When to Use
- When someone tells you a complex technical explanation that is giving you a headache.
- Describing the internal struggle of making a difficult decision.
- Representing the feeling of overwhelming stress during a busy workday.

Source: X-Men (1992 American TV series)
This image features Professor Charles Xavier from the 1992 X-Men animated series. The character is shown using his mutant telepathic abilities, manifesting as red energy ripples while he holds his temples. The image is widely used in digital culture to represent mental strain, frustration, or the struggle to process complex information.
Professor X is shown with his eyes closed and fingers pressed to his temples as red psychic energy ripples emanate from his head.
Used to express the feeling of a massive headache, deep concentration, or trying to understand something extremely difficult.