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I was recently tagged and had sent a clip from an interview with Dr. Karan Rajan seemingly bad-mouthing chest compressions. Folks in my DMs and in my comments know how strongly I advocate for CPR, and they were eager to watch me attack this clip and fact-check Dr. Rajan. The thing is… I can’t, because nothing he said was incorrect. That doesn’t mean I’m not without my outrage though, as I believe this experience is emblematic of TikTok outrage culture and my core issues with that platform: the algorithm and audience is designed to highlight anger, divisiveness, and is breeding a culture I’m not enjoying being a part of. This has led me to wonder… should I stay?
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I love how Dr. Mike calls out the toxicity of TikTok based on calling out others for drama, mad respect for 5 years of educational content & consistency
Gg Doc..together monke strong! 🙌🏽
Hey Doctor, kudos on proper fact checking. One argument against leaving TikTok is, if we are not there, then it will be an absolute cesspool of rubbish which in a LOT of places around the world kids will have access too. At least with you in there, kids have something proper to grab onto and perhaps ignore the remaining garbage, and the good message will still get through to people.
Dr. Mike is spot on! Medicine is nuanced. Very hard to get quality information in short form video
Go for it, honestly I’ve never been on tiktok and hearing about these ‘calamities’ make me really proud of myself. If u honestly want to entertain and educate try to educate the ones who are willing be which’s probably ur YouTube channel fans!
TikTok has become incredibly toxic and it’s so great you are calling it out. It maybe best to leave, there are still lots of social media platforms you can spread your message on. Unfortunately the current society has become very misinformed, especially regarding medicine and with the rise of “health” influencers (not medical professionals) it’s only getting worse. Do what you need to do, I’m sure anyone here would support you. X
In India(soon to be most populous country) have banned TikTok when we were their largest userbase. It is as simple u should remove an infected part which serves net negative function even if it seems drastic for the long term good. Love your way of presenting facts and a nuanced approach to mental clarity and thoughts.
I love that there is finally an influencer that is making this decision. I had tik tok for a while and it’s not only toxic it’s also super addictive. Personally it was the best thing for ME but it all comes down to what you think and what want. But thank you so much for finally putting it out there!❤
I believe that you need to take care of yourself first Dr. Mike, and most of us will love and support whatever decision you make! ❤️
PS:
I cannot stress this enough, as someone who struggles with Mental Health since I was 12 years old and diagnosed clinically, and I also see a professional to talk to, it’s very easy to overlook those of us who struggle with mental health.
YOUR MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS. So very much, and I think it’s over looked by so many people today, and the toxic content on social media is hindering any progress made!
Dr.mike, you did a fantastic job in battling misinformation and educating people about medical field. Mad respect 🙌
I’ve taken CPR yearly for decades as I worked with severely handicapped students and had to use it a few times(luckily successfully) but the best teaching also includes the fact that when you use it, the person may not respond and often passes, which isn’t the fault of the person giving CPR, but you gave them a chance. It can also be destressing when you break ribs. I’ve had students with DNRs and boy, that’s a hard concept to deal with, although I agreed in theory with the reason the parents used. It’s important to know the hard stuff also.
I personally uninstalled TikTok years ago due to the algorithm pushing this toxic, controversial environment.
There was this continual increase in this almost binary point of view where “you 100% agree with me or you are wrong” narrative was seemingly being pushed across the videos as users played further into the algorithms.
As our personal opinions are affected by bias, these viewpoints would lead to arguments in the comments and duets, from people with different takes, and while having conversations on topics with those of different viewpoints can be healthy and valuable, this wasn’t the case in my experience. The algorithm pushed the videos and listed the comments that sparked controversy first and those videos and comments were the attacks: twisting words, removing context, straight up lying and so on.
By the sounds of things, this appears to have gotten worse over the years, and while I agree that it’s important to have educators on these types of media platforms, is the platform that pushes misinformation, controversy, toxicity and hate by design the place to try and provide the facts; or do you risk causing more damage by placing the facts into a platform known for its misinformation?
Man, if you don’t feel comfortable on the app, absolutely do what you need to do. But honestly, a lot of us here benefit from your knowledge. There will ALWAYS be misinforming, but there’s always others that correct that, like you. We need you!
