I am addicted to outrage.

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  1. CCitizen

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    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.
     
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    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.
     
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    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.
     
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    Have you ever thought of joining Antifa but wearing a MAGA hat to the meetings, this will drastically increase the "interesting factor".
     
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    Just keep an eye on your blood pressure.
     
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    For some people, Internet Addiction Disorder is real. But it is better then addiction to alcohol or drugs.
     
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    Scary to think about it.
     
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    For most people with addiction, it is a problem. But for some artist, addiction is a great asset.
     
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    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.
     
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    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.
     
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    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.
     
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    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.
     
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    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 :)
     
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    Thank you very much. Best wishes to you!
     
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