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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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[–] bobs_guns@lemmygrad.ml 4 points 1 week ago (4 children)

Have you tried reading theory that's more boring or impenetrable? I've not had this problem before so I'm just spitballin

[–] HexaSnoot@hexbear.net 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I don't know wjat you mean exactly, but i need good smooth storytelling, which is why I love Parenti's essays and speeches so much.

[–] bobs_guns@lemmygrad.ml 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Why do you need good, smooth storytelling? Isn't that what is making you manic? What about Hegel or Kant? Have you read those?

[–] HexaSnoot@hexbear.net 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I need it because that's pretty much the only reason I read. Maybe I should try other kinds of stuff. Are there any works by Hegel or Kant that you find enjoyable?

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