[Fuzzybear]

I expect that most people already know this...

The definition of ''insanity'' is keeping on ''doing'' the same things..
and hoping for different results

It reminds me of the ''choice'' few words a someone (in real life) not so generously offered me, maybe it might have helped a ''normal'' 4 year old with a mild tummy upset, not someone who had been traumatised and abused. Silly me for thinking someone might give a crap about me, in real life. Stupid stupid me

(not about anyone on pc)

[Yzen]

Originally Posted by Fuzzybear

The definition of ''insanity'' is keeping on ''doing'' the same things..
and hoping for different results

I believe that definition is wrong. People aren't insane from trying something more than one time. Like learning to ride a bike or cutting down a tree, it sometimes takes trying over and over until it you get that different result. I've tried therapy with 3 different times. The first two times didn't help me so much, but my current therapist is helping me a lot. I could get ignored by 100 people, but one might actually care and listen.

Anyway, I hope things get better for you Fuzzy. You are special.

[Thirty shades]

I have chosen to keep my head down until there is something new to try....

A quiet life is a new way of doing things that works for me....

Sending hugs and much love

[bpcyclist]

I actually like Einstein's definition for me.

[downandlonely]

@Yzen you make a really good point. Sometimes you do have to keep trying.

[Fuzzybear]

Do I win the award for the most off topic replies?

Sorry “just” feeling a bit ..... tired today.

Much love and respect to all sentient beings

[Fuzzybear]

Originally Posted by Yzen

I believe that definition is wrong. People aren't insane from trying something more than one time. Like learning to ride a bike or cutting down a tree, it sometimes takes trying over and over until it you get that different result. I've tried therapy with 3 different times. The first two times didn't help me so much, but my current therapist is helping me a lot. I could get ignored by 100 people, but one might actually care and listen.

Anyway, I hope things get better for you Fuzzy. You are special.

Thank you Yzen for always being respectful and true .

[Fuzzybear]

Originally Posted by Thirty shades

I have chosen to keep my head down until there is something new to try....

A quiet life is a new way of doing things that works for me....

Sending hugs and much love

Yes, it’s a long time . I know what you mean dear friend

[Fuzzybear]

Originally Posted by bpcyclist

I actually like Einstein's definition for me.

Can you elaborate? I think I agree but right now I am too lazy to look it up

[sarahsweets]

Hey @Fuzzybear: This is the definition of insanity:

in·san·i·ty
/inˈsanədē/
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noun
the state of being seriously mentally ill; madness.
"he suffered from bouts of insanity"
Similar:
mental illness
mental disorder
mental derangement
madness
insaneness
dementia
dementedness
lunacy
instability
unsoundness of mind
loss of reason
delirium
hysteria
mania
psychosis
craziness
crazedness
deliration
Opposite:
sanity
extreme foolishness or irrationality.
plural noun: insanities
"it might be pure insanity to take this loan"

What you are describing is more of a saying or cliche. It is popular in recovery circles. In regards to recovery yes doing the same thing and expecting different results is a version of the idea of insanity. Or needing to set boundaries and not setting them and wondering why a relationship wont change but generally its not really meant to be used in regards to mental illness or mental help or someone in crisis. Its cruel if people say that to you and you are experiencing ptsd or a crisis. ((HUGS))

Originally Posted by Fuzzybear

I expect that most people already know this...

The definition of ''insanity'' is keeping on ''doing'' the same things..
and hoping for different results

It reminds me of the ''choice'' few words a someone (in real life) not so generously offered me, maybe it might have helped a ''normal'' 4 year old with a mild tummy upset, not someone who had been traumatised and abused. Silly me for thinking someone might give a crap about me, in real life. Stupid stupid me

(not about anyone on pc)