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Pessimism porn

Okay kiddo, so you know how sometimes people like to watch scary or sad movies, even though those movies can make them feel scared or sad too? Well, same thing goes for some adults, but instead of movies, they like to read or watch news or stories that are really negative and make them feel sad or worried. That's what we call pessimism porn - it's like a guilty pleasure for some people who enjoy feeling bad for a while. But just like watching too many scary movies isn't good for you, getting too much pessimism porn in your life can be bad for your mental health. So it's okay to enjoy some of it sometimes, but don't let it become a habit, okay?
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