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Posted: Mar 14, 2024 - 1:54pm

And... so what now?!
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Posted: Mar 14, 2024 - 12:33pm

Interesting story from a sociopath (behind a paywall so cut and paste)


Whenever I ask my mother if she remembers the time in second grade when I stabbed a kid in the head with a pencil, her answer is the same: “Vaguely.”

And I believe her. So much about my early childhood is vague. Some things I remember with absolute clarity. Like the smell of the trees at Redwood National Park and our house on the hill near downtown San Francisco. God, I loved that house. Other things aren’t so clear, like the first time I sneaked into my neighbor’s house when they weren’t home.

I started stealing before I could talk. At least, I think I did. By the time I was six or seven I had an entire box full of things I’d stolen in my closet. Somewhere in the archives of People magazine there is a photo of Ringo Starr holding me as a toddler. We’re standing in his backyard—not far from Los Angeles, where my father was an executive in the music business—and I am literally stealing the glasses off his face. I was not the first child to ever play with a grown-up’s glasses. But based on the spectacles currently perched on my bookshelf, I’m pretty sure I was the only one to swipe a pair from a Beatle.

To be clear: I wasn’t a kleptomaniac. A kleptomaniac is a person with a persistent and irresistible urge to take things that don’t belong to them. I suffered from a different type of urge, a compulsion brought about by the discomfort of apathy, the nearly indescribable absence of common social emotions like shame and empathy.

I didn’t understand any of this back then. All I knew was that I didn’t feel things the way other kids did. I didn’t feel guilt when I lied. I didn’t feel compassion when classmates got hurt on the playground. For the most part, I felt nothing, and I didn’t like the way that “nothing” felt. So I did things to replace the nothingness with…something.

This impulse felt like an unrelenting pressure that expanded to permeate my entire self. The longer I tried to ignore it, the worse it got. My muscles would tense, my stomach would knot. Tighter. Tighter. It was claustrophobic, like being trapped inside my brain. Trapped inside a void.

Stealing wasn’t something I necessarily wanted to do. It just happened to be the easiest way to stop the tension. The first time I made this connection was in first grade, sitting behind a girl named Clancy. The pressure had been building for days. Without knowing exactly why, I was overcome with frustration and had the urge to do something violent.

I wanted to stand up and flip over my desk. I imagined running to the heavy steel door that opened to the playground and slamming my fingers in its hinges. For a minute I thought I might actually do it. But then I saw Clancy’s barrette. She had two in her hair, pink bows on either side. The one on the left had slipped down. Take it, my thoughts commanded, and you’ll feel better.

I liked Clancy and I didn’t want to steal from her. But I wanted my brain to stop pulsing, and some part of me knew it would help. So, carefully, I reached forward and unclipped the bow. Once it was in my hand, I felt better, as if some air had been released from an overinflated balloon. I didn’t know why, but I didn’t care. I’d found a solution. It was a relief.

These early acts of deviance are encoded in my mind like GPS coordinates plotting a course toward awareness. Even now, I can recall where I got most of the things that didn’t belong to me as a child. But I can’t explain the locket with the “L” inscribed on it.

“Patric, you absolutely must tell me where you got this,” my mother said the day she found it in my room. We were standing next to my bed. One of the pillow shams was crooked against the headboard and I was consumed with the urge to straighten it. “Look at me,” she said, grabbing my shoulders. “Somewhere out there a person is missing this locket. They are missing it right now and they’re so sad they can’t find it. Think about how sad that person must be.”

I shut my eyes and tried to imagine what the locket owner was feeling, but I couldn’t. I felt nothing. When I opened my eyes and looked into hers, I knew my mother could tell.


“Sweetheart, listen to me,” she said, kneeling. “Taking something that doesn’t belong to you is stealing. And stealing is very, very bad.”

Again, nothing.

Mom paused, not sure what to do next. She took a deep breath and asked, “Have you done this before?”

I nodded and pointed to the closet. Together we went through the box. I explained what everything was and where it had come from. Once the box was empty, she stood and said we were going to return every item to its rightful owner, which was fine with me. I didn’t fear consequences and I didn’t suffer remorse, two more things I’d already figured out weren’t “normal.” Returning the stuff actually served my purpose. The box was full, and emptying it would give me a fresh space to store things I had yet to steal.

“Why did you take these things?” Mom asked me.

I thought of the pressure in my head and the sense that I needed to do bad things sometimes. “I don’t know,” I said.

“Well… Are you sorry?” she asked.

“Yes,” I said. I was sorry. But I was sorry I had to steal to stop fantasizing about violence, not because I had hurt anyone.

