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I do not think you write for yourself or for views. We should probably start with the fact how you were writing minimum of 3k(or was it 4?k) words to study German. Something is definetely not right. I think I've mentioned it before, but you should take a full break. Take a break, and think why did you start writing in the first place.

Try to be honest with yourself.

It's not bad to write for various purposes, but you have to enjoy it in one way or another.

But you also have to understand what brings you joy. Is it word counter going up, is it interacting with readers, money, or something else.

But does it matter that it's a addiction or obsession if you enjoy it? Anon already said you don't harm anyone, you even help other writers a lot (if my memory is correct). The satisfaction of getting views, to see your numbers rise is at the end of the day for you.

I felt great during the drafting. My pills suck the dopamine, or whatever makes one happy, straight out of my brain. As I write, I don't know how, but the world becomes a brighter place. If I stop, I don't know what will happen.

Before I wrote Breaking the Mold, I was just sleeping the days away. Then again, back then my pills were even stronger. I couldn't do much else. Then I wrote it. 10k-15k words per day, every day, for I think it was about 16 days. I got better, I stopped sleeping during the day. The pills were no longer such a big problem. Writing saved my life.

As for money, no. I am not doing it for money. If anything, I give out about 300 dollars for my writing hobby per year.

Just because it is not an addiction to drugs or alcohol doesn't make it any better. You harm yourself.

Addictions came in all shapes or forms, and it is not good. Even addiction to something healthy, like exercising or dieting, will turn those healthy things into unhealthy.

@doravg You don't have to answer publicaly. You should have a conversation with yourself. You don't have to do it in one day, but try to be more honest with yourself gradually. Also, do not mistake cause and effect. I'm not saying you are mistaken btw. I'm just saying that you should look into it.

Well it should be remembered that true honesty and self awareness can show aspects of your self that are more disliked by you.

Try to be honest with yourself.

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Do my lowkey life changing method.
Go sit somewhere silent.
Close your eyes.
And think about yourself for 20min.
Analyze yourself and your actions.

true honesty and self awareness can show aspects of your self that are more disliked by you.

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Gosh, Voidiris, AGAIN proving how similar we are. XD

I give out about 300 dollars for my writing hobby per year.

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You harm yourself.

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Yep its bad choice, that is kinda similar to gambling addiction or gaming/gacha addiction

You DOUBLE DOWN on what you do, despite it being wrong.

Mostly bc your brain : sunken cost is too high !!! I CANT GIVE UP NOW !

Even addiction to something healthy, like exercising or dieting, will turn those healthy things into unhealthy.

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And in fact, ANYTHING CAN BE UNHEALTHY

And why this motto is nice : "Everything depend on dosage"
Water, sugar, salt, words, friends, sex, eating, sleeping, playing, working, running, crying, hitting, ANYTHING !
Too little and too much = bad

And think about yourself for 20min.
Analyze yourself and your actions.

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I think it should be done as often as possible.

I am giving myself a writing break right now, trying to beat my last book into shape. Since I don't have money for beta readers, I will upload it outline. My trainers told me that my German is getting better every day! As long as I have a paycheck, I don't care about trying to make it big with writing.

As Alligatoah (German rapper) said: Burn the big dreams!

I see you have quite the fine music taste.

I listened to Amnesie until I could no longer stomach the song. So, yeah, I am a fan XD.