Re:You are what you read, even if you don't always remember it
by jononor on Thursday April 25, 2024 @02:19AM
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Possible in some circumstances. But also possible that they are the result of other peoples actions (example: emotionally abusive parents or partner)
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Re:You are what you read, even if you don't always remember it
by verisimi on Thursday April 25, 2024 @02:31AM
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If you have an emotionally abusive partner, and don't do something about it, perhaps depression is acting as a prompt for you to take action. Some part of you (your soul, say) knows better, and via pain (depression) is trying to shift you towards a better, more joyful, result. I believe we have an innate guiding system, and that this is how it works - move away from pain, towards joy.
You can fail to take action, you can take drugs to manage the negative situation more comfortably, but, if abuse is the underlying issue, a genuine change of circumstances is required.
Re:You are what you read, even if you don't always remember it
by wizardwes on Thursday April 25, 2024 @09:40AM
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Pretty bad prompt to take action then, you know, the thing that makes it harder and less likely for you to take action?
Re:You are what you read, even if you don't always remember it
by jononor on Thursday April 25, 2024 @01:52PM
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It is important to listen to your body and mind, and for sure - make changes when things are bad. Staying with abusive partners is not worth it.
However it can take a while to realize the problems and manage to get out. This may have effects that last for a good while. People do not deserve abuse or the negative effects of such abuse, just because they technically could have made a change, or made it earlier.