Posted by In_denial on January 19, 2013, at 13:39:28
In reply to Re: Is there a limit? *trigger* » brynb, posted by tensor on January 19, 2013, at 3:24:32
Hang in there tensor,
I tend to feel a certain amount of envy toward people that seem happy and well adjusted. I know it's wrong, but I can't help this feeling. I'm constantly wondering why I was dealt a sh*tty hand in life. Then I look at the suffering going on throughout the world and feel that my problems pale in comparison.
I've often wondered what evolutionary purpose depression, anxiety and all the other mental illnesses served prehistoric man. Was it to cull out the weaker humans? I doubt it. I think it's a modern phenomenon to our current environment. I don't think our prehistoric brains evolved to be confined to a cubicle, following a boring routine of working to old age, retiring and ultimate death. Our brains still think we are hunter gathers. Seems like people that live closer to nature and have simpler lives are happier in general. Since that's not in the cards for me, I'm stuck with pharmaceuticals.
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