I thought the implication from beating a dead horse is that you already beat it to death

No anon we are doing it so right that you have no reason to do shit anymore, and thus begins the depression

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Harder mentally? Everything has been over simplified to include higher education. Moral and societal expectations so long as they are not in your state and local legal statues are not a mandate but a guideline. Life is not harder it's just what kids say to feel free by making themselves victims so they can't be bothered with expectations...

No

We aren't being tough enough. That is the probably the problem.

No. Neither of those are needed at all. People worry too much about things they have no control over. They set expectations on things that they have no power over like sports teams or other people. If people would just focus on the things they can actually control in their life (exercise, sleep, diet, social activity, work ethic, goals) they would have much less anxiety. If you feel that you NEED marijuana or anti-depressants to function, you have serious work to do on your life. Cut out the negative in your life and replace it with something that builds you up, Not a temporary solution like drugs or medicine

So not true. If people didn't start using at an early age, they just might discover that they likely have the ability to cope with life. Most of us just don't want to "FEEL" it so much.

There are other ways to cope. There are 12 step groups and if that doesn't fit your moral aesthetic, there are other support groups working in somewhat the same way.

If you have a family member that is mentally ill, abusing alcohol, abusing drugs, or abusing YOU, there are groups to help you.

As a person learns to cope with bad situations, they get *better* at it, in part, as they realize all the crap in the world is not their responsibility!

Love the positivity mudeye! Thanks.

I agree with you. Thanks for your comment.

We don’t, but people don’t realize that and fall for them anyway

This is not wrong.

Have you heard about the concept of bees? The little flying fellas? The ones that can murder certain people?

I’m sorry, but you create your world. There is nothing stopping you from living like people did in the 50s or whichever utopian era you like.

Thanks mate, probably the nicest comment I've ever had on reddit :)

Thank you!

Marijuana has been used for centuries.

We created a society that is more connected and technological than any other civilization. It's new for everyone. Growing pains should definitely be expected.

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I think anxiety has always been around, just called by different names- like hysteria, phantoms, manifestations. I’ll take a Zoloft or a joint over electro shock therapy.

I do think American society in particular has created a harder to live in world.

lol, that’s what the insemination tubes are called for breeding your mares.

Very true. Thanks for your comment.

Way to go! Agree with you. I appreciate your comment pal You sound like a good person. I wish you all the best.

Did you just seriously just order a $1200 milkshake?

This is spot on! I bring this up with any friends who have severe anxiety at any given moment. It seems to help. To think about anxiety as a trick your brain is playing to make you feel like you're in imminent physical danger seems to help me remember that whatever issue I'm worried about isn't that big of a deal and I'll likely survive it.

It puts things into perspective.

I hear you. Life has always had its difficulties. Truth. It is easier to “live” but I just wonder if it’s easier to live, happily. Thanks.