Jacob Cooper5 said:You basically just described people who aren't interested in anything except having their own biases validated. They're just incredibly lazy when it comes to using Google...
But if you actually did your research, learned it, and then just momentarily "forgot" or set it aside to deduce the context before commenting... would you even be judging? By the way, she's always been like that; from her very first post, not just this one.
Reading all this above, what kind of reaction does it trigger for you? Is it more linear and logical, or just a whole vibe thing? P.S. no offense intended...
Look, as a regular 🤣 guy, I’ve got my intellect, my heart, and my physical sensations, and it feels like every one of those parts "thinks" in its own unique way within the whole messy mix of my psyche, soul, consciousness, or whatever you want to call the self...
But honestly? There isn't really any "different" way of perceiving ourselves or the world going on here. It just happens that one specific part—any part, really—gets louder or gets totally brainwashed by what everyone else is saying, so it basically hijacks the driver's seat and colors everything with the majority's perspective. Period.
Nobody is strictly just an intellectual, or purely creative, or solely emotional... and nobody is just spiritual either. You aren't just one thing, whether we're talking about being extroverted or introverted, or any of those MBTI functions like Ne, Si, Fe, Ti, Pi, or Ka, Chu... The world is currently ruled by pure intellect, rigid definitions, dogmas, shallow interests, laziness, hypocrisy, and snobbery... so it’s no wonder there's so much frustration, confusion, bitterness, pressure, insecurity, and depression. Plus, there's this constant flood of new, heavy-handed "linear" theories trying to explain everything away through these "scientifically backed" diagnoses... It’s just sad to see someone confidently claim that everything is "all in your head."
Roger Kern16 said:You nailed it. Uncertainty and doubt are basically permanent side effects of how my brain processes things... especially when there's no tangible proof in the physical world to back up what I'm thinking. Or, you know, when what I'm trying to describe makes zero sense to anyone else. It ties back to that fragmentation, that non-linear, associative chaos happening inside my head that looks totally nonsensical from the outside. The more I dwell on something, the more abstract it gets. It’s like everything branches out into this endless labyrinth, just unlocking more questions instead of answers. Anyway, it makes making decisions or giving straight answers a total nightmare.
Quinn:
So, how do you handle problem-solving, for example? Do you find solutions quickly that leave people stunned at first, only for them to later wonder why they didn't see it themselves?
It fluctuates. It depends entirely on my mood and how much I actually care about the issue. I definitely experience what you described—sometimes my brain just serves up a solution out of thin air, purely through intuition. Other times, I'll get completely stuck on something incredibly simple. People usually react to my analogies with genuine surprise... for better or worse.😬
Quinn:
Do you visualize your thoughts?
Most of the time, yeah. My mind puts everything into some kind of visual context. It’s not like my thoughts are physically manifesting, per se, but more like there are constant visual associations tied to whatever I'm thinking about.
Are you speaking (well, asking) from personal experience? What exactly do you mean by that?
There isn't an exact 🙂 Asking for precision is just trying to use linear, controlling logic to explain something non-linear. You just have to feel/see it for yourself. I’m just writing what I feel. There are tons of ways to try and make the "linear" side even slightly clear, but it doesn't work because you need that non-linear "understanding" too. It stays—and will always stay—indescribable to anyone stuck in purely linear thinking. You want to get to know/understand yourself so you can feel more comfortable and at home in your own skin, which feels like it's swimming through endless oceans of "non-linearity." The way I see it, my non-linear side perceives things that are "hidden" from my linear processing, but they aren't fighting; they actually enrich the "reality" of the linearity. It's like a coin with two sides that aren't in conflict or opposition. They don't clash.
Having too much of either—too much non-linearity or too much linearity—just leads to life feeling empty, frustrating, unsatisfying, full of internal conflict and feeling incomplete... because you haven't accepted the other side of the coin.
Did they let you be more "yourself" when you were a kid? Rules, upbringing, dogmas, even certain types of education tend to block non-linearity just to make it easier to fit in with the crowd—people who think on a more linear, learned/memorized basis.
I can't really suggest anything other than hoping you realize this your own way and feel out your own model/system (there are several) that makes integrating the linear and non-linear easier. That way they become friends in one whole understanding, letting you show up for yourself and others more effectively. Everyone has to walk that path alone.
If I had to boil all that down into a non-linear, intuitive impulse, it would be this: you just need to "realize" that this is YOU! And you don't need to keep neglecting yourself by constantly questioning who you are! It's not a "Eureka! I finally get it!" kind of realization, but more of a subtlety: "Oh, I don't actually need to understand something that already exists... I am it."
Roger Kern16 said:Does anyone else feel like their brain just operates on a completely different frequency than the rest of the population? It’s not like my thought process is a straight line... it’s more like a massive web of associations. I’m constantly spotting patterns and making connections that seem totally nonsensical to everyone else, using this alternative logic that only makes sense in my own head. Plus, I'm a super visual thinker—just constant imagery flashing around in my mind—though I guess maybe that isn't that weird. And yeah, I often find myself hyper-analyzing the deep, complex layers of a situation while somehow completely missing the obvious, glaringly simple point right in front of me. 😬 My thoughts are incredibly fragmented and abstract... they’re hard to pin down, let alone control.
