In the short time I've been applying this technique I've found my comments are either an attempt to add my own notes of clarification to the subject at hand or

In the short time I've been applying this technique I've found my comments are either an attempt to add my own notes of clarification to the subject at hand or as a tool to help concrete a concept related to the subject; a sort of a repetitive reinforcement of the concept. For me, at least, it's less a coping mechanism and more a mindset I've found to be more constructive both online and off.