The Unspoken Epidemic: Are We All Just Addicted to Something?
- Sep 20, 2025
- 3 min read
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Ever get that gut feeling that you're just not doing it right? Like, you're chasing the next big thing, the next promotion, the next thrill, and yet something feels…off? You’re not alone. It turns out, we're all a bit like lab rats chasing that hit of dopamine, whether it's from a new job title, a wild adventure, or, well, something a little more potent. We tell ourselves we’re just living in the fast lane, but maybe we’re just running away from something else.
It’s easy to get swept up in the chase. We're conditioned to believe that success means constantly climbing a ladder, moving from one adrenaline-fueled milestone to the next. That promotion from a tiny local gig to a national one? A huge rush. The thrill of being a part of something big, of having your face seen by millions? Absolutely intoxicating. It’s like a drug that feeds our egos, making us feel invincible and, for a little while, whole. But what happens when the high wears off?
You start to notice the cracks. The world you've built, fueled by this constant need for more, begins to look a little pathetic. Your personal life is a wasteland, your home is a mess, and you're so exhausted and out of touch with your own body that you start to get mysterious illnesses. All those little signs you've ignored—the stress, the physical toll, the emotional burnout—come back to haunt you. You might even find yourself engaging in behaviors you never thought you would, all in a desperate attempt to feel that high again. But what if this desperate need for a high is actually a sign of something much deeper?