Does it make sense to link all this to something like bipolar disorder or ADHD, or is it something else entirely?
That question is just part of that specific mindset of yours—seeing things through a different lens while simultaneously questioning if you're actually seeing them right. Just recognize that moment where you're basically trying to map out your own version of reality, that constant need to double-check everything...
So, how do you handle problem-solving, for example? Do you tend to jump straight to solutions that leave people totally blindsided at first, only for them to wonder later why they didn't see it themselves? And do you actually visualize your thoughts as you're processing them?
I love it, and honestly, my partner gets such a kick out of it too... just looking her dead in the eyes and letting out a raw, primal, "I'm about to wreck you" 😍 There’s just something so damn beautiful about a pure, unfiltered swear word like that!
It’s kind of wild how people aren't actually that shallow, unless they start acting all high and mighty... you know, being super intense about being "intellectual," super analytical, or just acting like some total moral elitist or stuck-up snob.
They’re all about that hyper-focused vibe, as long as they don't turn that intense, judgmental gaze back on themselves...
It’s honestly wild how much you can explore once you consciously "detach" from it. I remember back when I was a kid, just messing around with astral and etheric projection... it's actually pretty similar to lucid dreaming. Such intense, trippy, and powerful experiences...
For me, the biggest takeaway is seeing how this inner "world" connects to reality—to our actual day-to-day lives out here.
It’s mind-blowing how the exact same mechanics apply to both worlds. It’s like the mind operates on basically the same principles everywhere.
You can't really mess with the outside world directly; you have to work on the inside first, which then ripples out to everything else. That inner "world" has endless potential for reshaping who you are.
It's the same deal with that internal monologue we all have. Through those inner conversations, we shape our own subjective reality, which then automatically shifts how we interact with the objective world.
Lucid dreaming is such a practical, eye-opening tool. If someone really has the drive and the curiosity to dive into it, it'll definitely pay off. The best part? It can easily lead to living a much more lucid life overall...
Talking to a lawyer or reaching out to different agencies isn't some kind of threat—it’s just standard procedure, like asking for advice on anything else.
A consultation isn't some sneaky way to bypass a threat.
It's just a normal part of waking up to reality when someone starts questioning things; honestly, that should be everyone's right.
In this specific case, though, the reason for seeking counsel is unfortunately driven by curiosity regarding violations of fundamental human rights.
And we aren't just talking about one single privacy law here; there are several being hit at once.
Deleting those controversial posts and everything linked to them feels like a deliberate attempt to hide evidence.
Those posts are the actual proof, and they’re basically the starting point for this whole moderator-led and "legally restricted" complaint—specifically regarding the user under the alias descender and their privacy violations on this forum—
Look, I’m not the type of person to hold a grudge. But I really don't get how someone as "smart" as descender can feel okay messing with someone else's privacy, which ends up indirectly invading the privacy and peace of mind of my own family...
Someone that brilliant might maybe... just a little bit... realize the Golden Rule and wonder how they'd feel if someone else was snooping through their private life and posting it publicly?
We're giving this person a chance to decide: do they keep going with these intentions and insinuations, digging for other people's weaknesses while ignoring their own, or do they just choose to be a decent human being?
Because this matter is so serious and sensitive, we'll be releasing our feedback in a few days after you finish your quick little investigation and reach a conclusion.
The door is always open for those with good intentions.
Can you confirm if you, on the moderation side, have actually given my complaint a thorough review? Also, is your decision on my complaint considered final?
descenderova: ...plumber Zdravko.. plus a photo of me.
Look, let me clear things up for you:
That info was pulled straight from an old business ad I ran years ago offering plumbing services.
Without my cell number, it would've been pretty hard to find that stuff.
But that phone number was tucked away in my private messages!
Aren't forum DMs supposed to be private? Seriously, I'm asking.
To the admin and mods, just ask descender&co—they know the deal.
The whole reason behind this sneaky move that violates basic privacy rights was just some irrational, immature reaction to my post yesterday: Topic - Sharpened Senses, post 11; psychology forum topic.
There’s even more stuff floating around that everyone knows about. Just throwing it out there... just in case.
Also, one of the moderators is involved here, using their power for their own agenda. I won't even name names. They'll be more than happy to explain themselves during your "consultations."
After all this, how is any regular user supposed to feel welcome here or feel free to speak their mind—within reason, obviously—without worrying that someone's gonna go digging through their private life??
While you guys take your time consulting and trying to be "objective," I'll be talking to my lawyer. It’s honestly pathetic if it really comes to that.
There are always plenty of ways to do the right thing. A public apology is all I need, once the facts actually come out...
This is getting seriously close to a legal privacy violation... Look, my name really is Zdravko.
The user descender basically outed me by revealing my private identity right here in public—along with several other members of this forum (I'll keep those names under wraps for now)
He went out of his way to make sure everyone knows exactly who I am!
