplesspigeon3092]

My brother was diagnosed with autism but he is allergic to every animal in existence so i had to support him and comfort him. my brother struggled to learn to talk so he only spoke gibberish. None of my family could understand him but i was near him so much to the point that i understood him perfectly. I was my little brothers translator. He learned to actually talk when he was 5. He is 7 and he honestly never stops talking. He is still learning to pronounce some words but he is doing amazing. Thank you guys for the ideas! I will see if my parents will get a reptile or a hairless dog for my lil bro. Love Ya'll 💕

[@bradentheman1373]

That is good to hear! I hope u guys are doing well ❤

[@v.caveda]

If I may, may I advocate for reptiles and recommend a snake for him? I'm also on the spectrum, and while I didn't get them for hypoallergenic reasons, I find them very comforting and tactile pets and a huge amount of them are very low maintenance. Highly recommend a ball python. Very sociable. A lot of other people in the reptile hobby also get a lot out of bearded dragons, but they have more complex UVB lighting needs.

[@samhenley7156]

There are several hypoallergenic cats, and Japan has robot pets.

[@helplesspigeon3092]

@@samhenley7156 Robot pets are actually pretty expensive and my mom hates cats. I'm pretty sure there might be hairless dogs so i will see if my parents will get a hairless dog for my brother.

[@samhenley7156]

@@helplesspigeon3092 There are also allergy shots

[@palomitapalomita7866]

3:44 I'm a twin and that's actually my worst fear. My twin sister dying is the worst thing that could ever happen to me. It's not irrational, I went to school with another set of twins and one of them died due to a brain tumor at 16 yo. I know It's not likely to happen, but it could. I cried a lot that day, but I wasn't crying bc of the one that died, I cried bc I could imagine how the surviving sister felt. That's the day I started fearing something like that could happen to us.

[@claragemheart581]

I can get this, to a certain degree. I’m not a twin, i’m an older sister, but i don’t want to imagine a future where my sister dies and i survive. One of the advices i heard was, “don’t expect death, since death is unexpected, but rather spend a lot of time with your love ones. Because you can see them today, but what if you cant see them tomorrow?”

[@rakuloe]

I love how dr Mike doesn't judge verbally and non-verbally. Heartwarming to watch these videos while they are also informational.

[@dragonfire2099]

I love the way Mike doesn’t approach these video with judgement, and doesn’t try to make a joke out of their lives, he just looks at them from a medical perspective and gives the information about what he sees

[@Stomachaches.777]

“You can cuddle a pet without them judging you” *my cat Chloe has left the chat*

[@goatmom2980]

Lol

[@anasazidarkmoon]

Cats judge everyone, though, so it's nothing personal.

[@goatmom2980]

@@anasazidarkmoon not my cat. Then again, he’s more dog than cat so I’m not sure if he counts.

[@chunkemonke777]

As a cat owner I can relate

[@Kaloapoele]

I felt this was false information too 😂

[@aking9077]

The lady with neck rings is comparing herself to a woman in a tribe who starts "stretching their necks" from like age 3..they literally do it all their life

[@roselover411]

Exactly what I was thinking! When you start really young, your body can adapt into the shape you're molding it into. If she started this as an adult, she's never going to reach that point.

[@MamadNobari]

I mean what else she gonna do, wait so she can do it after the next reincarnation?

[@storyranger]

Like, the rings deform the collarbones and upper ribs to create the illusion of a longer neck, and surprise! Deforming your bones gradually when you're a kid is much less painful then trying to do it as an adult. The tribes where they wear neck rings starting as an adult are completely for the illusion and are not used to deform bones. (Also it feels icky and appropriate for a North American person to be doing this but I am not qualified to pass judgement on that.)

[@nuhaomar9542]

They had her in darkness because there are no bruises bc she’s lying 😂

[@blackharmonics4518]

I know, I'm late, but.. These women in the tribe can't ever live without these rings, since they wear them their whole life basically. They don't have the same muscles, because the rings prevent them from developing. They can't wash their skin under them, which probably causes some serious skin diseases (fungi, mold, bad bacteria, etc.), plus the rings can cause bruises and stuff. Would they ever take off these rings, their necks would break since they can't hold the weight of the head without them after wearing them for so long.

