That explains why I get antsy when I havent been online for a while. I cant argue with people endlessly in real life. Nobody likes that guy.
This is most of why I'm on lemmy, got banned from reddit for the same lol
I was diagnosed by Dr Mirror
Often when I upset strangers online I feel bad and log out for a few months.
That is one reason why i love arguing
Dude, for sure you do NOT love arguing. I don't even think you like it. Just quietly accept that you're wrong.
I do!! I also just like taking with people about things!
Why would you post this? you don't even really have adhd
Pffff. This person is clearly incorrect about many aspects of this ๐
Source? Peer reviewed source? I think theyre Correct as this has happened to ME. are you denying my experiences?
Your opinion is bad, and you should feel bad!
Come on, no need to fight, everyone knows you're both wrong!
Actually, I'm convinced they're both right.
Lol i just went to the comments to reply "yeah? Well i disagree!" To op's post - now i feel seen ๐
Goddamn it.
why would arguing online of all things give dopamine at all? how does that even work?
Low risk high tension social interaction with an ego pushing you to show off = easy dopamine
If you don't get it, I'm genuinely envious. Anger and using wit cruelly can be addictive
i'm the envious one. getting easy dopamine from arguing online sounds great.
Not all dopamine is created equal. Staring at your phone, bickering, empty calories, overeating, drinking, trolling on the internet, porn - all garbage dopamine sources, can feel good very briefly and will lead quickly to downward spirals.
You want to be seeking positive sources of dopamine that relate to an overarching life mission. ADHD is a life of extremes, but I believe you can learn to choose extreme positives.
Laughing at sad attempts at cruelty is so much more satisfying.
Biting wit used to not be so rare, it's true. If you want any you'll have to come back later, I'm taking the high road just now.
Nah. I wasn't even trying to be witty there, just honest. The high-road seems pretty treacherous from my prefered vantage points.
Idk? Why does mod involvement taste like a spicy desert? Sadly I don't write the rules. I'm just in here looking for easter eggs.
I wonder if ADHDers are more likely to be Fox News viewers for this reason
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Well this is bullshit I have ADHD where the heck is all the dopamine?
It's a slow trickle. It's like the research that was done into gambling addicts. The majority of dopamine doesn't come from winning. The majority of it comes from the anticipation. Or in our case. Writing out a long comment that no one else will read.
Is THAT why I write a long response and then just delete instead of sending my reply?
That's just anxiety coming to the party.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think that means you're unlikely to become addicted. You've course-corrected mid-post and now you're anticipating that the argument will be futile. A dopamine fiend would forge ahead hoping for some great win.
It doesn't mean you feel euphoric. It's more like a reinforcement. -an addiction.
I know I was being flippant. What I mean is, the few (several...) times I've gotten into internet arguments I am always drained and unhappy and profoundly do not want to do it anymore, even if I am arguing over sincerely held beliefs. I guess I can see why trolling can be addictive, eliciting engagement is a kind of power over people, and power is addictive. And arguing over things I don't care about probably takes a lot less emotional investment than things I do care about... I feel like I'm talking myself into being an internet troll. Still though, seems like a miserable way to get your rocks off :/
I get a bigger kick by being helpful and sharing relevant content.
I've just been blasting off whatever I'm thinking in order to get Lemmy's numbers up.
Oh man me too. Especially that first year.
The lighter side of ADHD
