My obsession with reading the news is because it's sensational. Often, I just want to read what people say. I read/watch the spin of politicians and pundits. And I become drunk with the drama. (I wonder how silly this sounds to some people.) Once again, I have to realize that I'm only one out of 6.5 billion people. The world does not care how much or how little I know about it. I need to look out for myself.

I believe it would be best if I banned myself from reading the news, at least for now, at least until I develop a concrete idea of something I can do about it. For now, this is just compulsive behavior that leads me to withdraw from life. And this is a crucial time for me.

What did you expect?