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Dr. Gabor Maté’s 35-second gut punch on depression: “Depression comes from having to push down your emotions… to stay connected to your parents.” It’s not a disease — it’s a coping mechanism from childhood. A child shouldn’t have to choose between feeling their feelings and keeping their parent’s love.... show more

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“Depression doesn’t mean you’re broken. It literally means you had to push your feelings down.” Gabor Maté explained it powerfully on Theo Von’s podcast. As a child, if your anger, grief, or fear wasn’t allowed or validated by your parents, you learned to suppress it to stay connected to them. Decades later, that suppressed emotion shows up as depression. He’s taken antidepressants himself and says they can help short-term, but they don’t fix the underlying wound. Large-scale studies on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) show a clear dose-response relationship: the more childhood emotional suppression or invalidation, the higher the risk of adult depression. Preventing ACEs could reduce adult depression cases by up to 44–78%, according to CDC-linked research. Real healing often begins when we stop managing symptoms and start addressing the emotions we were never allowed to feel. What’s one emotion you learned to push down growing up that might still show up today?

“Depression doesn’t mean you’re broken. It literally means you had to push your feelings down.” Gabor Maté explained it powerfully on Theo Von’s podcast. As a child, if your anger, grief, or fear wasn’t allowed or validated by your parents, you learned to suppress it to stay connected to them. Decades later, that suppressed emotion shows up as depression. He’s taken antidepressants himself and says they can help short-term, but they don’t fix the underlying wound. Large-scale studies on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) show a clear dose-response relationship: the more childhood emotional suppression or invalidation, the higher the risk of adult depression. Preventing ACEs could reduce adult depression cases by up to 44–78%, according to CDC-linked research. Real healing often begins when we stop managing symptoms and start addressing the emotions we were never allowed to feel. What’s one emotion you learned to push down growing up that might still show up today?

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77,647 次观看 • 2 个月前

Dr. Gabor Maté’s 58-second truth bomb every parent needs to hear: The first 3 years are EVERYTHING. Get the emotional template right — unconditional love, real attunement, play, full permission to feel every emotion, no need to perform or “be good” to earn your acceptance — and you can hardly go wrong later. Get it wrong — emotional absence, conditional approval, not truly seeing/understanding them — and you will hurt them deeply, even if you never meant to. They just need to be. Not perform. Not earn. Just be. 58-sec clip — the foundation most parents never hear spoken so clearly 👇 Which part of this hits you hardest — as a parent now, or as someone who needed it as a child?

Dr. Gabor Maté’s 58-second truth bomb every parent needs to hear: The first 3 years are EVERYTHING. Get the emotional template right — unconditional love, real attunement, play, full permission to feel every emotion, no need to perform or “be good” to earn your acceptance — and you can hardly go wrong later. Get it wrong — emotional absence, conditional approval, not truly seeing/understanding them — and you will hurt them deeply, even if you never meant to. They just need to be. Not perform. Not earn. Just be. 58-sec clip — the foundation most parents never hear spoken so clearly 👇 Which part of this hits you hardest — as a parent now, or as someone who needed it as a child?

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.Senator Katie Boyd Britt on abducted Ukrainian children: "I hope that this goes to the heart of every parent across our nation. Everyone. Think about your child being ripped from your arms. Think about not knowing where your kids are on their birthday, or milestones, or tragic experiences. ... Torture, having to undergo surgery with no anesthesia, having to denounce everything they know and love, terrified miles away from their own parents. Allowing this to occur as a nation, it goes against the very fabric of who we are as a country. America must do something, and you cannot be a great nation if you are unwilling to do good. We have a moral obligation to keep this going until we get every last one of these kids back into their parents arms."

.Senator Katie Boyd Britt on abducted Ukrainian children: "I hope that this goes to the heart of every parent across our nation. Everyone. Think about your child being ripped from your arms. Think about not knowing where your kids are on their birthday, or milestones, or tragic experiences. ... Torture, having to undergo surgery with no anesthesia, having to denounce everything they know and love, terrified miles away from their own parents. Allowing this to occur as a nation, it goes against the very fabric of who we are as a country. America must do something, and you cannot be a great nation if you are unwilling to do good. We have a moral obligation to keep this going until we get every last one of these kids back into their parents arms."

