Depression does indeed have chemical causes. But in view of the depressed brain-state, a person's sour attitude is reasonable. The same could be said of a schizophrenic, whose perception is distorted by chemical imbalances in the brain : they are acting rationally in order to survive in their warped inner world.I have long suffered from depression and have struggled to find purpose and direction in life, even though I have traveled, moved around a lot, and tested myself in different types of relationships, workplaces, and environments. I have been told that it's chemical, or perhaps seasonal. In reality it is nothing but reasonable. — CornwallCletus
Do you really believe that you are among the minority of sane people? Or could it be your own "cognitive dysfunction" that you project onto others. Don't dwell on the Dark Side. Find someone you can trust to help you find your way back to the Light. As with alcoholics, the hardest part is to take a leap of desperation to ask for help. This post may be your first step. :smile:To be anything other than miserable in this shit stain of a world is to me a sign of severe cognitive dysfunction. — CornwallCletus
People blame the economy as if it is some kind of omnipotent force from another dimension. People blame traditions as if they are so deeply rooted that change is impossible. People blame culture as if culture overrides individual responsibility and justifies acting like a piece of shit. People blame politicians as if we did not put them there and continuously legitimize them year after year, and as if the politicians themselves are not people. It's all people. Everything is either created by- or is a subsequent product of people.
I blame people, a group of which I am a part of... sadly.
...and what will become of me when I no longer have it in me to pretend that I do not genuinely despise people. I don't know if I care anymore. — CornwallCletus
..and what will become of me when I no longer have it in me to pretend that I do not genuinely despise people. I don't know if I care anymore. — CornwallCletus
Children are in this very moment distorting public opinion, re-writing history, and carelessly tampering with morality. They scream made up issues from the top of their lungs, without any thought process other than trying to fit in with the group, and regurgitate whatever catchy chant they are presented with. — CornwallCletus
Afraid to think for themselves. Afraid to challenge real authority. Afraid to be individuals. They're buying straight into whatever pushed agenda they are being served. — CornwallCletus
When someone points out an uncomfortable but indisputable reality they scream conspiracy theory, or unconsciously yell a random (according to the degenerate norm) derogatory -ism. — CornwallCletus
I have been told that it's chemical, or perhaps seasonal. In reality it is nothing but reasonable. To be anything other than miserable in this shit stain of a world is to me a sign of severe cognitive dysfunction. — CornwallCletus
I have to admit, I have myself been an absolute piece of shit at times in my younger years. I like to think that I have grown up now. However, I was never a coward. — CornwallCletus
I know that I shall meet my fate
Somewhere among the clouds above;
Those that I fight I do not hate
Those that I guard I do not love;
My country is Kiltartan Cross,
My countrymen Kiltartan’s poor,
No likely end could bring them loss
Or leave them happier than before.
Nor law, nor duty bade me fight,
Nor public man, nor cheering crowds,
A lonely impulse of delight
Drove to this tumult in the clouds;
I balanced all, brought all to mind,
The years to come seemed waste of breath,
A waste of breath the years behind
In balance with this life, this death. — Yeats
Be forewarned that the arctic climate can cause Winter Blues (Seasonal Affective Disorder). So take precautions. Maybe Light Therapy Lamps will help. :smile:before heading up to the arctic in about 14 days — CornwallCletus
...and what will become of me when I no longer have it in me to pretend that I do not genuinely despise people. I don't know if I care anymore. — CornwallCletus
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