Recommended books for people with depression? I read all the stoics, tao te ching, and zhuangzi
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  • nazgul
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    ↪csalisbury

    I already have a routine and work out every day. What Peterson says my mom has been telling me my whole life.
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  • nazgul
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    ↪Posty McPostface
    Does Schopenhauer have a good message to life I can use as a guide on top of the other books ive read?
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  • Deleteduserrc
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    ↪nazgul
    If peterson isn't working, I'd recommend eight hours a day of land, some amphetamines, and a mean dog.
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  • Deleteduserrc
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    jk

    Why do you think philosophy will help?

    Schopenhauer def won't

    Does Schopenhauer have a good message to life I can use as a guide — nazgul

    That could be a one liner at a philosophy stand up show

    No, I mean. I feel like I don't quite understand what you're looking for. What are you looking for?
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  • Deleteduserrc
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    I feel like I'm getting a 'vibe' from the thinkers you've mentioned. evola, stirner, deleuze, schopenhauer, land etc. Very potent mix. You're getting that from somewhere. Where? And why are you linking it to a request for depression advice? This isn't adding up to me.
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  • nazgul
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    Philosophers with a good message for life like the stoics, tao te ching, zhuangzi. Nothing political. From my research I added to my list the bhagavad gita, Dhammapada, and Upanishads.
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  • nazgul
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    I dont think im completely depressed, only abit lost. Im not looking for anything political.
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  • Deleteduserrc
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    ↪nazgul
    I hear you. but i think the more practical life advice people have been giving will be more helpful.
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  • Deleteduserrc
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    philosophy doesn't help with depression in my experience. it can make it worse
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  • Deleteduserrc
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    Also that list of philosphers - I didn't knock for political reasons. They're all just messengers of higher more mystical intensities. Any good mystic (from the kabbalists to Gurdjieff) will warn against dabbling in that as a way to escape depression.
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  • frank
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    Schopenhauer's good message for life: Be compassionate. — Πετροκότσυφας

    Or accept determinism and you'll immediately feel more compassionate. Are you a determinist?
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