Ostap Yarysh

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Gabor Maté flipped the entire ADHD conversation on Joe Rogan: He says ADHD is real, but it’s not a genetic disease like we’ve been told. It’s a coping mechanism. When a young child experiences stress (especially from parents) and can’t fight or escape, their developing brain learns to tune out. That pattern gets wired in. Years later we call it a “disorder” and reach for pills. Maté’s take: The brain develops in relationship. Stressed, unavailable parents → stressed, distracted kids. Fix the environment and family dynamics, and the symptoms often improve dramatically. We’ve spent decades treating ADHD as purely biological when the environment and early relationships might be playing a much bigger role than most doctors admit. This one really made me think. I’ve seen kids (and adults) labeled with ADHD whose home life was chaotic. The idea that it could be a survival adaptation rather than just “broken wiring” feels like it explains a lot. Do you see ADHD more as a genetic brain disease, a coping mechanism from early stress, or somewhere in between?

Gabor Maté flipped the entire ADHD conversation on Joe Rogan: He says ADHD is real, but it’s not a genetic disease like we’ve been told. It’s a coping mechanism. When a young child experiences stress (especially from parents) and can’t fight or escape, their developing brain learns to tune out. That pattern gets wired in. Years later we call it a “disorder” and reach for pills. Maté’s take: The brain develops in relationship. Stressed, unavailable parents → stressed, distracted kids. Fix the environment and family dynamics, and the symptoms often improve dramatically. We’ve spent decades treating ADHD as purely biological when the environment and early relationships might be playing a much bigger role than most doctors admit. This one really made me think. I’ve seen kids (and adults) labeled with ADHD whose home life was chaotic. The idea that it could be a survival adaptation rather than just “broken wiring” feels like it explains a lot. Do you see ADHD more as a genetic brain disease, a coping mechanism from early stress, or somewhere in between?

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“You can’t love children too much.” Gabor Maté flips the “mama’s boy” stereotype on its head: A landmark study followed newborns and how their mothers related to them. Most moms were attuned and loving. Some were distant. Some were extra doting and coddling. 35 years later? The adults who turned out most independent, successful, and self-actualized were the ones who received super abundant love from their mothers. Maté’s takeaway: The real “mama’s boy” isn’t created by too much love—it’s created by anxious love. When a mother coddles not because the child needs it, but because she needs it to soothe her own anxiety, the child absorbs that anxiety. It’s not excessive love that creates dependency… it’s unresolved parental anxiety being downloaded into the child. Clip from this 52-second gem — Maté dismantling the myth with science and compassion. Ever notice how the most confident people often had parents who were unapologetically loving? Or seen how anxiety can quietly pass down generations? Your thoughts — drop them below.

“You can’t love children too much.” Gabor Maté flips the “mama’s boy” stereotype on its head: A landmark study followed newborns and how their mothers related to them. Most moms were attuned and loving. Some were distant. Some were extra doting and coddling. 35 years later? The adults who turned out most independent, successful, and self-actualized were the ones who received super abundant love from their mothers. Maté’s takeaway: The real “mama’s boy” isn’t created by too much love—it’s created by anxious love. When a mother coddles not because the child needs it, but because she needs it to soothe her own anxiety, the child absorbs that anxiety. It’s not excessive love that creates dependency… it’s unresolved parental anxiety being downloaded into the child. Clip from this 52-second gem — Maté dismantling the myth with science and compassion. Ever notice how the most confident people often had parents who were unapologetically loving? Or seen how anxiety can quietly pass down generations? Your thoughts — drop them below.

