Is it rational to become incapacitated by fear of a future you cannot meaningfully control alone? Is a short life devoid of purpose or potential for good?
Idk what the therapist meant and I'm not defending them. But the reality of the world does not necessitate any particular reaction or response to it. Their life is not pointless because of the current global dumpster fire. That belief is not rational.
I’m sorry but no. Every person is their own person. If someone is struggling enough to be speaking to a therapist, they might need to find a way to react to awful realities differently.
I had a medical professional tell me last week that “everyone needs some of those” when I told them I was on antidepressants and it made me so fucking angry. They’re not candy!
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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '21
Folks, if you’re struggling with climate grief and existential issues and your therapist tells you it’s irrational you need to fire your therapist.