EPTOn July 22 2012 20:20 Roe wrote:
Please don't do it. I did this a long time ago to keep my self-hatred at bay, but it really did a number on my psyche. All you end up doing is disassociating from yourself and spiral further into depression and loneliness. I can't quite describe it, but I got to the point where I have to wage this stupid war with myself everyday just to fend off the mind-forged machine that used to keep me stable. It probably won't get to that for you, I guess it just depends on why you're doing it.
On the other hand, the other reason I started creating more inner-personas was to enhance my ability to think. In a way you can use the inner dialogue as a queue, as a situation arises that needs one member you call upon them, which elicits the neurological response of shifting into another mind set, for example, the analytical observer. Then the emotive romanticist might break into the discussion, exclaiming about the person's emotional needs. The council, if you will, deliberates and considers the best course of action. In this way I think our lives can become much more fulfilled and understood.
So I don't know if I'm making any sense, and I don't know what to recommend. There are advantages, but there are as well disadvantages. Be sure the latter is not your primary reason for the choice.
I myself only have 1 friend left, 3 years into college. I spend entire days without speaking one word to anyone. At least I'm typing and writing, but, it's just not the same as having the warmth and comfort of another person. Someone you can depend on, someone you trust. Someone you feel free with and who makes you happy. Alas, slipping further into isolation will only drive me away from this.
Please don't do it. I did this a long time ago to keep my self-hatred at bay, but it really did a number on my psyche. All you end up doing is disassociating from yourself and spiral further into depression and loneliness. I can't quite describe it, but I got to the point where I have to wage this stupid war with myself everyday just to fend off the mind-forged machine that used to keep me stable. It probably won't get to that for you, I guess it just depends on why you're doing it.
On the other hand, the other reason I started creating more inner-personas was to enhance my ability to think. In a way you can use the inner dialogue as a queue, as a situation arises that needs one member you call upon them, which elicits the neurological response of shifting into another mind set, for example, the analytical observer. Then the emotive romanticist might break into the discussion, exclaiming about the person's emotional needs. The council, if you will, deliberates and considers the best course of action. In this way I think our lives can become much more fulfilled and understood.
So I don't know if I'm making any sense, and I don't know what to recommend. There are advantages, but there are as well disadvantages. Be sure the latter is not your primary reason for the choice.
I myself only have 1 friend left, 3 years into college. I spend entire days without speaking one word to anyone. At least I'm typing and writing, but, it's just not the same as having the warmth and comfort of another person. Someone you can depend on, someone you trust. Someone you feel free with and who makes you happy. Alas, slipping further into isolation will only drive me away from this.
I think I get what you're trying to get across. Max is usually the self-loathing one, saying "You're a fucking worthless piece of dogshit." and Ezra is the one going "But, but but...".
But it does help me think through things with a nice analytical pace though.
