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No I don't think they're full of shit. The picture likely came from this Instagram video. It might have been upscaled or filtered but it's not AI generated.

Ah I found what looks like the original Instagram video this came from.

I'm sorry I accused you of using AI for it.

Nah it's these things that are throwing me off:

• the break in the chocolate coating doesn't align
• the berries look like whirlpools
• photo shows both hands from the perspective of the person with those hands: how was the photo taken?

This picture looks odd. Did you use some sort of generative AI for it?

Are you okay?

I understand. I hope you're able to find some activities to help settle that high energy sadness. I can relate to that feeling but the things that work for me when I'm in that state tend to be the opposite to high activity and mental focus: eg. practicing mindfulness, taking myself for a slow walk in nature, proverbially touching grass.

A few people have suggested drumming, which I'd also recommend.

Have you ever been dancing? One of my biggest pressure relief mechanisms is going to a music venue and just... dancing to bands or a DJ. It brings me back into my body, it's a great physical workout, and it also keeps me mentally engaged.

I understand this isn't something you can do immediately if you're feeling frustrated, but I feel it can help with longer-term benefits towards emotional regulation.

He is especially rotund. I love him.

Thank you for this video! that was so much fun to watch (and I want to try it out too!)

Haha thank you! even if that's not from the contest, it's a great picture nonetheless.

Yeah Dolly Parton lost to a drag queen in a Dolly Parton lookalike contest 😂

Brutus are one of my favourite bands out of the past decade. They're outstanding musicians and their songwriting is incredible.