Posted by linkadge on April 24, 2018, at 15:07:11
In reply to Re: TRIP8b inhibitors? Truly novel antidepressants., posted by baseball55 on April 23, 2018, at 19:40:44
>Do you think children do not notice, when they
>go to school, that their classmates have better
>clothing, more nutritious food, etc.? Do you >think they and their parents do not feel >stressed by this?Like I said, to the extent that people don't have nutritious food, shelter and clothing, yes life circumstances can cause depression.
However, to the extent that others have "more" nutritious food, or "better" clothing - sorry, I'm not buying it.
If you compared my vehicle to a line of 100 average others, mine would stand out like a sore thumb (rust, rumbling etc). Do I care? Not really. Why not? Because I've learned that those things don't matter.
>People are shamed by relative poverty
No - *some* people are ashamed by relative poverty. I live in relative poverty. It doesn't bother me.
>especially children and parents.Again, some children and some parents are susceptible to comparing themselves to others (more than others). Certain brain regions are responsible for such upward social comparisons.
For example, there are parents who will take out a second mortgage in order to put their kids into hockey. My parents said, no, we can't afford it - and I learned a valuable life lesson.
>stressed trying to make ends meet and nearly
>failing on a daily basis.That's not what we're talking about here. My argument was that people who HAD their basic needs met. After people HAVE their basic needs met, they will tend to revert to their genetic homeostatic level of happiness.
>Of course, you live in Canada that has free
>health care and a bit of a dole.The government does not pay for medications, nor does it pay for glasses, eye exams, or dental visits. I currently have multiple cavities, a glasses prescription that is 14 years old, and a stack of prescriptions that I pay for out of pocket. I've also never utilized any social assistance. I suppose I am the stunning model of "white privilege" to which you are referring.
Let's be honest - you don't know anything about me - keep your personal jabs to yourself please.
>You are a single adult.
You are correct. I don't have enough money to raise any children - therefore, I have decided not to have children. This is a very basic decision making process, that many people never partake in.
>The male privilege always evident on this list
>has finally, I think, driven me away.Give me a break.
The point I am trying to make, is that beyond food, clothing and shelter, I have spend less than $100 on any form of personal discretion / enjoyment in the past year.
How is this possible? I decided to change my mind and stop trying to keep up with the jonses.
NONE - I repeat NONE of that stuff provides any sense of lasting happiness.
Apparently you are not enlightened to this universal truth.
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