[@kait_herring]

Animals are so comforting ❤ I can see why he loves his inflatable animals. I really appreciate that Dr. Mike is not judgmental at all towards these people.

[@Alytra]

I love how patient he is and how there is zero judgment when he's explaining this stuff. Truly amazing

[@MichelleCallahan]

I've never been so embarrassed of my previous self after watching how respectful Dr. Mike was, watching this. I know the show was made for shock factor but you're right. This is how we should approach these topics and how I will, going forward.

[@LeopardJoy]

I don't think the show was made for shock factor at all.

[@MichelleCallahan]

@LeopardJoy what was it made for? Taking this from their Wikipedia- Daily News (New York) declared the show the "most disgusting reality show on television," while US Weekly gave the series a two star rating, stating "afflictions are fascinating, but too much time is spent gawking at their odd behavior as opposed to treating it. " TV Guide called the series "maybe the most entertaining freak show on television now, and definitely the most guilt-free one" "Kesha who appeared in the 1st episode has revealed that producers had "encouraged situational storylines and fed lines to her friends." Producers were also heavily careless and wanted "ratings & crazy addictions"

[@LeopardJoy]

@@MichelleCallahan I was speaking about Dr Mike's video.

[@brookeb452]

@@MichelleCallahan don’t be too hard on yourself, the important part is you reflected on past behavior and decided you were unhappy with that so you decided to make a positive change. I’d say that’s one of the most important parts of life, learning empathy and compassion, and growing to be a better human ❤

[@sheilarough236]

I have a cousin who suffers from post polio pain syndrome. She had a tanning bed, she said laying it was like a heating pad for her whole body. But she didn’t lay in it every day, and she used very high SPF sunblock. It reduced her pain so she didn’t have to take as many opioids

[@sheilarough236]

She was diagnosed with polio just before the vaccine was released. She has a sign in the back of her power chair that says It’s Polio, Vaccinate

[@isabroncosfan]

That makes sense. I feel like that is something that should be exercised for people with chronic pain.

[@quinnedavis7707]

They should make a heating bed that doesn't include tanning.

[@Billy_yank1865]

the girl who collects cockroaches could grow up to be an entomologist

[@vangu2918]

👍

[@Carrotsrcuul]

Yeah and she seems to take very good care of them so honestly good for her

[@vibespidersstudios8895]

Honestly the girl did her research on taking of her bugs and a really good set up. I would like a update what she does now bc it would be interesting she is taking care of pill bugs.

[@arsonsnail]

as someone going into entomology yes!! if you have a passion for something and feel you can make it into a career without putting yourself at risk, especially in something as niche as entomology which has many career openings and options but not many people willing to go into those careers, definitely go for it! as a kid i was just like her and absolutely fascinated with insects and bugs in general, ive had many pet arthropods in my life including millipedes, earwigs, and isopods and eventually it turned into more than a hobby, good luck to her and i really hope she ends up persuing entomology!!

[@romanchavez5408]

@@internetexplorer6304 I am and it’s an issues, since parents aren’t on board it very telling of the home dynamic also. The adams family also being a mentally ill family is not a good reference for something healthy.

[@MentalMonday]

Doctor Mike talking about how animals can’t pass judgement makes me think he’s never met a cat ever

[@psyche_therainsilk]

*“Can you have one roach? One friend roach?”* -Doctor Mike 2022 😂

[@L8dyoftheL8ke]

This is one of the main reasons why I really admire you Mike...your empathy and compassion. Not to mention the fact that I'm always learning something new!

