Doctor Reacts To The Most Strange Addictions

My Strange Addiction and My Crazy Obsession are shows from TLC that highlights the real life experiences of individuals dealing with addictions, compulsions, and behaviors the average person might consider unusual. While many of these conditions may appear humorous to some, it's important to lead with empathy and recognize these are stories of real people, often times suffering from life-threatening conditions. Today we look at a young woman addicted to drinking gasoline, a man who spends 8 hours a day dressed and behaving like a baby, a girl addicted to eating sand, a man who is romantically in love with his car, a man whose primary diet consists of bugs, a woman obsessed with scavenging for expired food, and the world's strongest family. There's a lot of content in here worth commenting about, but please keep this comment section respectful as we look deeper into the causes and effects of these addictions.
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  • @DoctorMike
    @DoctorMike2 жыл бұрын

    I Reacted To Cringey Dhar Mann Videos -> kzread.info/dash/bejne/rHZ3mJqigc2uXc4.html

  • @jesuslovesyou1

    @jesuslovesyou1

    2 жыл бұрын

    Have a great day special person 👍

  • @vinothjoseph1844

    @vinothjoseph1844

    2 жыл бұрын

    First

  • @tj_the_king1

    @tj_the_king1

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi everyone I hope you have a great day 🌝🌝🤗🤗🤗☺☺😁😁😁😇😇😇🙂🙂🙂🤗🤗🤗

  • @HangryOnPaws

    @HangryOnPaws

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Doctor Mike, I have a video request. I'm alterhuman and I'd love if you could do a video about species dysphoria and check out some videos of different alterhuman communities such as otherkin, synpaths, therians, starseeds and transhumans. Just to warn you that we get a lot of negative and "cringe" orientated content. If you want to good content on the community I'd recommend the WereAreWe podcast, the KZread channels Therian Territory, Azure Dragonfeather, Therian Nation (they have some great videos on definitions) and Othercon. I struggle with my species identity very badly and it would be awesome to see a professional view on it, plus you're really well spoken and witty so it would be great fun to watch. Edit: there's also a really great website by Alt+H for getting information.

  • @gaglemangamez2021

    @gaglemangamez2021

    2 жыл бұрын

    5TH FINALLY I love you

  • @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache
    @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache2 жыл бұрын

    I just hope the lady who drank gasoline is okay, I'm surprised someone can still be alive even after that

  • @nikomedsolano5267

    @nikomedsolano5267

    2 жыл бұрын

    ive seen you in every video ive watched

  • @petsdevidalivre6633

    @petsdevidalivre6633

    2 жыл бұрын

    I guess her body adapted

  • @kkmdew09

    @kkmdew09

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not only am I surprised she’s still alive I’m very concerned for how drastically she has shortened her lifespan. I wouldn’t be surprised at kidney failure in her 20s.

  • @tadhggoreyoneill13666

    @tadhggoreyoneill13666

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@petsdevidalivre6633 I highly doubt it

  • @shaedlaer

    @shaedlaer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hope she isn't a smoker...

  • @darnitpickles
    @darnitpickles2 жыл бұрын

    honestly, hearing the adult baby say "its the feeling of being safe, something i didnt have when i was growing up" broke my heart a bit

  • @starrydayz1436

    @starrydayz1436

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah that's made me kinda wanna cry

  • @IceCandyVirika

    @IceCandyVirika

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Tristan Lane Dude stop ;_; That's totally not okay

  • @obsidianwing

    @obsidianwing

    2 жыл бұрын

    i instantly had the need to hug him

  • @IceCandyVirika

    @IceCandyVirika

    2 жыл бұрын

    @gustav the dank engine what the

  • @laylarose130

    @laylarose130

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Tristan Lane that's the solution you need.

  • @chelseymdavis3
    @chelseymdavis37 ай бұрын

    I feel so sorry for the adult baby guy. You can see it on his face he’s so lost & depressed. I hope he finds fulfillment in his life.

  • @faithbeyondocd4339

    @faithbeyondocd4339

    2 ай бұрын

    I hope he finds satisfaction in how God made Him, and understands that we can be safe without these coping mechanisms

  • @RuffianLivesOn

    @RuffianLivesOn

    20 күн бұрын

    ​@@faithbeyondocd4339What makes you think he believes in an invisible sky daddy?

  • @Lucy-nw4im

    @Lucy-nw4im

    19 күн бұрын

    @@faithbeyondocd4339In God all things are possible

  • @hannahstraining7476

    @hannahstraining7476

    9 күн бұрын

    I can see you are trying to be kind, but you are still being judgmental and condescending. We do not know anywhere enough about his life to decide that he is "depressed and lost."

  • @MicheleDoenges
    @MicheleDoenges6 ай бұрын

    I love how delicately you handled the fellow who uses age regression as a coping mechanism. It actually isn't all that uncommon as a coping mechanism for traumatic events, especially ones experienced early on in life. Although it isn't one that I personally experience, one of the reasons I immediately felt like I could be safe and validated with my therapist was that, immediately upon walking into her office, I saw coloring books, stuffed animals and blocks. She only works with adult patients. I'm very close with someone whose primary coping mechanism is age-regression, and before they found their therapist, the number one problem they had finding someone they connected with was invalidation of their regression. So when I saw those tools, I knew that if she validates people who cope by regressing, she's likely to be non-judgmental about anything I bring to the table.

  • @ameysemo

    @ameysemo

    3 ай бұрын

    this is exactly what i was thinking!!

  • @user-wq2uh8tr4v

    @user-wq2uh8tr4v

    2 ай бұрын

    I'm so glad someone else understands

  • @Republic_gunship

    @Republic_gunship

    2 ай бұрын

    Nice

  • @PogodinPavel

    @PogodinPavel

    Ай бұрын

    There is a saying - adults don't excist. If you were suggested playing lego, colouring a unicorn with crayons, watching a 1990-s disney cartoon, will you refuse?

  • @evilnigga444

    @evilnigga444

    Ай бұрын

    Suffering is an inevitably. Making a fool of yourself dealing with it is not.

  • @mundaneamazing
    @mundaneamazing2 жыл бұрын

    The fact that Doctor Mike is so professional and sympathetic shows how much more credible he is than cable infotainment.

  • @taetaeforever7658

    @taetaeforever7658

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes 👍

  • @mandofan2616

    @mandofan2616

    2 жыл бұрын

    some of this can be bs too and is overplayed for the cameras.

  • @farhaan35320

    @farhaan35320

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mandofan2616 do you mean dr.mike or the video's he is watching

  • @mandofan2616

    @mandofan2616

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@farhaan35320 these particular videos. Dr Mike is being a professional .

  • @farhaan35320

    @farhaan35320

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mandofan2616 thanks for the confirmation

  • @huntercool2232
    @huntercool22322 жыл бұрын

    “I’m addicted to eating sand because I love the crunch.” *Isn’t there actual foods with similar texture that can fill that void?*

  • @miss_marissajai5246

    @miss_marissajai5246

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not really, I’m assuming it’s because that texture is not popular among common consumers.

  • @Stettafire

    @Stettafire

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@miss_marissajai5246 Some biscuit bases etc can deffo produce the same texture

  • @killertruth186

    @killertruth186

    2 жыл бұрын

    I had ate sand before, but I had stopped afterwards.

  • @apukihaedy2850

    @apukihaedy2850

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm not sure about sand, but a while ago my aunt was treating her pica and to reduce the stress and craving of eating dirt the doctor gave her something edible things that emulated the sensation of the dirt. Maybe there's a similar thing for people who eat sand, something less malicious to their teeth.

  • @JBGARINGAN

    @JBGARINGAN

    2 жыл бұрын

    bruh the perfect excuse to just eat spoonfuls of dry Nesquick sand

  • @m4sterofg4mes33
    @m4sterofg4mes3310 ай бұрын

    Love that the part where they said the family works out 240 hrs a week wasn't addressed. I just love working out the full 24 hrs every single day all 10 days a week

  • @cinnamoslut

    @cinnamoslut

    Ай бұрын

    Lol right? Thanks for saying something, thought I was going crazy for a moment.

  • @RuffianLivesOn

    @RuffianLivesOn

    20 күн бұрын

    I guess they mean the number of hours combined between all the members.

  • @AveryBlackheart
    @AveryBlackheart6 ай бұрын

    I love how nonjudgemental and professional Dr Mike always is. He's very respectful of everyone and I wish more doctors were like that

  • @minetruly
    @minetruly2 жыл бұрын

    Car sex: Don't judge Eating sand: Don't judge Baby Roleplay: Don't judge Wears casts: LOL WHUT

  • @1snivy10

    @1snivy10

    2 жыл бұрын

    What? Why judge the casts? The sensation of compression feels good to a lot of people, that person just found a way to get it more often, and may not understand why he likes the casts so much.

