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Re: altered states » SLS

Posted by Tabitha on April 21, 2016, at 14:45:59

In reply to Re: the spirit of Truth » Tabitha, posted by SLS on April 20, 2016, at 17:05:08

> I have never heard it put quite that way, but it is a great description of how depression truly becomes an altered state of consciousness. It changes the way you perceive the universe around you and corrupts the logic with which you use to come to conclusions.

Right? I don't think people can imagine it unless they've been there. For me, my brain seemingly becomes incapable of feeling pleasure or hope. With those gone, the thinking system comes up with some doozies.

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> In my belief system, the Truth is unknowable. It would be like claiming to know the mind of God - or, alternatively, being able to deduce the reason for all of existence.

Yeah, I believe in the existence of empirical reality, but I think human brains trick us into thinking our opinions are Truth, and that we are entirely in control of their formation.

> This perspective allows me to view my momentary conclusions as being the product of, or influenced by, my affective or cognitive states.

That is a wise position to take, and I imagine, more peaceful than the alternative.

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> Depression is a liar. You know this from experience. Perhaps understanding this will reduce your tendency to listen to your depression when attempting to find Truth.
>

You'd think, but it still tricks me. Anxiety does, too.

> When did you last feel well - even if it was only briefly?
>

I've been feeling mostly well since the last med change. Pdoc is upping my lamictal a tad and I'm sticking with 300mg lithium. The lithium is my wonder-drug right now.

 

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