[@syllkive5224]

I love the honest and serious view Dr Mike takes when watching the strange addictions . Some might cringe , some might laugh , some will even bully these people but Dr Mike is empathetic and tries to understand the patient and what they can do to help themselves . He also explains what could cause these addiction to the audience so that we can understand and also become empathetic 🧡

[@oliviadavis3638]

3:53 This sort of happened with two of my chickens. The first time I hatched eggs, I only hatched two chicks. They were identical in every way, and although they now have small differences I think I'm the only one who can truly tell them apart. They are half sisters, both hybrids, only had each other growing up until they had already formed their idea of relationships and when I put them in with the other chickens, they only wanted each other. Would hang out all day, do everything together, eating, sleeping, etc. Rarely more than a few feet away from each other at any given time. They hardly even interacted with the other chickens. Younger sis was (and still is) very antisocial, and the only other chicken she would tolerate and not pick on was her sis. Well when they're six months old, the older sister decides to hatch babies and runs away. (We thought she was dead, in reality she had a clutch of eggs underneath the food shed) Younger sis is totally lost, has no idea what to do with her life without older sis. She was sad, I could tell, and just wandered aimlessly throughout the yard looking for sis, much less spunky than before. Slept in different places each night because she wanted the comfort of being by another chicken, only she doesn't particularly like the rest of the flock and the rest of the flock doesn't particularly like her, so no one wants to be by her. Eventually heals and goes mostly back to normal, only sleeps alone now and still has no friends. Meanwhile she's also become an aunt, older sis and her chicks are attacked and older sis shields her babies, gaining sufficient wounds and gets infection that takes her within an inch of loosing her life but survives and successfully raises five chicks. (she adopted three of them, but that's a story for a different time) When she returns to the flock, along with her five now almost-adult children, their relationship is at an odd point. Her sister has already grieved and moved on, so with older sis back she is a bit confused. Younger sis at first gives her the cold shoulder (I am not joking, their lives are actually this dramatic) and then treats her like the rest of the flock, pecking her occasionally but still reserving some mercy. Older sis is not as antisocial, (edit: in fact, quite friendly) and makes friends within the flock, but its nothing like the relationship she once had with her sister. Their relationship as of today is better, they sleep next to each other every night and older sis is still the only one younger sis will sleep directly next to, (she will forcefully kick anyone else off the perch if they try, and they have) and younger sis is still sort of a jerk and picks on everyone but the rooster twice her size...and her sister. Although they don't follow each other around anymore, and don't eat together, etc., their relationship is at a good point and its been a rough ride, but I think we're finally at the end of the drama.... Oh wait. Now younger sis has an ominous growth on her belly. Praying its not cancer, she isn't even a year old. When this is all said and done, I'm going to have to write & publish a book about this one day, if anyone is wondering.

[@k2yp705]

You DEFINITELY have to make a book about this story. Had me hooked from start to finish, haha!

[@oliviadavis3638]

@@k2yp705 lol thanks! I was even trying to shorten it down without skipping too much and making it confusing, but there was so much to write about. And probably there's more coming...

[@zioulz3685]

Idk abt a book but lmk when you cook em

[@oliviadavis3638]

@@_1ns0mn1a lol it might take longer than that 😂I skipped a bunch of details, like how we found older sis, the attack, her adopted chicks, (one is a bantam and while her brothers are bigger than mom now, littlest chick can still fit in the palm of my hand) and several other events

[@ShaniqueHyde]

Commenting purely so I can stay in the loop about the book's release date

[@carelsby]

Im so glad you mentioned equine therapy! I volunteered at a hippotherapy (sometimes called equine therapy) center, and its incredible the difference it can make for all types of conditions, both physical and mental. I saw a kid who was traumatized from a fire come out of his shell over the years after no other types of therapy worked

[@barbarianvee]

Maybe things have improved from when I handled therapy horses; I always felt bad for the kids and the horses because it was a lot of kids screaming their heads off and crying constantly while the horses trudged around in pointless circles with no hearing protection. Some kids actually seemed to like being there and tried to ride, but there were a lot of screamers and criers. One horse had to have a basket over her nose because she bit the handlers so much. All this effort to force crying, screaming children to sit on a horse, despite no change in their behavior, but no one cared to investigate why the horse was biting constantly and deal with *her* emotions. But these were developmentally disabled and autistic kids, not traumatized ones. Though I bet a lot of them became traumatized, lol. But whatever, right? So long as the parents pay up. $$$ And I'm sure for the horses that weren't lucky enough to drop while still living at the farm the meat buyers were ready with a bit more almighty dollars. Not that they told us working student kids all that, but it wasn't hard to figure out later on.

