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Why are personal attacks like this even entertained on here?

Depends what area of politics you're studying, and how you're studying it. Tbf learning systems theory would be more useful imo.

The world is so counter-intuitive, my god. Would be interested to hear an expansion on what is meant by 'precognition'.

Hi guys. For years and years, I've been trying to get over my issues with PTSD/ Depression/ ADHD/ anxiety. Have tried lots of techniques, but alike to the recent thread in this section, I keep just falling into this pit of despair. The only thing that helps is taking ADHD prescribed drugs. However, my dream has always been to overcome my affliction via natural means. I find Do-nothing meditation can help me a bit, but it doesn't stop my life from falling apart everyday. The thing that keeps me going is my mind's dissociation at the moment. My mind has been able to split my psyche, such that I cannot usually comprehend how everyday for the last four years has been a groundhog day of suffering. In brief moments where this illusion is lifted, I fall into utter despair. I love philosophy, psychology, and politics. And am a very smart guy. I say that not to brag, but just because its so frustrating not to be able to currently use my gift anywhere near the extent I want. I feel I know my purpose is around driving from political change in the world. However, currently I feel so held back from everything in life! I was wondering what people's perspectives on this were? Particularly, @Nahm. Thank you.

Thank you @LeoX8, and @Nahm.

An old friend of mine used this, and said it was way better for them than learning from a book: https://www.tandem.net/practice-speaking-french

Seems yet another example of mainstream Psychology not giving Trauma the prominence it deserves. "The Body keeps the Score" By Kolk, is an insightful read into how the research into Trauma is consistently not given the standing it may deserve and the devastating impacts of trauma upon us.

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Hey man. At University myself, taken a year out. Experienced depression for many, many years. Personally, I decided to start prioritising. I was super into personal development but I realised, for myself, it was from a place of trying to feel good enough, so I was switched to working more on my self-acceptance. Therapy has been something I have been doing and has helped me.

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Philosophy is a great degree. It will teach you how to interact with arguments through the 'Logic' module that will be in your course. There's a Udemy course that can give you an overview and also provides you with additional skills i.e. essay writing. It is titled "Critical Thinking: Think Like A Philosopher" (Note they always have sales on, I got it at 12.99) "Learning How To Learn" on coursera is awesome. That is about studying, in general. Enjoy!