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Licensed clinical psychiatrist specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy. Accepting new patients.

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Canon spans NBC's 'Hannibal' & Harris' novels.

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neuromorphogenesis: “ Are Extroverts Really Happier? Popular and scientific opinion answers this question in the affirmative. Extroverts are happier. Research shows a strong correlation between extroversion and happiness. Arnie Kozak believes these...

neuromorphogenesis:

Are Extroverts Really Happier?

Popular and scientific opinion answers this question in the affirmative. Extroverts are happier. Research shows a strong correlation between extroversion and happiness. Arnie Kozak believes these findings are, at least in part, artifacts of how extraversion is measured. When studies report differences between introverts and extroverts they are reporting relative differences on a measurement of extroversion. The NEO PI measures the presence or absence of extroverted qualities. It does not measure positively valued introvert qualities or the absence of extroversion.

As Arnie Kozak discussed in his book, The Everything Guide to the Introvert Edge,extroversion is:

This personality factor is concerned with the ‘quantity and intensity of interpersonal interaction; activity level; need for stimulation; and capacity for joy.’People who score high on this measure are described as ‘sociable, active, talkative, person-oriented, optimistic, fun-loving, affectionate.’People who score low on this measurement (presumably introverts) are described as ‘reserved, sober, unexuberant, aloof, task-oriented, retiring, and quiet.’

Missing from this conception are low-arousal positive emotions such as tranquility, calm, serenity, and peacefulness. Also missing are equanimity, ease, and mindfulness. Low scorers on a measure of extroversion are not necessarily unhappy, they are just less “exuberant” and “high spirited.” If exuberation is not the reference standard, then we are having a different conversation about what happiness is.

The research captures a limited form of introversion; an almost caricaturized and certainly less nuanced portrayal of what introverts have to offer.

Another recent study lends support to this view that the definition of introversion contributes to their being less happy. A study conducted by Zelenski and others in the journal Emotion, asked participants to behave like introverts and extroverts, regardless of their personality. Not surprisingly, subjects felt better when they acted like extroverts, even the extroverts in the group. But let’s look closer at the study design. How were extroverts supposed to act? And how were introverts supposed to act?

Here again we see people acting “happier” and this notion of happiness is the definition of extroversion. The script for extroverts encouraged subject to be bold, talkative, energetic, active, and assertive. The script for introverts instructed them to be reserved, quiet, lethargic, passive, compliant, and unadventurous. These scripts represent antiquated versions of extroversion and introversion. Introverts can certainly be energetic and assertive about things they care about. They can even be talkative. The instructions for introverts sound like a directive to be a depressed introvert. No wonder everyone felt better following the extrovert script.

Think about the Buddha’s version of happiness. He is often represented, half-smiling, with a supreme countenance of calm, presence, and forbearance. On the night of his awakening when he was asked by his cynical mind: “who would witness his accomplishment?” he didn’t speak aloud. He simply reached down and touched the ground. A very introvert thing to do. 

Happiness is not about maximizing and accumulating pleasurable experiences. As the Buddha pointed out, impermanence is the order of the day. Pleasures are inherently fleeting and don’t provide a solid foundation for enduring satisfaction. 

Pioneering positive psychologist Martin Seligman has mapped PERMA to capture the facets of happiness. PERMA stands for: Positivity, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment.

When you take care of meaning, positivity has a way of taking are of itself. In other words, you don’t have to strive to be happy and collect all those extroverted types of “happy” experiences. Instead, when you engage with meaningful projects in the present moment, particularly ones that benefit others, positive emotions naturally follow.

The Buddha’s version of happiness might be most aptly captured by the term that often get’s translated as equanimity. Equanimity refers to being there in the middle of things, without needing things to be different than they are. Equanimity brings acceptance and interest to what is happening in the moment. 

From this perspective, it is possible to be “happy” even when things are not going well. There is a great freedom found in the capacity to be equanimous. Perhaps this is why the Buddha always has that contended little half-smile on his face. 

The Buddha didn’t need excitement, thrills, and “good times” to be happy. His happiness was a quiet contentment that abided in every moment, regardless of what was happening. Introverts, like the Buddha, have access to a rich interior experience. We need to learn to keep that inner intensity from becoming obsession, rumination, and worry. 

We can embrace this aspect of our Buddha-nature when we expand our definition of happiness to move beyond a high arousal, extrovert-dominated one to include low-arousal introverted-based feelings.

Happiness resides in contentment, peacefulness, and appreciation of everything that is happening around us in every moment. This version of happiness is more robust, available, and enduring. Happiness is always ever a breath away.

Be happy, introvert fashion. 

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A truly well-tailored person suit must be worn with panache.

