Everyone these days is aware of how toxic the Internet — and social media specifically — can be for one’s mental health. Online trolls are a thing, and many celebrities have spoken out about how that negativity can affect anyone — regardless of wealth or fame. Mayim Bialik has certainly shouldered her share of unsolicited opinions, as Jeopardy! fans continue the often-brutal debate over whether she or Ken Jennings is the better quiz show host. The actress recently spoke at length on her podcast about the everyday struggle some face with feeling “useless” and “irrelevant.”
Mental health is an important topic for The Big Bang Theory alum, and she actually has a whole podcast dedicated to it. Mayim Bialik has often spoken about the harsh comments she’s received from fans and even the different feedback she gets as Jeopardy!’s co-host than her male counterparts. On Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown, she got candid when asked how she combats feeling “useless, irrelevant and worthless,” saying she doesn’t go the “positive affirmation” route, but rather:
