This isn’t really about porn at all - it’s about getting people the help they need. And while it may seem like a trivial thing to focus on this tweet when there are wider issues with internet porn, the reality is, these comments bring up an important point about where people look for help.

If you’re like me, you may have seen this tweet and initially dismissed it because it involved porn - an industry that has long-been been linked to objectification of women and sexual aggression.īut this conversation isn’t about whether or not you agree with porn usage - in fact, it’s actually irrelevant. The brain is a funny thing, and sometimes shit gets imbalanced up there. Like WalkerTexasNutter (great name by the way) said, find someone to talk to. I’ve been there and asking for help was the hardest damn thing I’ve ever done but it saved my life. You’re not alone <3ĭon’t be afraid to seek professional help man. You have a loving family and friends dont be afraid to ask them for help. The thread was commented on by other users, who offered him (or her) support: I have a loving family, great friends, good grades, but I’m fucking depressed for some reason. But I have absolutely no reason to be depressed. Guys, I have no idea why but recently, I’ve been feeling really depressed. In the tweeted screenshots, the initial comment, made by Pornhub user dddasss, said: Tfw pornhub is more wholesome about mental health than twitter /7DiYQvdAZ6 In her caption, wrote, “tfw pornhub is more wholesome about mental health than twitter.” On Wednesday, Twitter user tweeted screenshots of a Pornhub user who was struggling with depression reaching out for help, along with the compassionate way other Pornhub users replied. Juliette Virzi, The Mighty’s Associate Mental Health Editor, explains what to keep in mind if you see this topic or similar stories in your newsfeed. Sometimes the news isn’t as straightforward as it’s made to seem.

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