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Posted by floatingbridge on October 16, 2010, at 2:15:25
Is it real? Maybe a legitimate classification fallen out of use?
When I Google it, mostly unhelpful stuff comes up--gifted children, commercial sites selling books and tapes, some romantic ideas.
Posted by SLS on October 16, 2010, at 6:58:02
In reply to what is existential depression?, posted by floatingbridge on October 16, 2010, at 2:15:25
> Is it real? Maybe a legitimate classification fallen out of use?
I have never heard the term used before.
Could it be a depression that results from having no spiritual connection?
- Scott
Posted by Phillipa on October 16, 2010, at 10:55:12
In reply to Re: what is existential depression? » floatingbridge, posted by SLS on October 16, 2010, at 6:58:02
Never heard of it either where did you learn or hear the term? Love Phillipa
Posted by obsidian on October 16, 2010, at 11:51:22
In reply to what is existential depression?, posted by floatingbridge on October 16, 2010, at 2:15:25
I've heard of it. I think it stems from a sense of meaninglessness.
...a sort of philosophical consideration of your existence as less than meaningful and relatively small in the great scheme of things.
I think its about setting aside expectations, what is "supposed" to be, and recognizing what is. I think there can be great freedom in this realization, but also great disappointment and hopelessness. giving up societal expectations or recognizing them as simply that...something like that, and finding your own meaning, creating your own life.also, there can be feelings of isolation, how can one person really know another?
I get the meaningless thing, but that's where I think your values become important, knowing what you really believe in.
Posted by orbital on October 16, 2010, at 12:20:29
In reply to what is existential depression?, posted by floatingbridge on October 16, 2010, at 2:15:25
I'm pretty sure that existential depression is related to being unable to find meaning or purpose in life.
Logotherapy addresses this, it's a very interesting form of therapy that aims to help the patient define guiding values in their lives; the central point is that these values are strictly personal and can be quite humble, yet they give the person something to live for.
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