10 Unhealthy Obsessions You Need to LET GO Right Now

A recent Reddit post that asked “What’s an unhealthy obsession people have?” has quickly generated a massive amount of interesting responses from users. Let's delve into the top 10 below.

Love to Hate

As noted by Redditors, there are some people who are so obsessed with hating certain things that they become defined by this hatred, rather than by what they love. And while some people may not realize this, they would seek out content that will fuel their anger.

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Being in a Relationship No Matter the Cost

The fear of the unknown can keep you stuck in a toxic relationship for a very long time, but you shouldn’t.  As a wise commenter pointed out, “It's so much better for your self esteem and mental health to treat yourself the way you deserve to be treated, rather than hope someone else is going to come along and do it for you.”

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Youth

People nowadays are obsessed with youth and will do whatever it takes to maintain a youthful look. But there’s an ironic twist to this reality, according to one commenter, “the ironic part is that a lot of the things people do to make themselves look younger and better just makes them look worse.” 

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24-Hour News Cycle

Spending more time watching and reading the news lately? While keeping up with the news is important, it can easily turn into an unhealthy obsession. In addition, one commenter suggested that by turning off the news, people could also help fix “90%” of culture war problems and focus on the real issues in life. 

Having to be First

In our fast-paced world, it's easy to become obsessed with the idea that being in a hurry is a sign of success. But one Redditor reminded everyone that it's okay to take things at a slower pace and be patient, writing, “It's okay if you beat me to the pump, or if you beat me to the grocery checkout line. It's okay if you get to the freeway exit before me, or pull in front of me on the highway. I'm patient, and it's a virtue.”

Everything Celebrities are Doing

It seems like everyone is trying to mimic celebrities in every aspect of their lives, with one commentator labeling it as “celebrity worship.” Another person chimed in to say that people are obsessed not only with celebrities but also with “influencers, streamers, and any other random person with a webcam.”

Work/Productivity

Many Redditors on the platform expressed agreement that the modern-day obsession with work and productivity is unhealthy, emphasizing the importance of taking regular – rather than occasional – breaks.

Social Media Image

As social media continues to dominate our lives, our online image has become more important than ever before. But this has led many people to create a false reality on social media, and when you meet them in person you find out that they’re “incredibly miserable.” 

Each Others Lives

“Seriously just let people live as long as they’re not hurting anyone just leave people the f...k alone,” wrote one individual, to which another added, “Yep, I don't care what or who you are. Just be a decent person and don't try to meddle with my life and we'll be cool”

Phones 

One person shared an interesting perspective regarding the modern-day obsession with smartphones, writing, “It's one thing to keep yourself busy, it's another to never let yourself be bored. Being bored is important sometimes, it makes you think/helps clear your head. Phones make it ridiculously easy to never let yourself get bored, to the point where it ain't healthy.”

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