Internet & Meme Culture
Signs and Symptoms
Self-Care Snacks
Definitions
Comfy Cozies
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This 4-letter, hyphenated word describes the immediate, angry mood you get when you realize you are starving but haven't eaten yet.

Hangry

100

Feeling constantly tired, losing interest in favorite hobbies, and experiencing long periods of deep sadness are common signs of this condition.

depression

100

This beloved sweet treat—especially the dark variety—is packed with antioxidants and triggers the brain to release "feel-good" chemicals like endorphins.

Chocolate

100

This 6-letter word refers to the unfair negative labels, stereotypes, or social shame attached to mental health issues.

Stigma

100

Snuggling under one of these extra-heavy blankets applies gentle pressure to your body, mimicking a giant hug that calms a racing nervous system.

Weighted Blanket

200

This common internet acronym stands for the anxiety you feel when you think your friends are having fun at an event you didn't go to.

FOMO (Fear of missing out)

200

Sweating, a racing heart, trembling, dizziness, and a sudden feeling of overwhelming terror for no clear reason are signs of this acute event.

panic attack (or anxiety attack)

200

Eating a handful of these crunchy items (like walnuts or almonds) provides healthy fats and vitamin E to help fight off brain fog.

Nuts

200

This term refers to how much value, confidence, and pride you have in yourself.

Self-Esteem

200

Putting on a pair of these fuzzy, thick foot-warmers instantly signals to your brain that the workday is officially over and it is time to relax.

Fluffy socks / slippers

300

Looking at endless bad news on your social media feed for hours, even though it makes you sad, is given this gloomy, 12-letter name.

Doomscrolling

300

Headaches, trouble sleeping, a tense jaw, and feeling constantly overwhelmed are common physical and mental signs of this everyday pressure.

Stress

300

This green, creamy fruit is famous for being mashed onto toast, and it provides healthy fats that keep your brain sharp and focused.

Avocado

300

This common 3-letter acronym stands for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

OCD

300

This classic, warm lunch staple—especially when paired with a grilled cheese sandwich—is the ultimate rainy day food for emotional comfort.

Tomato Soup

400

Watching video after video of a specific, satisfying texture being cut, crushed, or played with falls under this popular, ultra-relaxing 4-letter sensory acronym.

ASMR

400

This term describes a short-tempered state where small, everyday annoyances easily upset you or make you snap at others.

irritability

400

These small, colorful fruits—like blueberries and strawberries— protect your mind from stress.

Berries

400

This condition—abbreviated as PTSD—can develop after a person experiences a shocking, scary, or dangerous event.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

400

Lighting one of these wax items scented like vanilla, lavender, or a rainy forest is a quick way to change the vibe of a room and lower your stress.

Candle

500

This slang term means keeping your phone on silent, staying home, and completely ignoring the outside world to recharge your social battery.

Goblin mode

500

This common symptom means having trouble focusing on your work, schoolwork, or conversations because your mind keeps drifting.

trouble concentrating

500

This smooth, fermented dairy snack is amazing for your "second brain" (your gut) because it is packed with happy bacteria called probiotics.

Yogurt

500

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.

Empathy

500

Grasping a colored pencil and filling in the blanks of a book filled with intricate line designs is a great way to quiet a busy mind.

Coloring Book

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