I only feel good when I think of fighting ! Am I sick ?

Question

I feel some source of power inside me only when I think of fighting, and win. I've been praticing martial arts for 3-4 years now. Is there something wrong ?

Answer 1

Thinking is OK. Acting out violence is not OK.

Answer 2

No there isn't something wrong, you've learned a sort of artificial high from this activity. Unless you are hurting someone and going beyond the class structure to do so everything is just fine. But I would look into finding other hobbies that also give you that same high, perhaps bungee jumping, skiing, water sports or the like could be another outlet for you that doesn't involve something violent.

Answer 3

Are you Italian? lol...anyone feels elated when they win anything...but just don't turn into some bully...then you aren't empowered any more, you are considered sick...I wonder if someone bullied you at one time, and now, you feel vindicated? Anyway...let the past go, and use your strength to HELP people weaker than you...then you have a right to feel power to defend the weak, and take down the wrongdoers.

Answer 4

Obviously the adrenalin causes you to feel good, and your normal controls of agressive behaviour are not dominant. A good psychologist may advise you.

Answer 5

yes you are in need of some sort of counselling .
what happens when you lose !!?
does some hate build up inside you ? can you in fact accept defeat ?
i do seriously believe you need help sooner than later . good luck .

Answer 6

I think that the competition feeling is good but what you say you feel sounds as if you have anger management problems.

Answer 7

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