[@samhenley7156]

I'm autistic, and ever since I started equine therapy, my social functionality has improved tenfold. I can't recommend it enough to anyone with social deficits or difficulty communicating.

[@reiphas]

The girl with roaches I can actually relate to lol. I keep a colony of isopods and I love them. And while wild-caught roaches could definitely spread diseases, she probably had so many generations of them at this point that they should be mostly diseaseless. People keep roaches in containers the way she does as food for other invertebrates or reptiles, so I'm fairly confident she's doing a good job as a keeper.

[@Ashagobrrrr]

HELL YEAH ISOPODS ARE RIDICULOUSLY UNDERRATED!!

[@JessicaBlaze89]

What most people dont realize is that 98% of addictions lead from some type of traumatic event (usually within childhood or early adulthood)

[@Star_Rattler]

Currently pursuing an autism diagnosis at the moment, and all I can think about is how much I want a service dog and how much that dog will benefit my life in so many different ways. Unconditional love, company, and routines are the three biggest things.

[@michaelbutler1619]

The neck ring thing wasn't always done for fashion. That Thailand tribe started doing it to protect themselves from tiger attacks (tigers usually kill by biting through the neck and severing the spinal cord).

[@lisal5718]

It was also a protection against getting caught up in the African slave trade in some parts of Africa. Because the women were considered less healthy.

[@noxater4463]

Kayan people are Burmese ethnic tribe. Not Thailand. I don't know if there's a tribe in Thailand that wear neckrings too tho.

[@anniestumpy9918]

If that were true, mostly men would use those rings since they are more exposed to dangerous attacks. So that makes no sense to me. It's one of those weird sexual beauty standards things like high heels in the western world.

[@storyranger]

@@noxater4463 Kayan refugees in Thailand also do the rings.

[@starfishgurl1984]

As someone on the autistic spectrum with both sensory and auditory processing disorders I can totally relate sort of to what Mike said about the pleasure centers of the brain having crossed wires. For me it mostly has to do with my high pain tolerance from a lack of/under reacting to sensory input so I get feelings of euphoria from injections/needles/having blood drawn/giving blood and even as a by product from seeing other people receive/get/have them done to them and because I also don’t experience sexual or romantic attraction towards anyone I get kind of obsessed with the euphoric feelings I get from them in place of those. Some people have foot fetishes, I have blood/needle/etc. fetishes and it sometimes crosses over into related areas of the medical field like blood pressure readings, stethoscopes, abdominal exams, etc., I keep saying if it weren’t for my sensory issues I’d be a phlebotomist or nurse or something similar in another life as a result.

[@synonymouswithjello2359]

I have such a phobia of needles. I can't imagine being even okay with them, let alone liking them! Even as an adult I feel horrifically sick and terrified if I need to get a shot or have blood taken. It's so embarrassing. You seem very powerful to me😂

[@CaptainMothwing]

I'm working on getting an autism diagnosis and I've found with needles I either love them or hate them. It kinda depends on the needle. Sometimes I enjoy the sensation (like with regular vaccinations or my testosterone shots), other times I dread it (like with anesthetic needles,,, they go too deep and it freaks me out. Getting blood drawn is also unpleasant but it's not the needle that hurts, it's the fuckin tourniquet.)

[@jesuispapillon]

this is so interesting because i’m like the exact opposite. i have trypanophobia and it’s so bad i can’t even look at pictures or videos of injections/ drawing blood without getting extremely nauseous (i also feel sick to my stomach when i think about needles)

[@Jerepasaurus]

I'm autistic and asexual as well, though I like to write erotica and wish I could have had a relationship, I've just never been that lucky to find the right person. But anyway, I do have a reasonable pain tolerance myself, though have always been freaked out by certain kinds of body horror. Needles, cuts, punctures, and YET, the weirdest thing is that I pierced my own ear about 8 times, or when I got my first infected hangnail, I got an xacto knife and did minor surgery on it myself and it turned out perfect.