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Dr. Gabor Maté's direct message to parents (36-second clip): No matter your lifestyle, stay the primary attachment figure for your children. - Delay playdates until attachment is rock-solid. - Daycare or school? Don't assume they "still belong to you" when they come home—attachment can shift when kids spend most of their day away. - Socialization isn't something we force early; it happens naturally and healthily only when kids feel securely attached, safe in themselves, and individuated. Well-attached children socialize freely and spontaneously—no need to rush "exposure." This short clip challenges the modern "socialize early" push and reminds us attachment comes first. Parents: Have you noticed your child's behavior or sense of "belonging" change after long daycare/school days? Did delaying playdates or prioritizing one-on-one time make a difference for you? Or do you see early socialization as essential—why?

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A child's sexuality does not erase the years you spent raising them. It doesn't erase the sleepless nights, the sacrifices, the memories, or the love you once had for them. If your child comes to you with the truth about who they are, remember that they are still the same child who called you "Mom" or "Dad." The only difference is that they trusted you enough to be honest. Rejecting, disowning, or abandoning your child doesn't change who they are. It only changes where they feel safe. Instead of running into your arms, they may run into the arms of strangers, where they can be vulnerable to exploitation, abuse, homelessness, depression, or even suicide. Love should never be conditional. A parent's love should be the safest place a child can ever find, not the first place they experience rejection. You don't have to agree with everything about your child to treat them with dignity, compassion, and love. Families can have difficult conversations without abandoning one another. At the end of the day, ask yourself this: if your child needed you at their lowest moment, would you want them to remember your love or your rejection? Children don't stop being your children because they tell you the truth about themselves. They still need guidance. They still need protection. Most of all, they still need their parents. Choose love over rejection. Choose understanding over abandonment. Your child will remember that choice for the rest of their life.

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12,142 次观看 • 1 个月前

Erica Komisar said what too many parents quietly fear is true: “You can delegate your accounting, your laundry, your cooking — but you cannot delegate your relationship with your children. Their mental health depends on your presence.” In a 55-second clip, she calls out the modern myth: Work harder, earn more, outsource childcare — and kids will be “just fine.” They’re clearly not. We glorify endless hustle while childhood mental health collapses. Presence isn’t optional — it’s the foundation. What’s one small way you protect your time and presence with your kids (or plan to)?

Erica Komisar said what too many parents quietly fear is true: “You can delegate your accounting, your laundry, your cooking — but you cannot delegate your relationship with your children. Their mental health depends on your presence.” In a 55-second clip, she calls out the modern myth: Work harder, earn more, outsource childcare — and kids will be “just fine.” They’re clearly not. We glorify endless hustle while childhood mental health collapses. Presence isn’t optional — it’s the foundation. What’s one small way you protect your time and presence with your kids (or plan to)?

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55,445 次观看 • 5 个月前

The root cause of people-pleasing? Parents who didn't love their kids for who they truly were. Gabor Maté lays it bare: Kids who weren't loved for their authentic selves learn early to be liked instead — please everyone, never say no, take on everything, carry others' feelings, never disappoint. Result: Everyone likes you... but nobody truly loves you because they never meet the real you. The price? Depression, anxiety, addiction, autoimmune diseases, even cancer — because "the pain of not being yourself is too much." The abandoned authentic self never dies — it's still inside, screaming through your body and emotions. As adults, we get the brutal choice: Keep chasing attachments (people-pleasing, fitting in) and lose ourselves forever... Or choose authenticity — and risk losing people who only liked the mask. Maté's final gut-punch question: "Who would you rather have in your life — them or yourself?" If you've spent years people-pleasing to survive emotionally, when did you first notice it? What did it cost you?

The root cause of people-pleasing? Parents who didn't love their kids for who they truly were. Gabor Maté lays it bare: Kids who weren't loved for their authentic selves learn early to be liked instead — please everyone, never say no, take on everything, carry others' feelings, never disappoint. Result: Everyone likes you... but nobody truly loves you because they never meet the real you. The price? Depression, anxiety, addiction, autoimmune diseases, even cancer — because "the pain of not being yourself is too much." The abandoned authentic self never dies — it's still inside, screaming through your body and emotions. As adults, we get the brutal choice: Keep chasing attachments (people-pleasing, fitting in) and lose ourselves forever... Or choose authenticity — and risk losing people who only liked the mask. Maté's final gut-punch question: "Who would you rather have in your life — them or yourself?" If you've spent years people-pleasing to survive emotionally, when did you first notice it? What did it cost you?