If you leave TikTok I will applaud you, that platform makes me sick. I love your content, I love your insight and I love that you always go deep into any subject, do your research and you don’t let yourself get submerged into this hatred and decadency that’s intoxicating social networks. Thumbs up 😊
I really love your channel and it sucks that this is happening to you. So many people in the online space are being so intensely attacked right now. I feel like what you’re teaching is desperately needed on TikTok, but at the same time this might be an instance of “you can’t change someone if they don’t want to change.”
Not a lot of content creators are willing to take that stance of just leaving the platform given how easy it is to grow and get an outreach there compared to other places. They’ll stay for greed of that so it’s great you’re big enough already to continue spreading positive information in a healthy manner and not worry about that
I’d say leave Tik Tok, do reaction videos on false information. What you just did here in clarifying was eloquently done and necessary. If you have been doubting the platform your getting off sends a message to others as well. You are a huge role model. You are doing great!
People expect things to be perfect, Dr Mike never stated once in in any of his videos that chest compressions were guaranteed to work, sometimes you need to do more, sometimes there’s no hope, and all you can do is watch the person slowly die in front of you. Medicine is a complicated field of study, and people can’t seem to understand that not every situation is handled the same, a that taking words of a medical professional at face value and apply it to literally everything is a misguided approach. All Dr Mike and others like him can do is provide insight with a high level expertise, and give their expert opinion, if you’re looking for him, or any other doctor to fix your health through a YouTube video that’s generalized to everyone you’re out of luck. A doctor and his advice can only be helpful to you if they’re specifically looking at your medical profile, stop watching their videos expecting them to solve all your problems, that’s not how it works, and you need to be responsible enough to do your research before making bold claims, or accusations about a subject you know nothing about.
Just because there’s a low success rate for chest compressions doesn’t mean no one should do it. If I see someone who lost their pulse I’m not going to debate in my head weather it’ll be successful. I’d be much happier knowing I did something. I don’t know how hard it is to ignore internet drama but I think every platform needs someone like you informative, respectful, fun. I’ll still watch here on YouTube !
I don’t use TikTok personally, and honestly I’m happy not to. I’m always excited when I see that you have a new video up on YouTube, and I finally got my mom to start watching you as well, (she’s a nurse). The point of you making videos on your YouTube channel is to make it educational, make it entertaining, while also connecting to the community… your community. If TikTok ignores all of the things that you are trying to shine a light on, then, I say ditch it. If it’s trying to cause animosity and misinformation, ditch it. At the end of the day it will be one less worry, and if people are truly passionate about all things medical, then they can use a different platform other than TikTok.
Mad respect to you for this video!
This is one reason I respect Doctor Mike so much.he calls out the toxicity and doesn’t just let his emotions take him where people want.
Doctor Mike, you do what’s best for your mental health and if that means getting away from toxicity then so be it. You have so many platforms you’re using. Thank you for quality informative videos.
2 things:
1, As a high school physics teacher, I find that the way my students interact with TikTok and similar apps does more harm than good. Personally, I have never used it. I agree 100% with what you say about nuance and how hard it can be to achieve that in such a short video. I respect you as a reputable educator and support which ever way you choose to go.
2, Eleven years ago my dad had a heart attack driving home from work. The police who found him did CPR and brought him back. He was in the ICU for 1 week before having a second heart attack and succumbing. I am eternally grateful for the police and medical professionals’ efforts RE. CPR and ICU supportive care. They gave me one more week with my dad to see him, come to terms with the fact I might lose him, and say everything I needed to say before he was gone for good. CPR is worth the attempt, you can’t make the person any more dead by trying, and you just might get really really really lucky and give them a little more time, even if it is only one week more. Love you, Dad!
Hi Dr Mike. I was wondering what are your thoughts on stem cell therapy? It seems to be the rage now amongst people around me, but then they’re all just influenced by each other. Wondering what a doctor has to say about it “rejuvenating” a person’s wellbeing overall, making them feel younger, healthier, etc. etc. etc.
Honestly, if you wish to leave a platform, for your well-being, then there really is no problem in that. It’s not just on TikTok that has a lot of misinformation circling around, or has a lot of hate. Even on Tumblr, they have that. Just do what you think is best for you, and what makes you happy. Oh, one more thing, what I’ve observed about most people, they love to assume and jump into the bandwagon. They like causing problems and making other people fight each other and watch it unfold. I guess, they really don’t have any other hobby.
