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Tylenol May Ease Pain of Existential Distress, Social Rejection

Guppy writes "Does Tylenol reduce existential distress? Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) has been used to relieve mild-to-moderate physical pain for over a century, yet its actual mechanism of action continues to be debated; modern research has demonstrated an intriguing connection with the body's endocannabinoid system, raising the question of whether it may also have subtle psychological effects as well. A recent paper claims Acetaminophen can alter our response to existential challenge; previous findings have suggested that it may blunt the pain of social rejection as well."

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  1. I have become.... by longbot · · Score: 5, Funny

    ....comfortably numb!

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  2. Re:There is not such thing as TYLENOL! by Samantha+Wright · · Score: 4, Funny

    You must be really fun at parties.

    There is not such thing as ASPIRIN!

    There is not such thing as BRAND-NAME PRINTER TONER!

    There is not such thing as SETH MACFARLANE!

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