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55,253 次观看 • 5 个月前

This echoes the sentiment of the majority of #CowboysNation and is a candidate for quote of the last quarter century from Zach Wolchuk “It’s disgraceful. And he’s [Jerry Jones] still going to make his money because schmucks like me that don’t love the #Cowboys because of the Joneses, you love the Cowboys because you grew up going to games with your family members and you fall in love with the sport. And I love the #DallasCowboys because of the Dallas Cowboys. Not because of the names on the back of the jerseys or who owns the team, but it’s because of the team. But unfortunately now it’s just depression. That’s what it is being a Cowboys fan. It’s utter depression and anger and where the hell do I go from here… It’s disgraceful, it’s a slap in the face to your fans. It’s like you’re doing a bit. Do you give a damn? The answer is no, you don’t right now. You don’t care about winning a championship. And all you care are about is printing money” - Zach Wolchuk

This echoes the sentiment of the majority of #CowboysNation and is a candidate for quote of the last quarter century from Zach Wolchuk “It’s disgraceful. And he’s [Jerry Jones] still going to make his money because schmucks like me that don’t love the #Cowboys because of the Joneses, you love the Cowboys because you grew up going to games with your family members and you fall in love with the sport. And I love the #DallasCowboys because of the Dallas Cowboys. Not because of the names on the back of the jerseys or who owns the team, but it’s because of the team. But unfortunately now it’s just depression. That’s what it is being a Cowboys fan. It’s utter depression and anger and where the hell do I go from here… It’s disgraceful, it’s a slap in the face to your fans. It’s like you’re doing a bit. Do you give a damn? The answer is no, you don’t right now. You don’t care about winning a championship. And all you care are about is printing money” - Zach Wolchuk

Dominic White

65,246 次观看 • 1 年前

Psychiatrist’s Perspective on video: It was painful to see how casually and wrongly depression was discussed. This isn’t just bad humour. It spreads dangerous myths that keep people from getting help. Here’s why what video said is factually wrong and harmful: 1. Depression is not mood swings or “ups and downs.” Depression isn’t about feeling sad for a few hours or days. It’s a serious medical condition — a disorder that affects mood, thoughts, sleep, appetite, energy, and the ability to function. Clinical depression means: -Persistent low mood or emptiness lasting at least two weeks, often longer. -Loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities. -Sleep and appetite changes, fatigue, feelings of worthlessness or guilt. -In some cases, thoughts of self-harm or suicide. This isn’t weakness. It’s an illness involving biological, psychological, and social factors, including neurotransmitter changes in the brain. 2. It’s not a “rich person’s problem.” Saying depression happens only to the rich is ignorant. In reality: -Depression affects people across all classes. -People in lower socioeconomic groups often have higher risk due to chronic stress, poverty, trauma, and poor access to care. -Many don’t even get diagnosed or treated because of stigma and lack of services. 3. Therapy is treatment, not a fashion statement. Mocking therapy as something people do because they’ve “done wrong” is dangerous. People seek therapy for: -Depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship issues, burnout. -Learning healthy coping skills and emotional regulation. -Processing pain they often cannot share with anyone else safely. You don’t tell someone with diabetes to “just forget it” and move on — why treat depression differently? Therapy and medication save lives. 4. Depression is not caused by guilt alone. The claim that people get depression because they’ve done something wrong is completely false.Depression has multiple causes: -Genetic vulnerability. -Brain chemistry and hormonal changes. -Traumatic life experiences, chronic stress, illness, or loss. -Sometimes it happens with no clear external trigger. Reducing it to “guilt” is not just wrong, it shames people who are already suffering. 5. Misinformation like this deepens stigma. When millions hear therapy being mocked, when they hear depression dismissed as drama or weakness, they absorb it. And then: -People suffering stay quiet. -Families don’t take symptoms seriously. -Treatment gets delayed or never happens. -Stigma grows stronger. Words have consequences, especially when spoken from a public platform. 👉 Depression is real. It’s serious. It’s treatable. It needs awareness, not mockery. Compassion, not casual cruelty. What happened in that video isn’t harmless banter, it’s how stigma gets fuelled. And stigma kills quietly.