[@rachelculver1023]

Help please help me

[@katsiduzynski488]

I had an older friend, who was in her 70s and she'd been tanning in her backyard behind her privacy fence for decades. This was decades before tanning beds, her skin was almost dark brown in appearance. I don't know if she ever used a sunscreen ever later on, but her skin developed cancer in some degree and she eventually passed from it. People thought a little color looked ok on her yet she went way, way beyond for her ancestry (being Irish). Not dark or olive complexion at all-- just pale skin -- those darker people can tend to get away with a deeper color. She had no business doing what she did, some of her close friends tried to talk her out of it. But she stood her ground regardless.

[@katsiduzynski488]

She passed away over 30 years ago, sadly.

[@drenzenjohnl.bernales1024]

I’m currently a Medical Technology student wanting to pursue Medical school. In our recent shifting exam I actually just recalled some things I’ve learned from this channel that actually came out of the assessment, so watching you really has made a positive impact in my college life. Thanks!

[@daniellemilligan6307]

I just got surgery to fix a dented rib cage from natural growth and I can't imagine ever doing that to yourself intentionally. I couldn't run for more than a minute without pain while breathing, I got partially collapsed lungs, my spine started to develop scoliosis. I truly hope she stops before she ever gets to that point.

[@gabriellaflom1221]

I’m autistic and have a service dog named Bobbie-O. He saved my life and I am so thankful for him every day

[@AndrinaDeBeer-ft8oc]

I respect you Dr Mike for being professional about addiction and not laughing at these poor souls.

[@stellafanders]

4:16 thank you Doctor Mike for these words. You don't know how much of an impact these words have. I am aromantic and get these comments constantly. Thank you for saying that it is totally okay 💚

[@aliyahbentley860]

I thought the same 💚💚

[@pap-fr]

LMAO 😂

[@Nonbeanary_sibling]

Yes! Same! I'm so happy that he pointed that out 💚🤍🖤

[@laurelcook9078]

Dr Mike, I’m (almost) a biologist, Madagascar hissing cockroaches are so docile! I used to play with them in zoology class and they only hiss if you poke them because they instinctively do it to avoid being eaten by predators. The sound comes from them squeezing air back out of breathing holes along their bodies called spiracles. They are the cleanest cockroaches and help decompose wood in the forests of Madagascar to make the ground more fertile. 🙂 Don’t be afraid of them, they are more afraid of you. They are super interesting and have great applications in allergy research!

[@anadd6195]

Oh that's incredible! But the other roaches seem dangerous when it comes to illnesses.

[@Daaaanielle]

Still a no from me dawg 😅😅😅

[@caseymurray7099]

I love the level of empathy, understanding & the fact Dr Mike is in no way judgmental when referring to the patients & their present issues, whether it be an addiction, an illness they're going through mentally/physically/psychologically. + he's cute ;)

[@pinkdruid2347]

It’s so interesting you mention animals and autism. I myself am high functioning ASD. And I’m writing a book rn where one of the characters also is, but he tends to be a lot more quiet and reserved than I am. And I gave him a pet rabbit who he treats like a best friend. And he basically gives that exact explanation in one scene is “Animals don’t judge”. Glad I’m writing the character accurately 😊💕

[@Fusion-chrome]

As the wolf exits its den, something stays behind it may never notice again

[@tomatosoup943]

Good luck with your book! I’m sure it’ll be great! it’s my dream to write one someday 😊

[@sophiemerigold2449]

BIG shout out for mentioning animal therapy!! I worked in that setting and will again soon, and it is such a wonderful type of work. Unfortunately it is not as appreciated as it should be. People still think it's just petting the dog or the horse, but it so much more. Some people benefit more from that kind of interaction, pedagogy, therapy than from those without an animal. Thanks

[@InTheNameOfLife1]

I had a psych ward stay at a very low point in my past and the dog therapy helped me the most out of any other therapies inside. I was so grateful they had that option

[@anniestumpy9918]

I'm not categorically against animal therapy BUT I think it must be heavily regulated and controlled to avoid/reduce harm to animals. For most animals it is very stressful getting into contact with different people everyday that wasn't to touch or hug them. Dolphin therapy e.g. can cause harm to the animals. Animals should never be a means to bring pleasure to humans without making absolutely sure the animals wellbeing is guaranteed.