I really appreciate your message ! Thank you for informing people about this. You’re one of the most logical, cool and friendly doctors on social media and we all love you for that 🙂
I use tiktok and its incredibly toxic. Its honestly doing a disservice to your content and the quality of your videos. Some docs on tiktok arent even taken seriously because they’d rather make trendy videos that they know wont upset people and sacrifice the education. You deserve better DrMike, love your videos!
YES YES YES I AM LITERALLY SCREAMING RIGHT NOW!!!! THIS IS HOW A PROFESSIONAL DOES SOCIAL MEDIA! If there’s one thing that needs chest compressions right now it’s nuance. THANK YOU SO MUCH for reinstating some of my faith in humanity and curing at least 2-3% of my depression. From the bottom of my heart спасибо Dr. Варшавский
As a mom- I noticed that when my son had consumed a lot of TikTok, he was saucier, more hyper and single-minded about it. We have put a strict limit on his time allowed and have seen a lot of improvements in behaviour
It’s so refreshing how respectful and how professional you are
From the start I decided never to go on TikTok for several reasons. I don’t like to ‘buy’ into trends, i hate misinformation but also i have a hard time seeing people promote negativity, hate comments and the simple fact that it is created to keep you scrolling on a phone instead of actually being in the present just really repelled me from using it. So yes DR. Mike, i think deleting the app (and maybe even speaking out about the dangers of the app or even boycotting it) is a good thing to do. I’m ever so grateful that actual doctors on the Internet speak up about this and discuss this with their followers, so a big thank you for doing this!
Thank you so much for battling misinformation! Countless times, I’ve seen ridiculous misinformation, and nobody did a thing about it! I do really enjoy your content and it is a bright part of my day, but to keep things more safe, and just in case TikTok is deleted, maybe perhaps delete it now so people aren’t taken by surprise later (and also so it doesn’t come across as you supporting misinformation)! Give much respect to Doctor Mike and everything he’s done for us! ❤ your channel!
I’ve never been on TikTok because I’ve always found it ridiculous and in the last years from what I’ve heard, toxic. People on there are so focused on becoming viral and views that they’ll push these idiotic “hacks” that are pure nonsense at best and dangerous at worst. It’s not even just an issue in the medical section, it’s on the whole app. I wouldn’t blame you one bit for deleting it. I enjoy your videos on here and am glad that you’re talking about this issue because the main audience on TikTok is younger kids/teens who are learning to get all their info from unreliable sources (content creators/influencers with no credentials on TikTok).
This video sums up exactly why I have been subscribed to Dr. Mike all these years since he had less than 100k subscribers. He takes into account nuance to battle misinformation not just in medicine, but even social media. *Keep it up!*
I love that there is finally an influencer that is making this decision. I had tik tok for a while and it’s not only toxic it’s also super addictive. Personally it was the best thing for ME but it all comes down to what you think and what want. But thank you so much for finally putting it out there!❤
I’d say leave Tik Tok, do reaction videos on false information. What you just did here in clarifying was eloquently done and necessary. If you have been doubting the platform your getting off sends a message to others as well. You are a huge role model. You are doing great!
This is why I have huge respect for you! Thank you for taking the time to actually find the context of the clip, and oppose all the drama. I both watch your content and Dr Karan’s, and the two of you are great doctors and content creators.
I think you should keep your TikTok profile, since it’s at least contrasting all the other garbage content that’s available on TikTok, whereas if you leave, the garbage-to-good-content ratio will shift more towards the garbage side. Personally I don’t mind, since I mostly watch short form content on YouTube.
I’m 22, don’t have the app and don’t think I feel left out at all. Misinformation can start anywhere, and if tiktok is too toxic of a space to salvage then let it be I guess. We’ve done without tiktok before, and we can again if we choose not to have it. Providing education in the other platforms where possible is better than providing none at all. Regardless of what you choose to do, we will always have your back:D
Tiktok is not a perfect platform. There is no such thing as a perfect platform. You have become a good medical educator on social media platforms. You can’t expect everyone to hear your content exactly as you intended. I think being on multiple platforms helps you try to educate more people. What you said in this video doesn’t just apply to medical content. Our media outlets have been doing this for years to get controversial soundbites and largely omitting the context. Thank you for looking deeper and challenging us all to do the same.
