This is the Most Addictive Drug in America

[@marlowilliams4264]

This is so true. I was so angry all the time, I had to completely distance myself from politics after 2020. I highly recommend.

[@wafflepwn5438]

Amen to that! I’m glad you distanced yourself from politics, because it truly is a disgusting environment.

[@montyi8]

If you are a ardent supporter of one party, it's obvious you'll feel angry with the other side

[@porcelaindolli3]

Distance (passivity) from politics is just as bad as surrendering your freedom. In fact, it's actually equal. Not a wise move, Marlo.

[@andrewmontalbano9554]

@Micah Burns that’s not true at all. Jesus never rejected the Roman government he simply disagreed with him. If he had rejected them then why would he say pay unto Caesar what is Caesar’s. Politics effects your daily life and you are involved almost whether you want to be or not, especially being a Christian which is the very antithesis of governmental power.

[@andrewmontalbano9554]

@Micah Burns I never said he took political power. Likewise, politicians reflect the power of the government. If Jesus did reject power (since I somehow misread your comment) then why would you idly sit by a let the government scoop up the power?

[@CLdriver1960]

The best day I had in a long time was when I closed my FB and Twitter accounts.

[@kimberlysmith7625]

Bravo! I closed my social media accounts one month ago. One of the healthiest gifts I've ever given myself. Don't miss it...not one bit.

[@ab221983]

3 years ago for me, the best 3 years in my entire life! Congrats

[@stephanierichards5490]

January 2021 I logged off of Facebook. I've been a much happier person.

[@Raec123]

Closed mine 2 years ago. So freeing.

[@redvelvetcakeYUM]

One can say that anger is social media’s currency.

[@KT-zd3vl]

I have never considered anger to be addictive. Very interesting.

[@P.Rack25]

This is the most truth I have seen on the internet to this day.

[@dking1362]

I love the phrase and concept "love local." Yes - I can do that! In my own small way, in my own community, I can contribute positively. Fully agree with the points made by the writer.

[@wanefelicia8779]

This channel is on another level....u are doing some seriously needed work trying to bring EMPATHY AND MINDFULLNESS to christians/conservatives... Lonnngggg way to go but i applaud your efforts

[@deniseowen3987]

Like you leftys have it all figured out?

[@amb158]

Glenn Beck wrote an entire book on this subject a couple of years ago called “Addicted to Outrage: How thinking like a recovering addict can heal the country”. Fantastic book. And a lot of truth in it regardless of who you are

[@theadamblock]

One of the most important messages we can hear in this age of social media and 24/7 news networks.

[@signalfire15]

I thought this was going to be about processed foods lolol. I agree, I have friends that are hyper political and they just seem angry all the time to me and I'm just like, "do you enjoy being this way?" Both left and right are just always angry, it's like a mental illness. It doesn't serve you to be angry at the world. Pick yourself up, see the beauty in life and try to do the best that you can for one another. That's it. Everyone has their opinions but if you hold those opinions so strongly to the point where you are letting it consume you, it's not healthy. Anger is addictive, just like gossip and drama. Some people just love to dwell in those things not realizing how harmful it is to their mental health.

[@donaldlee6760]

I have friends on both sides. In my own group of friends, it's been my observation that one side is far more outraged than the other.

[@gravytruck]

@@donaldlee6760 but then that outrage causes new outrage from the other side which causes actions that causes even more outrage......spiralling into absurdity.

[@gogiants1227]

Deleting Twitter really helped me

[@williambach2790]

Thank you for this. Outrage hasn’t enhanced my life at all.

[@bktenn29]

This might be the most powerful and important insight from your show for me personally. thank you

[@Evil-Rod-Farva]

Sugar is a very close second.

[@tjj6362]

I agree!

[@coreybarnett2158]

I have been inspired to volunteer in my local church's student ministry. My heart breaks for our students and teens as they deal with all of the cultural and technological changes and are more anxious, depressed, and isolated than ever before despite the constant "connection" social media claims to provide.

[@brightpage1020]

This speaks to our anxiety. Look at any narcissistic or abusive relationship, whether on a person to person or government to peoples' levels. When people feel the need for control by anger, it usually masks fear, deep hurt, pain, shame, or insecurity. What are we scared or ashamed of in ourselves that we have to pound down other points of view before we let each other in to see it?

[@rosiepalmer7359]

this is so true! and its not been enough to just tell people that their being angry isn't the solution, we needed this detail and explanation. This way people's egos aren't damaged when they take 'stop being angry' as 'you're being childish and lesser than me', and people realise that those saying this care just as much but focus their emotions on addressing a solution to the issue at hand.

[@DaringDanielletravels]

Wow! This is so good. I can totally see how being right can make someone feel smart...

