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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
People Are Sharing The Modern Addictions Nobody Really Thinks About, And Yes, Dopamine Is On This List
When we think of addiction, our minds typically go to substances like drugs or alcohol. But addiction can take many forms — some so subtle and normalized that we don't even recognize them as problematic. So when a now-deleted Reddit user asked, "What's an addiction that nobody considers?" the responses revealed how our modern world has created countless ways to chase dopamine hits and develop unhealthy dependencies. Here's what they had to say: 1."Validation addiction, aka the compulsive need for approval, praise, or recognition from others." —u/RevealIntelligent737 2."Nasal spray. This one is kind of obscure, but the thought of having a stuffy nose and needing more and more and more of that stuff is kind of scary." —u/TazzzTM "I literally cut myself off 10 years ago because it was causing me problems." —bobbutson "This happened to me in fifth grade! It was so severe that I needed to use it at least once an hour, or my nose was completely blocked up. The addiction lasted weeks. I would bring it to school and sneak huffs of it from my backpack during class, pretending I was rummaging for something." —u/iamnotahermitcrab 3."Habits that put us into the same patterns we're already familiar with. For example, let's say someone was previously abused and has low self-esteem, so they now gravitate toward people who mistreat them, etc." —u/crypticcryptidscrypt 4."Food." —u/LivingSalt9816 "This doesn't get talked about enough. Someone can truly quit any of these other addictions. You cannot quit eating. And even if we could, eating is the center of most cultures, communities, and fellowship." —u/GingerrGina 5."Shopping." —u/blissfulheadgames 6."Victim mindset." —u/tokenasian99 Related: 23 Cute, Happy, And Wholesome Posts I Saw On The Internet This Week That You Absolutely Need To See 7."Gambling is often overlooked. It's also not just lotto tickets and bingo. Casino apps, sports betting, online gaming 'mystery boxes,' and day trading are just a few examples of things that use the same mechanics." —u/threadbarefemur 8."Dieting, eating disorders and/or disordered eating, and counting calories." —u/Global_Concept1331 9."Social media." —u/Goddess_alma__ "It's a bigger issue than that. Social media falls under dopamine abuse, basically. It's just a constant onslaught of the pleasure ventures in the brain these days. Companies research ways to hit those centers and use the marketing to sell it. Small things like the action of swiping or flavors in food. Salt. Porn. Video games. Social media. YouTube showing you all the things you want but can't go for. All of these things are beneficial targeted one at a time, but goddamn, it fries people's brains all at once." —u/Klashus Related: Holy Crap, I Can't Stop Laughing At These 28 Painfully Awkward And Embarrassing Conversations 10."Working all the time." —u/MotherEarth1919 11."Dermatillomania, or skin-picking disorder." —u/strangekey2 12."Dating apps. They're like a game, and the incentive for winning is your orgasm." —u/Present-Loss5880 13."Porn." —u/PEACH_MINAJ 14."Sleeping in all the time." —u/Tough_Representative "Sleeping in general. I genuinely can't stop napping during the day. It's awful." —u/lights-camera-bees 15."Weed. While it's not an addictive substance, people definitely become emotionally dependent. One problem is that weed makes you okay with being unproductive and bored, and many people use it as a crutch." —u/8v9 16."Phones." —u/Then_Coyote_1244 "That's me — same with my iPad. When I iron my clothes, I put on YouTube on my iPad. Eating dinner? Netflix. Drinking a cup of tea? TikTok. Waiting on the bus? Reddit. My phone is always in my hand. I take it with me when I go to bed, when I take a shower, when I walk the dog, when I have to get something from the attic, etc. I miss growing up in the '90s and not having a phone — just being present in the moment. But somehow, I can't do it anymore." —u/Dazzling-Yam-1151 What do you think after reading these responses? Are you recognizing some (completely normalized) patterns in your own life or others? What hidden addictions do you think are affecting people today? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below. The National Alliance on Mental Illness helpline is 1-800-950-6264 (NAMI) and provides information and referral services; is an association of mental health professionals from more than 25 countries who support efforts to reduce harm in therapy. The National Eating Disorders Association helpline is 1-800-931-2237; for 24/7 crisis support, text 'NEDA' to 741741. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger as a result of domestic violence, call 911. For anonymous, confidential help, you can call the 24/7 National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or chat with an advocate via the website. Also in Internet Finds: Lawyers Are Sharing Their Juiciest "Can You Believe It?!" Stories From The Courtroom, And They're As Surprising As You'd Expect Also in Internet Finds: 51 People Who Quickly Discovered Why Their Hilariously Clueless Partner Was Single Before Meeting Them Also in Internet Finds: People Are Sharing "The Most Believable Conspiracy Theories," And Now I'm Questioning Everything I Thought I Knew
