Originally Posted by RobbyRobot
For me anyways, it wasn't always clear what I believed in, I mean really unclear like I was paralysed with disbelief. To me, this became a realm of un-authenticity. I could say the only authentic appreciated experiences I was then having was my high confidence in my disbeliefs.
Do you mean when you were addicted to substances? I don't believe anyone can be truly authentic when they are using substances. Manipulating the brain clouds clarity. When I was addicted I was often unsure of reality, I had no decision making abilities.