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elliottkemberyesterday at 8:06 PM1 replyview on HN

Look at the replies. You’re telling junkies to stop using. It won’t work. This is addiction.


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marginalia_nuyesterday at 9:14 PM

Think it's often depression rather than addiction that's at the core. Trying to get depressed people to stop ruminating and to start engaging with the world is a notorious challenge, though in terms of potential quality of life improvements, it can be worth putting in the effort even if it feels like you're talking to a brick wall.