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Years ago, I went to a certain pseudo-scientific group, where I took a test that theoretically measured my mental "tone".
Now, even while taking the test, I noticed some problems- for instance, one question asked if I would hunt even if I caused pain to animals. There was no good choice- either I could lie (uh-uh!) or choose an emotionally slanted answer.
My grader told me that I was severely depressed, and that I was a danger to myself and my environment, and that this particular group could do nothing to help me at this point in time.
A few years later, after varied experiences, I came out of a 20 year depression. My point is, sometimes we can find ourselves in such a bad way, it can seem hard to find our way out by ourselves. Acknowledging a problem is a good step- right after accepting responsibility for your actions and what happens to you. BF, if you're reading this, understand that by posting totally frivolous fluff, you only trivialize the image we have of you, instead of elevating our image of you. Speak the truth in love, and be happy.
John
Now, even while taking the test, I noticed some problems- for instance, one question asked if I would hunt even if I caused pain to animals. There was no good choice- either I could lie (uh-uh!) or choose an emotionally slanted answer.
My grader told me that I was severely depressed, and that I was a danger to myself and my environment, and that this particular group could do nothing to help me at this point in time.
A few years later, after varied experiences, I came out of a 20 year depression. My point is, sometimes we can find ourselves in such a bad way, it can seem hard to find our way out by ourselves. Acknowledging a problem is a good step- right after accepting responsibility for your actions and what happens to you. BF, if you're reading this, understand that by posting totally frivolous fluff, you only trivialize the image we have of you, instead of elevating our image of you. Speak the truth in love, and be happy.
John