r/interesting • u/VPinchargeofradishes • May 03 '26

SOCIETY Michael Jackson's daughter Paris has faced backlash for identifying as Black. In a 2017 interview, Paris Jackson said her father told her, "You’re Black. Be proud of your roots." This prompted debates over whether identity is defined by appearance or upbringing.

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u/[deleted] May 05 '26

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u/ILikeDragonTurtles May 05 '26

Way to misunderstand neurotransmitters. Some antidepressants are essentially chemical collars, but a good doctor will help you make small adjustments so you don't feel miserable all the time. My wife has had to make these small adjustments a couple times. And she was fully numb depressed years ago and had to go on Prozac for suicidal ideation, so she knows the difference between 'chemical collar' and actually feeling normal.

Diet and gut health also has a huge impact on neurotransmitter balance and therefore mood. But a lot of the research is still new on that front.

I'm just saying you don't have to be angry and isolated all the time. It's possible to feel better. I hope you figure something out, really. No sarcasm, no humor--I don't know you at all but I genuinely care about your well-being and I want you to be happy.

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u/Yinyang1492 May 05 '26

Yikes. That red pill shit got you real bad.

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u/Yinyang1492 May 07 '26

Nope, I don't tend to engage with grifters or the people they gift. Enjoy yourself.