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“Going-crazy literature” has become popular, with young people using exaggerated expressions to release stress and find emotional resonance.

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《English Translation》

陈花: Na, have you noticed? These days a lot of young people casually say they’re “going crazy,” and they even seem proud of it.
刘娜: I’ve noticed. The phrase “going crazy is shameful but useful” is really a joking way of saying: emotionally, I can’t hold on anymore.
陈花: In the past, people emphasized emotional stability—like not breaking down was a sign of maturity. Now they’re more willing to talk about pressure.
刘娜: Right. That’s a shift. From suppressing emotions to releasing them through exaggeration and self-mockery—it’s actually more proactive.
陈花: I can feel it at school too. Some students talk about anxiety through memes, which is better than bottling it up.
刘娜: But there still has to be a limit. “Going crazy” can be an outlet, not an answer—otherwise the problem is still there.
陈花: Basically, it’s about letting yourself catch your breath first, then figuring out how to deal with real-life issues.
刘娜: Exactly. When emotions are seen and acknowledged, people can slowly return to rationality—that’s probably why it’s ‘useful.’