A Psychological Explanation (And Possible Solution) For Doomerism [A THREAD]

Doomerism, in this context, can trace its origins back to the Doomer meme, which centres around a male, typically in his early twenties, who suffers from depression, addiction, economic strife and more broadly speaking, a bleak, and nihilist approach to life.

So, why is it that the Doomer has resonated with the hearts of so many young men?

The Doomer began to flourish as a vessel that enabled men to discuss issues surrounding their mental health and addiction, all under the guise of ‘comedy’ and internet anonymity.

Additionally, The Doomer is often associated with dark gritty films including the likes of Fight Club and Blade Runner 2049, and it’s no wonder.

They provide enough of a visceral experience to temporarily cut through the growing numbness of a Doomer's disconnect from the world.

The real reason many men have found themselves relating to the Doomer is that he sheds light on the dark, hidden life that many men live, but seldom share — in essence, the Doomer represents the ugly truth of a well-guarded secret.

Despite its morbid allure, this philosophy of nihilism and anarchy is not the answer.

This is not to belittle the suffering of these men — these ‘growing pains’ form part of every man’s lifespan development, but left untreated, these pains will invariably become more acute.

So then, what's the answer?

The below articles discusses all of the above, as well as a possible solution to Doomerism, drawing on centuries of Anthropology and Psychology. https://medium.com/@buckandwhiskey/liminality-an-anthropological-explanation-and-possible-solution-for-doomerism-c45baa879e19