Thanks @Till23
This is still something I struggle with. If no perspective is valid and there are, basically, a huge or even infinite amount of perspectives then that makes them all moot, no?
What I mean is if I'm given an array of perspectives what's to stop me being lazy and selecting and adhering to the one that suits me best? Eg: I could unfairly hurt somebody and just chose and stick to the perspective that I was justified in doing so. It seems almost nihilistic.
Were I'm stuck is this: If we can say that every individual's perspective is equally valid than it is pointless to consider each one at an individual level. Instead, you must take a broader sampling and consider that. EG if 99 out of 100 people have the perspective that, say, stealing is bad than we, as the social animals we humans are, adjust our behaviour accordingly.
Now, that's a pretty obvious example. But if were does it end? If I'm at a party with 10 people and these 10 people do not want to engage in conversation with me then, if this situation occurs enough, I can assume that I am not a charismatic or interesting person and I will develop this belief about myself. Then a therapist - 1 person, outside the example scenario - comes along and "challenges" this belief...I just don't have strong enough evidence to believe them.
Have you been diagnosed with depression?
I have been diagnosed, undiagnosed and re-diagnosed with depression (and anxiety, autism, add, and trauma). I kinda think it just comes down to the individual's opinion at the time. If anything, I do think I have unresolved trauma from an childhood incident.
Have you tried to make space in your week for yourself, a time to do a hobby or sport that you enjoy?
Yes, but I don't really enjoy it. I don't know why exactly. Best I can describe it is that it feels a bit like work, but not as bad. Or that it feels like doing any activity or chore when you're barely able to keep your eyes open - you're not engage, not in the flow, etc.
What do you do in holidays from work?
Same as the weekend and above.