It’s totally fine to disagree on stuff, but invading someone's privacy and personal life is actually against the law.
How secure is this forum really? Can we trust that our privacy is protected from people snooping through private messages?
I’m asking the moderators to please take this complaint seriously and take action against this breach of privacy, which is a criminal offense...
@ironrider11 🙂 I didn't say the "thinking sense" was bad, I just said it’s overrated...
Stress, annoying mothers-in-law, headaches, money troubles, jitters, ringing ears, mosquito bites... none of those are the actual problem—it's the thoughts and how you process them that really matter.
Maybe this sounds weird to you because you approach everything so purely intellectual, but hey—it's all about intuition.
There’s actually this one disorder that might give you a little hint as to what I'm really talking about.
Congenial Analgesia, caused by an SCN9A gene mutation that basically cuts off brain signals.
People with that mutation can't feel physical pain from outside stimuli. They'll snap their own bones, chip teeth, bite their tongues, or even cut themselves without their body even realizing it, because there's just no pain signal. Obviously, that's super dangerous and a huge downside for them.
*The fact that they lack the thoughts/signals that would tell them something is wrong makes it life-threatening for them. But that "overrated" lack of signals? For us "normal" people, it's actually a total blessing.*
Now go back to the start of this post and read it again up until the part between the asterisks. Let it sink in...
I'll get to that whole thing about your angry fox on a perfect summer day some other time. 😉
Don't get lost in non-dualism, man, because you're still firmly in dualism. The nature of things is way simpler and more practical than that.
Just some thoughts My vision actually got sharper after my hearing dropped by maybe 35%—all thanks to those wild chemical experiments I used to run back in the day. I was obsessed with chemistry, so I’d pull off little loud explosions here and there.
As they say, "experience comes at a price." In my case, the cost was losing part of my hearing. Which, honestly, isn't all bad since I occasionally miss out on a ton of the stupid stuff people blather on about... 🤣 Now that I'm hitting my 40s, I'm seeing even smaller letters than what you'd see on an eye exam in a doctor's office.
I should also add something that might be interesting to some, but it's huge for me. I've always been a researcher at heart, so I've noticed how my racing mind just... quiets down. It's like this hyperactive mental noise fades away, replaced by this sharp, raw sense of just experiencing everyday life. Everything feels way more fluid and easier to navigate without overthinking everything. You end up thinking just enough to get things done.
It seems like we've become way too addicted to over-analyzing the world. We rely so heavily on constant thinking, analyzing, and trying to calculate the perfect move for every single moment. The "sense of thinking" is totally overrated these days, and it's ironic how much that "sense" is responsible for giving us such a distorted view of reality.
That overrated "thinking sense" has such a strong grip on our vision that it can "see" things that aren't even there. Plus, instead of seeing fifty shades of light, it tends to perceive fifty shades of gray... 🤔
It’s honestly amazing how much fuller and fresher life feels when you stop mentally interpreting everything you experience.
You just experience the moment itself, rather than mostly experiencing your own thoughts *about* the moment.
Maybe we really should dial back our mental processing a bit... dampen that overactive "thinking sense" to sharpen our ability to directly experience life, so we can live more fully and feel more fulfilled.
rustytiger35 said:So, check this out—I had this buddy back in elementary school who was super withdrawn, you know? Like, totally full of insecurities and struggling with being overweight. I saw him throughout high school too, and honestly, nothing had changed at all. He was basically the kind of kid where you'd barely be able to squeeze out a "hey" or a "what's up?" Fast forward through the years, and of course, all us kids eventually moved out of the old neighborhood and grew up... and I ran into him after a huge chunk of time passed. Man, this guy is a completely different person now! He’s still a bit on the sturdier side (even though he lost weight), but he's so outgoing and actually seems like a blast to hang out with. Seriously, the dude is unrecognizable. We ended up adding each other on Facebook later on. He’s married now, has a kid, and there isn't a single trace left of that shy little boy from back in the day.
It really got me thinking... if he could flip a switch in his own head and transform himself from a boring kid into an interesting, engaging human being, then I truly believe you can do the exact same thing with your magnetic energy.
I honestly think it all boils down to just being chill and living in the moment.🍿
Honestly, I don't think being "chill" is even as important as just being uninhibited—even if you come off a little awkward or stiff, as long as you don't care... 🙂
Everyone is a little awkward on a first date. It's like: "What are they thinking of me right now?"... fidgeting around... maybe a little shyness, some nerves, tension... being overly careful not to spill a drink or break something... In that vibe where you clearly like each other, you both end up acting like klutzes, and you shouldn't even care because you're too busy enjoying it. There's something genuinely magical and hypnotic about that kind of clumsy charm.
I mean, who can even plan that? It’s just a moment that happens where we are naturally ourselves, and who knows what other versions of us might show up... 🙂 Sometimes you'll suddenly blush from embarrassment, and that actually makes you even more attractive to the other person 🤣 You just have to let yourself be surprised, because you can never truly be prepared for the moment. Maybe that's where the magic is... who knows...