[@carchd1]

It's sugar, sugar. Look at everyone's waist line 😁

[@hikerhobby1204]

How are mean comments like that helping people? His message was about this type of speech.

[@hikerhobby1204]

@@dabd8175 : The comment about peoples waist lines. Judging other people is part of the “out rage” he’s referring to. If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all. We’ve lost all manners. And before you start throwing comments at me, I’m under weight.

[@sabrinay9430]

I was gonna say sugar too. Have you gone to Starbucks lately?

[@hikerhobby1204]

@@dabd8175 Have a great day dab d! Here’s to minding our own business and practicing what the good Dr is trying to teach!

[@carchd1]

@@hikerhobby1204 sorry, tough love is needed. Make Shame Great Again. I don't want to lock down again because obese are keeling over. Yeah, that was 80%. Read

[@tinam761]

So ... setting my own adrenaline I to action. I’m TIRED of all the anger! I’m tired of people in my household spending 24/7 for more than a year and blaming everyone... I agree, the anger helps them feel justified. And ... no action... zero... just anger and superiority.

[@davidlindsay8937]

Bruh. That framed Kenny Rogers album cover in the background 👌

[@zerovalue5106]

Anger only comes from fear or ignorance. If you fully understand something you wouldn't be angry about it.

[@Piccolo_Re]

So true. I always tell people I know that love politics the only place to make any difference in politics is policy. So if you care about it that much, get into policy.

[@pigpjs]

And vote. Noticed a lot of people I know on the extreme right and left haven't been voting. The reality is, voting does matter because even if your candidate or policy doesn't win, you can bet politicians pay attention to ground gained/lost. The easiest way to enact change is to vote. Especially in local elections. Local elections will most likely affect your life far greater than federal yet they have the lowest voter turnout. Plus most major politicians start at the local level then move up.

[@Hlaford2009]

It is sugar, actually ))).

[@zeal4god402]

For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. James 1:20

[@prajwalsharma5877]

This video came at the right time. Thanks man.

[@StasTalksStocks]

Fear sells too.

[@roolyfe]

Love ❤️ Dr Delony

[@kaitlinobrien243]

Anger is a fire Alarm calling me to reflect on how I need to take better care of myself. Maybe ask for what i need or set a needed boundary.Its an inside job.

[@denisechapel1040]

Brilliantly written!

[@trapcracker]

Beautiful video Dr. John.

[@jellyrcw12]

Amen to everything you said!

[@emmyty]

Most of our outrage is sin and selfishness hidden behind a seemingly righteous agenda.

[@Pinkmeg1989]

🙌👏

[@teeduck]

No

[@stellarocquie7957]

This is why I haven't watched TV in almost 15 years, never registered to vote, have NO political alliance, ignore ALL media at ALL times. I'm a lot calmer for it.

[@lynnolson6680]

That is nothing to brag about.

[@stellarocquie7957]

@@lynnolson6680 It sure is, ESPECIALLY in the context of this show, and the current political Sh**show/climate the country is in. I know others who have done it, and their stress levels declined drastically, as per their own description. You should try it, even as a temporary experiment. What have you got to lose, BESIDES a ton of unmanageable stress? Also, read the comments here, mostly in the affirmative. THAT'S what I'm talking about!

[@joesillamanrs7189]

Outrage goes both ways. Both sides are to blame.compromise needs to become the new drug

[@TheKiltedAdventurer]

I can't imagine living life angry. Life is WAY too short.

[@jaynette2011]

Loving John!!!

[@freebein]

You can start with your boss who shouts out fox news regularly on his show.....yes Dave Ramsey.

[@HenryPaulThe3rd]

You watch CNN

[@freebein]

@@HenryPaulThe3rd I don't watch anything you sheep

[@EagleTwo758]

That's why the O-F-F switch is on the radio and T.V. etc

[@mrlexima2433]

Thanks John.

[@adamrite2178]

Thank you!!

[@gidget1787]

Dan Crenshaw's book, Fortitude, talks about our current outrage culture.

[@digitalfly772]

Ignorance + Gullibility = Outrage... Right, Karen !!!

[@Kittycattnatt]

Okay I didn’t know you are from Texas ! Coooool!

[@eleanor4759]

Exactly - how is it working out for you. So few people ask this question.

[@Bertuzz84]

A lot of people are upset because they can just feel that something is wrong in America. Income and wealth inequality is trending towards Medieval levels. And that isn't just people being jealous like Dave calls it. So a lot of what you are describing is just a symptom, it's not the problem itself. Another funny thing is that if any American tries to help other people, they are called a Communist or Socialist.

