35 Disturbing Photos That Made People Suffer (New Pics)

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A diagram of how John Jones was stuck for 27 hours in a cave before passing away

Suddenly My Life Isn’t So Bad

We atBored Pandawere lucky enough to get in touch with the subreddit’s moderator,u/amazonchic2, and the rest of the team to get an inside scoop on how the page is operated. They told us, “Our moderator team is made up of a diverse group of individuals from all corners of the world.We have mods from ages 18 - 45, single mods living with parents to married moderators with children. We stay connected on Discord, discussing content that comes up or activity happening within the sub. Each moderator is encouraged to put life first, and we attend to our duties as moderator between work and personal life.”

We have mods from ages 18 - 45, single mods living with parents to married moderators with children. We stay connected on Discord, discussing content that comes up or activity happening within the sub. Each moderator is encouraged to put life first, and we attend to our duties as moderator between work and personal life.”

Black widow got me on the back of my right knee while I was sleeping

Black Widow Bite

Dislocated My Ankle At A Trampoline Park (18m)

Reviewing incoming emails is also a large part of a moderator’s duties. Responding to members of the community as they have concerns takes time. Training new moderators and reviewing concerns with the moderator team are also important to ensure everyone is on the same page and is working to respond in a similar fashion."

A friend of mine sent me this. This is her dates house.

I’ve Had Worse Dates

We also reached out to psychologist and founder and CEO of thePrivate Therapy Clinic, Dr. Becky Spelman, to find out why so many people enjoy searching for or sharing disturbing images online.She told us, “The captivation with disgust, particularly in the context of sharing disturbing images online, such as on the subreddit “Make Me Suffer,” can be attributed to several psychological factors. Firstly, there’s a phenomenon known as “benign masochism,” where people derive pleasure from experiences that are initially perceived as negative.This can include watching scary movies, eating extremely spicy food, or, in this case, viewing disturbing images. It’s a form of thrill-seeking, where the knowledge that these experiences are not actually harmful allows people to enjoy the sensation of being “disgusted” in a safe environment. Additionally, there’s a social aspect: sharing and discussing these images can create a sense of community and shared experience, which can be appealing.”

We also reached out to psychologist and founder and CEO of thePrivate Therapy Clinic, Dr. Becky Spelman, to find out why so many people enjoy searching for or sharing disturbing images online.

She told us, “The captivation with disgust, particularly in the context of sharing disturbing images online, such as on the subreddit “Make Me Suffer,” can be attributed to several psychological factors. Firstly, there’s a phenomenon known as “benign masochism,” where people derive pleasure from experiences that are initially perceived as negative.

This can include watching scary movies, eating extremely spicy food, or, in this case, viewing disturbing images. It’s a form of thrill-seeking, where the knowledge that these experiences are not actually harmful allows people to enjoy the sensation of being “disgusted” in a safe environment. Additionally, there’s a social aspect: sharing and discussing these images can create a sense of community and shared experience, which can be appealing.”

Went 20 Years Without Brushing Teeth

Was Eating Fried Rice And I Bit Into A F*cking Cockroach

Psychologistswho study disgust explain that it’s one of the six basic emotions that define and explain humanity. It shapes our behavior, etiquette, new technology, and even relationships. The feeling is responsible for us wearing deodorant and perfume, inventing a knife and fork, and even starting a viral TikTok trend that points out our partner’s “icks.”According to Spelman, some people use it as a coping mechanism as well. “Engaging in activities that are slightly unpleasant or discomforting but ultimately harmless can provide a sense of control and a way to confront fears or anxieties in a controlled setting. It’s a way to experience and process negative emotions in a context where the individual feels safe and in control. This can be therapeutic and help in building resilience against stress and anxiety.”

According to Spelman, some people use it as a coping mechanism as well. “Engaging in activities that are slightly unpleasant or discomforting but ultimately harmless can provide a sense of control and a way to confront fears or anxieties in a controlled setting. It’s a way to experience and process negative emotions in a context where the individual feels safe and in control. This can be therapeutic and help in building resilience against stress and anxiety.”

