Stream of Subconsciousness

Stream of Subconsciousness, managed by a physicist/therapist, explores the nexus of psychology, neurology, and physics to understand mental health, change, and personal excellence. It delves into memory, politics, therapy, authenticity, quantum physics, time perception, hypnosis, collaboration, affect, intelligence, heart rate variability, and sleep, offering insights for personal and professional growth.

Psychology Neurology Physics Mental Health Personal Development Quantum Physics Time Perception Hypnosis Therapeutic Practices Emotion Regulation Sleep Improvement

The hottest Substack posts of Stream of Subconsciousness

And their main takeaways

Why Some People Change and Others Don't

39 implied HN points • 01 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Therapy Self-Improvement Guidance
  1. Flexibility is key to change; be brutally honest and put everything on the table for real transformation.
  2. Seek guidance from trusted voices to encourage exploration from a new perspective, draining hesitance and uncertainty.
  3. Change awareness through hypnotherapy, cognitive therapy, or brainwave training to disrupt old ways of thinking and find new paths.
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Who Am I Hypnotizing? ($)

19 implied HN points • 07 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Personality Consciousness Therapy
  1. Hypnosis involves a complex internal state rather than a straightforward process.
  2. The concept of multiple observers and identities challenges our understanding of consciousness.
  3. Our personalities are layered structures that change based on the situation, revealing different aspects of ourselves.

Do Less to Heal. Do More to Grow? ($)

19 implied HN points • 17 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Therapy Self-Improvement Mindfulness Wellness
  1. In Western society, there is a tendency to equate power and wealth with health, which can lead to a skewed view of mental health.
  2. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual encourages making distinctions based on personal impairment and cultural expectations, but this may lead to confusion and a lack of understanding of underlying causes.
  3. Counseling and coaching are often kept separate in Western social norms, contributing to the reward of psychopathology and the suppression of individual expression based on societal expectations.

The Subtle Importance of Affect ($)

19 implied HN points • 23 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Emotions Therapy Self-Expression Relationships Self-awareness
  1. Affect is key in how you present yourself to others, through the ability to express emotion in a way that is understood.
  2. A person's affect can influence how they are perceived and understood by others, impacting trust and deeper motivations.
  3. Rapport can have both positive and negative aspects, reflecting how individuals express themselves and are understood by others.

Things That Are But Cannot Be ($)

19 implied HN points • 09 Feb 23
  1. Physics teaches us that the world cannot make sense and we may never fully understand it.
  2. The Theory of Relativity challenges our understanding of time and space, showing that time can be distorted.
  3. In quantum mechanics, the nature of reality is even more complex, with strange phenomena that defy our traditional understanding.