Transmission

Suffering is one of the only diseases
people think can be treated
by transmission.
Show them where your life hurts
and they'll tell you that you're cured
Because they have a bigger scar.

The false willpower of extreme self-denial

Society often admires people on some level for imposing oppressive regimens on themselves (extreme asceticism, excessive religious self-denial, etc). Even if we wouldn't practice it ourselves, we often see it as a sign of strong discipline. But it often indicates a lack of willpower, if less restriction would lead to a total loss of control. We all have to make some sacrifices that will pay off in the end, but there is such a thing as pointless sacrifice. It's a way of subjecting oneself to needless suffering, which is neither reasonable nor healthy.