I concerntrate all day on myself to better myself as a person, and yet...

hard to believe but.

I know why Everyone Does Everything. Seems unlikely, right?.

[u][b]It is called Maggie's Observation.[/b][/u]

Everyone does everything, because they [b]Believe[/b] [i]it will make them feel better[/i]
[center][u]they are most often Wrong.[/u][/center]

this is not limited to feeling good, but encompasses reduction of pain or sadness.

@NaughtyGal
I would welcome your critique considering your academic specialty.
anyone else is welcome of course to comment or object

Some people don't know how to cope with things in other ways yet.

Life’s about choices. Starting very young.., my daughters age 8, spend all day gaming or be a part of a sports team, practice hard and accomplish something great. As she gets older, it will be drugs/alcoholic or accomplishments. I’m teaching her differences daily. And learn a balance. game a little as a reward on the weekend. I respect what your doing!

I admit I don't always understand what others might be going through. Sometimes I criticize others for doing what i would not do. And sometimes I am criticized for expressing an opinion that is honest but critical of others. It's all part of the human experience. we humans are fickle creatures.

You shouldn't need a Master's in psychology to answer this question......

Ah, don't pay the others any mind. Just focus on you and you'll be better off

I can only speak for myself but it was always a way to hide from the things that I didn't want to confront in my life.

Then it becomes a habit and soon it becomes an addiction. By the time you realise the damage you're doing, it's incredibly difficult to stop.

When I used to abuse drugs, I didn't care about the future or myself. When I began to care, I was already addicted.