01-17-2016, 12:28 PM
I try to live by the philosophy of "So long as they aren't hurting anyone or themselves, people can do whatever they want, even if I don't particularly like it or agree with it". I do see a few pitfalls with this scenario, though:
I don't think that retreating into a dreamworld would be an effective way to deal with alcoholism or depression. Running away from those problems won't make them go away. It may even make them worse. I'm not saying that people shouldn't explore there imagination if they're depressed, only that they shouldn't use it as a replacement for therapy and medicine. Nobody can spend 100% of their time in their mind. Without help, the depression and alcoholism would catch up with her in her waking hours. Additionally, and speaking from my own experience, the mind of a depressed individual will turn their imagination against them.
I would say to this Jane Doe, "Feel free to indulge in a dreamworld, but get help too."
I don't think that retreating into a dreamworld would be an effective way to deal with alcoholism or depression. Running away from those problems won't make them go away. It may even make them worse. I'm not saying that people shouldn't explore there imagination if they're depressed, only that they shouldn't use it as a replacement for therapy and medicine. Nobody can spend 100% of their time in their mind. Without help, the depression and alcoholism would catch up with her in her waking hours. Additionally, and speaking from my own experience, the mind of a depressed individual will turn their imagination against them.
I would say to this Jane Doe, "Feel free to indulge in a dreamworld, but get help too."
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