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Is It Really Mercury Retrograde or Just You?

Michael
MichaelFounder & Host, Sober Psychology
June 26, 2025 1:04 READ/WATCH
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⚠️ NEWS FLASH: You're Not Cursed, You're Just Avoiding Accountability ⚠️

Yeah, I said it. You dodge responsibility like it’s a bill collector or your mom asking why you're still unemployed. Blaming your boss, your ex, your childhood, or Mercury retrograde isn’t personality—it’s avoidance with a Wi-Fi signal.

Let’s be real: Your life isn’t a cosmic prank. It’s the result of habits, excuses, and that uncomfortable thing in the mirror—you.

In this episode of Sober Psychology, I’m not here to pat your back. I’m here to dropkick your ego through a window and wake you the hell up. Why? Because the only thing standing between you and the life you want is your allergic reaction to accountability.

Here’s what we cover: ✅ Why avoiding responsibility keeps you stuck in misery ✅ What science says about personal ownership and mental health ✅ How to stop being a “human excuse factory” and start leveling up like a grown-ass adult

This one is gonna sting, but growth always does.

🔥 So smash that like button, tag a friend who needs the wake-up call, and drop a comment: What's one excuse you’re DONE making?

This video is for general educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis or having thoughts of harming yourself, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or go to your nearest emergency room.

Michael

About Michael

I'm Michael, a mental health creator, recovered alcoholic, future therapist, and the host of Sober Psychology. After realizing how much of the traditional mental health conversation misses the mark, I decided to build a space dedicated to raw, unfiltered self-examination and personal healing. My approach combines psychological principles with brutal honesty and hard truths, cutting through the noise to help people navigate their own growth. No toxic positivity, no hidden shame—just real conversations about what it actually takes to heal.