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[sciencesideanswers]

Why do people get anxiety and depression?

Also with this question:

The answer is simple and it is: Capitalism.

I’m joshing - well.. Not really. Let’s take a quick look at depression and anxiety, and why it feels more prevalent as you get older. The World Health Organization cites that more than 300 million people worldwide suffer from depression (Source). 

First, let’s get rid of the easier answer - depression and anxiety can be genetically inherited. If you have a family member that has suffered from depression or anxiety, there is a higher chance for you to suffer through the same things. (Source) Then there are life circumstances - such as a break-up, an unfulfilling job, loneliness, fatigue, the weather, time changes, hormonal shifts, the loss of a loved one, broken family dynamics, abusive/toxic relationships, or health problems in a young life - depression, anxiety, and pretty much most mental illnesses can be triggered by a certain life events. Such as having a messy breakup may cause people to withdraw into themselves - leading a depressive life with some serious social anxiety. (Source) 

Let’s go back to capitalism. 

Paul Baran and Paul Sweezy, authors of the book Monopoly Capital, state that capitalism as a system failed to promote a happy and healthy development of its members. They continue to discuss that only a minority of people actually enjoy their jobs, and for most people it an unsatisfactory time in their lives. They’ve also brought up points regarding overconsumption of items - many people feel the need to continually replace objects and feel dissatisfied constantly. Burnout is becoming a massive problem with young workers, often working a lot of hours, for very little pay and there is a desire to do nothing at all (Source). 

Here are more sources linking capitalism to mental health struggles (Source). 

So you may be wondering - all of this sounds extremely grim, can anyone fully escape depression and anxiety? Well, anxiety and depression stay with you - they’re like little clouds that follow you wherever you go, but there are days when you can barely see them. I am a young woman who has been in therapy for two years now - I won’t lie and say recovery is easy, and that therapy + medication will always help, but sometimes - the clouds fade, and the day is good. 

Make sure to reach out to friends and family, rest as hard as you work, and don’t feel guilty about needing to take some time off, I love y’all. 

– Mod Shark

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PS: A few notes after the criticism that this post has received.

1. That we find a problem with capitalism doesn’t mean that communism/socialism is better. It doesn’t mean we should prefer it either. It just means that we found a problem with it. (For more information, see the false dichotomy fallacy.)

2. I have gone back and re-reviewed the sources that we have provided. Yes, I realize that most of them are left-leaning in the political spectrum, which might imply that they might be (or are) biased. However, the MontlyReview one (the “socialist magazine”) is incredibly well sourced itself with every affirmation backed up with a published scientific study. As such, I think it’s worth keeping as a source. The other one (redpepper) has been removed. Also, here’s yet another source.

3. Remember that we are humans too and we can make mistakes. We have, and we will. We are approachable! Feel free to reach out to us if you think we made a mistake, and tell us what we did wrong. But also don’t expect us to believe just anyone on the internet, so please provide something to back yourself up if you’re going to do so.

4. Remember that we are just humans, doing this in our spare time. If you’re going to disagree, please do so in a civilized manner. I will try my best to reach out and understand what was wrong, and I will try my best to avoid confrontation, so insults are just noise and do not help.

Alpha.-

[meanwhilepoetry]

Do not tell me that girls cannot change the world. I grew on stories of a twelve year old Anne Frank in a cramped, silent room weaving hopeful magic with just a pen. And Ruby Bridges facing racist monsters when she was only six, to become the first African American child to desegregate an all white school. And Anandi Gopal Joshi, only 19 years old and the first woman doctor of India. And Mary Shelley changing the face of fiction forever by inventing a whole new genre at 18. I grew up on tales of girls fighting destiny, carving history with their own two hands, breaking down walls. So if my daughter ever doubts herself because she is told she cannot, I will hand her stories as a sword and faith as a shield and tell her, “You know what? They told Anne and Ruby and Anandi and Mary they couldn’t, too. And it didn’t stop them. Because nothing can stop a girl with eyes aflame with courage and a war song in her chest.”

Nikita Gill, Stories of Girls Who Changed The World

[gigglingrainbowglitter]

<3

[anangstyblackgirl]

[the-real-eye-to-see]

That’s how we feel about our hair

Unfortunately, people have a problem with a black women’s hair no matter what they do with it. Whether it is relaxed, natural or weaved up, it’s always an issue. 

It is our personal space, so please ask before touching somebody’s hair! And worry about your own hair and focus on growing them edges back… Because this is not a petting zoo!

#Don’tTouchMyHair

[gigglingrainbowglitter]

im not poc but this important

[fr0g-queen-deactivated20240709]

There’s no privilege in being vegan. Or a minimalist. Or zero waste.

If you do it right. It’s about doing he best you can, not doing the ultimate best.

Minimalism is about not buying more than you need.

Zero waste is about trying to reduce waste as much as possible.

Veganism is about reducing cruelty as much as possible.

That means takig meds, no matter how they’re packaged. That means buying food- and if the cheapest version for you is frozen in a plastic bag it doesn’t make you a bad person. It’s about reevaluating your morals and your things.

