Posted by Doo on May 9, 2001, at 11:25:49
In reply to psychosis and existential stuff, posted by bergamot on May 8, 2001, at 17:08:02
> I'm interested in this thread, but it may take me a while to get my thoughts together into something coherent.
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> Doo, you mentioned something about becoming psychotic--I'm diagnosed with "psychosis not otherwise specified", so I guess I'm officially psychotic. One thing that I've been thinking about recently is how much "psychosis" is culturally determined.
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> For example, if I (or perhaps more importantly, my psychiatrist) were a Buddhist, would the thoughts that come to me about the nature of reality be considered correct and indicative of progress along the path?I too thought about that, and I think you're right. For instance, I've read some Carlos Castaneda's books, and his master, a Mexican "Sorcerer", does not make any difference between reality and what one perceives. That is, what one perceives is reality, and he must not ask himself what others perceive. So this is just an example, and btw I do not especially recommand those books.
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> Can you tell more about the type of therapy you're entering? Is it for "existential" issues? I haven't gotten anywhere with the therapists I've been to, but that may have been because my diagnosis at the time was depression and what they thought would be my "issues" weren't.The psychologist I'm seeing told me she sees herself as an "existential-dynamic psychologist", and her approach is based on the works of James F Masterson. http://www.mastersoninstitute.org/ you may want to give it a look.
I want to work on many things, existential pain, my difficulties relating to others, my difficulties taking decisions and finding a professional goal.
I hope you find an approach/therapy that suits you best.
Take care,
Doo
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