Expedit esse deos, et, ut expedit, esse putemus.
Nomenque erit indelebile nostrum.
Nec species sua cuique manet, rerumque novatrix ex aliis alias reparat natura figuras: nec perit in toto quicquam, mihi credite, mundo, sed variat faciemque novat, nascique vocatur incipere esse aliud, quam quod fuit ante, morique desinere illud idem. cum sint huc forsitan illa, haec translata illuc, summa tamen omnia constant.

৹ … HISTORY

The default is NBC canon; fleshing out the details will take place, as needed, in each individual thread. Hannibal is fluid, and his concept of truth & history is abstract, to say the least. No truth is immutable. No lie is wholly without backing. I tend to use Harris for more thorough fleshing out, but overlay NBC canon where Harris was just too cracky.

৹ … CURRENTLY

There was a cliff; there was a fall. And where, indeed, did the physical remnants drift to?

৹ … PERSONALITY

One could argue about Hannibal's psychology; he certainly expresses traits common to psychopathy and sociopathy (both loaded terms with their own historical biases) but does not neatly fit into any category. He is articulate, polite, charming, and disarming. A grudge will not be forgotten.







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৹ … IMPORTANT PSA

I am not a medical professional. I am not certified to offer medical, psychiatric, or personal advice in any way. This is a roleplay blog—based off of a manipulative, abusive, charming character whom I do not own or in any way represent.


Do not use any of Dr Lecter’s advice. By submitting any ask, you are actively accepting the fact that this is purely entertainment and not any substitution for medical care. By submitting an ask, you are also accepting that I am not responsible for what you choose to do with the completely fictitious content which I produce.


To be very blunt: I don’t know what I’m doing. You should not expect me to. I don’t want to be sued because someone took a fictional character’s fictional advice. (Would you take the advice of a stranger at the bus stop? Your answer should be no, and you should treat this no differently.)


That being said, if you want someone to talk to, I can always offer a shoulder.


You can find psychiatric, survivor, and crisis resources in the Resources tab. Please use them.

৹ … EXCLUSIVITY & SELCTIVITY

This blog is private and 21+. My expectation is that you’re the legal age of majority for your location. And that you don’t actually kill people.


I will only be following back blogs that I’m actively playing with on this account. I will not follow you back if you do not list your age somewhere on your blog; I will not play with you if you are not at least 18 years old, regardless of thread content or geographical location.


I don’t believe in ‘exclusivity’ and find it an abhorrent, exclusionary practice.


The more established and fleshed-out your character, the more likely I am to want to play. This goes across the board for canonical characters and OCs. Grammatically-aware para/paragraph-style (third-person prose) preferred. I get rankled easily by consistent errors and/or lack of proofreading.


There is a very large difference between creative grammar/word choice/formatting and purple prose. 'Cerulean orbits' or other such nonsense? That's not creative; it makes no linguistic sense whatsoever. Bend grammar; don't flay the languague, ffs.

৹ … ACTIVITY

I don’t automatically post new follower starters, nor do I respond to unnegotiated starters from others, mutuals or otherwise. Drop me an OOC message or ask to negotiate play. Do feel free to send in memes, and certainly come talk to me OOC in general.


If you find that replying to a thread is becoming a chore/you’re not looking forward to it/you’re no longer feeling it, please let me know. I’m more than happy to drop a thread, start something completely new, put something on hiatus, etc. I just ask for the same courtesy in return.


If you’re just not feeling RP with me in general, that’s really ok. I promise I won’t get upset or turn you into salami. Just let me know so neither of us feels awkward about an abandoned thread sitting there. I’m drama-free, so please just communicate with me. Communication is awesome.

৹ … RELATIONSHIPS

Relationships are not presumed, regardless of canon, without previous discussion.


Hannibal is not a woobie. He is not a sweet, misunderstood gentleman who just ‘happens’ to have a penchant for eating people whom he finds crass. Hannibal is a self-aware sociopath*; a calculating, cold-blooded monster hiding in a very fine suit. Please do not be surprised when he acts accordingly.


Your character has high odds of being maimed, murdered, and/or consumed.


On various spectra, I would categorise Hannibal as grey-panromantic (generally presenting as aromantic) and grey-pansexual (presenting as asexual). The vast majority of his physical sexuality is a power play; getting under his skin to something less constructed is extremely unlikely.

৹ … TRIGGERS

It should go without saying that this entire show is a giant trigger & ergo this blog will contain consistently mature/disturbing fictional content. Gore, NSFW images, and NSFW threads are not usually behind readmores. I will not make a habit of tagging gore, murder, cannibalism, etc, since doing so would be redundant.


However, if you would like a specific trigger tagged or put behind a readmore, please let me know. I’m more than happy to oblige.


And finally:
disclaimer: Hannibal Lecter is not my creative property, and I own nothing here except my own prose. This is all in good fun; I thank you in advance for not suing me.







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