It’s not about winning or showing off how many new mason jars you have. It’s about reusing your stuff- like pickle jars to freeze extra food in etc.

It’s about being your best self and being supportive of others in the community. Helping each other out, educating people.

It’s about saving our planet, our only home.

[roughtradesaint]

A casual reminder

: Legal does not necessarily equal moral and just. Our nation has a massive history of things that were legal, but VERY wrong. Laws and policies are inherently made to be living and breathing objects that can and should be allowed to evolve and change as society shifts its moral compass (hopefully in the proper direction).

[krakkenchaos]

If you ever see a political, sociological, or most importantly, psychological term on tumblr that you hadn’t heard of before, do the world a favor and research it on a trustworthy external site immediately before this hellsite feeds you the majority of the (mis)information

[theshittyfoodblog]

Sometimes I’m proud to be Australian…is this what your founding fathers wanted? Make sure to follow me on Instagram @theshittyfoodblog: http://bit.ly/2Bk7pUa

[anarchapella]

Just reblogging this to watch my southern mutuals suffer

[soup-eater]

[homotology]

[coffeeman777]

[libertarirynn-deactivated202006]

Oh you sweet summer child.

[gigglingrainbowglitter]

like im not american so - um im gonna take a guess and think that ‘biscuits and gravy’ is like dry dumplings in gravy/stew?

[opheliabpd]

Shoutout to people with mental illnesses who are still studying and working even though it’s incredibly difficult.

Shoutout to people with mental illnesses who can’t work or study, there’s nothing shameful about your situation.

Everyone faces different struggles.

[thesassyllamass]

Something that absolutely enrages me are parents who will tell their crying/emotional child to “suck it up” or “pull themselves together” or any sort of variation that tells a child to stop feeling what they’re feeling, simply so they don’t have to deal with it. Yet, in almost the same breath will complain about their partners or friends or family who “don’t know how to communicate” with them. 

Do people who do this to their children not realize that THEY are raising their kids to be the very people they are complaining about?? As a parent it is your job to teach your children how to effectively manage their emotions and how to communicate them… because when you don’t, they become adults who ALSO do not know how to effectively manage their emotions, nor how to communicate them. 

It is so important to teach your children healthy ways to manage their emotions. So they can become adults who can adequately  do so. 

Children become adults who are a productive of their environments. Create an environment where they can share their emotions with no shame. Create an environment where they feel safe enough to share their thoughts and feelings. Be their safe environment as a child, so they feel confident enough to do these things in any environment as adults. 

[bands-and-random-stuff-inactive]

50 Cent’s mom was 15 years old when he was born. 

Jared Leto’s mom was a teenager who dropped out of high school. 

Selena Gomez was born to a 16 year old single mom.

Oprah’s mom was 18 years old when she gave birth.

Obama’s mom was 18 years old, too. 

Don’t you dare tell me teen moms ruin their child’s life. 

[teen-mum-111]

I wish Tumblr had a “I feel your pain” button

because I feel terrible whenever I “like” one of your sad text posts

and it looks like I enjoy watching you suffer

because I don’t

I really don’t

I thought it was a (HEART) button not a “like” i must look like a bitch

[blackwoolncrown]

pretty shitty how baseline human activities like singing, dancing and making art got turned into skills  instead of being seen as behaviors

so now it’s like ‘the point of doing them is to get good at them’ and not ‘this is a thing humans do, the way birds sing and bees make hives’.

[gryffind-o-r-k]

What’s sad to me about this is that I’ve noticed a lot of people saying they “can’t” do art, or dance, or sing. That because it’s turned into a profitable vocation, and thus has some implied heirarchy to it (ie: there are ‘master artists’, and ‘professional singers and dancers’), people feel shame for not “living up to unattainable standards,” when in reality, art for humans is very therapeutic and good for the soul.

[gahdamnpunk]

Links to the petitions (x/x)

Let’s help him y’all!! He is literally being punished for being humane

[goawfma]

yooo boost this

[spaceraptor]

Rescuing slaves from the South = illegal. Hiding Jews from the Nazis = illegal. Setting out water to keep migrants from dying = illegal. There are crimes we should be proud of committing, and laws so morally heinous that those who follow them should be ashamed.

[coltre]

goodnight to all the ones who never receive a goodnight

[danieljlayton-deactivated202002]

…I usually don’t reblog this kind of thing, but…for some reason, this really hit me.

[probablymetarpgideas]

Let those who feel unloved rest easy, i see you, and i care

[quietchanges]

we’re either gonna be the generation that revolts & saves the planet OR the elder gen of a post-apocalyptic society, so like, either way, suit tf up y’all we’re in for a wild ride

{don’t reblog if ur a right wing asshole :,) this post isn’t for you bitch!! it’s for ppl who are trying desperately to accomplish the first notion but are prepared to live a punk ass rock & roll life no matter what happens🤘}{or if ur a nihilistic bastard saying the human race should rot (‘: this is a positive post for ppl trying our best to save this damn planet bc our collective lives depend on it & life & living are beautiful & gnarly things!!}

[princessaspien]

You are loved

You are wonderfully made

You are beautiful

You have a purpose

You are a masterpiece