You Know How Women Just Back Up To The Toilet And Sit Down? I’m So Glad I Looked

I Turned Away For Maybe Two Minutes And A Fly Laid Eggs On My Pizza

Ten Years Ago Today I Got A Pencil Stuck In My Foot

I originally posted my #18 molar a year ago but the subreddit has been removed. Short story is every time I’ve ever went to the dentist they always tell me I have “long roots” so I asked the dentist if I could see have it after it was removed because of an abscess

My Tooth Has Long Roots

Til Urethral Sounding Is A Thing People Do

Has since been removed, and recovered well. No serious damage was done (very luckily) despite being nearly 3cm deep in my foot

Accidentally Dropped A Fork And Stepped On It

My Finger Got Caught In An Hydraulic Press At Work. No Idea How I Still Have A Finger. Nothing Broken, Just Sh*tty To Look At And Hurts Like Hell

About 8 Years Ago On Halloween I Went To Clean My Face And Grabbed What I Thought Was A Clump Of Makeup In My Eyelash And Pulled….. Yeah, It Was My Artificial Tear Duct

Just Pulled This Out Of My Patient’s Ear

Psoriasis Sucks. ~97% In October Of 2022, Just Before Starting Humira

My Xray After Breaking My Back

My Buddy Has Trenchfoot

Severe Scalp Plaque Psoriasis

Tasty Cystic Flavor

My Brother’s Toe Nail He Refuses To Care For. Total Pork Rind

His famous tragedy “Titus Andronicus” contains, as some might say, as much gore as our current slasher movies. Professor of English and Art History,Clark Hulse, estimated “14 killings, 9 of them on stage, 6 severed members, 1 sexual abuse (or 2 or 3, depending on how you count), 1 live burial, 1 case of insanity, and 1 of cannibalism—an average of 5.2 atrocities per act, or one for every 97 lines.”

Just Had This Popped At The Hospital!

This is a tuna sandwich FYI… I bought it at my college. I threw up after this

Ate Part Of This Today And Didn’t Realize It Was Moldy

My Ankles After Dancing A 12 Hour Shift At The Club

During that period, people were quitedesensitizedto such spectacles, gathering to view public executions where criminals were left to hang on chains so the public could see them for an extended amount of time. They would also watch doctors perform autopsies in open anatomy theaters, while pharmacists displayed human body parts before mixing them into medicine, a practice called “medicinal cannibalism.”

Very Bad Inflammation After Tooth Extraction

Found On Fb. I Can’t Stop Gagging

I Think I Removed Some Brain Matter When I Took Out My AirPods

However, Spelman warns that while engaging in benign masochistic behaviors can have some benefits, there are potential risks and negative consequences.“If not kept in balance, these behaviors can escalate, leading to a desensitization to disturbing content, which might require increasingly extreme experiences to achieve the same emotional effect. There’s also a risk of normalizing or becoming insensitive to real-world violence and suffering.Additionally, if these behaviors are used as a primary coping mechanism, they might prevent individuals from developing healthier emotional processing and coping strategies. It’s important for individuals to monitor their engagement with such content and ensure it doesn’t interfere with their emotional well-being or social functioning.”

However, Spelman warns that while engaging in benign masochistic behaviors can have some benefits, there are potential risks and negative consequences.

“If not kept in balance, these behaviors can escalate, leading to a desensitization to disturbing content, which might require increasingly extreme experiences to achieve the same emotional effect. There’s also a risk of normalizing or becoming insensitive to real-world violence and suffering.

Additionally, if these behaviors are used as a primary coping mechanism, they might prevent individuals from developing healthier emotional processing and coping strategies. It’s important for individuals to monitor their engagement with such content and ensure it doesn’t interfere with their emotional well-being or social functioning.”

When They Move Out But Don’t Clean Their Fridge

My Sons Baby Tooth Won’t Fall Out. Dentist Won’t Remove It

New Car Guys What You Think?

Huge Ring Worm Infection

I Didn’t Know I Was Supposed To Take Apart My Foot Scrubber And Clean It. I Wondered Why It Smelled Like Death

My Brother Pulled This Out Of His Belly Button

Tower Made From Chewing Tobacco Spit And Cigarette Butts. Please Excuse Me While I Toss Myself From The Nearest Balcony

A Friend Had A Molar Removed. This Was Stuck In His Gum For Nearly 3 Weeks

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I sprayed my arms, legs, and back of my neck. Apparently they were able to get through my shirt as I was leaving forward in a chair

Went Surf Fishing And Served Up A Giant Meal To The Mosquitos

Check Your Shoes

This one almost came out a week ago but decided to head back in to bake a little longer. Felt a sharp pain in my ear, scratched, and felt it rattling around right at the entrance. Got it the rest of the way with some tweezers

My Ear Just Pooped Out This Juicy Nugget

I don’t think he’s ever washed it once in his life

My (Dishwasher) Coworkers Cup He Uses To Drink Water All Day Every Day

Doesn’t Necessarily Hit Home As Some Other Posts But I Am Very Much Suffering

My Grandmother’s Fryer

My Garlic Powder Jar This Morning

Play Bass They Said. It’s Cool

I Have Moderate-Severe Scalp Psoriasis And Have To Scrape My Scalp Several Times A Week. This Is The Result Of A Single Session After Having Already Done It A Few Days Prior. (Penny For Scale)