Empathy, like remorse, never came naturally to me. I was raised in the Baptist church. I knew we were supposed to feel bad about committing sins. My teachers talked about “honor systems” and something called “shame,” which I understood intellectually, but it wasn’t something I felt. My inability to grasp core emotional skills made the process of making and keeping friends somewhat of a challenge. It wasn’t that I was mean or anything. I was simply different.

Now that I’m an adult, I can tell you why I behaved this way. I can point to research examining the relationship between anxiety and apathy, and how stress associated with inner conflict is believed to subconsciously compel people to behave destructively. I believe that my urge to act out was most likely my brain’s way of trying to jolt itself into some semblance of “normal.” But none of this information was easy to find. I had to hunt for it. I am still hunting.

For more than a century, society has deemed sociopathy untreatable and unredeemable. The afflicted have been maligned and shunned by mental health professionals who either don’t understand or choose to ignore the fact that sociopathy—like many personality disorders—exists on a spectrum.

After years of study, intensive therapy and earning a Ph.D. in psychology, I can say that sociopaths aren’t “bad” or “evil” or “crazy.” We simply have a harder time with feelings. We act out to fill a void. When I understood this about myself, I was able to control it.

It is a tragic misconception that all sociopaths are doomed to hopeless, loveless lives. The truth is that I share a personality type with millions of others, many of whom have good jobs, close-knit families and real friends. We represent a truth that’s hard to believe: There’s nothing inherently immoral about having limited access to emotion. I offer my story because I know I’m not alone.

Patric Gagne is a writer, former therapist and advocate for people suffering from sociopathic, psychopathic and antisocial personality disorders. This essay is adapted from her book, “Sociopath: A Memoir,” which will be published April 2 by Simon & Schuster.



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Posted: Jun 6, 2023 - 2:06pm

and help is here...maybe

Scientists Now Know Why Psychedelics Conquer Depression Even Without a High

ByShelly FanJune 6, 2023
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Everyone is raving about hallucinogens as the future of antidepressants.

LSD (better known as acid), psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms), and the “spirit molecule” DMT are all being tested in clinical trials as fast-acting antidepressants.

And I mean fast: when carefully administered by a doctor, they can uplift mood in just one session, with the results lasting for months. Meanwhile, traditional antidepressants such as Prozac often take weeks to see any improvement—if they work at all.

But tripping all day is hardly a practical solution. Unlike Prozac, hallucinogens need to be carefully administered in a doctor’s office, under supervision, and in a comfortable setting for best therapeutic results. It’s a tough sale for busy individuals.

Then there’s the elephant in the room: psychedelics are still classified as Schedule I drugs at the federal level, meaning that similar to heroin, their possession and consumption is illegal.

What if we could strip the trip out of psychedelics, but leave their mood-boosting magic?

This week, a new study in Nature Neuroscience suggests it’s possible. Led by Dr. Eero Castrén, a long-time champion of psychedelic research for mental health, the Finnish team dug deep into the molecular machinery that either lifts mood or gives you a trippy head rush.



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Posted: Apr 20, 2023 - 8:30am

 Manbird wrote:

This depression literally makes me sick to my stomach and gives an awful feeling in my chest. 
It feels like a 20 pound weight hanging there. 






*Hugs* to you MB.
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Posted: Apr 20, 2023 - 6:08am

 Manbird wrote:

This depression literally makes me sick to my stomach and gives an awful feeling in my chest. 
It feels like a 20 pound weight hanging there. 







I feel you.
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Posted: Apr 19, 2023 - 10:54am

 Manbird wrote:

This depression literally makes me sick to my stomach and gives an awful feeling in my chest. 
It feels like a 20 pound weight hanging there. 



Thus the word 'depressed.' It really IS like a physical weight on one's spirit.  Hope you get relief soon. 



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Posted: Apr 19, 2023 - 9:49am

 Manbird wrote:

This depression literally makes me sick to my stomach and gives an awful feeling in my chest. 
It feels like a 20 pound weight hanging there. 






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Posted: Nov 12, 2022 - 1:54pm

 Manbird wrote:
This depression literally makes me sick to my stomach and gives an awful feeling in my chest. It feels like a 20 pound weight hanging there. 
 
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Posted: Nov 12, 2022 - 1:47pm

This depression literally makes me sick to my stomach and gives an awful feeling in my chest. 
It feels like a 20 pound weight hanging there. 




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Posted: Sep 10, 2022 - 12:35am

 oldviolin wrote:

I heard that an engineer calculated that they could have changed the frequency and quieted the bridge if they had parked a couple of loaded semi-trailers near each end. Maybe try that.

