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lowkey wanna know the actual science behind why the fuck my brain likes angst so much
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Anonymous 12w

That’s always a fun one to look into

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Anonymous 12w

Same here, like how do I find more joy in hurt no comfort than I do in fluff fics

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Anonymous 12w

yess- i think its got to do with the same way your brain seeks out dopamine (ex: vis fluff), it activates a specific part of your brain, and might trigger something similar to an adrenaline high, and it can also be because angst is a safe way to explore what would otherwise be highly distressing topics and incidents.

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 12w

if you're familiar with the phrase "art should disturb the comfortable and comfort the disturbed" - its kind of like that

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