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An alternate to psychosis as something to interrupt is that it's a biological process that happens when the default mode network isn't sufficient. The ideal en

by ada1981 9y ago

An alternate to psychosis as something to interrupt is that it's a biological process that happens when the default mode network isn't sufficient. The ideal environment is one in which the psychosis can complete. It's very similar to a psychedelic journey in that with the right set and setting it can lead to deeper compassion, clarity and connection. I've been through a number of such experiences over the years; I used to be terrified of them and tried to avoid them at all costs. Now, it's very much an initiation into whatever the next level of my life demands of me. I've learned to make symptoms bigger vs supressing them and in doing so, I recover vital parts of myself. Without this orientation, I would never have survived so called schizophrenia, bipolar, suicidal depression, psychosis.

dbasedweeb 9y ago
I’m not going to be able to debate the validity of your experiences of course, and I won’t try to. I can say with confidence however that for most people, psychosis is strongly correlated with poor outcomes including homelessness and suicide. Early intervention and prevention leads to the best outcomes, and the more psychotic events in a persons life, the worse the outcomes are on average.
- ada1981 9y ago
  Of course, this isn't a study, but if you are interested in the beautifully rich world of "altpsy" I just came across this TED Talk. https://www.ted.com/speakers/eleanor_longden https://www.ted.com/speakers/eleanor_longden
- ada1981 9y ago
  Oh I don't disagree. I think the entire culture and system isn't set up for proper integration of psychosis. So given the current landscape, it makes sense that outcomes are so poor. It takes resources of time and emotional capacity to make it through. Dr. Paris Williams has an incredible book called Rethinking Madness that was instrumental in helping me adopt a framework to complete a psychosis.

dbasedweeb 9y ago

I’m not going to be able to debate the validity of your experiences of course, and I won’t try to. I can say with confidence however that for most people, psychosis is strongly correlated with poor outcomes including homelessness and suicide. Early intervention and prevention leads to the best outcomes, and the more psychotic events in a persons life, the worse the outcomes are on average.

ada1981 9y ago
Of course, this isn't a study, but if you are interested in the beautifully rich world of "altpsy" I just came across this TED Talk. https://www.ted.com/speakers/eleanor_longden https://www.ted.com/speakers/eleanor_longden
ada1981 9y ago
Oh I don't disagree. I think the entire culture and system isn't set up for proper integration of psychosis. So given the current landscape, it makes sense that outcomes are so poor. It takes resources of time and emotional capacity to make it through. Dr. Paris Williams has an incredible book called Rethinking Madness that was instrumental in helping me adopt a framework to complete a psychosis.