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Reading theory makes me feel manic feelings. I have almost completely abstained from theory for years. How do I get around the issue of my extra high excitement so I can finally get back to reading? (hexbear.net)

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Theory can give me out of control feelings of excitement, and that's really bad for me. I've been mostly abstaining for years after reading a few articles. Even with things more psychology related, like Will to Change by Bell Hooks, I try but cannot deal with the raw feelings.

Connecting the dots is so exciting it can be overwhelming. Reading theory makes me want to go around and tell everyone mindblowing facts. Who else has difficulty containing their excitement in a way that can get out of control? How do you calm down? It'd be so good if I could read and chill.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Think it all through. Tell other people (if they're available). Then, read two more lines, get excited again, repeat...

Going through really good stuff takes me a long long time