Psychiatrist’s Perspective on video: It was painful to see how casually and wrongly depression was discussed. This isn’t just bad humour. It spreads dangerous myths that keep people from getting help. Here’s why what video said is factually wrong and harmful: 1. Depression is not mood swings or “ups and downs.” Depression isn’t about feeling sad for a few hours or days. It’s a serious medical condition — a disorder that affects mood, thoughts, sleep, appetite, energy, and the ability to function. Clinical depression means: -Persistent low mood or emptiness lasting at least two weeks, often longer. -Loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities. -Sleep and appetite changes, fatigue, feelings of worthlessness or guilt. -In some cases, thoughts of self-harm or suicide. This isn’t weakness. It’s an illness involving biological, psychological, and social factors, including neurotransmitter changes in the brain. 2. It’s not a “rich person’s problem.” Saying depression happens only to the rich is ignorant. In reality: -Depression affects people across all classes. -People in lower socioeconomic groups often have higher risk due to chronic stress, poverty, trauma, and poor access to care. -Many don’t even get diagnosed or treated because of stigma and lack of services. 3. Therapy is treatment, not a fashion statement. Mocking therapy as something people do because they’ve “done wrong” is dangerous. People seek therapy for: -Depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship issues, burnout. -Learning healthy coping skills and emotional regulation. -Processing pain they often cannot share with anyone else safely. You don’t tell someone with diabetes to “just forget it” and move on — why treat depression differently? Therapy and medication save lives. 4. Depression is not caused by guilt alone. The claim that people get depression because they’ve done something wrong is completely false.Depression has multiple causes: -Genetic vulnerability. -Brain chemistry and hormonal changes. -Traumatic life experiences, chronic stress, illness, or loss. -Sometimes it happens with no clear external trigger. Reducing it to “guilt” is not just wrong, it shames people who are already suffering. 5. Misinformation like this deepens stigma. When millions hear therapy being mocked, when they hear depression dismissed as drama or weakness, they absorb it. And then: -People suffering stay quiet. -Families don’t take symptoms seriously. -Treatment gets delayed or never happens. -Stigma grows stronger. Words have consequences, especially when spoken from a public platform. 👉 Depression is real. It’s serious. It’s treatable. It needs awareness, not mockery. Compassion, not casual cruelty. What happened in that video isn’t harmless banter, it’s how stigma gets fuelled. And stigma kills quietly.

Om Prakash, MD

19,146 次观看 • 9 个月前

🚨 In 2009, a Stanford lecture broke down depression in a way most people had never heard before. And almost no one talks about it. It came from Robert Sapolsky and instead of vague advice, he explained what’s actually happening inside your brain. Why it hits so hard. Why it’s so difficult to escape. He showed that depression isn’t just “feeling sad.” It’s a biological shift. The systems that control motivation, reward, and hope start shutting down. That’s why pleasure disappears things that once felt good simply stop registering. He also explained why people start giving up. It’s not weakness it’s chemistry. When your brain constantly signals that effort won’t lead to reward, it slowly stops trying. That’s what makes depression feel like being stuck, even when you want to move forward. And one of his most powerful insights: awareness matters. Understanding that these feelings have a biological basis can reduce guilt and self-blame which is often the first step toward recovery. That’s why this lecture still matters. Because while people talk about depression… Very few truly understand what it’s doing inside the brain.

🚨 In 2009, a Stanford lecture broke down depression in a way most people had never heard before. And almost no one talks about it. It came from Robert Sapolsky and instead of vague advice, he explained what’s actually happening inside your brain. Why it hits so hard. Why it’s so difficult to escape. He showed that depression isn’t just “feeling sad.” It’s a biological shift. The systems that control motivation, reward, and hope start shutting down. That’s why pleasure disappears things that once felt good simply stop registering. He also explained why people start giving up. It’s not weakness it’s chemistry. When your brain constantly signals that effort won’t lead to reward, it slowly stops trying. That’s what makes depression feel like being stuck, even when you want to move forward. And one of his most powerful insights: awareness matters. Understanding that these feelings have a biological basis can reduce guilt and self-blame which is often the first step toward recovery. That’s why this lecture still matters. Because while people talk about depression… Very few truly understand what it’s doing inside the brain.

