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Originally Posted by Aquafara
Okay, being dumb, but I'm going to add something.
I'm a writer so I am into books, right? I'll often hear of a book and decide I must have it even though I already have five or so others that I'm reading. Why can't I wait until it's time for a new book? It's like... I have to have it right then. I get all excited and have to go out b/c I need it. Sometimes I even do it when I haven't even read a book in a while. I go through these phases (of course) where I am reading constantly, but then it goes away... Yet, somehow I still feel the need to have the new book.
I get anxiety and almost have panic attacks too thinking about things like this and when I'm doing it. I even like just being in a bookstore. It's so hard to leave the book behind or without something in hand. And lately, I've been drinking stupid starbucks which I always hated them before and I can't stop myself from getting stupid frappachinos even though they are ridiculously expensive. Help! lol
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Aqua, You are totally not alone about the books. I was a history major and can't seem to stop myself from buying a great/new history book. Even if I have no intention of sitting down and reading it. Then again, I just ordered a bunch of custom bookplates (and they're crooked!!! Can you believe that?! They were super expensive...they are having to be reprinted).
I can only go to the bookstore when I'm "high" (hypomanic). If I'm depressed, I can't. Books are an escape and a source of knowledge...that may be why you're drawn to them during these times....just like Sugahorse said on another thread (I think it was one I started), it's a source of security and comfort.
xoxo
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