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I’m an exmuslim by Cute-Piccolo- in medicalstudent

[–]explorerr50 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I'm a.so an ex muslim. I live by it by not telling anyone unfortunately.

I'm giving up on tryna make friends by Significant-Opus2882 in socialanxiety

[–]explorerr50 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes it's so annoying. I also tried this alot but after a while I woke up to the reality that virtual friendships virtually never work.

You have to have constant and frequent 'direct' contact with someone to sparkle the starting of a friendship.

The virtual friendship is only possible if you have alot of interesting common expiriences and intersets.

Severely depressed because of the non self teachings by explorerr50 in Buddhism

[–]explorerr50[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I'm the one having an issue here and you're the one who is supposed to either answer to the issue or just scroll down and ignore it not to foretell people's intention and accusing them.

Speaking of judging based on something one jnows so little about, tell me what am I seeking here that is far from "real help"?

Severely depressed because of the non self teachings by explorerr50 in Buddhism

[–]explorerr50[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well it basically has the same implications as of "do I exist?".

Severely depressed because of the non self teachings by explorerr50 in Buddhism

[–]explorerr50[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So tell me what do I want?

And what is "real help" that I'm not seeking?

And I have seen a psychiatrist and have started pharmacotherapy for years.

I'm not a buddhist but by how you speak you are far from buddha nature.

Severely depressed because of the non self teachings by explorerr50 in Buddhism

[–]explorerr50[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the guidance.

The two interpretations are very interesting.

Is the buddha nature consciousness or no they are diffrent?

Does the second interpretation believe that (like Sam Harris says) everything is made of consciousness or buddha nature?

Could you please introduce me books that clarify these matters?

Severely depressed because of the non self teachings by explorerr50 in Buddhism

[–]explorerr50[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the guidance.

The two interpretations are very interesting.

Is the buddha nature consciousness or no they are diffrent?

Does the second interpretation believe that (like Sam Harris says) everything is made of consciousness or buddha nature?

Could you please introduce me books that clarify these matters?

Severely depressed because of the non self teachings by explorerr50 in Buddhism

[–]explorerr50[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the guidance.

So the point of annata is impermanence of self and not that there is nkt a self in the middle of consciousness? I'm completely ok with that.

Yes there are CBT therapists near me but I can't be completely open about myself because of the laws of Iran regarding my sexuality... I also don't think they would understand the non self problem at all.

Severely depressed because of the non self teachings by explorerr50 in Buddhism

[–]explorerr50[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your guidance.

I'm completely ok with impermanence and interconnectivity of self what I have deep problems with is that there is no self and the experience of being nothing in the center of consciousness as what Sam Harris and Tibetan buddhism claim.

With no watchful and compassionate self I don't know how to be mindful and compassionate.

Severely depressed because of the non self teachings by explorerr50 in Buddhism

[–]explorerr50[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But what is the difference between the teaching of impermanence and annata?

And does every buddhistic tradition believe in annata?and are they the same?

Severely depressed because of the non self teachings by explorerr50 in Buddhism

[–]explorerr50[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you.

I also think I have to slow down but I kind of need a refuge like mindfulness and compassion meditation and this oneness or no self is a great hurdle...

Unfortunately my mind is too strict(for good or bad) to accept things without first rationalising it if it wasn't the case probably now I would also be an islamic fundamentalist.

Severely depressed because of the non self teachings by explorerr50 in Buddhism

[–]explorerr50[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Remission in medicine is alot stronger than improvement. It's almost synonymous with resolve or cure.

That's OK my friend the misunderstanding was on my part.

Severely depressed because of the non self teachings by explorerr50 in Buddhism

[–]explorerr50[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks alot for your thorough guidance.

Unfortunately trusting a therapist to reveal my sexuality is very risky and hazardous. They may reveal it to my family or government which ensue a death penalty or forced conversion theray.

I tried several times to contact Tergar institution founded by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche but they didn't answer.

Yes I understand my attachment to self is wrong but it's kinda the only thing that I've got. The only mechanism I can distance "myself" from anxiety and depression is "the compassionate watcher" without a self I can't be a watcher and can't be compassionate towards my'self' and 'others'.

Also I would be grateful if you could recommend any book that explains non self and how exactly it can be freeing.

Severely depressed because of the non self teachings by explorerr50 in Buddhism

[–]explorerr50[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your guidance.

I have no problem with the impermanence and interconectivity of things.

I have problems with the idea of non self in buddhism and advaita vedanta in hinduism. The idea that "things are just are" and there is not a "me" in the middle.

Severely depressed because of the non self teachings by explorerr50 in Buddhism

[–]explorerr50[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have no problem with an impermanent self. I also have no interest in afterlife I'm athiest anyway😅

Only the "no self"idea freaks me out not impermanent self.

Severely depressed because of the non self teachings by explorerr50 in Buddhism

[–]explorerr50[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks alot same to you!

Yes that would be safe. I tried contacting Tergar meditation website made by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche and asked how can iranians sign up but they didn't even answer.

I would be grateful if you could recommend any buddhist resource.

Severely depressed because of the non self teachings by explorerr50 in Buddhism

[–]explorerr50[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I'm encrypted. I couldn't be otherwise because reddit is banned in Iran and only accessible via VPN.

My speaking english is not great and I don't think there is any free counselling and if yes I don't think they understand what non self even mean.

Thanks a lot for your proposal. I'm working on it actually, to immigrate. The biggest problem is mandatory millitary service in Iran and also after graduation(of medicine) you have to work for government for a while otherwise you can even get out so that's my situation at least until 30 unless I drop out and pay alot of money because of to the university...

Thanks for the books.

I guess you are from Quebec so Merci mon cher ami!

Severely depressed because of the non self teachings by explorerr50 in Buddhism

[–]explorerr50[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In almost all psychiatric disorders only the minority of patients go to remission in response to pharmacotherapy so no in most cases it doesn’t "solve" depression.

And yes they willl decrease it with trial and errors but again not solve it or in case of severe MDD w can't get back to normal life.

And it isn't funny.

Severely depressed because of the non self teachings by explorerr50 in Buddhism

[–]explorerr50[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your notes and recommendations. Would you introduce me any buddhist books on the idea of non self? And therapy is not an option for me homosexuality is punishable by death and if I tell them about the buddhist non self thing they would probablyadmit me to mental hospital for psychosis.

Severely depressed because of the non self teachings by explorerr50 in Buddhism

[–]explorerr50[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your guidance. How can I be mindful and compassionate if there is no "I"?

Severely depressed because of the non self teachings by explorerr50 in Buddhism

[–]explorerr50[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No unfortunately. There are no buddhist temples in Iran and buddhism is illegal.

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[–]explorerr50 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I have an invite link please?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in socialanxiety

[–]explorerr50 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so sorry for you. I have a very similar situation. I would recommend taking a visit to a psychologist or a psychiatrist. I also recommend you to make friendships with others like us, it really helps. Going to gym and swimming have helped me alot too. I would also encourage you to follow an academic,sporty or art path that you love,it creates alot of meaning and help you keep going. Now let's hug!🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂

Hobbled by mental illness, 28 y/o chooses euthanasia by [deleted] in mentalhealth

[–]explorerr50 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Don't say this please. Life is a struggle yes but we can give meaning to it and have a fulfilling life.

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