[Fuzzybear]

I’m wondering what the phrase “in touch with reality” means to you?

As to my “answer” to that question, I’m still currently thinking about it. It’s a deep question, I think

[Yzen]

I am not sure there is one reality. People see the world in different ways. So, when someone wants me to get in touch with reality, I feel like they want me to see the world as they see it.

For example, at work I have a coworker that believes everything is wonderful and going to plan. I tend to see the flaws and problems we are having to overcome. I am not sure if either of our "realities" is wrong. We are focused on different aspects of the same moments. I accept that.

[Fuzzybear]

Originally Posted by Yzen

I am not sure there is one reality. People see the world in different ways. So, when someone wants me to get in touch with reality, I feel like they want me to see the world as they see it.

For example, at work I have a coworker that believes everything is wonderful and going to plan. I tend to see the flaws and problems we are having to overcome. I am not sure if either of our "realities" is wrong. We are focused on different aspects of the same moments. I accept that.

Thanks Yzen for sharing

[SeekerSeeking]

Hmm…good question…

It could mean what everyone has said—those folks want you to see reality as they see it.

Or it could be that the person saying this is worried about you—

For example, acute anxiety can change the way the brain processes info—like you might be full of fear about something when there really is nothing to fear; or you could try to protect yourself by negative talking; or over thinking it…

So, I don’t know…

[koru_kiwi]

for me, being in touch with reality is being able to experince and perceive my world (external and internal) in a non-dysregulated or dissociated state. i am 'grounded', steady, and calm. i can stand back and look at things from different perspectives, with an open mind and with out everything being so 'black and white".

[MoxieDoxie]

I think it means you are stuck in your own head walking around with blinders on.

[Fuzzybear]

Originally Posted by SeekerSeeking

Hmm…good question…

It could mean what everyone has said—those folks want you to see reality as they see it.

Or it could be that the person saying this is worried about you—

For example, acute anxiety can change the way the brain processes info—like you might be full of fear about something when there really is nothing to fear; or you could try to protect yourself by negative talking; or over thinking it…

So, I don’t know…

Thank you

[Fuzzybear]

Originally Posted by koru_kiwi

for me, being in touch with reality is being able to experince and perceive my world (external and internal) in a non-dysregulated or dissociated state. i am 'grounded', steady, and calm. i can stand back and look at things from different perspectives, with an open mind and with out everything being so 'black and white".

Thank you

[mindmechanic]

To me, it simply means "grounded."

[Fuzzybear]

Originally Posted by mindmechanic

To me, it simply means "grounded."

Thanks

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