Is there freedom in Insanity?

Answer 1

One might argue that the very concept of freedom is an illusion, that we are all stuck in various degrees of containment - be they social, political or geographical.

Answer 2

Insanity is a torture in and of itself. While many of the real world obligations can be forgotten, the mentally ill do suffer considerably.

A paranoid patient, for example, lives in total fear and anxiety every single day of their life. Their insanity is not freedom from the torture of their own mind.

No matter our problems in this world, the life of those who suffers in an inner hell is nothing to be envied. The streets of the world are filled around the world are filled with people who we have failed. We were supposed to care for one another and provide for the weak and vulnerable.

I would never envy someone who has lost touch with reality. While they may appear unaffected on the outside, their own thoughts and beliefs keep them trapped in a type of prison that none of us should have to endure.

Be grateful for what you have and reach out to someone who may need some kindness or understanding.

Answer 3

There's as much freedom in insanity as there is insanity in freedom.

Answer 4

We all seem to be a bit insane...and from the looks of it...there is no freedom.

Answer 5

You only lack freedom because of insanity. If any of us would ever realize who we really are, we would know that we already have complete freedon. The insanity is believing we don't.

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Answer 6

It depends what type of insanity it is. If you are delusional you might be too insane to care or even be aware that you are insane which would indeed make you free, however, you might have a type of paranoia insanity which riddles your mind with constant disturbing thoughts, which is very far from being free indeed.

Answer 7

Yes, but there is also freedom in death, and I sure don't want to die. Depending on your illness, insanity could also be a prison.

Answer 8

Depending on the definitions of "freedom" and "insanity", the answer is probably yes. as insanity is to not be able to discern reality, which in itself is restricted by gravity and such.

Answer 9

i would say in some cases yes,,, from personal experience,,, during a time of dealing with alot of past trauma,,,, i would withdraw, to the point i wasnt really in touch with the world,,,,,,, at first this happened to me,,,,,, after a point,,,,,, that "safe" state of withdrawal, where i didnt have to handle my problems,,,,, was a lifting of a burden,,,, and a freedom of a kind,,,,,,,,,i was free of the past,, free of having to try to deal with the present,,,,, my mind could wander where it wished,,,,, so then i went threw a period where i knew it was happening, i would put myself into that state, realize i was going there,,,,,, finally i had to decide to relinquish that state, in order to live life, as a matter of fact, the last time, that i decided to withdraw, i went in and packed my suitcase for the mental ward,,,,,,, called my therapist and said i am going to be ill ! she told me to stop it now,, that i was using it, to escape life,,,,,, and i did,,,,,,, stop,,,,, that was 25 years ago,,,,,,, but yes i felt free in insanity
ps: but i think it would really most likely depend on what the cause of the insanity is, some is biological, i wouldnt imagine there is much freedom in that,,,,,,,, for others like me,,,,, trauma issues, then yes perhaps

Answer 10

Under the typical useage and meaning of both "freedom" & "insanity" often times yes!........... Too much.