I’m 17 years old and have been watching your videos for a while and everything you said seems to fly over people’s heads in my generation. We are obsessed with controversy and letting our emotions getting in the way of what really matters is the unity we get from stuff like this. Thank you, Doctor Mike for clarifying all of this cause if this video is shown classes at high schools, it could really change things.
Keep doing what your doing best, and if that means leaving TikTok, I’m all for it
Dr. Mike, as a leader and an example, it’s important to consider the impact of the platform you use. TikTok has become a hub for divisive and hateful content, which is not beneficial for anyone, especially our children. By leaving TikTok, you are showing that you prioritize positivity and inclusiveness over clicks and followers. It’s a conscious effort to use platforms that align with our values and promote a better world. Thank you for being a role model.
Hi Dr. Mike, thanks for this great video. I know another medical Influencer who is also talking about these things and in my opinion just leave TikTok. I only heard bad stuff about it and since you elaborated what problem does exists, it only makes sense to leave. It will not change and will probably be more harmful than good in the end. I want to support you and hope others will do that too! All the best!
Finally a big youtuber said it… I don’t know whether you actually are one of the first Youtubers to do so, but it is definetly an extremely important step to get people off TikTok (Because maybe you did it many others will too). I never liked the app before and never will.
Hats off to you.
Whether you stay on tik tok or not is not as important as staying true to your message. I applaud you for taking the time to pause and do your own research and gaining context. Your ability to see the nuance and look for the best quality information is a wonderful attribute. Keep doing things you are proud of and are in keeping with your character and put it out in the world in whatever form you can. The platform feels irrelevant when compared to the message. Love your content. Thanks for it.
As Dr. Karan himself said people on the internet lack the self consciousness of what they say as they are hidden behind the screen and have no personal stimulation/on spot response hence they say whatever they want controversial conflicting or uphauling. Tiktok has been long banned in India but we follow people like you on YouTube and thank Doctors like Karan Sandra You Allen and Youn for the incredible information and content on this platform ❤️
I’ve just redone my First Aid qualification and part of that was CPR and AED training. It can absolutely save a life and it’s worth training in it. I was on it with people who had used CPR and AED in the past, people need to stop jumping to conclusions on it based on little understanding because they’d rather the drama and saving their ego, like Dr. Mike said.
Hey! Prehospital provider here! Thank you for touching on CPR and particularly DNR orders. In general there is a lot of misinformation out there, and my coworkers and I find ourselves doing a lot of educating (with various degrees of success lol). CPR is an important life skill that everyone should know! There is nothing like getting pulses back. Tragically while many of them don’t walk out of the hospital, there are a lot of factors that can affect the outcome. (How long they were without quality cpr being one of them)
On the other hand DNRs are so important for the terminally ill. A DNR is not a do not treat order, but a mercy. CPR is incredibly rough on the body, and for the terminally ill quite ineffective. At that point, there has to be a discussion of quality of life. While I will never judge someone for how they grieve the fact that their loved one is dying, it does break my heart when I have patients in their 90s in late stage cancer or Alzheimer’s who are full codes. It’s a hard conversation to have, but an important one. (With great compassion and sensitivity)
Medicine is “practiced” for a reason right? It’s as much an art as a science.
I don’t use TikTok, so I’m fine either way. As long as you keep being the educational person that you are, I think you’ll help anyone who is inclined to listen. Informative people like you make the rest of us stronger and deeper thinkers who can refute other people’s irrationality.
If doctor mike would choose to delete TikTok I’d still watch you on YouTube. It’s where I found the channel, and where I watch the videos. 100% support on whatever it is you choose to do doctor 💙💙
This is a great way of thinking, I appreciate the efforts you make to support the community as a whole. I love Dr.Karan, I can not be thankful enough to you for looking further into it, searching for the nuance. Thanks 🙏
I’m a student teacher and I have often found myself shocked at the misleading information that students find on TikTok. The app should inspire curiosity and a desire to research and discover more and I don’t feel that the content is moderated enough to provide that. I think it would be a terrible shame to lose your voice on the platform, but I think removing yourself from it says even more.
