re: poisons, it isn't a bad analogy because you're referencing the dose-response curve. many of our medicines are "poisons" in the sense that if you take them

re: poisons, it isn't a bad analogy because you're referencing the dose-response curve. many of our medicines are "poisons" in the sense that if you take them in a large enough dose, they will kill you. but a small dose can be therapeutic, in the right context. likewise, a dose of reality-groundedness is a necessity to navigate life correctly. some people can tolerate the side effects of higher doses better than others, however.