why do i look at grisly videos of death so much?

Question

once in a while i surf on youtube to look at extreme sports videos. from there i end up looking for extreme sport fails and accidents. then i get the urge to see serious stuff and go to websites that show the most gruesome fatalities you can imagine. including a traffic camera capturing a motorcyclist getting hit then smeared on the road and even videos of beheadings on live people and you can hear the screams. am i mentally sick? why do i get addicted to this? it makes me sad to see the suffering and i feel down for a while. then i take it as a way to appreciate being alive and nothing matters except the simple things in life. how can i stop myself from going to these sites? they disturb me.

Answer 1

Why don't you just turn off the computer? I don't think you're sick. I watch those videos once in a while so don't worry about it.

Answer 2

If you enjoyed seeing those terrible things then I'd say there was a serious problem and you should stop. But if it makes you more aware of the fact that any of us could die at any moment and we shouldn't do bad deeds and shouldn't waste time, then I'd say it's a good thing. Anything that makes a person more aware of death and its potential to strike at any time is a good thing. What they choose to use that awareness to do is another matter. Some people take it as a sign to enjoy their life more so they go out and drink, or see movies, or have sex or whatever. But that's not the right way to be motivated by death. Death should motivate you to seek the Deathless, enlightenment.

Answer 3

Don't worry I love watching those videos and BTW your morbid that's all,if you would like to watch some awesome *** videos try out www.toxicjunction.com and as of sick no,your not sick it could be a phase in your life,but if you get thoughts of killing people just consult an therapist or Dr, I would just plug up that ps3 or Xbox and hop on resident evil or call of duty, ☜this should all help.

Answer 4

you need to see somebody, a normal person couldnt stomach what you are talking about. beheadings??? how could you even think of watching that.. horrible.