  • @skrimper

    @skrimper

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@1snivy10 are you on crack? He's not judging anyone

  • @sin5130

    @sin5130

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@1snivy10 lol you misunderstood something

  • @mrmcface713

    @mrmcface713

    2 жыл бұрын

    Chest compressions

  • @pig_master101

    @pig_master101

    2 жыл бұрын

    Eating bugs: very nutritious!

  • @emilybronk575
    @emilybronk5752 жыл бұрын

    It is refreshing to see how he approaches each addiction with respect. Of course each addiction is serious to one's health, but Mike had a good way of listening to them talk about their addictions without laughing at them or mocking them. Mad respect to you sir!

  • @cassidillard5117

    @cassidillard5117

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed, unconditional positive regard is the pinnacle trait needed in the health professions.

  • @whatashameofthat

    @whatashameofthat

    2 жыл бұрын

    and yet he LOLed out loud with the cast guy whose case was probably the least harmful

  • @ash.b9829

    @ash.b9829

    2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely!!!

  • @Acaykath

    @Acaykath

    2 жыл бұрын

    He's a doctor, it's his job to take care of these type of issues. We are KZread commenters, it's our job to relentlessly mock people.

  • @-ana_banana-2098

    @-ana_banana-2098

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Acaykath I like how you think

  • @judith8161
    @judith81618 ай бұрын

    The last one isn't an addiction, it's a dedication. I'm working at a supermarket and really trying my best to help safe as many groceries as possible by either making sure they get sold at a reduced price before their "best before" date or by donating them to a social market in our town if they are past that date but still might be safe. However, we still throw out a ton of food each and every day, and I really do feel horrible about it.

  • @mariabird6045

    @mariabird6045

    Ай бұрын

    Maybe start a composting program? Or have a compost bin at the grocery store? That way you will get soil.

  • @kanga2roo572

    @kanga2roo572

    Ай бұрын

    Donate to a food pantry. It usually all gets used.

  • @TheRandom1631
    @TheRandom16315 ай бұрын

    You gotta admit how amazingly respectful Mike is!

  • @Noor_Jacobs03
    @Noor_Jacobs032 жыл бұрын

    As a psychology student, this is just fascinating to me.

  • @Lill2895

    @Lill2895

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same.

  • @demirarol2201

    @demirarol2201

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @danielafigueroa528

    @danielafigueroa528

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think this is fascinating to everyone

  • @jbbeats7786

    @jbbeats7786

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same here, especially social psychology

  • @maryfrail2292

    @maryfrail2292

    2 жыл бұрын

    You should definitely watch the show then! It’s very fascinating and you’ll be able to see why they started these “strange addictions” and just more detailed and at the end they show them going to the doctors Bc a lot of them think it’s not doing damage to there bodies! There’s a lady that eats dry wall, one that eats chalk, one that eats moth balls, one that eats paint chips! I could go on forever but I think you would get a lot out of it Bc it also shows there mind set

  • @KyleAllenMusic
    @KyleAllenMusic2 жыл бұрын

    Props to Mike for being so understanding. I was gagging after the first clip.

  • @bli59bli

    @bli59bli

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah and Not even acknowledging that the car is a “he” named “chase” or something like that

  • @Serya_cp12

    @Serya_cp12

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @hainleysimpson1507

    @hainleysimpson1507

    2 жыл бұрын

    It is weird his car is a man. So he's gay but his idea of a romantic and sexual partner is an object he owns? My question is how did they find him.

  • @triceratopsdinoandmore164

    @triceratopsdinoandmore164

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me too

  • @iamafuckingfailure

    @iamafuckingfailure

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@hainleysimpson1507 They found that the exhaust tube was a bit stickier than usual

  • @BlueyHeelerHere543
    @BlueyHeelerHere5436 ай бұрын

    You can tell that Mike is an actual doctor because he doesn’t immediately bust out laughing and start calling these people out.

  • @nomysweetsummerchild3984
    @nomysweetsummerchild398410 ай бұрын

    Further proof of Dr Mikes professionalism and extensive medical knowledge but with such empathy. I wish all doctors were like this. I don't think I could have kept a straight face and I consider myself extremely open minded. This was really insightful- Thanks

  • @ritakilicci4897
    @ritakilicci48972 жыл бұрын

    The fact that he watched all this with a straight face just.... professionalism 👏🏻

  • @abandonedchannelK

    @abandonedchannelK

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not the guy who puts casts all the time

  • @hockeyvidzz1671

    @hockeyvidzz1671

    2 жыл бұрын

    He smirked at the cast guy, and the bugs.

  • @iamgorgeous

    @iamgorgeous

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh yeah, im 30 seconds in and i already🤢

  • @joseabey3455

    @joseabey3455

    Жыл бұрын

    i dont really see why someone would not

  • @ThisWillCharacter

    @ThisWillCharacter

    Жыл бұрын

    @@hockeyvidzz1671 that’s because they’re not serious issues. The bug eating one is absolutely fine and the casts one isn’t really an issue either, however if it’s done for attention it could be related to issues without being one

  • @unfairkibbles3226
    @unfairkibbles32262 жыл бұрын

    You can literally tell he's a doctor. Most people would laugh or cringe after hearing these additions. But Doctor Mike just continues to listen.

  • @TheEstafista

    @TheEstafista

    2 жыл бұрын

    First of all, don't say "most people" like you did some sort of statistics. Second, they would probbably be "shocked" or "discusted" because it's more fitting for this type of video. Also it's normal to be discusted by what you see here because that isin't normal and in some cases dangerous. For example: I always connect everything person does with his brain. Because brain decides how you act. Sadly till that point then brain can decide it's developing based on what it observes from surounding world, right? So what I'm intrested in is what went wrong? What made them addicted to something like this?

  • @ppwater7358

    @ppwater7358

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheEstafista probably* disgusted* x2) surrounding* but anyways they’re not wrong, a lot of people do judge based on the things they see. you don’t need to do any “statistics” to figure that out. i guarantee you, lots of ppl would judge if they saw someone in love with their car.

  • @simplesimon8255

    @simplesimon8255

    2 жыл бұрын

    Literally? How about figuratively?

  • @goreobsessed2308

    @goreobsessed2308

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheEstafista I laughed at almost all of em 🤣

  • @goreobsessed2308

    @goreobsessed2308

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Simple Simon maybe Even relatively

  • @avery9689
    @avery96899 ай бұрын

    Just a note on the bug guy. Freezing something solid as a way to kill it is probably the least humane way you could go about it. When living cells are frozen, the water inside of them expands, often causing them to explode. That’d be a horrifically painful way to go, even for bugs.

  • @marinasvensson9759
    @marinasvensson97596 ай бұрын

    5:34 this is really bugging me

  • @stingstungmemae1297
    @stingstungmemae12972 жыл бұрын

    Brea: I'm 19 years old and I'm addicted to eating sand. I just love the crunch. The World : Ever heard of potato chips? Raw carrots? Peanut brittle?

  • @alizehkhakwani1954

    @alizehkhakwani1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    Plain corn flakes , nuts , etc

  • @cb6254

    @cb6254

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m going to take a wild guess you never had iron defiency. Even more, I’d even bet you either only watched that segment and/or didn’t even watch this video past 1:30

  • @misspinkpunkykat

    @misspinkpunkykat

    2 жыл бұрын

    I used to crave dirt as a kid. Specfic dirt from this one part of the yard under a pine tree. I didn't eat it, I just liked to smell it. My mom always said baby corn tasted like dirt so I ate that when I had my dirt cravings.

  • @vanderbam2741

    @vanderbam2741

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@cb6254 pica is not really an iron deficiency thing though 🤔

  • @miaokeefe7959

    @miaokeefe7959

    2 жыл бұрын

    I mean sugar is unhealthy but better than sand and has the same crunch... Jus sayin

  • @karymewoon7287
    @karymewoon72872 жыл бұрын

    I loves how he doesn’t judge those people as “weird” like I would, instead, he just explain the bad and GOOD side of it

  • @coocooformycocoapuffs3235

    @coocooformycocoapuffs3235

    2 жыл бұрын

    yep yep

  • @paulnelson1912

    @paulnelson1912

    2 жыл бұрын

    He’s the best

  • @4shadow894

    @4shadow894

    2 жыл бұрын

    He laughed at the cast guy

  • @angelemeana3741

    @angelemeana3741

    2 жыл бұрын

    Please don't make evil normalized please! GOD IS COMING REPENT! BEFORE IT'S LATE!!!! Be baptized with Holy Spirit and water. Deuteronomy 30:19 "I call heaven and earth to record this day against you that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing. Therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live." God isn't an monster God loves you and so do I. Give your life to Jesus Christ and repent of all your sins, even the ones you've committed in the past.

