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Aurornisyesterday at 7:11 PM1 replyview on HN

I agree that improving emotional regulation is a first step to building up the energy to change a situation.

My issue with modern internet style pseudo-stoicism is that it's fixated on becoming indifferent (the title of this article, even) and breeds a sort of learned helplessness. The article's sub-heading is about prisoners and warriors, but using techniques optimized for being a prisoner or stuck in a war isn't quite right for someone navigating a toxic relationship or toxic job where you're not actually entirely helpless.


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lazideyesterday at 8:30 PM

The best emotion to change a situation (though you might not like the change!) is anger.

Indifference is the best emotion to stay in a situation.