Summary

The article discusses the rise in cognitive impairment, mental illness, and personality disorders, exploring potential causes and the societal impact, while emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence and holistic health.

Abstract

The author of the article addresses the increasing prevalence of cognitive impairment, mental illness, and personality disorders, suggesting that these issues are indicative of broader societal and environmental changes. The piece delves into the potential reasons behind this trend, including toxic overload, nutritional deficiencies, and the impact of abuse. It also questions whether the rise in awareness and mindfulness practices is contributing to sensitivity or if it's a necessary response to the challenges of modern life. The author posits that these conditions might be signals of end times as prophesied in religious texts, reflecting a regression in human behavior. Despite the complexity of the topic, the article encourages readers to consider these phenomena as part of a larger, interconnected web of influences affecting individual and global health, advocating for a holistic approach to understanding and addressing these issues.

Opinions

The author believes that the increase in cognitive and emotional issues is not merely a sign of over-sensitivity but a complex societal problem.
They suggest that environmental degradation and changes in food quality are contributing to mental and emotional health decline.
The article proposes that the interplay between nature and nurture can physically alter the brain, leading to changes in behavior and personality.
It is implied that some individuals with personality disorders may not be fully aware of their condition and that their actions might be symptomatic of underlying issues rather than willful malice.
The author rejects the notion that discussing psychological abuse and mental health is drama-mongering, instead viewing it as a crucial step towards understanding and healing.
The piece hints at a spiritual or prophetic dimension to the current state of affairs, likening it to biblical end times.
While acknowledging individual responsibility, the author also emphasizes the importance of collective accountability for the state of the world and its impact on human behavior.
The article encourages an open-minded examination of the presented ideas, framing them as a cautionary narrative rather than definitive conclusions.
The author expresses a personal aspiration to inspire and educate through their writing, seeking to build a following and fulfill a dream of successful authorship.
A disclaimer is provided, clarifying that the article's content is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not replace professional medical advice.

The ‘Real’ Epidemic: Emotional Intelligence — or lack thereof.

Cognitive Impairment, Mental Illness, Personality Disorders are on the Rise. What they are spreading and how it affects and effects actually suggest and/or mean.

Some of us are seeing (and believing and/or understanding, while many are in denial) this more and more. Personally and professionally; individually and globally; nonfiction and fiction movies or books, podcasts, articles, in the news and social media, etc., but why?

Why do words like awareness, mindfulness, empath, etc. make some people cringe? Why is there such a serge in learning about psychological abuse, mental and emotional health, personality disorders, as well as health & wellness, healing & spirituality, environmental & nutrition, meditation and mindfulness, minimalism, and so much more that may or may not seem related or aligned but in fact quite probably are?

Can changing our diet and lifestyle help? Can healing Gaia, Mother Earth, help us heal? What about toxic overload, can our bodies keep up? Are these things and more, facilitating outbursts and curious or obscene events? Are these events, happenings, personalities, etc. more prevalent, or are we becoming more aware, or are we really just becoming ‘too sensitive?’

So many questions and what for answers?

To start, I do not think becoming more aware or mindful is a bad thing and I do not think the majority of people talking about this are creating drama or are too sensitive… I do, however, think that this is a wildly complex and surprisingly controversial topic.

If you thought this would be an article to bash those speaking out about psychological abuse, I am sorry to disappoint you; however, stick around. I just might surprise you with a twist…

For me, it is as obvious as watching the news or the characters in a movie/show, standing in line at the grocery store and reading the headlines at the counter or witnessing/observing interactions between people, stepping into a book store, speaking with someone about their life, googling online, or any various ways of coming into contact with all types of information.

The Infamous twist you (might) have been waiting for…

What are these cognitive declines and/or personality disorders trying to tell us? It could be any number of things, but here are a few for me:

Telling of the times … the Biblical end times that is… How we will regress and become ‘like children’ — and not in the innocent sweet happy ‘good way,’ but rather in the temper tantrum awful lying narcissistic way…
Food and the environment aren’t what they used to be and it is affecting us in more ways than I think we know or want to admit, including but not limited to: toxic overload, nutritional decline, and selfishness (power, money, fame, etc.) are ‘more important’ than maintaining the health of our world and one another… having astronomical affects individually and globally as well as environmentally, mentally, emotionally, intellectually, spiritually, energetically, physically, chemically, etc.).
Nature verse Nurture — both can be true and one may very well impact the other:
How those who have suffered abuse themselves and might be more/less preconditioned, or more sensitive to and likely to become ‘sick’ themselves. There is evidence to show that our brains will change physically to emotional, spiritual, energetic, etc. influence/impact.
Nutritional gaps and imbalances. Chemical, mineral, nutritional imbalances within the brain and body leading to an under-developed or atrophied brain… There is also evidence to show how our brain being physically altered will lead to personality changes and disorders, functionality, and more…
To add to the above bullets, once our brains start to change in any of these ways, they all start to impact one another — it’s cyclical. Sadly, many people are not necessarily aware of the changes themselves, it is the other people in their lives who have been there long enough to know the ‘before’ and the ‘after.’

We could go on and on, but here are at least a few indications as to what might be happening in the world. There are many possibilities and this is an over-simplfication; however, I do not think this is coincidence. Once again I am not trying to make excuses for these people — for me it is about trying to understand how and why. So, what I am saying is that even though I am not ‘trying’ to make excuses for these people, they are to blame for the choices they make, buuuuut what about the choices they didn’t have a say in making that affected them and then what happened after that?

Trying to understand these individuals and what is happening helps me see a bigger picture — I think, and put pieces of the puzzle together. It’s not that what they have done or are doing is okay, but that it was bound to happen eventually. It’s not that they are all evil people (I do truly think some are, but others I think are truly unaware, they are sick…), but rather have been wronged themselves — not an excuse, but merely an understanding for/of them sure, but more for myself and what I keep witnessing around the world.

What about the fact that God knew us so well that he was able to predict how we would become over time — slowly destroying ourselves, one another, and the world! We are all to blame and also, somewhat innocent — some less or more than others.

The affects and effects are debatable, of course — everything always is (especially nowadays) — and so too is this entire article, but let me ask you something, what harm does it cause you to take a glance at what I have written, examine it with perhaps a less critical eye and as more of a cautionary tale of what is coming and potentially (at least in part) why it is happening?

As with many of my articles, I started this months ago and not sure if I attained my original goal or idea or not (in fact I know it doesn’t completely); however, I hope it helped and/or inspired you nonetheless.

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Disclaimer:

Although I have personal and professional experience in the health and wellness field, including nutrition, I am not a certified/licensed nutritionist. I am a Certified Integrative Health Coach, Herbalist, LMT, Health & Wellness Enthusiast, etc.. The information contained in this, or any, article is meant for educational and entertainment purposes only. The contents of this article are not meant to diagnose, treat or cure any disorder disease. I, the author, am not a medical advisor, as with any and all recommendations, please do your own due diligence.

Note: This article is a compilation of my own life experiences, research, testament, opinion(s), etc.. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional medical, legal, or clinical services. Although I, the author, have personal and professional experience in the health and wellness field, including health coaching, am not a certified/licensed nutritionist. I, the author, am not a medical advisor, as with any and all recommendations, please do your own due diligence.

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With love, light, blessings, and a prayer for a brighter happier healthier tomorrow…

Your Idealistic HolisticNerd ~ Mind. Body. Spirit/Soul. ~

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