[SeaGypsy]

To sum up the thesis of Laing and Esterton: "To be deemed sane in an unsane world can hardly be seen as a definition of sanity."
The controversy of these doctor's work is complex, but they base a lot of their ideas on the supposition that we all start out thinking the world must be sane and if we don't fit in, it must be ourselves with the problem, not the world we live in.
In much the same way that child abuse victims ordinarily blame themselves for the abuse; we seek to justify those around us first, ourselves last.
This theory does not do much for people with serious inderlying genetic or chemical disturbance in the brain; but it goes someway to helping those whose problem is fundamentally psychosocial in nature.
The education system is geared to make 'good worker ants' of all of us. This works OK if you have that predisposition; terribly if you don't.

[Ludi]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('SeaGypsy', '
')This theory does not do much for people with serious inderlying genetic or chemical disturbance in the brain;

[Serial_Worrier]

PrestonSturges - or maybe there are just humble/prideful people some of whom happen to be alcoholics?

[Narz]

I could use some more encouragement.

[americandream]

I wouldn't be too hard on yourself.

Capitalism is much, much bigger than anyone of us can individually resolve. We will have to bide our time until those around us are forced to recognise that all's not well. In the meantime, be good to yourself and appreciate the fact that you have the courage to look through and acknowledge folly, despite the propaganda, a mixed blessing though it is at times.

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('threadbear', 'A')ll who need words of wisdom, encouragement and who are currently mentally and or emotionally ill, or know someone who is, please log on here. I'll out myself first. I come from a family that is on the schizophrenia spectrum. Though never psychotic, I was beset with severe anxiety, depression until my mid twenties and still have a daily struggle with being just plain weird.

Let's spread some hope and discuss govt sanctioned dope, on this thread...shall we?

So a big HI and how are you.... to all of you, who are currently horribly anxious, depressed, or actively hallucinating. Please join in. No problem too intractable, no situation too silly, no solution overlooked. This is pep talk central!