It surely is like a addiction in a way ;) but in good ways
While I have done that Billish and Bearish pattern when I was in Stock Market but they were small times and the Chinese Candlestick patters are really worth a try . They are one of the best one to follow. I miss those days they were fun but risky as well .
While trading is indeed fun when we get to know what we are doing ;)
I don't know about Chinese candlestick patterns. I only know Japanese candlesticks patterns. Yes, it is fun when we know what to do, but most important, if we make lots of profit with trading :-)
That feeling is indeed great ;)