Much love Dr. Mike ✌🏻 thank you for speaking out and starting the conversations we need to have.
I gave TikTok a try and found it to be just entertainment and not always the type I want to watch. Your You Tube videos take the necessary time to fully explain whichever concept you are covering and when it ends, I feel like I have a better understanding of that topic. I don’t and won’t watch you on Tik Tok, but I do hope you will continue with these very informative videos on You Tube. Continued success, Dr. Mike!
man, i don’t have tik tok for like 10 months and i feel incredible, not only the toxicity i was receiving from that app, but also the time i was wasting for literally nothing.
Honestly, i love your informative content, and as a younger viewer who doesn’t really understand the world all to well yet, you give me education I don’t think I would learn as I don’t see myself pursuing medicine. I also never liked TikTok as a platform, so I’d say get off of it, but in reality, I want you to continue spreading your knowledge anyway you can.
I think people can find misinformation in any social media, including YouTube. Staying or not on TikTok will not only not do that much of a difference, but may also get rid of some information that may be real (like the one you provide) and maybe the people that actually could learn about meds with your content may found other things if you go (probably fake things), but by staying your giving more people a chance. Anyway, you can take a break from the platform if you feel like it 👍 (srry for my bad English, it’s not my first language).
Doctor Mike I feel you should go with YOUR gut instinct. I’ll follow you on any platform! Bcuz I admire & adore you! ❤
I’d be for ditching tiktok. the reasons you’ve stated are some things I’ve also noticed with the app and as long as we know where we can still get your content, I think we’d all be for whatever you think is best.
Being trained in CPR, the instructor made it VERY CLEAR that it’s very rare that a civilian doing CPR is going to save a life. He told us that to prepare us for when it inevitably happens. Sucks…but I lived it myself. It is heart breaking and you feel so helpless. BUT – doing CPR is SO IMPORTANT while an ambulance is on the way. Your chest compressions might not be what magically makes the patient better, but it could be a FACTOR in that patient’s survival. ALWAYS DO CHEST COMPRESSIONS!
Personally, I enjoy Dr. Mike’s tiktoks but I would totally understand if he decides to close his account. I understand that it’s tiring to be one of the few fighting misinformation on social media, and he has my total support whether he wants to close it or keep it open ♥️
We had a similar conversation at the international stroke conference. Its going to be a personal choice and you’d be right either way. If you have a way to focus your time and efforts more effectively without supporting tik toks rabidity then that may be best
I would be really upset if you leave Tik Tok. As a nurse, it’s so nice to be able to follow a creator that I know puts out factual and quality content. And I always learn something when watching. Please don’t leave 🙂
I love the message in this video, and how crazy your hair is while delivering it.
I never got into tiktok, vines, or even twitter because of the sheer volume of toxic interactions on those platforms. I can’t trust anything that’s on there, and personally witnessed someone I know using it to slander a good friends name. I do like seeing that the wholesome creators seem to be shifting to youtube, and we get to see their creativity here. Not that you shouldn’t fact-check youtube content, just that it’s generally calmer and less “BURN THE WITCH” than tiktok.
At the end of it, it’s your choice whether or not to stay with the platform. If it’s causing you undue stress, you should probably leave it. Take your own pulse first, right?
I actually like that they mentioned this. With my late husband, I was the one that started hands-only CPR when his heart attack happened. He’d had a quad bypass, complications with the recovery, and I had not just re-certified my training that year but also brought up to my trainers the situation and was informed of what to do/expect in performing CPR on someone who was post bypass surgery.
I did everything right. I did everything I could. Help arrived in 3 minutes after my initial call, he was defibrillated 9 times before they called it… Everything was right, but none of it worked.
And for a long time that was hard for me to process, because in movies and TV you always have that dramatic moment where if you just try hard enough or yell or hit the patient one more time, they wake up and it’s fine. In my training, none of them I think had the heart to tell me how slim a chance it is to be successful… so I blamed myself for a good long time.
Pointing out that there’s a low success rate of CPR outside of the hospital shouldn’t stop people from trying, but it is good to know for those of us who will be there, doing our best, so perhaps we can be mentally prepared for the outcome.
