Addiction to Pain

Summary

The article "Addiction to Pain" on Medium discusses human tendencies towards addiction, not just to substances but also to pain, emphasizing the importance of not allowing negative emotions to dominate one's life.

Abstract

The piece begins with a daily quote from November 26, 2021, and delves into the human propensity for addiction, which extends beyond common examples like smoking and alcohol to include emotional pain. It suggests that humans, being creatures of habit, can become addicted to the feeling of pain, especially when love is not reciprocated. The article warns that prolonged exposure to pain can be consuming, advocating for the prevention of negative emotions from burdening individuals for extended periods. The author encourages readers to engage with their content by subscribing to receive stories via email or becoming a Medium member, which supports writers financially. A referral link is provided for joining Medium, and the author directs readers to an index of their stories and a publication for aspiring writers.

Opinions

Humans have a natural inclination towards addiction, which can manifest in various forms, including the experience of pain.
The article implies that the lack of reciprocal love can lead to an addiction to pain, suggesting a link between emotional attachment and pain.
There is a call to action for readers to transform their reading habits by subscribing to the author's posts or joining Medium, highlighting the mutual benefits of such support.
The author believes in the value of their work and encourages readers to explore more of their content through provided links.
The piece conveys a cautionary perspective on the impact of negative emotions, urging readers to avoid long-term emotional burdens.

Daily Quote —Nov 26, 2021

Humans are natural addicts. We want to keep doing something that we enjoy irrespective of either a negative or a positive reason.

The easiest examples to witness are smoking and alcohol. But, we forget that we are creatures of habits.

We have the tendency to give so much love, but when we don’t feel it reciprocated; we feel pain. Pain can be addictive.

If nothing but the pain is felt and seen for a long time, then it will consume the very being of you. We should not let negative things burden us for a lengthy stage. Because…

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Daily Quote —Nov 26, 2021

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