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@TheAlchemist I'd class that as being a restorative justice approach. I see a lot of value in the approach. However, when a perpetrator has committed a serious crime on the victim then I think the approach is found lacking. For example, in the case of a rape I don't think a restorative justice approach is useful. I would see the offence as being too severe to be rectified in any meaningful way by facilitating a restorative space. In that circumstance I would like to see a sentencing based on a mix of retributive justice and rehabilitation.

@Tobia My issue is that victims have a need for justice to be served, which I'd argue generally means seeing punishment of the perpetrator. If that need isn't met, then the victim suffers, or the victim will take it upon themselves to find justice. If either of these occur there are negative consequences for society.

@Scholar I would be because penalising them would still have the benefit of meeting the public's and victim's need for justice. One of my criticisms of rehabilitation is that i don't think it takes enough consideration of the victim's need for justice.

Finally started taking the antidepressant 'Sertraline'. The effect is so dramatic for me. Thank god. Truly thank god. Every minute of each day was suffering with DP/DR and accompanying severe depression. Fuck that. ------- Got the osteopath tomorrow and Acupuncture soon too

Dang

Leo is on nofap retreat

Here are some recommendations from me, re films I see as being red: - Come and See (1985) - Irreversible (2002) - Salo - Lilya 4-ever - The House That Jack Built - A Serbian Film - Scum (1977) - Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer - Nil by Mouth - Funny Games (2007) - Ghostland (2018) - Threads (1984) - Nitram I did a film watch project on stage red movies a while back myself, and watched most of these in that.

Given the prevalence of bullying and repeated school shootings I think homeschooling should be an option. Being homeschooled beats getting capped in the head, by your classmate, every time, imo.

Ye I second Raze's advice dude

You got this bro, imo. My recommendation would be to set more goals. It appears to me you currently have two metrics by which you judge your results. One: Getting laid. Two: Level of anxiety. You could add in many more micro goals, such as just working on approaching. Or just working on holding eye contact. Or holding conversations for longer periods. That way you are going to win a lot more imo, and therefore build momentum. Effective goal setting is a really important part of progressing skills in any domain imo.

Dude, you gotta humble yourself imo.

If you're interested in meditation and also rather intellectually oriented, I imagine Shinzen Young's work could be of interest & value to you. Here is, to my understanding, his latest guidebook: https://www.shinzen.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SeeHearFeelIntroduction_ver1.8.pdf He also has a youtube channel.

@LoneWonderer Myb make it as easy as possible for yourself. Maybe just start with dry brushing (aka without toothpaste) for like 30 seconds twice per day. Keep the toothbrush next to your bed.

Yes, imo

I'd ask them to stop. If they don't, cut them off. That'd be my recommendation.

@Charlotte cranialsacral therapy, somatic experiencing, acupuncture, yoga would be my recommendations

"I believe, whatever doesn't kill you, simply makes you...stranger." - Pete the Peacock

Damn. Rest in power Pete

http://thehamiltonproject.blogspot.com/2011/01/yogi-toolbox-fast-noting.html

lmao sounds fun

Ye but its more kinky with the chains and all

Chain them to a chair and force them to watch the squirting video

@Thought Art Do you have a meditation practice bro? If so, what do you do?

Me too

Agreed. Death to America. I mean actualized.org.