  • @annoyingkittycat6449

    @annoyingkittycat6449

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Angel Emeana shut up

  • @melaniewilliams6969
    @melaniewilliams69692 ай бұрын

    I’m really happy just how professionally and delicately this guy explained it, with the guy who is using age regression as a coping mechanism. I liked how he explained that it probably isn’t actually an addiction, and how he referred to it as a coping mechanism rather than an addiction, many people need to understand that age regression is not in any way something that is sexual or a mental disorder, it is a coping mechanism which helps people deal with trauma

  • @chelseanoelle3247
    @chelseanoelle324711 ай бұрын

    Gosh I love how respectful this man is !

  • @Lpsdingo.allyson
    @Lpsdingo.allyson2 жыл бұрын

    Doctor Mike is so caring. He's not even making fun of any of these people. Just being sympathetic and giving health advice and facts.

  • @gagagagagaggagaauauahah903

    @gagagagagaggagaauauahah903

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes so cute

  • @jithu8018

    @jithu8018

    2 жыл бұрын

    noone: random guy on the internet pointing fridge: GRASSHOPPER Grasshopper grasshopper

  • @rain73ful

    @rain73ful

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's one of the reasons why he's so popular.

  • @VTR1756

    @VTR1756

    2 жыл бұрын

    Poor him can’t enjoy the laugher

  • @iplayrandomgamesosendmesom7036

    @iplayrandomgamesosendmesom7036

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jithu8018 wut-

  • @Hotbox420_
    @Hotbox420_3 ай бұрын

    It is so great to see Dr. Mike not reacting with disgust or judgement, but instead reacting with understanding and unpacking the information surrounding it

  • @Silverwasp72
    @Silverwasp728 ай бұрын

    I'm just insanely impressed with how he is taking everything really professionally and not just calling them silly I don't realy have any connections with doctor as a profession... I'm an engineering students and he is teaching me alot about how to be professional in handling a situation... Damn...

  • @ShaylaTheMouse
    @ShaylaTheMouse2 жыл бұрын

    His respectfulness to these people's issues that seem so bizarre to most, is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for being a true class act, Dr. Mike! 💖

  • @grrrlykat9

    @grrrlykat9

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think that would extend to how he sees his patients too. He's probably an exceptional doctor.

  • @jaimemorenoruizdesign

    @jaimemorenoruizdesign

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you want to find a solution to an issue and considering having the person who has a problem on board, it is logic you treat that person with respect. With no offend, I don’t see anything exceptional on this attitude. I see a must-have if you want to help out.

  • @ajd2393

    @ajd2393

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not bizarre at all given the whole situation.

  • @Impz-cz2de

    @Impz-cz2de

    2 жыл бұрын

    im just a normal human, but I've never judged a person on looks, fetish or kinks. EVERYONE is different and we should respect that, If a person wants to use diapers, and dress up as a baby, Who are we to judge?. There is ALOT of coping mechanisms f.example self harm that's way way worse. My strange addiction is a super show. and I really recommend it.

  • @Competitive_Antagonist

    @Competitive_Antagonist

    2 жыл бұрын

    I don't get how people can be so judgemental, which is usually the case in the comment section of videos like these. My addictions have usually been fairly normal, but I still try to empathise with their situation.

  • @ashleigh9255
    @ashleigh92552 жыл бұрын

    I love how non judgemental he is especially when he's explaining it and he's just watching the videos with care. We need more people like Mike

  • @AlexandraVioletta

    @AlexandraVioletta

    2 жыл бұрын

    Actually I think we should shame again. Enough tolerance.

  • @skyraven9079

    @skyraven9079

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@AlexandraVioletta shaming wont solve problems 🤷‍♀️

  • @Noone-wq8ml

    @Noone-wq8ml

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@AlexandraVioletta bruh

  • @olivejar5897

    @olivejar5897

    2 жыл бұрын

    I love your PFP, did you make it yourself?

  • @noonelooksatusers

    @noonelooksatusers

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah

  • @lexismore
    @lexismore8 ай бұрын

    I appreciate the responses - esp the part about dumpster diving!! It's true that food waste is a problem and "expiration dates" aren't always intended to reflect safety. But there are serious safety concerns, like with fresh produce and (!!) frozen chicken.

  • @jessicaboisvert3138
    @jessicaboisvert313811 ай бұрын

    I just found your channel and I am liking on how you put your input on the issues that are being said and thanks for doing this keep up the great work.

  • @happylittlearts6958
    @happylittlearts69582 жыл бұрын

    My favorite thing about Dr. Mike is the respect he has when he discusses his take on anything. He talks from an informed stance and doesn't judge. We need more doctors like Dr. Mike in this world

  • @Atlanta543

    @Atlanta543

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ikr! He looks at the good side of everything not just the first seen by others.

  • @WTFisTingispingis

    @WTFisTingispingis

    2 жыл бұрын

    He's already showing more TLC than the TLC channel does.

  • @sarazigova8650

    @sarazigova8650

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly

  • @cloudgoddesscosplay3389
    @cloudgoddesscosplay33892 жыл бұрын

    The man who spends 8 hours a day as a toddler sounds like he's very connected to little space. I'm glad Dr. Mike is so open minded and anti-judgment because little space is a coping mechanism, among other things

  • @lexdraws1729

    @lexdraws1729

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah age regression is actually a real thing

  • @CHRYSALISM

    @CHRYSALISM

    2 жыл бұрын

    yes!! i'm a little, and it's so refreshing seeing little space and/or age regression discussed somewhat in a public forum by such a public figure without as much of the stigma. makes me happy to see dr. mike be such an open-minded, anti-judgement individual, especially as a healthcare provider.

  • @skrimper

    @skrimper

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CHRYSALISM you're a little what?

  • @StarDustwolf77

    @StarDustwolf77

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CHRYSALISM Yea, it feels nice when people don't judge or assume nasty things about our community

  • @steveskeletonneii6336

    @steveskeletonneii6336

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@skrimper look up the definition of little on kinkly, but be warned of some potential nsfw content

  • @realitybtsworld
    @realitybtsworld7 ай бұрын

    Superb explanation and it helps me alot. I learnt so many things. Thank you so much Dr.Mike❤😊

  • @albertmotbey1128
    @albertmotbey11286 ай бұрын

    It's actually refreshing to see someone not jump into instant freakout mode with theae addictions

  • @cakey6636
    @cakey66362 жыл бұрын

    The guy who wanted to be a baby actually made me cry. I get the feeling of just wanting to be a kid again to feel safe, cared for, loved, and protected. It’s something I never really got growing up, and I wish I could’ve. I don’t judge anyone in this video at all, but his reasonings just really hit close to home.

  • @ayisha2076

    @ayisha2076

    2 жыл бұрын

    I lovee reading stories about lil space and watching videos of them. It just gives me a sense of warm feeling wanting to protect them , care for them and give them happy lives. And its kinda been my dream to talk with an adult baby and sympathize with them

  • @taylorrosepole

    @taylorrosepole

    2 жыл бұрын

    my dad was the main person who could always make me feel safe. I was a daddy’s girl and we were best friends. when he passed away in 2012 I lost that “safe” feeling I had around him or when he’d give me a hug. I’d give or do anything to feel that again too.

  • @abdlneko925

    @abdlneko925

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ayisha2076 Hey, I'm down to talk about my experiences and feelings behind it if you want.

  • @ayisha2076

    @ayisha2076

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@abdlneko925 suree

  • @jasonparker3925

    @jasonparker3925

    2 жыл бұрын

    I get this feeling all the time, but my coping mechanism is just to maintain relationships with my family and friends. It feels exactly the same as when I was a baby.

  • @pm8652
    @pm86522 жыл бұрын

    As a mental health professional... My respect for you has just gone through the roof. The respect, the empathy, the objective and compassionate outlook on each case was so refreshing and educational for so many who just watch these to laugh AT them. Yes, you made a joke or two, but it wasn't at their expense. I can better understand why people develop crushes on you 😂 you have such a non-judgemental attitude!

