Reading outrageous opinions and arguing about them gives me an emotional high and has become my emotional need. I am not sure if it is unhealthy. Given that I have Depression and Autism, I may be predestined to an addiction -- and outrage addiction may be much better then alcohol, tobacco, or hallucinogens.
They say addiction is bad, but #notalladdiction . Most artists who produced great art were addicted to hallucinogens. Most people who worked for Society against many types of injustice were addicted to outrage.
I believe most of us spend so much time here because we enjoy conflict and discussion. The five years I have been here hasn't seen any change other than the topic, its still the same reactions to things yet I keep coming back because I enjoy it. I don't think its unhealthy, I think its just a hobby.
Have you ever thought of joining Antifa but wearing a MAGA hat to the meetings, this will drastically increase the "interesting factor".
For some people, Internet Addiction Disorder is real. But it is better then addiction to alcohol or drugs.
Maybe better for them. I know some posters I'd rather see sitting in a dark room shaking in the corner while they wait for their next fix rather than trying to engage me in a debate.
Definitely, Internet arguments can have all aspects of an addiction -- including anger and adrenaline. But chemical addictions are much worse. Even alcohol and tobacco cause tens of thousands of deaths in USA each year.
Definitely. Not much is as heartbreaking as watching a really good person spiral into nothingness from drugs or alcohol and the sad part is that there isn't really anything you can do to help. At least I haven't been able to in the couple of times I've experienced it.
I have Moderate Autism and Moderate Depression. My parents are my guardians even though I am 47. They helped me live a normal life. My therapist forbade me from ever smoking or using alcohol.
Well you seem to be doing excellent from what I know from you here. I wish you the best in the future in your struggle. Sincerely