[Ads-l] Word: spiraling

[ADSGarson O'Toole]

Statement spoken during an advertisement seen on YouTube on December
1, 2024. The advertisement was for an ad blocker called Pie.

[Begin excerpt. This text is from my memory; possibly inaccurate]
Why's everyone spiraling over YouTube banning ad blockers. Chill guys . . .
[End excerpt]

The use of "spiraling" in the advertisement described above seems to
be derived from the psychological term "mental spiral" as described
below.

Website: Charlie Health
Date: February 5, 2024
Article title: Is It a Mental Spiral or a Mental Health Condition?
Written By: Charlie Health Editorial Team
Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini
https://www.charliehealth.com/post/mental-spiral

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Having recurrent negative thoughts, also known as a mental spiral,
isn’t a mental health condition in and of itself, but it’s often
linked to issues like anxiety and depression.

A mental spiral happens when thoughts take a negative turn, leading to
a cycle of increasing negativity. While not a mental health condition
in and of itself, this pattern is often associated with issues like
anxiety and depression. For that reason, recognizing the factors that
cause a mental spiral, warning signs, and using effective strategies
are vital in promoting emotional well-being. Keep reading to learn
about the link between mental spirals and mental health.

What is a mental spiral?

A "mental spiral" is when a person's thoughts or emotions become more
negative and overwhelming, causing their mental well-being to worsen.
This cycle of escalating negative thoughts and feelings can be linked
to mental health issues like anxiety, depression, or stress. In a
mental spiral, negative thoughts may intensify over time, making it
challenging for people to break free from the cycle. It's crucial for
those going through a mental spiral to seek help and support to
address their emotional well-being.
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Reddit discussion forum
Subreddit: r/BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder)
Post date: March 30, 2021
Post title: What does spiraling mean?
https://www.reddit.com/r/BPD/comments/mgft8a/what_does_spiraling_mean/

Poster: ThreeFacedMug
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. . . TL:DR; What does spiraling mean?
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Poster: _PrincessOats
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Spiraling is a common term - a downward spiral. Something starts it
and it gets worse, and worse, and worse, and you feel like you can’t
climb out. Like, say you do something you feel stupid about. First you
feel shame. Then regret. Then anger. And it keeps going because of
that one original event.
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Poster: Natureseeker23
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I think a spiral is different for everyone in terms of the exact
symptoms experienced. However as a general rule, “spiralling” means
your coping skills have been exceeded and you “give in” so to speak to
maladaptive behaviours/feelings.
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Garson

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