Posted by gibber on February 1, 2006, at 18:59:43
In reply to Re: interesting » pseudoname, posted by jclint on February 1, 2006, at 18:38:28
We may all be getting off the topics of meds here, but this is all very compelling. It seems to me that whether you're analyzing oneself with or without hallucinogens we're still doing the same thing. Drug induced analysis is simply a more entertaining form. I'm not say don't do it, but I doubt there will be any relief in terms of mentall health. If on the other hand LSD 'cures' some of the biological causes of the illness then I think its very worthwhile. Sometimes I think psychoanalysis is no more than intellectual entertainment that's a product of western thought. After 2 years of that stuff with a professional I learned a little about myself but gleaned no symptomatic relief.
I remember reading of bit of pop psychology the other day that said people who analyze their problems are no happier than those who don't. It's my experience that that is true. Despite all this I'll be going to my first talk therapy appointment in two years this Friday. But i'm going in thinking that it might help to cope with the feelings by talking about them and help me make decisions in my life that lessen the burden. I fully believe that this disease will have a genetic cure in the future, once we understand this mysterious brain of ours.
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