Mom’s Destructive Ice-Throwing Therapy Divides TikTok

Jen, a TikTok mom, posted a video of herself tossing ice into the bathtub as a way to cope with her stress, leading to a discussion about her emotional management methods.

On May 3, ‘mamajen’, a popular TikToker with the username @livingthrulove, gained viral attention when she shared a video of herself throwing ice into the bathtub while in the bathroom alone. The video has now surpassed 14 million views and is still counting.

“Jen expressed her satisfaction with the non-destructive way to fulfill her need to destruct in a text overlay. She gave the release a perfect rating of 10/10 and was thankful for stumbling upon the idea of throwing ice while browsing the platform.”

In some of her other videos, the TikTok mom has shared her experience with postpartum depression, which is a common condition that can cause feelings of anxiety or loneliness after giving birth. She explains that it can take control of your life without warning.

@livingthrulove My new therapy🤌🏼 #momtok #momsoftiktok #parentsoftiktok #momrage #postpartumrage #angerissues #momlife #newmom #postpartum ♬ original sound – mamajen

Despite her attempt to reduce stress and calm down by throwing ice, she still received criticism for her coping mechanism.

“One person commented, ‘If I witnessed my mom doing this, I would be terrified.’ Another person agreed, saying, ‘I would definitely run away if I saw my mom doing this.’”

Despite the controversy, there were also numerous supporters who stood behind the mother’s actions and expressed that they had wished their own mothers had resorted to throwing ice instead of resorting to unhealthy methods of venting their anger.

“Some people in the group expressed their surprise and admiration, saying ‘I would be scared if my mom did this.’ They even went on to imagine what it would be like if their moms had not done this, with one person saying they wished their mom had done it instead. Another person added a joke, saying they wished their mom had done this instead of throwing them.”

One viewer commended Jen for discovering a “peaceful method”to express her frustration and couldn’t comprehend the negative remarks from others.

Several commenters also praised the TikTok mom for managing her postpartum depression in a creative and healthy way, empathizing with their own experiences of dealing with unwanted stress.