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Which Life Pro Tip disappointed you? (lemmy.world)

submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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For me it was "buy high quality pillow" because you sleep for one thrid of a day etc. I needed a new pillow anyway so I came to the store and bought the best they had. And it was ... ok. Like it's a fine pillow but my sleeping haven't improved really, it's basically the same. So I was disapointed :(

So, which life pro tip disappointed you?

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[–] [email protected] 47 points 10 months ago (3 children)

Too many people insist they know what’s best for you simply because it worked for them.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Especially frustrating if you are a healthcare professional. It is astonishing how many people give out bad medical advice here,on Reddit, Facebook,etc. with the notion of "well it worked for me".

Often it didn't even work.

I mean, yes, I know, it is a way for people to recover control after they "lost it" to their body. But at least don't brag about it on the internet and even more don't start a fight with someone who clearly has more knowledge due to professional training and years of experience.

I've seen people fight the world leading specialist team on Reddit before.....

[–] [email protected] 7 points 10 months ago

Especially annoying if you're neurodivergent, and they evidently know nothing about it.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

I want to follow your advice but I don't know if it's the best fit for me.