Why do Idol characters call mental illness sexy?

When Britney Spears came out Blackouts, the album that many critics and fans would argue is the superstars best record, music came in the wake of chaos. Not even a year earlier, Spears was photographed shaving her head, an event that sparked millions of forum comments, media harassment, and fan concern. Despite all the hubbub, Spears still managed to craft an album full of self-referential robotic electropop. Of course, nearly every review, good and bad, mentioned Spears’ public struggle with her mental health. THE Rolling stone the review opens with…

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Could a dopamine detox help restore your sanity?

TikTok’s latest viral wellness trend encourages people to take a short, sharp break from the pleasures of social media, TV, movies, and the music too As just about anyone who has found themselves a slave to their iPhone will tell you, interacting with the endless stream of online content often leaves us feeling dirty, uninspired, and guilty. The research states that there is a correlation between excessive use of phones and negative effects on physical and mental well-being, but as many of us know, detaching ourselves from our phones isn’t…

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