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== Addiction == | == Addiction == | ||
{{Main|Josh and Drugs}} | {{Main|Josh and Drugs}} | ||
Addiction is a neuropsychological disorder characterized by a persistent and intense urge to use a drug or engage in a behavior that produces natural reward, despite substantial harm and other negative consequences. Repetitive drug use can alter brain function in synapses similar to natural rewards like food or falling in love in ways that perpetuate craving and weakens self-control for people with pre-existing vulnerabilities. This phenomenon – drugs reshaping brain function – has led to an understanding of addiction as a brain disorder with a complex variety of psychosocial as well as neurobiological factors that are implicated in the development of addiction. While mice given cocaine showed the compulsive and involuntary nature of addiction, for humans this is more complex, related to behavior or personality traits. | |||
Josh displays classic signs of addiction, which include compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli, ''preoccupation'' with substances or behavior, and continued use despite negative consequences. Habits and patterns associated with addiction are typically characterized by immediate gratification(short-term reward), coupled with delayed deleterious effects (long-term costs). | Josh displays classic signs of addiction, which include compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli, ''preoccupation'' with substances or behavior, and continued use despite negative consequences. Habits and patterns associated with addiction are typically characterized by immediate gratification(short-term reward), coupled with delayed deleterious effects (long-term costs). | ||
== Paranoia == | == Paranoia == | ||
Josh is always in a constant state of paranoia, and holds a belief that there are people everywhere waiting to steal his phone, passport, money or personal effects. This possibly stems from [[trolls]], who frequently harass or threaten him, and leak his location. | Josh is always in a constant state of paranoia, and holds a belief that there are people everywhere waiting to steal his phone, passport, money or personal effects. This possibly stems from [[trolls]], who frequently harass or threaten him, and leak his location. | ||
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| “ | THERE'S MEN AFTER ME! THEY HAVE KNIVES!
No one is after you Josh! |
” |
| — Josh and Mr. Based | ||
It is well known that Josh has autism which results in stimming, significant learning disabilities, difficulty reading emotions and social cues, and odd behavioral patterns. He also is afflicted with paranoia, believing there are people lurking everywhere waiting to get his passport or murder/kidnap/arrest him. Many believe that he may have bipolar disorder due to his sudden and frequent mood swings, or possibly schizophrenia as he has had hallucinations in the past and has believed that men were after him with knives. Josh is also known to frequently harm himself and others.
Josh is prescribed Seroquel, an antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression. This is one of few items Josh considers essential.
Josh is also afflicted with alcoholism and a strong nicotine addiction that he satisfies by regular smoking, vaping, and zyn use. He has also used galaxy gas in the past which resulted in him hallucinating bright flashes of light.
Addiction
Addiction is a neuropsychological disorder characterized by a persistent and intense urge to use a drug or engage in a behavior that produces natural reward, despite substantial harm and other negative consequences. Repetitive drug use can alter brain function in synapses similar to natural rewards like food or falling in love in ways that perpetuate craving and weakens self-control for people with pre-existing vulnerabilities. This phenomenon – drugs reshaping brain function – has led to an understanding of addiction as a brain disorder with a complex variety of psychosocial as well as neurobiological factors that are implicated in the development of addiction. While mice given cocaine showed the compulsive and involuntary nature of addiction, for humans this is more complex, related to behavior or personality traits.
Josh displays classic signs of addiction, which include compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli, preoccupation with substances or behavior, and continued use despite negative consequences. Habits and patterns associated with addiction are typically characterized by immediate gratification(short-term reward), coupled with delayed deleterious effects (long-term costs).
Paranoia
Josh is always in a constant state of paranoia, and holds a belief that there are people everywhere waiting to steal his phone, passport, money or personal effects. This possibly stems from trolls, who frequently harass or threaten him, and leak his location.
On September 6, 2024 Josh stated he was going to purchase a firearm. This statement was most likely due to his persecution complex.[1]
Sudden Rage
Josh is known to fly into a furious rage within seconds, which usually ends with him throwing or smashing objects, or hitting/kicking/biting someone. One notable example is the Thanksgiving Meltdown.
Hallucinations
In some past instances, Josh has experienced hallucinations (Notably the "Make it stop" Incident and the Galaxy Gas Stream).
References
1. https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1e1u6q1/schitzo_paranoia_singing/