Dysthymia

The current situation, including the pathetic residency at the “old folks home,” has finally taken its toll. Dysthymia has wielded its ugly head. Once the TRUTH is discovered (refer to previous Note), there is no refuge in any kind of “vital lie.” As the Great Prophet, Ernest Becker, had warned, the “vital lie” is all that can keep any person from going insane. However, the “vital lie” requires an overzealous belief and complete devotion, both of which are devoid of reality.

Distractions, such as more mundane forms of “heroism” (e.g., wage slavery, dedication to family, etc.), can also serve to maintain sanity. However, when none of those options are viable, a complete “existential vacuum” (as defined by Victor Frankl) exists.

Of course, the state of “society” or life in empire has also contributed to the problem. The all-pervasive “ownership society” has reduced the individual to that of wage slave/consumer/debt slave. Even convoluted forms of “freedom” must be purchased. Thus, addictions to opioids, cheap booze, antidepressants, anxiolytics, cigarettes, illicit drugs, food, shopping, the tube, video games, and the ubiquitous “smartphone” have become feeble substitutes for “happiness.” Violence has also become prevalent as the individual subconsciously discovers that there is no escape. There really is no “freedom.”

Every animal desires to be free from bondage, even it means being exposed to the harsh reality of primitive survival. Humans (chimpo sapiens) also desire to be free. When held captive in a repressive regime as the failed “civilization” paradigm, the “inner animal” desires to break free of that repression.

Addendum: Because Of the severity of dysthymia, there is no telling what the future holds for Exodus Notes or the current Molech-themed Twitter® feed.