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> It is kind of typical of the condition. It can be, but it’s not exclusive to it. It’s good that you’ve identified cues that helps you check in on your own w
by swatcoder 4y ago
> It is kind of typical of the condition.
It can be, but it’s not exclusive to it.
It’s good that you’ve identified cues that helps you check in on your own well-being, and it’s good that you have concern for others and want to help them, but please be mindful not to inadvertently shit on someone else’s sundae in the process.
Seeing your life in spiritual terms and identifying yourself with a purpose is a common and healing experience, especially during transformative points in one’s life — like coming out of a depression, finding love, overcoming adversity, or even reading a book or exploring a new faith that resonates strongly.
For some people, those feelings can get out of control and it’s good for people who face that pattern to be aware of what may be warning signs for them, but the same behavior is often a normal and healthy experience for others. Without other signs of concern, it might be kinder let others be than to suggest they question their own recovery.
- FollowingTheDao 4y agomost of what you said is fair, but as a Taoist, I do not see a semi euphoric state as being a normal condition, or even a condition that can be a sustained for a long period of time. There’s a saying, that a strong wind does not blow all day. With these rushes of neurotransmitters, the receptor density on our neurons changes to adapt to them. This is a truth that we all need to understand. This is how the strong wind ends. I’m afraid that people will be obsessed with trying to sustain this type of bliss when a more healthy approach would be to look for a neutral state. Absent of the constant highs and lows.
- swatcoder 4y agoI admire your concern for people, but you might be getting a little bit ahead of the data when you start imagining others getting obsessed and develop your own fears for their sake. But I’d also mention, as a fellow student of balance, that it can be found amidst great highs and lows and not just in the absence of them. Acrobats exhibit tremendous balance. :)
- FollowingTheDao 4y agoWhatever I’m just a homeless schizaffective bipolar fuck who actually thinking about killing himself right now so who cares.
- bookofjoe 4y ago988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States. https://988lifeline.org/ https://988lifeline.org/
- FollowingTheDao 4y agoThanks. Better now. Took a bunch of klonopin, managed to talk to a friend who is a therapist.
- mathgladiator 4y agoKetamine has a nice rate limiter of $500 per session and at most once a month. I just had a booster, but I can't imagine myself doing it again for a while. I do believe a neutral state is ideal, but that requires highs and lows to define. For a variety of reasons, it's very easy to get stuck in a down position for a variety of reasons.
- thelittleone 4y agoHaving some ups is also a lot better than always being down. Congrats ok your success.