from disorder to design: flipping the script on "mental health symptoms" with philosopher justin garson

At this very moment, millions of people honestly believe that they are experiencing signs and symptoms of mental disorders and illnesses because something is chemically wrong with their brains - and these “imbalances” can be passed down from generation to generation. This new research by Dr. Moncrieff is rattling the entire psychiatric establishment. Maybe, just maybe. There’s nothing wrong with the way your brain is working. Perhaps - it’s responding exactly as it believes it needs to keep you safe. Through this new lens, we can begin to see painful symptoms as natural responses. Responses we can learn to become aware of and change, rather than constantly monitoring our behavior for cues or signs that we are somehow broken or “disordered.” As children, our brains are incredibly sensitive. Even seemingly minor occurrences can be seen as devastating realities of abandonment, neglect, and trauma. These early experiences carve deeply ingrained patterns and become the framework through which we see the world and other people. What if you could break free from this framework? What if by becoming AWARE of this framework and seeing your symptoms as an adaptation rather than a sign that you are dysfunctional, “disordered,” or broken? Would that change the way you viewed yourself? Would it change the hope you have for your future? This is precisely what we’ll be discussing in today’s episode with my guest, philosophy professor, and author Justin Garson. ↓ Want to unlock ALL my BPD-related episodes? Scroll to the bottom of this post for more info. ↓Recommended resources: ■ Full article by Justin Garson - "Is Borderline Personality Disorder an Adaptation?"■ Justin's website - https://www.justingarson.com/ ■ Research by Joanna Moncrieff et. al - "The serotonin theory of depression: a systematic umbrella review of the evidence" (July 2022)Enjoyed this episode? Explore more as a Premium Submarine. Dive deep into hundreds of hours of exclusive content on Patreon, including my original BPD recovery series, guided meditations, and much more. Click here to preview the premium collections you’ll unlock access to for as little as a couple of cups of coffee a month. Learn more and join at backfromtheborderline.com.The information contained in this podcast episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment or consultation with a licensed mental health professional. acast+ https://plus.acast.com/s/back-from-the-borderline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.