New Study Demonstrates Dire Cosmetic Effects of Taking Life Too Seriously

Funny story written by Chrissy Benson

Friday, 18 April 2025

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An imporant first step in taking life less seriously is to stop overthinking taking psych meds. "Just do it."

With rates of anxiety, depression, autoimmune disorders, and frown lines through the roof, a new study has revealed the dire effects of taking life too seriously, which, in one expert’s words, simply can’t be overstated.

“It’s an urgent issue that needs addressing immediately, without delay,” said Dr. Wallace Stonebrook, clinical research psychologist at the Fizer Institute for Organic Medical Healing of what he calls the “hyper-serious epidemic.” “If we don’t start lightening up, people are going to age prematurely. Some of them are even going to die.”

Dr. Stonebrook recounted some of the tragic outcomes revealed by the hyper-seriousness study, which include forehead wrinkles, crow’s feet, and even hypertension. “it’s been said that the body keeps score, and boy, can we see that in the face and especially around the eyes.”

Fortunately, Dr. Stonebrook explained, hypertension can be treated with medication, but cosmetic conditions often require regular, ongoing monitoring. “We recommend Botox, retinol, and microneedling,, to name just a few of the available treatment options.”

Dr. Stonebrook noted that meditation can be helpful as well, but not without the guidance of a medical doctor.

Given these research findings regarding the dire consequences of hyper-seriousness, Dr. Stonebrook emphasized that people who are highly guarded, hyper-vigilant, and feel surges of adrenaline at even the most innocuous of events need to get over themselves and just chill, or they face a lifetime of hindered attractiveness and related disorders.

Moreover, the time to make these mindset changes isn’t now; it was yesterday – especially for single middle-aged women if they are to stand any chance of finding a mate.

“These unpaired females have got to take control of their attitudes and the way they show up in their bodies, especially in the face,” said Dr. Stonebrook. “If they don’t relax and start having more fun, no one will want to be around them or even look at them.” He added, “I know that sounds harsh, but I don’t believe in sugarcoating research results.”

All told, said Dr. Stonebrook, the outlook for hyper-serious people who worry about everything is bleak, and the bottom line is that they need to change everything about themselves, immediately, for their own good.

The good news is that they are far from alone in this task. Fizer and a slew of other organic medical companies have been producing medications to help them do just that - and it’s working.

“When it comes to taking life less seriously, I’d recommend starting by not overthinking taking psychiatric medication. Just do it," said Dr. Stonebrook. "It’s an important first step. From there, the sky’s the limit.”

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