I get mad at media now that makes it seem so simple. One of my favorite movies of all time, The Abyss, I can’t even watch anymore due to PTSD. Knowing the success rate of CPR outside of a hospital wouldn’t have discouraged me from trying with my husband, but it would have put me in a better position to keep going after the fact.
That self-burn about doctors not being well trained in communication to start with got me 💀
On the video, I think you’re right. A lot want to see someone in a confrontation with another person, because drama (whether real or contrived) is entertaining. Things like TV soaps and WWE wouldn’t have been going for so long if that wasn’t the case.
Being on TikTok: it’s down to if you (or your team) are able do the emotional labour of receiving these comments, and seeking out the truth every time. While you feel you can, stay there. Be the voice against the torrent of misinformation. As soon as the effort becomes more than you can cope with, stop. There will hopefully be someone else there doing the same work, and then you can champion them instead.
It’s more than okay to leave TikTok. If you disagree with the company’s practices, then leave the app entirely. Your content does very well on its previously used platforms, so don’t worry about your reach. People will still get your messages. Love ya, Dr. Mike. Wishing you the best!
As an EMT and a Nurse Intern in the ICU, I wish more HCPs would talk about the limitations of CPR for chronically ill patients. I’m so freaking tired of feeling a 95 year old grandma’s ribs crunch under my hands because the family has unrealistic expectations. Like, even if we get ROSC (heart starts beating effectively again), the illness that caused them to lose circulation is still there and now they have to recover from the extensive injuries induced by performing CPR. If anyone is considering keeping themselves or a loved one as “full code” status, please, please, please think about what CPR actually is. It sucks watching people suffer with shattered ribcages, punctured lungs, brain damage, and torn vocal cords before they’re shipped off to long term care to live out their final days in agony. This is purely in relation to Code status in healthcare environments. If you don’t know if someone has a DNR or living will, absolutely start compressions and call EMS.
I entirely support the decision of leaving TikTok, partly due to the security concerns and the overall toxicity of the platform, but all that was already explained in other comments. The problem that I don’t think many people mentioned is the fact that short form content targets a demographic that is less interested in learning, and more interested in instant gratification or drama. Nothing is wrong with that, but in combination, supporting a platform full of misinformation, with security risks and only short videos, in which it can be impossible to include nuance, you’d be setting a poor example.
I work as a lifeguard and actually saw this clip off doctor Rajan, and thought to myself “well even if the chance off saving a person is low, you should still try saving them, because if you don’t the chance will be zero.”
I’d support your decision 100%, especially if it’s becoming ineffective in combating misinformation. I’d say the effort it requires to make quality tiktoks that make a difference may not be worth your time when you can put that same time and effort into something more meaningful. But I’ll support you whichever way you choose much love <3
Thank you for reminding people to do their due diligence. Be Kind really needs to be taught everywhere, and tiktok really needs to go.
Dr. Mike what you are doing here is very important! I think it is part of your role as a healthcare profession to be a part of these platforms and spread factual based information. As you are aware the medical and social landscapes are shifting, maintaining a professional demeanor can be challenging especially online. Currently we live in a world that rewards the most problematic and controversial as you explain, however I think this is just becoming a part of the healthcare profession. These issues that arise as in your case are going to happen, it is your responsibility to respond professionally and devalue any misinformation. You briefly talk about nuance and in your case, you show us exactly how we can be nuanced before responding. To get to your question, I do not think you should leave TikTok. We need professionals/experts like yourself who we can trust and who will take the time to be nuanced. Unfortunately, I do not believe issues like this will not ever go away and it is going to take individuals and the healthcare community to come together to combat misinformation. I also understand these situations are incredibly tiresome and can take up time you do not have. Whatever you decide to do I am sure many will understand and respect your decision.
