[squeefers]

> but at least we can recognize this as a vice which may feel good in the short term but do us harm in the long run.

harm??? so only happy thoughts from now on?

[JKCalhoun]

I cut people a lot slack that might be dealing with a lot of negative issues in their head. If they want to drop out and spend the next year hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, cut off from the outside world, I'm going to respect their choices.

[mikkupikku]

Negative emotions take their toll, too much will age you prematurely. It's not a black and white thing of course, there's a balance to be struck.