Serious answer for number 2: it's like why junk food isn't as good as a nice salad mixed with your choice of protein and seasoned to deliciousness. It isn't sustainable or good for your growth as a person.
Finding something that helps push the brain chemical buttons AND helps you be mindful and not get lost in the time isn't easy but it is super helpful.
Serious reply: helpfulness of coping strategies is very much subjective.
Definitely true which is why I didn't want to make any blanket statements. I'd even say it's so subjective that the meme of the therapist spraying water while funny is hopefully just a meme/joke.
But another way to look at it might be to consider how you can get the happy brain chemicals in ways that don't involve tech all the time (he said as he typed it on his phone he's been on too long)
To an extent, sure. One's preferences are always going to be subjective, but snorting coke also releases dopamine but is very clearly not a good nor sustainable way of attaining it, even if it might subjectively be preferred by some.
Fortunately my therapist would congratulate me on having the energy to post and express myself online. She’s awesome.
Consider this meme validated.
I think therapists should utilize spray bottles more often.
If the weather is as hot as it is today, I would actually enjoy that. 😄