  • @gergogaal568

    @gergogaal568

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hes also smart and hot as hell … i really wanna know whats wrong with him … something has to be

  • @terotimonen8465

    @terotimonen8465

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@gergogaal568 well... he's russian. if you want to go down nilly-willy it. 😏 saying this as someone who is finnish. 😅

  • @bassyttv1198

    @bassyttv1198

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@gergogaal568 me too but ok

  • @eclipseluna-jw1wv

    @eclipseluna-jw1wv

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s times like this I realize I could never be a therapist. I was literally gagging at the bugs, and almost had a whole panic attack at that chicken. My inner monologue this entire video was “oh hell no” and “🤮”

  • @apparentlyev7769

    @apparentlyev7769

    2 жыл бұрын

    YO ITS MY FIRST TIME MAKING A COMMENT HAVE 1K LIKES BY ONE CLICK YAYY IM THE 1,000TH LIKE IM SO HAPPY :DD

  • @TheDreamLeaf
    @TheDreamLeaf6 ай бұрын

    Love how non-judgemental you are. Wish everyone was like that ☺

  • @pixalmasterstudios2485
    @pixalmasterstudios24855 ай бұрын

    I’m impressed that Dr. Mike is so open minded about all this. I feel as a society we often place judgement on people who are different (don’t get me wrong the gasoline one is bad) but if it’s not a mental disorder or actually harmful it shouldn’t be frowned upon

  • @rayduhh1
    @rayduhh12 жыл бұрын

    For the adult ‘baby’, some people do this if they didn’t get to enjoy a nice and safe childhood, so they try to re - live it or they either don’t want to grow up. For others this isn’t the case and I am aware that many people do this simply as it’s their way of coping.

  • @jessiemarie636

    @jessiemarie636

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm assuming that there are different levels or ages that people try to remain as well (i.e. 6yrs or 10 yrs)

  • @dryad3093

    @dryad3093

    2 жыл бұрын

    And to help with trauma in some cases or as a coping mechanism to relive stress

  • @allieglassburn4358

    @allieglassburn4358

    2 жыл бұрын

    It has a name! It’s Age regression

  • @dovesraven

    @dovesraven

    2 жыл бұрын

    age regression and roleplaying a younger age are much different tho ! this doesn't seem like regression tho because it says he roleplayed being a toddler !

  • @dovesraven

    @dovesraven

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Mike-lx9qn age regression is a therapist recommended coping mechanism tho ?

  • @regalcartoon3952
    @regalcartoon39522 жыл бұрын

    I love how your are literally not judgmental at all and you just use facts, advice, etc. This is why I love your channel!

  • @Moon-mv6wu

    @Moon-mv6wu

    2 жыл бұрын

    SAMEEEEEE

  • @dangerouslyslurp7404

    @dangerouslyslurp7404

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@rsmith8434 he still dosent JUDGE, and stop trying to bring things down

  • @ARCRAIVA

    @ARCRAIVA

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cuz he’s fuckin doctor

  • @suivatra123

    @suivatra123

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's not that he isn't judgemental, it's that he judges fairly after knowing as many angles as possible.

  • @evelym_here

    @evelym_here

    11 ай бұрын

    Mental disorders. Sad.

  • @Bea-qx2pc
    @Bea-qx2pc7 ай бұрын

    “I feel like I’m about to throw up” I understand why you say that. Facts😂

  • @kennydiesagain3949
    @kennydiesagain39492 ай бұрын

    The man who eats bugs, I could never, my heart has too big of a soft spot for these babies, I am in tears

  • @amypond7631
    @amypond76312 жыл бұрын

    Age regression is actually a pretty common coping mechanism, especially for people who have had a lot of trauma in their childhood. Most people just don't talk about it

  • @Afrodite_Audios

    @Afrodite_Audios

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sadly, I often see many coping mechanisms and unhealthy mental patterns being romanticized or glamourised by people on the internet, and I think they do it in order to pretend they're ok - like a coping mechanism for a coping mechanism.

  • @amypond7631

    @amypond7631

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Afrodite_Audios I get that, and I wasn't trying to romanticize it - it's healthy in moderation, not extremes. Obviously, when it gets to the point of an addiction, it's not a good way to cope.

  • @Jetashii

    @Jetashii

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed, look at most of Twitter, 30 - 40 y/o's acting like angsty teenagers with blue and pink hair.

  • @imbretzy

    @imbretzy

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Jetashii Oh my god! Blue and pink hair?!? WOW how dare they!!

  • @Jetashii

    @Jetashii

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@imbretzy So I'm assuming you're one of them and took it personally, lol.

  • @sophieknights2916
    @sophieknights29162 жыл бұрын

    “Up to 240 hours a week” Week having 168 hours: “Am I a joke to you?”

  • @fyang1429

    @fyang1429

    2 жыл бұрын

    If that's all 4 people's hours added up, 60 hrs per week per person doesn't appear to be ridiculous.

  • @MrPaulMorris

    @MrPaulMorris

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was going to make the same comment but, being a 'good' commenter checked if someone else got in first!

  • @ericl8471

    @ericl8471

    2 жыл бұрын

    those dumbbells have flux capacitors

  • @thestraydog

    @thestraydog

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@fyang1429 That's over 8 hours a day regardless, that's INSANE

  • @aryan9

    @aryan9

    2 жыл бұрын

    No he meant the family combined

  • @theatricksvanderwesthuizen3330
    @theatricksvanderwesthuizen333010 ай бұрын

    I love how you approached all these addictions with such an open mind and so much compassion and understanding. Wish you were my doctor Dr Mike

  • @WooWoo-co4jf
    @WooWoo-co4jf8 ай бұрын

    My mum was a supermarket manager I know what goes into the bin, it's not always because it's surplus of past a best before date. Some of it might be really bad, a couple of packs of raw chicken was missed & it had been say out for a few hours, products recalled because the manufacturer has found a problem with it. Anti rodent chemicals in there, a leaking bottle of something toxic leaking on things....so many reasons it's a ridiculous thing to do.

  • @user-xy5lu3kd9y
    @user-xy5lu3kd9y Жыл бұрын

    24 hours = 1 day 240 hours = 10 days The family trains 240 hours a week.. the question: where did they get 3 extra days a week?

  • @marissadelreal837

    @marissadelreal837

    Жыл бұрын

    i was literally just thinking of this like the math isn’t mathing here.

  • @DemsDaBrakes1996

    @DemsDaBrakes1996

    Жыл бұрын

    That was my first thought as well. I gotta assume the 240 is all 4 of them counting individually, so more like 50-80 per week per person. Still absurd amounts of activity.

  • @khardoos7789

    @khardoos7789

    Жыл бұрын

    its all bullshit either way

  • @quirinegho6329

    @quirinegho6329

    Жыл бұрын

    I was looking for this one

  • @hazukichanx408

    @hazukichanx408

    Жыл бұрын

    Well, what you've gotta remember, is you always gotta give 150%, minimum. So obviously, given that, every week will have 3 extra days!

  • @tedb5792
    @tedb57922 жыл бұрын

    He is such a positive guy I wish more people would adopt his attitude towards mental health sufferers.

  • @a.r.t4954

    @a.r.t4954

    2 жыл бұрын

    Some of them were not mental illness

  • @cunderthunt7545

    @cunderthunt7545

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@a.r.t4954 I think that goes without saying

  • @christopherbgsted4749

    @christopherbgsted4749

    2 жыл бұрын

    I like this adjective, I will now address myself as a sufferer

  • @ResurrectedElvenMonk
    @ResurrectedElvenMonk9 ай бұрын

    The sanding files, just hearing that hurts both my ears and spirit. Ouch.

  • @Creature-Features
    @Creature-Features8 ай бұрын

    I love this channel, its so fascinating.

  • @supawaffles9
    @supawaffles92 жыл бұрын

    Finally, someone who doesn't immediately judge someone for something that seems extremely odd to others. Mental illness is a real thing and people need to be more sympathetic.

  • @BoringTroublemaker

    @BoringTroublemaker

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think his point was not to just assume it’s a mental illness- that it may just be a a coping mechanism like everyone has.

  • @abdlneko925

    @abdlneko925

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@BoringTroublemaker This^. As one who partakes in it myself to help with stress and anxiety its not related to any extreme mental trauma, or a troubled childhood. I liked my childhood, and as far as I know I dont have any uncommon mental health issues.

  • @lagrangiankid378

    @lagrangiankid378

    2 жыл бұрын

    And like he pointed out some of these unusual behaviors (it is really improper to call them addictions) might not even be mental illnesses. A fundamental diagnostic criteria in modern psychiatry is distress or impairment in life, and damage to self and/or to others, if that's absent, no matter how weird or unusual someone's habits are, they are benign and cannot be considered a mental disorder.