Shabnam Parveen

24,024 次观看 • 4 个月前

Emotional intelligence begins early. Babies experiences a wide range of emotions as they interact with others and navigate the world and its daily challenges. And somewhere between 2 and 3 years of age, they begin categorizing and labeling these emotions. Check out this little one, shown here at 26 months, demonstrating her basic understanding of 9 different emotions in a little over 30 seconds. It’s pretty obvious that she lives in a home where feelings not only matter - but are discussed. When we help young children label their emotions, we’re doing more than expanding their vocabularies. We’re helping them to make connections between their feelings and behaviors, giving them tools to begin analyzing and regulating their own emotional state. Importantly, as young children come to understand their own emotions they also begin to recognize these emotions in others, leading to the development of empathy. How can you help? Label and discuss your child’s emotions and your own. This emotionally aware little one was shared to TT by jules_james_.

Emotional intelligence begins early. Babies experiences a wide range of emotions as they interact with others and navigate the world and its daily challenges. And somewhere between 2 and 3 years of age, they begin categorizing and labeling these emotions. Check out this little one, shown here at 26 months, demonstrating her basic understanding of 9 different emotions in a little over 30 seconds. It’s pretty obvious that she lives in a home where feelings not only matter - but are discussed. When we help young children label their emotions, we’re doing more than expanding their vocabularies. We’re helping them to make connections between their feelings and behaviors, giving them tools to begin analyzing and regulating their own emotional state. Importantly, as young children come to understand their own emotions they also begin to recognize these emotions in others, leading to the development of empathy. How can you help? Label and discuss your child’s emotions and your own. This emotionally aware little one was shared to TT by jules_james_.

Dan Wuori

255,098 次观看 • 2 年前

ADHD isn't defiance or a "broken" brain—it's often a sensitive child's quiet survival strategy. Gabor Maté: In stressed families, a highly attuned kid absorbs the tension and protects themselves by tuning out—going absent-minded. It's coping, not defect. These children tend to be deeply empathetic, warm-hearted, talented in unique ways... yet carry insecurity from the same stress. What they crave most? Not stricter focus training or behavior fixes—true emotional security. Feeling deeply seen, understood, and safe. Shift from "fix the kid" to "make the environment feel safe for them." This 48-second clip reframes ADHD with radical compassion—especially powerful for parents, teachers, or anyone who's ever felt "scattered" themselves. Parents of kids with attention challenges: Does this view resonate with what you've seen in your child? Adults with ADHD: Looking back, did early family stress play a role in how it showed up? Anyone: What's one way emotional safety changed (or could change) focus/attention for you or someone close? Raw, kind stories welcome—no judgment, just real insight.

ADHD isn't defiance or a "broken" brain—it's often a sensitive child's quiet survival strategy. Gabor Maté: In stressed families, a highly attuned kid absorbs the tension and protects themselves by tuning out—going absent-minded. It's coping, not defect. These children tend to be deeply empathetic, warm-hearted, talented in unique ways... yet carry insecurity from the same stress. What they crave most? Not stricter focus training or behavior fixes—true emotional security. Feeling deeply seen, understood, and safe. Shift from "fix the kid" to "make the environment feel safe for them." This 48-second clip reframes ADHD with radical compassion—especially powerful for parents, teachers, or anyone who's ever felt "scattered" themselves. Parents of kids with attention challenges: Does this view resonate with what you've seen in your child? Adults with ADHD: Looking back, did early family stress play a role in how it showed up? Anyone: What's one way emotional safety changed (or could change) focus/attention for you or someone close? Raw, kind stories welcome—no judgment, just real insight.

Camus

67,735 次观看 • 6 个月前