As a recent psychology graduate, we talked about the toxicity of TikTok and the mass misinformation crisis going on within the app. I think that TikTok has fostered a massive dunnen Kruger effect with so many people in its community. So many people feeling overly confident to give medical and mental health advice or diagnosis that they aren’t qualified to give. Honestly a few of my friends have adopted this mindset as well and I’ve had to distance myself from them because of it. It’s unfortunate but Tik tok in particular is so toxic and creates biased feedback loops and echo chambers for its users. I don’t know if it’s going to get better. So if you deleted your account I wouldn’t blame you, the world would probably benefit from Tik tok dying out.
i honestly do think that leaving tiktok is a good idea, especially for younger users. it’s toxic and breaks up friendships and even possible friendships before they even get the chance to blossom. i actually deleted it a few months ago, and i’ve noticed a huge difference in my mental health, and i’ve been able to notice more of the amazing things and people in the world. change moves fast, if you help it along.
I think this video is a prime example of how a discussion can be contextual, nuanced and balanced – and that’s how Dr Mike rolls😀 Whatever decision you make will be well-thought out, and therefore the right call to make. But for what it’s worth, I think your concerns are spot on and it just reinforces for me that I made the right decision by not going on TT. I have no regrets. Life’s too short to drown in the drama-rama, man.
I’ve never once downloaded Tik Tok, but I feel that you and your team are already making this great content so why not keep it available there. Tons of people use the app and even if you can’t reach them all, you can reach some. Some may also look for you specifically, like I do on YouTube.
There’s also an analogy for chest compressions saving some not all people in there somewhere.
I’m not in the medical field so I learn a lot from your videos and the videos of other health care professionals on all social media platforms. I feel like even if you are off of TikTok you will still be able to have your voice heard.
TikTok is beyond problematic. They made a sweet and loving relationship that was canon on a show, appear abusive and toxic. It was deeply insulting but it wasn’t the first time, nor was it the only ship. It’s beyond sad how such a fun platform has become so extreme in that to be trending means to be extremely controversial and even morally questionable at times
I’m a hospice nurse. As such, this is a discussion I have often and it can be difficult to clarify information regarding terminal Illness and CPR because this is often an emotionally charged discussion, rightfully so considering this conversation usually involves a terminally ill loved one. Thank you for clarification, and thank you for discussing the importance of discussing that CPR is most definitely important, but has as much time and place as DNR forms depending on the situation.
Context is key! Anytime I see a big YouTuber or other celebrity say something controversial, I always search for the full video or recording. Without that context you are missing out on so much information that is very crucial to the conversation as a whole
More power to you to leave TikTok. I’ve never been on it and never plan to be, just seems overall a very toxic place to be
Edit: I would just suggest keeping your TikTok up, so no one tries to impersonate you
Whatever it may be, I fully respect your decision. Do what feels right for you and ‘fills your cup’ the most. No matter the platform, your viewers are sure to find you there.
Who would’ve guessed 10 seconds of research would clear everything up. Proud of you doctor Mike
It’s about time someone took the initiative to look at and hear all the info before responding!! I wish others would!
In response to you leaving Tik Tok or not, I wanted to offer some perspective from someone who hasn’t been on Tik Tok once. I’ve never downloaded the app, sometimes I come across clips on YouTube but try to actively avoid it because of the controversy I’ve heard (faking disabilities such a Tourettes was one big red flag for me). I’ve watched your videos for 3 years and feel like I haven’t missed much content-wise from you or any other creator on Tik Tok. Sure, it’s fun to view a quick fact video but this short-format of videos on the app makes it too hard to offer insightful and detailed information – I truly believe many viewers and creators are limited in their educational opportunities on the app. I also understand where you’re coming from, it makes sense to want to combat the misinformation that’s so sporadically spread around the app but it’s true – it’s very hypocritical. I also have to hope that if you and other influencers left, most people with decent common-sense would start to question the app and leave as well. Leaving Tik Tok full of toxic influencers with equally toxic people. I’m just a random person on the internet but those are my thoughts; I don’t think you would be missing much if you left the app.
We need medical voices with sense like yours. I appreciate your content and how you help your viewers see how other Drs explain different topics. It’s so important not take snippets of a conversation and to take the whole talk to understand the topic. Keep doing what you’re doing. I don’t use Tiktok very often, but I believe it will benefit from your content.
1 minute isn’t long enough to explain your points properly. Also, the way tiktok is designed is that it keeps you watching more and more…unlike YouTube where you can listen to a video while working and get the full context. I dont know if you should leave it because then you would not be exposing users to good quality stuff and they will be left with grifters and regular people on the app.