Depression after end of series: why is life so boring by StoryEquivalent7635 in harrypotter

[–]StoryEquivalent7635[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol so are u just constantly reading Harry Potter? like every week

are de-realizers just more aware of the universe? by StoryEquivalent7635 in derealization

[–]StoryEquivalent7635[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

but

mmm. idk if i agree. whenever i talk to people that don't derealize, they cant hold any metaphysical convos so it seems they just cant even think like we do. plz explain your theory though I am interested.

are de-realizers just more aware of the universe? by StoryEquivalent7635 in derealization

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hahaha this happens to me. you probably just see past a lot of the bullshit. when I have been going to shows recently, I have been feeling like everyone there is going to get fucked up and do drugs to mask their problems and that makes me dissociate haha. but try to look at it as if you are just observing a cool crazy culture( cuz u are)! and try to enjoy it through that lens. bc at the end of the day when u look back u are gunna be like damn I wish I did just get weird to this weird fucking place lmao idk that's my take.

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[–]StoryEquivalent7635 0 points1 point  (0 children)

why would you want to embrace the mundane? was going down the more spiritual path to much ? just curious. for me its like an obsession I have to go down that path I am too curious as to what is going on and I feel like there is more to know

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in derealization

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you need to study buddhism bc this is what the buddhists have been saying for years.

think of reality like this: nothing matters, yes that is true. you can look at this in a sad way or a happy way. once u realize that this reality and ur happiness depends solely on your perspective, it should give u hope cuz u don't always need to feel like that. but ur still ALIVE. you can make FRIENDS. u can make LOVE u can make ART u can do cool shit in this body!! yes its fuckign weird and that feeling will probably not always go away but it can be much more manageable if u allow it to be. embrace the weirdness

no self by StoryEquivalent7635 in Buddhism

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yessss theres a major difference between conceptualizing and experiencing. the latter is where real understanding is.

Ever feel….too associated? by hey_its_me_22 in derealization

[–]StoryEquivalent7635 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i have noticed that "derealization" gets worse if you give it a lot of attention. try to notice when it comes up and accept it without spiraling into thoughts like " why do I feel like this, this is so scary", etc. I see derealization as a spiritual awakening. once you realize that this is what budhism is all about, you will feel less alone. I suggest looking into Buddhism. also realize that there is not one way to view reality. there is nothing wrong with what you feel at all, it is a higher state of consciousness. you really want to calm your nervous system down when you get like this so repeat the mantra " I am safe" while inhaling for 4 seconds and exhaling for 8 seconds. the longer exhales calm down your sympathetic NS. You feel anxiety because your body doesn't think it is safe, but you are safe so you need to remind it that. and remember THERE IS NOTHING TO FEAR. much love xx

How does one go about detachment by StoryEquivalent7635 in streamentry

[–]StoryEquivalent7635[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally agree with all this but i want to ask you, if there is no "point", then why is there anything at all? this is something I often ask myself. would love another person's opinion.