toxic people broke my brain (and yours too)

In this raw, unfiltered solo episode, I dive deep into the exhausting cycle of dealing with toxic people while mentally struggling to keep it together. If you've ever felt gaslit, emotionally drained, or like your mind is your worst enemy, this one’s for you. I unpack the subtle manipulation tactics used by energy vampires, the guilt spiral of overthinking, and the brutal truth about healing, especially when it means being alone.

This stream-of-consciousness-style rant explores how toxic behavior sticks in your brain, how it intertwines with mental health issues like dissociation, depression, self-harm urges, and paranoia, and the internal war of trying not to become what hurt you. It’s messy, painful, brutally honest—and 100% relatable for anyone feeling like they’re barely surviving in a world full of fake smiles and passive-aggressive texts.

Topics Covered (for SEO + content indexing):

• Signs of toxic people in daily life

• Mental health and toxic relationships

• Gaslighting in friendships and online spaces (like Discord)

• How toxic behavior affects self-perception and identity

• Overthinking, self-blame, and spiraling

• Emotional manipulation and passive-aggressive behavior

• The loneliness of healing and setting boundaries

• Struggling with routines and dissociation

• Intrusive thoughts and negative self-talk

• Coping with emotional exhaustion and brain fog

• Self-harm as a response to emotional pain

• The fake confidence of toxic people

• The fear of becoming toxic yourself

• Trying to stay kind without being a doormat

• The curse of introspection and emotional sensitivity

• Humor and childhood coping mechanisms

• Internalized abuse and broken self-trust

• Discord drama, group chat trauma, and social anxiety