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2 weeks ago
Mental health

You Are Yourself When You Have Psychosis and No One Else

Psychosis creates a false reality, but the individual's authentic self and emotions remain intact during and after their experience.
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3 weeks ago
philosophy

A Desire for Delusion

Believing in some false ideas may seem beneficial, but clear-eyed acceptance of reality is ultimately wiser.
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago
Mental health

You Are Yourself When You Have Psychosis and No One Else

Psychosis creates a false reality, but the individual's authentic self and emotions remain intact during and after their experience.
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago
philosophy

A Desire for Delusion

Believing in some false ideas may seem beneficial, but clear-eyed acceptance of reality is ultimately wiser.
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fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

"Delulu" and Defensive Pessimism Are Harmful Strategies

Delusions are irrational and cannot be easily dismissed.
Motivational strategies based on optimism or pessimism can be counterproductive.
Existential thinking offers a way to manage anxiety.
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