[@whatthehelldoiputhere_]

My emotional support dog Is my best friend and she goes everywhere with me she's allowed to go into restaurants and sit on the chair next to me because she is so good

[@sophiemerigold2449]

@anniestumpy9918 Dolphin Therapy is not fair to the animal, at all. I'd never use a dolphin for example, because they get depressed in captivity. The needs of the animal should always be the number one concern.

[@jellomiki]

Cockroaches are fascinating creatures, that little girl seams to be a very curious child, she learns to take care of living things, and to not judge things based on their appearance, all around, a very good thing :)

[@Dippedinsilver1974]

I did go to tanning beds a few times when I was in my mid 20's, and I did improve my mood. Then I wised up and realized how unhealthy it was for my skin, so I stopped. I wish there was a safe alternative, because I think it would do wonders for my sessional affective disorder. I have a light box but it isn't the same.

[@pattycake8272]

Do you take vitamin D3? I take 2 soft jells a day.

[@codename495]

Try a vitamin d supplement?

[@pattycake8272]

@@codename495 yes. That's what a lot of people are missing in the cold weather months. It's what we get from the sun. It makes the brain happy. It helps me not want to harm myself.

[@rydbthatsme]

I tan once a week for that reason and if I keep a low level base I have no issues but soon as I go up levels my skin hates me

[@klosettchen]

In some spas there are actually Infrared beds or cabins! They are not harmful to your skin but I love them. The infrared is just warm without any UV rays. Maybe you can give it a try :)

[@TimWheat-i6p]

Doctor Mike: animals are not judgmental Me: I don't know that horse looks pretty judgmental

[@1crazysushiluver91]

0:18 the mother figure is the one that greatly impacts a person's "love map" which essentially guides how and who you love. When a kid doesn't get that, sometimes abnormalities occur

[@MorganHorse]

Here to join the chorus saying wow, Dr. Mike is so good at not being judgmental. I love it.

[@bumperbaby1]

The empathy and professionalism you show is amazing. The healthcare industry needs more people like you. Thank you for being a great example.

[@ashmenser7959]

Autism is so misunderstood and it really bothers me. My fiancé is autistic but he wasn’t diagnosed until 6 months ago. I always had a hunch that he was on the spectrum but it wasn’t until he started therapy that he finally was diagnosed. I cannot speak to how it has been for him, but as his fiancée, I have been asked many times if it’s changed anything about our relationship and it hasn’t at all. It can feel condescending when people think that those with autism are automatically lesser than neurotypical individuals. He works a normal job, supports me while I’m finishing college, and loves me more than anyone else ever has.

[@makadoodledoo]

thank you for this comment

[@JessicasASMR]

You can tell that Doctor Mike really is a great doctor. He isn’t judging or making fun of these people and is focusing on all the appropriate things

[@greenbeantm1096]

4:06 yes it’s fairly low risk, but it’s also better than waiting until one of them does die when she’s 80 or so. One because they won’t also be dealing with grief but two because it’s a lot easier to unlearn something if you’ve only done it for two years and not 20

[@shamemeadams1872]

Bless that young man with the inflatable animals. I know how it is, I have a puppet called Clifford and, although it's not exactly like Mark, he's like my baby. People have let me down a lot (I've given so many a sporting chance), they either stab you in the back, use you, are racist etc. but stuffed/inflatable animals are not like this. All the best to him! x

[@Beau369]

"Objectophilia" is actually such a disease that can ruin a life, I had a friend who's sibling died due to obejectophilia because she was toxicated by that object.