  • @coledibiase1777

    @coledibiase1777

    2 жыл бұрын

    Or maybe people need to be judged.

  • @lagrangiankid378

    @lagrangiankid378

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@coledibiase1777 why?

  • @DavidRemixify
    @DavidRemixify2 жыл бұрын

    I just like how Dr. Mike being firm and serious about health issue.

  • @crystal9243

    @crystal9243

    2 жыл бұрын

    Obviously, I mean, it is dangerous. Except for the first one, haha! (The first sentence of my comment is not a joke, but the second sentence I made in that comment is a joke. I am also not being rude about the first guy, it isn't his fault. I am not being mean about any health issues. I do not want any hate, that is why. I am no harm.)

  • @user-my8xw6tf3d
    @user-my8xw6tf3d5 ай бұрын

    I love how Doctor Mike doesn't judge anybody In these types of videos! 😭💞

  • @ghostghost7067
    @ghostghost70677 ай бұрын

    looking at this adult baby, tbh I got ptsd and what helped me more than medication was eating kids food, sleeping with a teddy, reading kids story. I felt so safe back to a time before big probelms

  • @VampireFlutist
    @VampireFlutist2 жыл бұрын

    It’s really interesting to see that there are almost always very logical explanations for these strange addictions and it really helps me see them in a truer, more empathetic light.

  • @AxxLAfriku

    @AxxLAfriku

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am the cool kid from Germany making videos for the USA and the rest of the world. I will make your day so don't say nay to me today, dear va.

  • @thenovineuniverse

    @thenovineuniverse

    2 жыл бұрын

    I want to do it bc of my bad childhood, and I want a way to relive it

  • @megasauruss

    @megasauruss

    2 жыл бұрын

    Too many people don’t realise that EVERY behaviour is rooted in some sort of deep psychology

  • @cntseeme

    @cntseeme

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m still not taking a ride from that first guy lol. Would hate to be a third wheel!

  • @a.r.t4954

    @a.r.t4954

    2 жыл бұрын

    @AxxL Nay

  • @thechozopandash
    @thechozopandash2 жыл бұрын

    This is by far the most fair assessment of coping by age regression that i have ever seen on the entire internet, let alone KZread. Love to see it! Great work!

  • @krazykris9396

    @krazykris9396

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree. I remeber moistcritical's reaction and thinking that it was way too mean spirted.

  • @ninjaamber

    @ninjaamber

    2 жыл бұрын

    The KZreadr Anthony Padilla has a series where he interviews misunderstood groups! He interviewed Adult Babies and it was quite interesting

  • @MamaSoulWeaver

    @MamaSoulWeaver

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@krazykris9396 lmao. Its weird af.

  • @TheGong00zler

    @TheGong00zler

    2 жыл бұрын

    I thought the same & yeah, like they said Anthony Padilla has a video interviewing adult babies that is educational & accepting

  • @thechozopandash

    @thechozopandash

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheGong00zler 2 things 1. I prefer the term “age regression” as “adult babies” is easy to misunderstand and has a bit of a stigma 2. While Anthony’s VIDEO was very informative, the links in the description contained people who use Age Re as a fetish, which kinda soured my view. Still, it was definitely a step in the right direction, were it not for that mishap.

  • @QuothTheRavenNevermore27
    @QuothTheRavenNevermore278 ай бұрын

    On another note the girl who eats sand may have severe anxiety and not know she has it. I chew on things that I most definitely should not be chewing/eating with anxiety

  • @vague9194
    @vague91942 жыл бұрын

    I've always considered myself open minded and nonjudgmental when it comes to these shows but Dr Mike totally just vibe checked me. I didn't even realize I was being judgy and unsympathetic until I saw how kindly he approached the situations.

  • @danielledantzer0990

    @danielledantzer0990

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @khushbooprasad6519

    @khushbooprasad6519

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly

  • @rolandxb3581

    @rolandxb3581

    2 жыл бұрын

    Your gut was partly right. In the vast majority of cases, people share at least some responsibility for starting and feeding an addiction, or for refusing to seek help. Doesn't mean we should go around making fun of them, but a patient must take responsibility for messing up and changing their ways. To pretend that a person with an addiction is simply will-lessly suffering from a medical condition that just happened to them is in most cases wrong factually and morally.

  • @Lucaz99

    @Lucaz99

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@rolandxb3581 a lot of the time people find coping mechanisms due to trauma’s they suffered in their lives. In the same way, some might actively feeding their addiction/endangering themselves, others might be doing it because that’s the only way they found to able to cope. Without fully knowing their stories, judging them preemptively is just as morally wrong…

  • @rolandxb3581

    @rolandxb3581

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Lucaz99 I don't want to say you should judge people when you have almost no information about them. Of course, there can always be reasons that make it more understandable. Also, making a judgment "this is wrong' does not imply treating the person badly. I just want to say 'never judge' is wrong. I'd say never making any judgment at all means you're treating people badly. As children who are never responsible for their actions. There's also a kind of inconsistency here. We continually make all kinds of judgments about people, whether we approve or disapprove what they do, whether we like it or not, what we think of their character. Especially these days, whenever someone says something that some people find problematic, the harshest judgments are doled out. So the idea of 'never judge' is wrong and is almost impossible to be practiced consistently. What we should instead say is "don't be too quick and too harsh in your judgment". That is a far more appropriate standard of behavior.

  • @miitch99
    @miitch992 жыл бұрын

    About the method of killing bugs, I think he's right about freezing as being humane. I found a video in the past where people tied thread to flies to test different things and apparently their nervous system is lacking, or works in a way that they don't feel extreme cold but go into a hibernative state instead. They're still alive, but sleeping when the guy eats them.

  • @HolyTurtleOfDoom

    @HolyTurtleOfDoom

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I did entomology at uni and they said freezing was essentially the most "humane" way of killing them. Fun fact if you don't leave them in long enough they defrost and go back to normal lol.

  • @justmorbid9196

    @justmorbid9196

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, I use to freeze flies with thread tied on them and walk them like dogs when they woke up. :)

  • @tannerman46

    @tannerman46

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@justmorbid9196 Oh no, that's so fucked up

  • @bubbleteabeatboxx

    @bubbleteabeatboxx

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@justmorbid9196 Please don't do that to them. That's cruel.

  • @ParallelUniversity

    @ParallelUniversity

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@justmorbid9196 I did that with bees once or twice when I was a kid. They couldn't fly with the weight of the thread, but they could walk around

  • @hebneh
    @hebneh4 ай бұрын

    I’m always sort of stunned that people will appear on TV programs to reveal such unsettling things that normally would be kept deeply secret.

  • @whatsupwithit8247
    @whatsupwithit824725 күн бұрын

    Doctor Mike you gave me the creeps with those grasshoppers moving around. In person they’re not creepy or anything but seeing that many at once had my skin crawling

  • @doublejynx
    @doublejynx Жыл бұрын

    Love how out of every “addiction” Mike saw, the cast is the one that hit the strongest reaction out of him

  • @simone6976

    @simone6976

    Жыл бұрын

    Same honestly, i think it's just because how much of a waste it is lol

  • @darianbarber3763

    @darianbarber3763

    3 ай бұрын

    It may have come off as attention seeking rather than compression

  • @Sad_cat_studio

    @Sad_cat_studio

    3 ай бұрын

    btw eating bugs isnt that bad, the can taste kinda sweet and have a satisfying crunch, maybe something for the sand lady, which fun fact, isnt that dabgerous for ur imntestines, i think digs eat sand to get rid of something i forgot what

  • @Sad_cat_studio

    @Sad_cat_studio

    3 ай бұрын

    *dogs

  • @cozzycqt
    @cozzycqt2 жыл бұрын

    The guy who was an "adult baby" actually seems to be doing age regression. I believe this is a type of common coping stress.

  • @domeatown

    @domeatown

    2 жыл бұрын

    it is. I think he was strangely brave to go on tv and tell people. it seems to be stressing him out.

  • @robbie9117

    @robbie9117

    Жыл бұрын

    yea :D

  • @justanotherstaykid

    @justanotherstaykid

    Жыл бұрын

    @Lemon there’s a difference between “age play” and “age regression”

  • @sarahp.3772

    @sarahp.3772

    Жыл бұрын

    Age regression or does he just identify as a baby?

