challenges

Have you ever observed the similarity between addiction and insanity?
I'm not pointing at the fact they can become disorders by interfering
with normal functioning in society. Consider: addiction is continuing to
do something despite all outside factors; insanity is doing the same
thing repeatedly, expecting a different result.

I gave up on the OED a while ago; we're stuck with those definitions
(unless you want to buy me a localized OED? They came in a shiny red
cover last I looked). In addiction, you get the result you expected.
Satisfied. And then you look for the next hit.

It's not about a hit for insanity. The role is reversed. Now it's the
action you desire, all the while hoping for an expected result. But
there is no satisfactory result. Speaking openly, we must acknowledge
some things require more than one go to be accomplished. A trivial
example is hammering a nail. For a large nail, one stroke just doesn't
cut it.

Why do you behave? Are you enjoying your behaviour? Getting the results
you want? Or seeking other results?