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Originally Posted by 4psUche
I'm reading Nietzsche's "Beyond Good and Evil" in Continental Philosophy right now. What a neat little bit of synchronicity I've found on the forums today. And I'm no doctor, so please take my word with a grain of salt, but I would lean towards introspection--or going deeper within oneself--without assuming it as a position (I know Nietzsche advises against this and lumps it in with slave morality, but I believe we need a mix of going deeper within ourselves and engaging in the world, and never one or the other to an extreme). For example, if I engage in worldly activities too much, I have become a person who takes all pleasure from worldly things (i.e drugs and alcohol, sex, media, etc.)--but, likewise, if I search only within myself, I've become withdrawn from the world and I've missed the insight of others or the use of worldly things that may be necessary for maintaining peace within myself. I have been here a few times myself, and it very well could be depression--but it might also be that you're just a budding philosopher (as those with philosophical minds tend to spend more time pondering over the world's idiosyncrasies).
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Yes, I think what you are saying is wise, and what I was leaning towards. That I must find that balance between introspection and remaining grounded and present in the world. I feel a little like I am losing my grip on reality, and a little like I am in the process of potential growth. I don't think I can make any more progress just spinning my wheels, overanalyzing alone in my apartment. Might try some meditation, reading, time in nature. I may check out that book you mentioned. I do have a tendency towards thinking about these types of things since I was pretty young, even when not depressed, so I think it could be how my mind works. Although my thoughts maybe a little darker due to depression right now. Thanks for the response.