  • @cottencandyskiez5548

    @cottencandyskiez5548

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah! Age regression is a completely healthy coping mechanism... But not when it gets out of hand, like this guy-

  • @1fishmob
    @1fishmob9 ай бұрын

    Thank you for bringing up the issues with him eating bugs. Much like shell fish, they can be hosts of diseases and parasites among other things. Stuff that can't be killed with a normal, home-grade freezer. Fry them suckers up, bake 'em or maybe even invest in a flash freezer (if those are available) and he should be good. As for him ordering that freezer, I don't know, ordering something that is obviously meant to be a pet and killing it for consumption only, could be grounds for an animal abuse charge.

  • @TodayAndForevermore-gt3ff
    @TodayAndForevermore-gt3ff2 ай бұрын

    some of that is scarry af , the gasoline, eating sand, eating food out of a dumpster and the dumpster in a crisis i get it but for a life style - the microbials that thrive in the dumpster for years and years that gets on the food is what i would be extremely worried about more so than the expiration date of the produce.

  • @swiftriggs9095
    @swiftriggs90952 жыл бұрын

    I think the strongest family in the world may also be the smartest. They even invented time travel. 240 hours a week, thats like, 34 hours a day!

  • @dhritimanchoudhary8938

    @dhritimanchoudhary8938

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yea lol tlc has no common sense

  • @juzoli

    @juzoli

    2 жыл бұрын

    They just get up earlier :D

  • @hacker1oo173

    @hacker1oo173

    2 жыл бұрын

    They just train all day long for 10 days a week

  • @XEqualsPenguin

    @XEqualsPenguin

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think it's probably a combined 240

  • @angy101rulz

    @angy101rulz

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think they mean combined. They likely do about 8-9 hours a day per person. 9 hours a day, for 7 days per person, so times 4. But time applies to all of them equally so it's technically about 63 hours a week total.

  • @vvrden4094
    @vvrden40942 жыл бұрын

    i love how he doesn’t judge other people for things that they do and instead of judging he says his perspective into the problem. it shows that he is very respectful about other people!

  • @matthewvanburen6415

    @matthewvanburen6415

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well, maybe people who act like toddlers and drink gasoline should be judged a little.

  • @hammerdown999

    @hammerdown999

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@matthewvanburen6415 yeah indeed

  • @matthewvanburen6415

    @matthewvanburen6415

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@anjafrohlich1170 Because society needs to have standards. What's more pathetic, people drinking gasoline and grown men acting like literal babies, or someone judging those people? This world has become a Monty Python sketch. Just wait ten years, the toddler man will be put on the cover of Vanity Fair and called stunning and brave.

  • @flamezx2550

    @flamezx2550

    2 жыл бұрын

    Okay but who would judge the kids working out a lot? That boy must look like the rock when he's 14

  • @matthewvanburen6415

    @matthewvanburen6415

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@flamezx2550 I wasn't. I don't think anyone would. He's not in the same camp as the woman who at sand.

  • @ashmenser7959
    @ashmenser795910 ай бұрын

    I have a mild case of pica. When I was a kid I used to eat my wooden pencils in school and I still chew on many things even now. Because I am aware of this and I know the issues that come along with eating non-food items, I have managed to get away from the eating part, but I still chew on many things, mostly plastic. I’ve had many cavities filled at the dentist and need a second round of braces since my teeth are no longer straight after the first set. Two of my teeth are chipped right now and I have another dentist appointment this week to get them fixed. It’s pretty painful and annoying that 23 years of being alive and I still can’t shake this desire. Edit: also with the bug thing, many bugs go into hibernation when it gets cold. Putting bugs in the freezer can actually be the most humane way of ending their lives since they enter a hibernation state and then don’t wake up. They really do just go to sleep in most cases, I’m no bug expert, I just know this because I have a pet lizard and I did some research about feeder insects. My lizard eats live insects but I wanted to know the differences between feeding live vs dead insects.

  • @susifer81
    @susifer8111 ай бұрын

    God Bless you for not cracking a smirk during this. How many takes did it take you to keep a straight face? I guess that's why I'm not a doc.

  • @huntercool2232
    @huntercool22322 жыл бұрын

    How is that girl who drinks gasoline even alive right now? Like that’s a medical mystery in itself. You’d think she would’ve died immediately the first time she tried it for some random reason.

  • @_amoopoint_1458

    @_amoopoint_1458

    2 жыл бұрын

    I know. It reminds me of people who eat glass

  • @cevcena6692

    @cevcena6692

    2 жыл бұрын

    Maybe she drinks a special kind of gas?

  • @rdblocks5490

    @rdblocks5490

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@cevcena6692 i drink liquid fart ( :

  • @jiyakira

    @jiyakira

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@cevcena6692 ah yes, people created a drinkable gas now for weird people.

  • @cevcena6692

    @cevcena6692

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jiyakira In a world where people have sex with cars, it's not the weirdest idea out there

  • @victoriakennerly1304
    @victoriakennerly13042 жыл бұрын

    Psych student here! Really appreciated your open views on these cases, it was really refreshing. Just FYI, “Munchaussen’s Syndrome” is now referred to as “Factitious Disorder” by the DSM-5

  • @fedbia2003

    @fedbia2003

    2 жыл бұрын

    What's the reason for the change?

  • @chickenlover657

    @chickenlover657

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@fedbia2003 Political Correctness idiocy.

  • @fedbia2003

    @fedbia2003

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@chickenlover657 In what possible way is that Munchaussen offensive to anyone. How could anyone be offended by something they can't spell? I feel like there has to be a different reason for it. My theory is there's a soccer club that misspelled Manchester and they're claiming copyright. About as plausible as it being offensive, imho.

  • @aturninthegameof...4584

    @aturninthegameof...4584

    2 жыл бұрын

    Rico Most medical terms are being changed away from named terms towards descriptive terms. We don’t want to name medical disorders after people anymore, not for political correctness reasons but only because naming a disorder after a person doesn’t tell you anything about the disorder. Factitious disorder gives you an idea of what that disorder is, whereas Munchaussen is not a descriptive term and so adds confusion.

  • @fedbia2003

    @fedbia2003

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@aturninthegameof...4584 Ahh. See, that makes complete sense. I always hated in school when I had to remember some random guys name for some useful equation or other thing. Thanks for that!

  • @amyrivers4093
    @amyrivers409311 ай бұрын

    I have aspergers and Pica so when I'm badly anemic I want to eat paper so it tells me i need an iron infusion because paper just doesn't digest well. I am often low in iron due to having Crohns disease as over the years I've had all but one metre of my small intestine removed. When I couldn't drink and eat enough I was on TPN which ended after I had 5 new lines placed over a 6 month period and all those major veins clotted badly. My lifelong specialists gave me two years at the most to live 13 years ago when I was 32. The hardest part was having to stop being a primary school teacher and foster Mum. It hasn't been easy as I have to force feed myself and constantly balancing my liquid intake sometimes getting extensive fluid retention (followed often by cellulitis)and then severe dehydration. My body eventually started to grow minute veins to do the work of my SVC, IVC, femoral veins etc that clotted. They grew back all over the place and many went into my 1 metre of intestine so I was constantly getting near fatal bleeds as it poured into my ileostomy bag so was easy to measure how many litres I'd lose in a few hours. I still needed blood thinner medication due to random clots without being from an IV line still occurring. I also have kidney stones, including two 14mm and growing ones that cannot be sorted with surgery or laser because after tests found many of those annoying little veins were around that area and I would bleed causing lack of vision and the risk of it causing an unstoppable bleed. I have raynauds and an inability to regulate my temperature with it often going below 35 c which is at the point of hypothermia. I won't bore you with the rest of the list I just wanted to explain some medical issues that can go on to cause other issues. I'm still standing and I keep myself positive and I'm grateful for every day I wake up. Xx

  • @Toxo
    @Toxo8 ай бұрын

    7:25 - "it also breaks down the poisonous venom" 🤦‍♀

  • @asterxd5529
    @asterxd55292 жыл бұрын

    I'm very happy hearing the way you talked about the "Adult Baby" guy. That guy has likely gone through some serious trauma and still has his inner child that hasn't healed from it. It's clearly taking up too much of his time to allow him to live healthily, but this is how he's coping. I think with some guidance, help, and care, he could work on limiting how much time he spends regressing. Age regression is something, similar to furries, that is majorly judged online. However, they are typically not harming anyone else with their actions, and as long as they're still taking care of themself, it doesn't harm them either. There are many different reasons people regress, but one of the most common is childhood trauma. So many people just like to sit and laugh at these people because they're not acting "normal", but these people may not have had a "normal" or healthy upbringing. To sit there and laugh, you're basically laughing at them for coping with their struggles. It's not hurting anyone, some people just need to have a little more empathy.