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Man Admits He Doesn't Sleep in Same Bed as Partner. Now He's Defending His Choice
One Reddit user is sharing their grievances with the community — especially when it comes to the tradition of sleeping in the same bed as your partner They argue that by sleeping together, couples are ruining sleep quality and giving up personal space Users online had differing opinions about the idea of couples sleeping in the same bed every night is often treated as an essential part of a healthy relationship. Sharing a bed is often associated with emotional closeness, bonding, and romantic commitment — but not everyone agrees with the tradition. One individual took to Reddit to argue that the expectation is more harmful than helpful. 'An idea that husbands and wives have to sleep together every night is one of the dumbest relationship myths ever invented,' a Reddit user wrote in a post. To the Reddit user, the practice seems to ignore basic needs such as sleep quality and personal space. The implication is that societal expectations may be pressuring people into arrangements that aren't actually serving their well-being. 'Wake up, people! Snoring, blanket stealing, midnight foot wars, and different circadian rhythms are not romantic, they're torture,' they wrote. In their opinion, staying in the same bed despite sleep disturbances doesn't create intimacy; it fosters tension. The Reddit user's post fueled heavy debate in the comments section, with many users disagreeing. 'Your projection is loud and clear,' one user wrote. 'Not all couples have to do it, but many couples like to do it.' Adding to that point, another user wrote: 'Not everyone is uncomfortable sleeping next to their partner. I hate when my husband works a night shift because the bed is so lonely.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. According to the user, maintaining separate sleeping spaces is not about emotional distance, but rather about preserving individual well-being and improving the relationship as a result. 'Forcing couples to share a bed every night is controlling, unnecessary, and frankly, a recipe for disaster,' they added. Although some people love sleeping with their spouses or significant others, there have been a number of celebrities who have gotten 'sleep divorces.' One of these couples is Carson Daly and his wife Siri Daly, who told PEOPLE in 2020 that he and his wife no longer sleep in the same bed. 'I don't know if we'll ever sleep together again,' he said. 'We're both pretty good-sized humans, and it just wasn't really working…I also have sleep apnea, which is very sexy for the ladies out there, I'm sure,' Daly explained. 'She couldn't get comfortable, so we were like a commercial you would see, kicking each other and just not sleeping.' From the poster's standpoint, the pressure to sleep together nightly is a cultural expectation that doesn't work for everyone and shouldn't be treated as a universal rule. 'Separate beds or bedrooms mean better sleep, less passive-aggressive tension, and ironically more passion when you're actually together,' the user argued. 'Space doesn't kill love, it fuels it.' Read the original article on People
Daily Mail
17-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
'Strange' plastic tube with orangish liquid in leaves people baffled but it has a very handy use
A homeowner was left baffled after discovering a 'strange' plastic tube filled with orangish liquid in their living room. The confused finder took to Reddit 's popular 'What Is This Thing' forum posting a photo of the mysterious item. They shared a photo of a small plastic cylinder with an orange stopper. In the caption, they admitted they were completely stumped by what appeared to be a random piece of debris found floating around their home. 'So I found this little plastic tube filled with an orangish looking liquid in my living room,' they wrote in the Reddit Post. 'Not sure really what it could have come from and can't find anything that really matches it from looking online.' The post quickly reached hundreds of users on Reddit with many offering up their reactions and some solving the mystery. Internet sleuths quickly revealed the object's surprising everyday use. The observant users immediately recognized the object as something millions of people once used daily - a fountain pen ink cartridge. One user commented: 'It's a fountain pen ink cartridge.' Another clarified it was 'a standard international cartridge' commonly used by numerous pen manufacturers. The revelation sparked a wave of nostalgia from older Reddit users who remembered using similar pens decades ago. 