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Oh dear. That book is impenetrably dense.

Oh, okay. Hope all goes well.

By astutetly following a companion on the topic.

We don't know about intentional affect quite yet. What we're left with is behaviorism. The cat behaves this way to elicit a response, not that it 'und...

But the distinction was clear and apparent to your mind? So was it in mine.

Well, you're in the right place. I hope to begin this reading group in two days when this thread dies down. Friday we'll be starting. Personally, I wo...

The ambiguity of what he writes about has scared me from treating him seriously. I value preciseness in meaning and clarity in thought above all else....

Interesting recommendation. I might have to pick up that book myself, heh. Awesome to have you on board.

Well, I can't argue with that. I think you and Maslow already hit the nail on the head with this one.

Okay. I have someone in mind. Like PMS Hacker. I also think something from Routledge might be appropriate with the audience. In fact, I'm recommending...

Hit the nail on the head with this comment. Philosophy was never the same after the PI. Do you have any recommendations for a companion to use alongsi...

Personally, all I can afford nowadays is beer. Some cheap malt liquor does the trick; but, I try and stick with something not as cheap as that. I thin...

But, they aren't actual people. They're just constructs of one's imagination, both yours and mine through online interactions and stuff like that. I m...

But, surely we don't live on this forum (maybe apart from me). This online persona is just a fiction of your imagination of sorts. The name "hks" is s...

I wish I could have some. I like vodka sometimes. Tequila isn't my first choice at the liquor store.

I disagree. Posty McPostface is simply an online personality I have created. It doesn't denote anything apart from the contextual definition derived t...

But, what "Posty McPostface" or "hks" refers to is surely not the same person or obtains to the same person in reality. Does it? Superman and Clark Ke...

Did he leave for good? Oh dear, this is news to me. What a loss if it is permanent. I know he's busy writing a book and all; but, I do hope he can vis...

Thank you. Your advice is welcome and appreciated. :)

Ah, I see. Well that's just the nature of the topic I suppose. I can try and fiddle around with adding some content but I don't think I can change any...

What do you mean by that @"Banno"?

Thanks Baden. If something needs to be edited please let me know @"fdrake".

Can I get a reason why this thread was moved to The Lounge area?

There really isn't anything that I'm bragging about here. And, again you make the mistake that all my topics are about me, when I took the time and ef...

Depression? It's like we're talking about the same thing; but, at different spectrums here.

Regarding the claim you made @"Hanover", about me being egocentric. I don't think that's entirely true given the nature of the topic. Character defici...

OK, then cheers for getting out of your slumps. I'll try and complain less if that bothers you. I have a tendency to give up when things become diffic...

You don't sound like the type that complains. I do it excessively. Anyway, kudos to you for getting out of your depression.

Then, is it a matter of discipline or willpower that has lifted you from your slump?

But, you've never actually felt depressed for prolonged periods of time, yes?

That's like trying to pull the rug from under your feet. I can't reference myself without invoking my ego. I don't gratify it however. It just is.

@"Baden"@"Hanover" Have any of you ever been depressed?

Oh dear, once again my boat has been sunken by the moderators. Is this not sufficiently philosophical enough to remain on the front page? Trying to co...

A cat would be nice. :)

That was awesome negative psychology. Now, I know how to become more miserable. Thanks!

Yes, psychedelics can help. But, I learned the hard way of once taking magic mushrooms and experiencing ego death and complete horror at the whole exp...

Here's one for you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygr5AHufBN4

Yeah, if there's one thing that I need to work on is self-discipline. I'm hopelessly deficient in that. Hope your anxiety has subsided. I can't stand ...

Heh, easier said than done. Thanks anyway.

Mostly paranoia and anxiety. I don't like how THC affects my mood. I always been that doom feeling like I'm doing something wrong.

It can be material or spiritual depending on how you view things.

Again, I'm quite too depressed to engage myself in such a healthy pursuit. Yeah, what's left for some of us is just to cope. I'm setting my expectatio...

:up: Thanks.

Hmm, good for you then. So, what else can you share with us that has helped you? I like to think that life can persist after I'm gone. Maybe someone w...

Too depressed to take the steps to implement any changes at the moment. I got stuck with wallowing. Agreed. That's one predicament to get stuck in.

Yes, true. My own remedy to that solution is lacking. I ruminate a lot, as you might have guessed by now.

Anyone really. Not going to pick out or typify anyone here.

Indeed. So, how do you cope with depression then?

I've tried so many. Dunno what's left to do about the depression. I even tried disidentifying with my depression, to no avail due to its intrinsic nat...

Hmm, having a purpose in life can be fulfilled; but, I digress.