[@gothnerd887]

If you don't mind me asking, what was the object?

[@newsavefile]

How?

[@michaelz.7140]

@@gothnerd887 rat poison probably

[@_eIIa_]

@@michaelz.7140 how did you determine rat poison from that 😭 that's oddly specific

[@gaiaisonline]

@@michaelz.7140 rat poison is such a random object😭 it most likely was something that wasn't as immediately fatal

[@Arianna_is_bored_6134]

5:29 are you talking about the Madagascar hissing cockroach? Roaches make noises for different reasons. Sometimes, noises are made during courtship and mating. This is called ‟stridulation" and also can be used as an effective alarm cry. the chirping sound is produced by the male rubbing its pronotum against its costal veins.

[@ΒικτωριαΖιβιτς]

He is always so polite, its heartwarming

[@wildcatswonderfulworld8150]

Oh my gosh!! Doctor Mike talking about hissing cockroaches is so funny! We have a bunch of them as pets! ❤🪳

[@laurenkay5401]

I love that you are genuinely being an example of empathy and understanding for millions of people.

[@kristenhaynes4343]

Dr. Mike, your compassion is so beautiful to see!! We need more doctors, nay, PEOPLE, like you!! “Lead with empathy!”

[@abbyglass9786]

doctor mike!!!! i just wanted to share with you how thankful i am for your channel and the power of the medical knowledge you share. yesterday i crashed my car into a metal median on the highway going about 70. i spun 3 or 4 times then came to a stop. it was an extremely violent impact and i got hysterical (understandably), but all of the post-accident advice youve given came to me immediately. i did not get out of my car until i was sure there were no other cars that could crash into me as well, and MORE IMPORTANTLY, i checked the best i could that i had not had a head injury/lost conciousness and didnt have a spinal injury. the first responders said i was extremely lucky to walk away with just minor injuries based on the impact and the remains of my car. i was terrified the entire time but was able to keep my health in mind because of your videos. i am absolutely fine except for a cervical sprain and a bloody nose. i just wanted to say THANK YOU for not only being entertaining and caring but LIFE SAVING. i always knew your videos would come in handy!!! love ya!!! - Abby

[@Terminator_AC130]

My freaking gosh U are very lucky

[@abbyglass9786]

@@Terminator_AC130 i agree!!

[@abbyglass9786]

i edited a grammatical error and didnt know the heart would disappear:')), but thank you for taking the time to read and like it Mike!!!!! always thankful

[@HiddenWhalelord]

Thanks for saying all these medical things since I’m learning a lot!

[@MidnightHedgehog365]

Good on roach girl! She's caring for the roaches really well. Owning roaches is not uncommon especially in the reptile community and that's exactly how you keep them in egg cartons in a tub or tank especially if you're wanting to breed them. She can totally make a living off of breeding and selling those roaches. Wonder if we have a future entomologist on our hands. I know the parents are uncomfortable with it but I'm happy they're nurturing her curiosity! She'll do good things with it in the future :)

[@Cassxowary]

owning other fellow animals… but yes

[@aaronloiselle3651]

I mean i get it but it's an "obsession" which is by nature, unhealthy to begin with.

[@marilynyoh7951]

I need her to get my roaches

[@StonedtotheBones13]

​@@aaronloiselle3651it's an obsession as defined by a tv show made to be sensational and dramatic. She's not bringing them everywhere or anything, tho the kissing is not ideal. But hopefully, she's just a kid and will grow out of that bit at least. I've seen a kid get really into praying mantises, which absolutely was a boon during the pandemic; and allowed him to develop a successful business at like age 10.

[@torikami652]

I had and bred Madagascar hissing cockroaches as a kid and pursued a career in entomology as an adult. Nothing wrong with this “obsession”. And on your question about if you can have just one, sure but if you have two and they are different sexes they will either eat each other or breed incredibly quickly. I separated mine by sex unless I wanted to have more bc a single clutch results in soooooo many babies and I didn’t want hundreds lol.