'When I was in elementary school that's the kind of pens we had to use, ball point pens weren't invented yet,' recalled one commenter. 'This was early 60's, and when they leaked it was a mess.' Another user said: 'I used to use them in the 90's, Schaeffer maybe?' referring to the popular pen manufacturer. This is just the latest mystery solved on the Subreddit page. Last month, a sofa owner shared that he spent years questioning what the bendy part of his couch is for - before learning the strange feature actually has a simple explanation. The Reddit user, Necessary-Comedian78, shared an image of his sofa on the popular r/whatisthisthing forum, sparking an online debate after questioning the 'mysterious folding mechanism'. 'What's the function of this folding thing in the back of my couch?' the confused owner wrote alongside a photo of the furniture item. 'I've had this couch for years and for the life of me can't figure out what it's intended for.' They added: 'It's very uncomfortable if I put the cushions back when it's folded because they don't have enough support.' The post quickly went viral, with hundreds of users rushing to solve the mystery that had been troubling the homeowner for years. The real reason behind the mysterious folding mechanism turns out to serve a practical purpose that many furniture owners remain completely unaware of. A sofa owner has spent years perplexed by a bendy feature of his couch - before learning the odd feature actually has a simple explanation Many users highlighted the design function allows furniture manufacturers to create larger pieces that can still get through standard doorways. 'It's just to make the back flush with the arms - the cushions should sit flush as well if you put them on the seats - so it's more compact for shipping and storage,' explained one commenter.
Daily Mail
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
People baffled by metal tool that came with corkscrew and bottle opener but it has a simple explanation
An internet user was baffled when they found a random metal tool in their cocktail set that came with a bottle opener, corkscrew, and ice cube thongs. The tool pictured was a long and skinny metal rod with a diamond shape on one end and an open circle on the other. 'What is this metal tool? It's light, made of metal, and found in a set containing a bottle opener corkscrew and ice cube tongs,' the user asked in a Reddit thread. Many Redditors quickly flocked to the comment section to sound off on what they believed the object was. Some speculated that the stick could be used to hook olives or cherries out of a jar, while others argued it was used to mix drinks. 'This is it. Olives and cherries from the jar,' one commenter wrote. 'A cocktail stirrer is longer and has a twisted handle to pour spirits down without disturbing whatever effect you're going for.' 'Agreed. I owned a cocktail bar for 10 years. It's not a stirring spoon. It's for olives and cherries,' another agreed. However, a third commenter argued that some were overthinking it, writing, 'There's tongs in the set, it's just a swizzle stick and you guys are overthinking it. How would this tool be useful in any way for getting an olive or cherry out of a jar?' Another simply noted, 'It's a stirrer. You have a cocktail set.' 'I believe the proper term is - Swizzle stick. It's for stirring drinks,' a fourth agreed. The Redditors were correct in guessing that the mystery object was a Swizzle stick - an old fashioned tool used to properly mix drinks. Swizzle sticks are often long metal or stainless steel rods with a circular center on one end and curved end on the other. The metal rods may seem like a useless extra addition to a kitchen, but they are often seen as bar staples. The sticks were featured in Mad Men when Jon Hamm's character, Don Draper, used them to stir his signature old-fashioned. Swizzle sticks are said to have originated in the West Indies, where they were used to stir a rum-basked drink called the Swizzle. The Swizzle stick often has a circular center with either a curved or pointed end The Swizzle stick is believed to have originated in the West Indies to mix a drink called the Swizzle that included rum, sugar and ice The drink included rum, sugar and ice, and the sticks were made out of trees native to the Caribbean. They were eventually introduced to the US and Europe and were used to reduce the carbonation in champagne. Now, the sticks are commonplace in bars and are staples in cocktail sets or bartender kits. Custom Swizzle sticks with hearts, bees, and crowns can be purchased on Joanna Buchanan's website for $98. There are also several more affordable options on Amazon for under $10.
