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Self-Contained Arguments Part II: 2 years later

by @katsa

Yes, I should go see a counselor... My father died recently and I can't tell if I'm coping or not. Yes, I should probably take anxiety medication... Or something, because these nightmares have been going on for a month straight. Yes, I should go see a doctor instead of ignoring the obvious cries of distress from my body... Except I can't right now because work cut my hours and I've lost my health insurance. Yes, I should not cut myself... Which I haven't for a long time, but I still get the urge every time I get stressed. Yes, I should not throw up... Which I don't really do anymore, because I found someone who claims to like my body the way it is. Yes, I should not be me... Because I want to experience more of this world, and I can't if I'm stuck. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes.                                                                                                          But I am
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Nov 24, 2014
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I wrote Self Contained Arguments about 2 years ago, and reflecting on it recently inspired me to produce this updated version. Things haven't progressed the way I'd hoped they would, but since I've always been a realist I'm sure past me wouldn't be too surprised to hear that.

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