Addicted to Chaos

Why do we come home stressed about the state of the world, then unwind by watching a documentary about a serial killer?

I'm not a psychologist. I'm just someone who couldn't stop asking that question.

Addicted to Chaos is a short, honest, no-lecture look at why our brains are wired to flinch at bad news, binge true crime, gossip about strangers, and doomscroll until midnight, even when none of it is good for us.

Across eight quick chapters, you'll discover:

• Why your brain still reacts like you're being hunted by a predator, even on a quiet Tuesday
• Why watching danger unfold on screen can feel strangely relaxing
• Why gossip isn't shallow. It's ancient survival wiring, still running
• Why the news isn't lying to you, but it isn't showing you the whole picture either
• Who's actually profiting from your anxiety, and how
• What all of this is quietly doing to your sleep and your baseline stress
• A handful of small, realistic ways to turn the volume down, without giving up the parts you genuinely enjoy

Grounded in real research. Written like a conversation with a curious friend, not a textbook.

If you've ever caught yourself scrolling at 11pm, wondering why you can't stop, this book is for you.