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Posted by Squiggles on April 29, 2007, at 9:15:37
This is a term that Dr. Torrey[?] introduced
to describe the lack of self-awareness either
through the illness itself, or forgetfulness.All con men and alienists must have had access
to this esoteric glimpse of the human heart, this human weakness. To appeal to it, is wickedness,
exploiting a man when he's down.It is proof that all men are susceptible to
the abandonment of reason, and that reason really is subservient to biological fundamentals.David Hume, the Scottish philosopher, my favourite philosopher, besides Thomas Reid, and Camus, was right: 'Reason is the slave of the passions.'--and to the extent that reason can be applied morally, *should* be the slave of the passions.
In the case of med non-compliance, it enables me to understand a bit, the vulnerability of reason, memory, and evidence, sadly.
Squiggles
Posted by Phillipa on April 29, 2007, at 11:27:11
In reply to Anagnosia, posted by Squiggles on April 29, 2007, at 9:15:37
Squiggles I don't get it my pea brain? Love Phillipa
Posted by Squiggles on April 29, 2007, at 11:43:37
In reply to Re: Anagnosia » Squiggles, posted by Phillipa on April 29, 2007, at 11:27:11
> Squiggles I don't get it my pea brain? Love Phillipa
Sorry, that's "anosognosia"- ouch- what a word.
http://www.naminycmetro.org/lackinsight
Squiggles
Posted by Squiggles on April 29, 2007, at 12:06:24
In reply to Re: Anagnosia-sp. error, posted by Squiggles on April 29, 2007, at 11:43:37
http://www.psychlaws.org/BriefingPapers/BP14.htm
Here is another good site.
Of course people are aware of being mentally
ill, but often they are unaware of their
actions in a social context. Many do things
that later under medication or in lucid moments,
they regret or are sorry. It makes life very
sad. But don't tell that to the anti-psychiatry gang-- they call it freedom.Freedom to do what, to see what, to feel what--
think about it.Squiggles
Posted by FredPotter on April 29, 2007, at 20:17:06
In reply to Anagnosia, posted by Squiggles on April 29, 2007, at 9:15:37
David Hume was a great man. I was reading him last night. His argument against the existence of hell is very sound. I'll be moved to another board now I've said that I expect Fred
Posted by Squiggles on April 30, 2007, at 7:16:18
In reply to Re: Anagnosia » Squiggles, posted by FredPotter on April 29, 2007, at 20:17:06
> David Hume was a great man. I was reading him last night. His argument against the existence of hell is very sound. I'll be moved to another board now I've said that I expect Fred
There is certainly enough Hell on earth
and in the minds of men, that we need not
invoke the supernatural for its existence.
Where did you do Fred-- what other board?Squiggles
Posted by FredPotter on May 2, 2007, at 4:15:57
In reply to Re: Anagnosia, posted by Squiggles on April 30, 2007, at 7:16:18
In talking about hell and philosophy I thought I'd be moved to the Faith board. I think reading David Hume is more enlightening that all your self-help books. He's difficult to read but worth the effort I think. And all this was said in the 18 century. Nietsche too although again a bit difficult. I started reading a book called "depression and anxiety" from the CBT perspective. Not useful at all in my opinion
Posted by Squiggles on May 2, 2007, at 6:26:39
In reply to Re: Anagnosia » Squiggles, posted by FredPotter on May 2, 2007, at 4:15:57
> In talking about hell and philosophy I thought I'd be moved to the Faith board. I think reading David Hume is more enlightening that all your self-help books. He's difficult to read but worth the effort I think. And all this was said in the 18 century. Nietsche too although again a bit difficult. I started reading a book called "depression and anxiety" from the CBT perspective. Not useful at all in my opinion
Though I have never been to a psychoanalyst,
I confess to a very stubborn prejudice against
all such approaches to treating mental illness.
And my reason for this, is that as an adult a person has developed habits and perspectives which never change. If he or she is mentally ill, no amount of talk can be as effective as drugs.
Psychoanlysis is good for people who are mentally stable and have social problems.Speaking to a friend or a sympathetic relative is just as good, and as I said to a friend: Psychoanalysis is almost as old as prostitution, but prostitution is more therapeutic and far less expensive.
I'll go to Faith now to see if i can find you.
Squiggles
Posted by FredPotter on May 3, 2007, at 22:57:18
In reply to Re: Anagnosia, posted by Squiggles on May 2, 2007, at 6:26:39
No I don't think I've been moved to Faith. I agree with you about psychoanalysis and that a good friend is your best bet. I disagree with any therapy which tries to change your personality. Or categorise you. Extrovert? Introvert? Well it depends. I can be either depending on the situation. Sometimes I'm hopelessly introverted, but sometimes do outrageous things in public
Fred.
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