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Posted: Sep 9, 2022 - 7:22am

black321

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Posted: Sep 2, 2022 - 9:56am

Very intelligent, brave young woman.


black321

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Posted: May 25, 2022 - 10:16am

 miamizsun wrote:

waking up 


no money, no problem, free for those who can't afford it


In my 3rd day of the free trial.
Might be my favorite "meditation" app so far. 
Does a great job walking you through and explaining the points for meditation/mindfullness, and also enjoy the side discussions on different topics. 

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Posted: May 20, 2022 - 5:16am

waking up 


no money, no problem, free for those who can't afford it
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Posted: Oct 14, 2021 - 4:45am

The Damaging Effects of Negativity

You make think that a disease or illness are the reasons for your tired body or prolonged aches, but have you ever thought that thinking negatively could be the reason? Pessimism affects more than just your emotional health. In fact, doctors have found that people with high levels of negativity are more likely to suffer from degenerative brain diseases, cardiovascular problems, digestive issues, and recover from sickness much slower than those with a positive mindset.

What Causes Negativity?

Negativity is often a product of depression or insecurity. It can stem from illness, life events, personality problems, and substance abuse. Like many things in life, negativity too, can become a habit. Frequent criticism, cynical thoughts, and denial can create neural pathways in the brain that encourage sadness. These negative tendencies can cause our brain to distort the truth and make it even more difficult to break the negative cycle. Luckily, most habits can be broken. Experts say that it takes 21 days to break a habit.

What are the Types of Negativity?

Negativity can manifest itself in numerous ways:

1) Cynicism: A general distrust of people and their motives.

2) Hostility: Unfriendliness towards others; unwilling to develop relationships.

3) Filtering: Only noticing the bad in what should be a happy experience or memory.

4) Polarized Thinking: The belief that if something or someone is not perfect, then they must be horrible.

5) Jumping to Conclusions: Assuming something bad will happen because of circumstances in the present.

6) Catastrophizing: The belief that disaster is inevitable.

7) Blaming: Blaming others for personal maladies, and feeling that you are a victim to life’s uncontrollable events.

8) Emotional Reasoning: Using your emotions to define what is real and what is not.

9) Fallacy of Change: The thinking that if people or circumstances change, you can then be happy.

10) Heaven’s Reward Fallacy: Type of negativity that assumes there will always be a reward for hard work and sacrifice. When the reward does not come, you become bitter and depressed.

How Does Negativity Affect the Body?

Negative thoughts and emotions are a natural response to disaster and heartache. But extended bouts of negativity can result in serious health problems. Negativity sends our body into stress, or ‘fight-or-flight’ mode. Our bodies are designed to deal with stressful situations by releasing cortisol into the bloodstream, making you more alert and focused. Though some stress is good for us, too much can be detrimental to your health. Extended periods of negativity slows digestion, and decreases the immune system’s ability to fight inflammation. This is also why negative people are more likely to get more sick than optimists.

Some of the common effects of negativity include:

  • Headache
  • Chest pain
  • Fatigue
  • Upset stomach
  • Sleep problems
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Social withdrawal
  • Drastic changes in metabolism (i.e. overeating or under-eating)

Prolonged negativity also hurts mental health, making individuals more likely to turn to smoking or substance abuse as a way of coping.



Overcoming Negativity (see link above)


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Posted: Oct 6, 2021 - 8:02am

Love for the mentally ill is hard to pull off for many.  

Not sure what it will take ..... more education?  Canada's largest telecom service provider — BCE — has lead a campaign over the past few years entitled:  "Let's Talk".   I have no idea how effective it is.

Bell Let's Talk launches BIPOC mental health podcast series


Disclosure:  We own shares in BCE.to.  
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Posted: Oct 5, 2021 - 10:34pm

 Red_Dragon wrote:
 oldviolin wrote:

Let your default position be love. All you ones. All you zeros. All you slaves. All you heroes...



Love doesn't pay for cancer treatment or mental heath care.

 
Maybe not, but love is a key ingredient to successful outcomes in both cases.  I do have personal experience with both of these predicaments.

This reminds me of a saying that was also a sign off for someone on the radio, whom I sadly have forgotten exactly who it was ...

Remember, you must love yourself in order to be lovable to others.
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Posted: Oct 5, 2021 - 6:05pm

 Red_Dragon wrote:
 oldviolin wrote:

Let your default position be love. All you ones. All you zeros. All you slaves. All you heroes...



Love doesn't pay for cancer treatment or mental heath care.

 That wasn't necessarily a comment relative to your situation, but;

Is that how it works? Because if it is...
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Posted: Oct 5, 2021 - 5:55pm

 oldviolin wrote:

Let your default position be love. All you ones. All you zeros. All you slaves. All you heroes...



Love doesn't pay for cancer treatment or mental heath care.

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Posted: Oct 5, 2021 - 5:53pm

Let your default position be love. All you ones. All you zeros. All you slaves. All you heroes...
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