  • @zoeslone2547

    @zoeslone2547

    2 жыл бұрын

    The only issues with these are because of people who make it an issue. Like furrys doing sexual things to animals, and age forplay, which is of course wrong. Being attracted to animals and children is the issue. Not the people who actually have the disorders!

  • @asterxd5529

    @asterxd5529

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@zoeslone2547 Agreed. It is 100% an issue when people that pet regress or age regress are sexualized. It's borderline sexualizing actual children and animals.

  • @KorisDiary23

    @KorisDiary23

    2 жыл бұрын

    As a non sexual little/age regressor this means the world to me, this whole comment reply section thingy. I age regress to help with stress/anxiety, depression, overthinking, anger issues and just a way to cope with my parents constantly arguing and just cope in general and get away from the world. I love to put my stitch hoody on with blue knee highs, cuddle in bed with my childhood teddies and blankets and stick on Sofia the first/ Chuggington/ Miraculous/ etc whilst having a bottle with juice or sweet angel milk whilst babbling away and napping. I can't help it and I love to see support for the community!!

  • @domeatown

    @domeatown

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KorisDiary23 this doesn't sound like age regression. this sounds like we put a stupid name on things that are nice but just branded for children. like, my brother sells juice. and there is this once juice that kids really like. and it's branded for kids. and they go crazy for it. so one day he bought it on the sly and he told me that it was the best, freshest juice he ever had. I don't understand any of this stuff and some gut instinct in me finds it strange, but I can see it. I can see where the meaning is. hell, I own two long underwear onesuits which are basically a onesie. I think with time both I and the world can get this

  • @KorisDiary23

    @KorisDiary23

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@domeatown What?

  • @quincey793
    @quincey793 Жыл бұрын

    I'm autistic and since I was young I have felt empathy towards inanimate objects in a similar way I do towards people and every time I see these stories about people in sexual relationships with inanimate objects I always feel so bad for the inanimate objects. They can't say no :(

  • @OlenaZaremba-vc7th

    @OlenaZaremba-vc7th

    Жыл бұрын

    oh, wow, that's a good point, actually thank you for this interesting remark

  • @taagolarts3787

    @taagolarts3787

    Жыл бұрын

    If it helps at all, they also can't feel discomfort or distress, so they're not being harmed. ❤

  • @aleshawilliams4799

    @aleshawilliams4799

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm autistic and I feel bad too :( Also is it bad that every time I'm sad I talk to my animals??

  • @croom332

    @croom332

    Жыл бұрын

    @@aleshawilliams4799 id say talking to animals is relatively normal, especially if you're feeling emotional.

  • @alligaytor4253

    @alligaytor4253

    Жыл бұрын

    @@aleshawilliams4799 nah, I talk to mine too when I’m sad! Even ones that aren’t mine. Birds I see, rabbits, bugs, etc. I think it’s relatively normal. That being said, I do have adhd so it could just be a neurodivergent thing too lol

  • @slaydesantis294
    @slaydesantis2944 ай бұрын

    When I was homeless, I went 'dumpster diving' for food, and surprisingly, there was food that had JUST expired or a few days from expiration that was still good enough to eat. I was eating steaks and vegetables and all that stuff.

  • @EEE-ij8lv
    @EEE-ij8lv7 ай бұрын

    Knowing Dr.Mike likes to be swaddled made my day.

  • @Nathan_Jay
    @Nathan_Jay2 жыл бұрын

    "I'm in a serious relationship with my car" -every car guy, ever.

  • @g.j

    @g.j

    2 жыл бұрын

    True. Esp. When the car is new.

  • @tabinjove19

    @tabinjove19

    2 жыл бұрын

    Disgusting😂

  • @mbach2826

    @mbach2826

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, but too much of a good thing doesn't always make it a great thing. This obsession definitely proves that

  • @peggyesquibel8353
    @peggyesquibel83532 жыл бұрын

    I have to admit I found this a bit weird/gross, but at the same time very interesting. For me, when I see behaviors like this, I always want to be able to see inside the mind of the individual. What are they thinking and feeling? What is lacking, what are they seeking, what need is being fulfilled by this behavior? Is it a chemical imbalance or the result of some sort of trauma? It reinforces the action of being kind always because you never know what is going on in the lives of others.

  • @adilanisreen453

    @adilanisreen453

    2 жыл бұрын

    yeah me tooo, especially on what happen when they dont get what they want, that must be so frustrating to not able to do what you want but actually it is not what normal people do

  • @cianoq

    @cianoq

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think it's always easy to say, "well he isn't harming anyone" and I really hate that mindset. Regardless of whether they are not harmful to others or themselves, still has to be worth trying to help them so they can live a safer, more normal life. Always seems like these addictions take over these people's lives aswell. A shame that a normal life is so alien to them

  • @johnpatrickjuni945

    @johnpatrickjuni945

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're one interesting dude, for you to want to know that much.

  • @cianoq

    @cianoq

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@johnpatrickjuni945 I would love to know aswell to be honest. Such an alien way of thinking and living your life, it's pritty interesting

  • @vesibrooker5309

    @vesibrooker5309

    2 жыл бұрын

    Age regression can be caused by trauma

  • @P0SSPWRD
    @P0SSPWRD2 ай бұрын

    That last girl’s immune system must be absolutely jacked though lol

  • @flowerpower8722
    @flowerpower87222 ай бұрын

    A suggestion about the sand eater . Could it be her jaw out of alignment, and a creative more intense form of teeth grinding? I used to grind mine in my sleep, unaware for many years - til I had no functional teeth. I knew my lower jaw was out but it was never explained that could be the cause. until I read about it much later.

  • @Mimi-jl5ci
    @Mimi-jl5ci Жыл бұрын

    Dr Mike is a true doctor, no shock at all on his face no matter how crazy. the professionalism 😭👌

  • @randomgirl9788

    @randomgirl9788

    9 ай бұрын

    Does noone notice that the guy who likes casts said he broke no bones and then said I broke my arm???????

  • @Jacoe413

    @Jacoe413

    8 ай бұрын

    ​@@randomgirl9788meaning he has no broken bones now. But his obsession started when he broke a bone as a kid.

  • @marissathomas9327

    @marissathomas9327

    5 ай бұрын

    Yes because the gasoline one took me tf out . I was like 😳😳😳

  • @colddekstar
    @colddekstar2 жыл бұрын

    "...Up to 240 hours each week" These guys have discovered time travel, and are only training their bodies so much to protect the secrets from getting into the wrong hands, let us salute these heroes o7

  • @rahulmanikandan8317

    @rahulmanikandan8317

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah .. 24 hours a day , 7 days in a week . How come 240 hrs per week.. hahaha

  • @Qaptyl

    @Qaptyl

    2 жыл бұрын

    yeah theres only 168 hours in a week its like saying "they train their bodies up to 10 days a week" or "they train their bodies for over 34 hours a day"

  • @seba3151

    @seba3151

    2 жыл бұрын

    fr, I pulled out the calculator on that one.

  • @seba3151

    @seba3151

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@themblue8236 that's very possible. 8.5 hrs a day each

  • @xiaoluo2092

    @xiaoluo2092

    2 жыл бұрын

    That is the comment I am looking for. I went back and hear it again to make sure I was not misheard it.

  • @dog_dog725
    @dog_dog72511 ай бұрын

    This is definitely an example of someone NOT coping x😢

  • @pokejuice1495
    @pokejuice14953 күн бұрын

    I used to stock beer at stores and the amount of food that goes in the compactor at Walmart everyday is sickening.

  • @Cat-xn8js
    @Cat-xn8js2 жыл бұрын

    The adult baby one is so heartbreaking. I have some mental illnesses myself, and I know what it’s like to have somewhat of a child-like dependency on my parents. It’s hard enough for someone like me, so I can’t imagine what that guy is going through.

  • @jamiekheng6482

    @jamiekheng6482

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me too. I think he doesn't has childhood.

  • @RaccishTheRaddish

    @RaccishTheRaddish

    2 жыл бұрын

    Some people just age regress or act like a toddler/kid cause they want to. It can happen from not having a good childhood or just wanting to be young again and not have a care in the world. And most of the time it doesn't happen willingly but other times people just do it to do it.

  • @josiemincey1494

    @josiemincey1494

    2 жыл бұрын

    I know it's sad I feel bad it may seem weird but I get why he does it

  • @Cat-xn8js

    @Cat-xn8js

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@josiemincey1494 i get it too trust me

  • @amazingnothingness

    @amazingnothingness

    2 жыл бұрын

    Isn’t that like infantilism

  • @sammercedes8622
    @sammercedes86222 жыл бұрын

    I completely understand the toddler guy's mindset and why he would do this. Things like building with legos, coloring, eating gummys, swaddling in blankets/onesies and watching old cartoons are great ways to de-stress and feel safe. Like everything else there's always a balance between your outside life and age regression/little space (not to go too far into the bdsm side of this) and its up to you to know where to set those boundaries.

