What is real

@The-red-centaur Hi The-red-centaur your question is quite a philosophical one and reminds me of when I was doing philosophy at university. There was the 'brains in the jar' question. Are we just brains in a jar with electrodes inserted in our brain which is being zapped by some mad scientist giving us the illusion of what we sense is real (see, smell, touch etc).

I suppose the only way you can answer that question is to look at it logically. What is the likely hood of what your mind is telling you is real. Does it sound realistic? Do you really think that alians control your mind and that everyone is out to get you or that you are just a brain in a jar.

Hi @The-red-centaur,

This sounds like a tough time, understanding what is reality and is not can be very difficult when struggling with these kinds of thoughts.

It's important when you feel fearful like this to contact a helpline such as lifeline 13 11 14 for further one on one support or 000 if you are feeling unsafe.

There is also the philosophical answer called Occam's Ra@or which is the simplist answer is usually the correct one. You could ask the question what we perceive to be real is the simplist answer as it is the one which we see, smell, touch etc compared to what our minds say which is that it is all a fantasy.

Hey @The-red-centaur, I too struggle with reality (especially recently) and reality checking. I too believe I am part of a forced simulated 'game' of sorts of which I am an unwilling participant. It is kind of strange how our minds work really, throwing up all kinds of scenarios and possibilities...

I'm sorry you feel we are part of this simuation, I've always considered this forum my safe place where anonymity is upheld, meaning we can be our true selves. I hope you are safe during this frightening time. Is it time to chat to your treating team you think?

I'm scare to talk to my case manager about this when I see her tomorrow. What if she's an alien a part of the program.

Wishing you well @The-red-centaur 🙂