[@kratostomatoes8587]

The problem is their perspective of "Helping other Americans" involves stealing from those who work to "help" those who willingly do not. If they want to help so much then go volunteer instead of mandating with violence(try not paying your taxes and see how far you get without going to jail) that someone else fund your charity.

[@joyaustin6581]

When did the trend of calling every thing toxic begin?

[@kaitlinobrien243]

Yep.

[@Jordanguyps3]

This is something that really affects women due to their nature of reacting on emotions. I can’t go on Twitter without someone think the most innocent of things are now misogynistic, racist, discriminatory, or transphobic. It’s absurd that people aren’t seeing how harmful social media has become

[@wanefelicia8779]

🤔 u really gonna just judge billions of ppl like that and assume all women are the same? Takes a special kind of stupid to make such assumptions 🤔🤔

[@wanefelicia8779]

If u think social media is more harmful than fox news me thinks u have been brainwashed

[@HenryPaulThe3rd]

This reminds me of Twitter/CNN trying to cancel the guy who one 3 rounds of Jeopardy, who made the symbol for 3 with his fingers, and they said it was a white power symbol. The left is truly insane now

[@hollym1751]

I thought it was sugar....

[@bluedouchemark4685]

“Join the March”. Nah I’m good😂

[@kratostomatoes8587]

More like stockpile more ammo to prepare for the "peaceful protests".

[@dapperdan1017]

I was thinking of calling the show what are his hours for it? My gf is usually working 2-9 on weekdays and 9-4 on Saturdays, and we need to call together for premarital advice on a dilemma we have

[@jessicaqu]

Divide and conquer the country

[@cindybrown9898]

thank u for that

[@wanefelicia8779]

Yup if u are mad all the time and hating everyone turn off the fox news...srsly just try it

[@vincentortega4284]

Social media

[@Pandadown9244]

accurate

[@barbaralowe5487]

News and food lol

[@parochial2356]

John, deja vu all over again. I previously commented [emailed you] and suggested to you to simply abandon social media [2:40 of this video] and mainstream media. Are you listening now?

[@jenniferdennison1532]

Yes! Stop armchair politics and do something.

[@igorseprak6177]

Imagine the same message of “why are you outraged” being told to the inhabitants of Nagasaki in 1945...

[@bluedouchemark4685]

Or Hawaii in 1941!

[@igorseprak6177]

@Micah Burns Imagine it’s September 11, 2001. Practice what you preach...

[@igorseprak6177]

@Micah Burns You see, I did not worry or care on Sep11. or any other crises then and now or in the future.

[@bestmaidsmaui9098]

Could this anger=adrenaline be a pleasure principle in DV/child abuse?

[@raymellon9572]

Yay I'm too ignorant to be bothered by politics.

[@wanefelicia8779]

A wise person doesnt waste time in the swamp✌ nothing to do w ignorance

[@wafflepwn5438]

Ignorance is bliss my friend!

[@melanieb2132]

Sugar

[@melanieb2132]

And outrage

[@raymellon9572]

And outrage towards sugar...

[@melanieb2132]

@@raymellon9572 it's everywhere, and it's outrageous.

[@altratronic]

@@raymellon9572 Outrage about outrage against sugar is pretty bad...

[@wanefelicia8779]

🙄🙄🙄

[@manujohn99]

Everything are addictive drugs....... stumpheads

[@Thesussysuscat]

I'd say coffee

[@rachelgee7894]

Cue aunt gemina.

[@porcelaindolli3]

The problem with John Delony is that he's TOO soft, too kind and passive. A man with a feminine personality is not fitting in with leader types- the men who we actually need to defend our liberty and bravely wave the flag of truth. America is burning and we actively need proverbial "firefighting" citizens. As a woman in her 20s, I can appreciate that Delony appeals to sensitive topics that of relationships. He's shown he can help guide masculine men in that area to be better partners. However... please stay far away from anything about politics, John. It's cringey. Leave that to Dave Ramsey.

[@eatpigsnot]

of course we are angry! look at the mess the world is!!! and a lot of the unfair and unjust things we deal with are not even our fault. that's where my rage comes from. i did a lot to better my life, for decades, and nothing good ever came from it. ever. i am justified in my hatred and rage

[@wanefelicia8779]

How does it help u one bit??? It doesnt...it actually kills u faster soooo keep on

[@eatpigsnot]

@@wanefelicia8779 did i say it helped me?

[@taylorkroff8254]

Yes, you are justified in your hatred and rage - completely. But that doesn't make it a wise path to follow. The point of the entire article is that hatred and rage, although natural reactions to the world's problems, doesn't actually fix any of the problems. All the negativity does is make your life more miserable and the lives of those around you more miserable.