A Symptom of Being Human” was released by Shinedown in 2021 as part of their album *Planet Zero*. The song addresses mental health struggles and the universal experience of feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges. Frontman Brent Smith has spoken about how the band wanted to create an anthem that normalizes conversations around mental health, reminding listeners that struggling with difficult emotions and thoughts is simply part of the human experience—not something to be ashamed of. My friend @