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02 Dec 2011, 12:42 am

Phonic wrote:
Trudging through the existential dribble of this theory I see what is basically dysthemia of sorts. coupled with avolition.

You might notice that our forum header (Kirtens new blog entry) mentions that it is now known to be an outdated and archaic view that bullying builds character, she's right of course, it's outdated. And the idea that these painful periods make you strongers is questionable - Infact they simply make you more vulnerable to future mental health issues.


I suppose your cold, clinical opinion could be true if one chooses not to learn from their experiences in life.


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02 Dec 2011, 5:54 am

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13 Dec 2011, 1:31 pm

Phonic wrote:
Trudging through the existential dribble of this theory I see what is basically dysthemia of sorts. coupled with avolition.

You might notice that our forum header (Kirtens new blog entry) mentions that it is now known to be an outdated and archaic view that bullying builds character, she's right of course, it's outdated. And the idea that these painful periods make you strongers is questionable - Infact they simply make you more vulnerable to future mental health issues.


Is that why most animals play fight?
Is that why nature is harsh on the weak?
If a farmer plants sickly seeds with poor health.... what do you think will happen??
Is Kirstens blog on bullying a new paradigm for a future earth? that is better than god and nature??
I'm sorry if my thread annoys you such, but thanks for the ?? dribble....



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13 Dec 2011, 1:45 pm

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