  • @dovesraven

    @dovesraven

    2 жыл бұрын

    there is no "bdsm side" to age regression cuz that is nothing like ageplay ! /not a mean comment btw

  • @potatospeedwagon3994

    @potatospeedwagon3994

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@dovesraven Agreed, I've read that it's illegal to have sex with someone while they're in a regressed mindset since they can't give consent.

  • @anitacrumbly

    @anitacrumbly

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Tiny Pumpkin as someone who is in the bdsm community yes ageplay is apart of bdsm. Bdsm doesn't equal sex that's up to the people playing. Stop kink shaming those who do this. Now to put my psychology hat on age regression is a form of therapy done with a therapist. Little space is age play not age regression.

  • @Caleb5

    @Caleb5

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@anitacrumbly "little space" was used first for age regression and the ageplay community stole and reused the phrase

  • @mocca2sweet

    @mocca2sweet

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Caleb that's not entirely true. The term "regression" is used by both sides and may have been appropriated by some age players, but littlespace is indeed a term that came from age play because it describes a type of subspace. Age play or adult baby type play is nothing new. There's also the issue with people trying to change definitions of words as they see fit (I am in no way accusing you of this, just something I've noticed across the board with this subject), so that's worth noting as well. People are multifaceted, and you are very much allowed to be involved in both. Just because a person regresses involuntarily doesn't mean that they can't also engage in age play (as long as they are of legal age) as they see fit. Those communities have a horrible tendency to ostracize one another even though they are essentially doing the same things, just perhaps in different degrees.

  • @randywoodworth5990
    @randywoodworth59904 ай бұрын

    This is why it's important to seek help from a reputable normal psychiatrist, to diagnose any mental health issues, and take medications as prescribed, see a counselor.

  • @christopherritter9185
    @christopherritter91857 ай бұрын

    love your take on our food systems in the US

  • @lauriepenner350
    @lauriepenner3502 жыл бұрын

    If the bug-eating guy lived in Thailand or Vietnam, where insect-eating is pretty common, would it still be considered an addiction? Or just mildly unusual, like binge-eating any other food?

  • @cassidillard5117

    @cassidillard5117

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's actually a consideration in identifying, diagnosing, and treating real disorders and not cultural norms. For instance, anorexia and other eating disorders are uncommon in underdeveloped countries due to the socioeconomic factors that determine the likelihood of it (that being said it's still possible due to the mentality versus poverty factors). Hope that helps.

  • @richardp5920

    @richardp5920

    2 жыл бұрын

    Motivation is a factor when diagnosing addiction. Addiction is usually characterized by motivation being an internal physical or psychological compulsion, not by external motivators like culture, region, etc.

  • @III-zy5jf

    @III-zy5jf

    2 жыл бұрын

    Quit pretending. People sometimes eat meal worms or snack on fried insects for fun, but they're not special. That was very unusual and you know it.

  • @aquarius_bb6658

    @aquarius_bb6658

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good question, in our country generally were raised with the notion that eating bugs is nasty, so doing that would make it an atypical behavior especially when combined with being "addicted" to eating it. But in other countries where thats the norm you would probably just call that overindulging...

  • @DaveCompton5150

    @DaveCompton5150

    2 жыл бұрын

    Every kid eats a bug or two

  • @ArrozConLecheGang
    @ArrozConLecheGang2 жыл бұрын

    Im genuinely intrigued by how these people manage to survive some of these addictions

  • @KSPRFANQS

    @KSPRFANQS

    2 жыл бұрын

    i love ur pfp and name lol

  • @SamiiSam128

    @SamiiSam128

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KSPRFANQS same 🤣

  • @ArrozConLecheGang

    @ArrozConLecheGang

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KSPRFANQS thank you lol

  • @user-wq2uh8tr4v
    @user-wq2uh8tr4v2 ай бұрын

    I used to think the adult baby thing was really weird but it's actually a really helpful coping mechanism. I use the regression its nice

  • @L1LYSWORLD
    @L1LYSWORLD2 ай бұрын

    Love listening to he talk and learning more and more

  • @DoctorAzmain
    @DoctorAzmain2 жыл бұрын

    It's such a struggle for these patients, no laughing matter. E.g. Pica can lead to collections of objects in the stomach, causing a bezoar, bowel obstruction, or even a life-threatening bowel rupture

  • @annas3467

    @annas3467

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MrUssy101 what a strange response.. and I love science.. I am no one.

  • @krismuttz

    @krismuttz

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MrUssy101 they're not saying that you can't have these disorders, but on the contrary these addictions themselves shouldn't be praised. Rather, supporting the person who has the disorder. that's a healtiher and morally better approach to the situation.

  • @IAmBuddythedecibwave

    @IAmBuddythedecibwave

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MrUssy101 yeah. We do what we like until it destroys our minds and bodies, but go on about how indulging every impulse and desire is perfectly fine. I'm sure the families of the people that died or suffer from things like this will appreciate it.

  • @bekkimcgrath

    @bekkimcgrath

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MrUssy101 em this is the internet, not America, check your attitude😐

  • @bekkimcgrath

    @bekkimcgrath

    2 жыл бұрын

    When I read bezoar i instantly thought of Harry potter "it's a stone from the stomach of a goat" lol

  • @uglyboynat5743
    @uglyboynat57432 жыл бұрын

    Mike about the baby guy: “we shouldn’t be quick to judge these people!!” *insert cast guy* Mike: “W-WWHAT!!???”

  • @alterbridgefan99

    @alterbridgefan99

    2 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @riverdaisy4215

    @riverdaisy4215

    Жыл бұрын

    he was probably shocked cuz of how many patients he’s seen complain endlessly about having casts lmao

  • @aquila4142

    @aquila4142

    Жыл бұрын

    I mean, even for this lineup, as a medical doctor that probably seemed *especially* left-field lol

  • @jasperjazzie

    @jasperjazzie

    Жыл бұрын

    listen, i can see where baby guy is coming from, it's good to feel safe and cared for, but idk why anyone would be in a cast on purpose

  • @MmmmDatAss
    @MmmmDatAss2 ай бұрын

    The sand eating thing is the biggest NOPE for me. Like, I couldn't be around her as it would literally drive me insane. No no no no no no no noooo

  • @DaisyBee-wm8bz
    @DaisyBee-wm8bz8 ай бұрын

    the petrol that was a horror to the rest,....To the little ones, keep safe That is just a video that must be shared with your parents to answer your questions. Take care

  • @ColinGrym
    @ColinGrym2 жыл бұрын

    In regards to the adult baby, he mentions childhood trauma. What I'd like to see that man do is get therapy and be taught other methods to deal with that trauma so it doesn't hang over him so much. If he starts achieving closure and still wants to be a baby, then it becomes more of an optional pleasure than a coping mechanism he feels is NECESSARY. At that point in his mental journey he can weigh what the roleplay is costing him vs. what gratification he is getting from it.

  • @megsley

    @megsley

    2 жыл бұрын

    definitely - a coping mechanism that is an absolute necessity for that amount of time is no longer helping, and could end up hurting the person in the long run.

  • @pinecone2214

    @pinecone2214

    2 жыл бұрын

    I will also note it is actually a coping mechanism numerous people have. ABDL (sexual) and age regression (NOT sexual) are both forms of this. I used to be in a relationship with an age regressor, and there is definitely nothing wrong with it.

  • @pinecone2214

    @pinecone2214

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@megsley I mean if they find joy in it, shouldn't it be fine? people have 24 hours in a day, and society expects 8 to be sleep, 8 to be work, and 8 to be recreational (though many people have to work two or more jobs 16 or more hours a day), if they enjoy spending those 8 hours of recreation like that if they are able to, why not?

  • @maxime2445

    @maxime2445

    2 жыл бұрын

    Even with therapy The wounds don't ever fully heal. as Long as he just does it in his free time there's nothing wrong with it. High chance he already got therapy, but coping mechanisms like that can greatly aid in the process. Even after finishing because trauma is like a wound. You treat it, remove what caused it, but it stays as a permanent scar. You can ' hide it, but it still exists. Trauma is a really complex thing that can't truly be healed. especially a childhood trauma.

  • @pinecone2214

    @pinecone2214

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@maxime2445 this ^