[HN Gopher] Dungeons and Dragons saved my life
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       Dungeons and Dragons saved my life
        
       Author : dimmu_bourgeois
       Score  : 15 points
       Date   : 2023-10-29 19:40 UTC (3 hours ago)
        
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       | pavel_lishin wrote:
       | I think it's a common joke in the D&D world that D&D sessions are
       | just group therapy sessions where you sometimes get to kill a
       | goblin.
        
         | Loughla wrote:
         | D&D has helped various members of my group cope with suicidal
         | ideation, divorce, eating disorder, social anxiety, and
         | depression.
         | 
         | Not saying it was the best Avenue by any means, but it was
         | effective for the six of us! Maybe it's just the circle of
         | friends and non-judgmental atmosphere (unless it comes to the
         | GOD AWFUL decisions we make in game).
        
       | okonomiyaki3000 wrote:
       | The part I don't get is where he says "Why" is an arrogant
       | question. I think "Why" is usually the most important question.
       | What about it is arrogant? Am I just too arrogant to see it?
        
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