Posted by morgan miller on August 24, 2010, at 18:18:48
In reply to Re: it's fluff, science replaced w/ subjective nonsens » morgan miller, posted by linkadge on August 24, 2010, at 17:24:13
> Actually no Morgan. I've been off drugs for about 3 weeks now and doing ok for the moment. I'm not really bitter about anything.
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> As for minfulness therapy...I agree with iforgotmypassword. It does seem like fluff.
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> Its easy to sit and reflect on life and your problems *when you can control your mind*. Most people with severe mental illness cannot control their mind. If they could, they could just snap out of it.
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> LinkadgeSorry for passing judgment Linkage. I just feel like you often come off this way in your posts. Again, sorry if I misjudged. You really cannot ever tell exactly what the state of someone's mind or attitude is through text.
I think mindfulness in psychology is not about mind control and a fast solution. I'm sure you understand that. Mindfulness in psychology involves a long and often challenging process by which you try to connect with things that are at the root of what ails you. Through this connection and with the guidance of a therapist you are better able to process and heal from past experiences that have had an influence on the development and wiring of your psyche and brain chemistry. Unfortunately, not many people are willing to do this hard work. Everyone wants to take a little pill and just feel better. Even if they do end up feeling better, often the issues that reside deep within will still have a negative impact on their lives at some point, especially in close intimate relationships.
I do believe that one has to reach a point of being able to function at a certain level in order for both therapy and meditation to be effective.
Glad to hear you are doing well without medication. I have to say I envy your ability to run and stay active. It is something to feel good about.
Morgan
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