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Why do I keep watching triggering stuff, even if I know it's triggering?

1 Answers Moderated by Polly Letsch, LCSW Updated: Jun 11, 2018
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Anonymous on Apr 10, 2018
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You may still be watching triggering contents even when it's triggering to you because it catches your attention and you end up binge watch for hours on end.
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