[rusty-rust]

This line stuck out to me;

> Rather than questioning your material conditions, the merchants of modern Stoicism want you to change what’s in your head.

Having tried the stoic life a couple of times while fighting depression. I’ve always left the experience feeling that I gas lighting my self into accepting my circumstances and it would inevitably make me feel worse.

I was only able to come to terms with my depression and find purpose in my life once I started doing the exact opposite of stoic teachings. By embracing my emotions(good and bad) and allowing my self to be influenced by them did I start living a better and more fulfilling life.

[aitchnyu]

A True Stoicsman wouldn't fight and deny his emotions /s. But what was the harmful thinking pattern wrt your circumstances?