Not sure what you're referring to with "the whole salt water thing". This is simply talking, talking with yourself, and learning how to recognize when your self

Not sure what you're referring to with "the whole salt water thing". This is simply talking, talking with yourself, and learning how to recognize when your self conversation is not honest. Often simply the recognition of dishonesty in one's own self thoughts makes that line of reason evaporate with no additional effort. As far as lasting effect: what happens when you learn "a friend" is a constant liar? You simply stop believing them.