creating a map through the hell of depression toward a radical elsewhere

Prepare to dive deep into the concept of depression through the lens of depth psychology, MTBI personality types, and (finally) admitting that none of us actually know that the f*** is going on with this whole consciousness thing. I’m joined by meme aficionado Sarah Mergen, the creative mind behind the Instagram page @CarlJungMemes. Sarah's journey began in early 2021 when she posted a guide on her meme page that she described as a "personal mythology of depression." Since then, she has dedicated herself to expanding upon these thoughts, culminating in her monthly podcast series, "Katabasis/Anabasis."Topics discussed and questions answered:❀ Is there a link between depression and intuition? ❀ Depression as an altered state of consciousness❀ “LSD psychosis” (Can psychedelic use when we’re not ready to integrate what comes up lead to what feels like a mental break?)❀ What it feels like to experience various types of dissociative states and memory loss during periods of severe depression❀ How the Myers–Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality typology framework is often abused and misused❀ What are the four psychological “types” according to Carl Jung❀ What is the difference between introverted and extroverted according to the MBTI framework vs. through the lens of Jung’s psychological types❀ Do we live in a simulation? (And even if we did, is viewing this theory through a purely rational lens missing the point?)❀ Using a labyrinth as an integration tool to help navigate the cycles and processes of lifeResources:❀ “Experiences of Depression” by Matthew Ratcliffe❀ Daughters of Saturn by Patricia Reis❀ Hanging on and Letting Go by Tom Pyszczynski and Jeff GreenbergEnjoyed this episode? Explore more as a Premium Submarine. Dive deep into hundreds of hours of ad-free exclusive content and full-length episodes on Patreon, including my original BPD recovery series, guided meditations, and much more. Click here to preview the premium collections you’ll unlock access to for as little as a couple of cups of coffee a month. Learn more and join at backfromtheborderline.com.The information contained in this podcast episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment or consultation with a licensed mental health professional. acast+ https://plus.acast.com/s/back-from-the-borderline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.