Thread: Are We Crazy?
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Old Aug 14, 2011, 09:54 PM
shikantaza shikantaza is offline
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Originally Posted by Maven View Post
My boyfriend told me, that by definition, I am crazy. I have panic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder. I have always thought "crazy" is defined as someone who is violent or aggressive, especially someone who can't tell reality from fantasy. I don't think everyone with a mental illness falls into this category. What do you all think?

Oh my goodness. LOL

There is a psychological phenomena called "projection" that comes out of our sub-conscious shadow (see Carl Jung). I would suggest you look it up. Your boyfriend is stating his own insecurities and fears and projecting them on to you. Understand that it is his "fears" and his "shame" he believes about himself. He wonders if he is crazy but is to insecure to accept his deepest inner fears.

Your okay, and remember that we're all crazy, that is the human condition.

Peace
Thanks for this!
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