Beware Individuality Psychosis

In my work I gravitate toward highly individualized, upwardly mobile, creators, inventors and businesspeople; kings and queens of unique perspective and thought, movers and shakers. They are less likely to ever be considered part of the status quo. Serving and supporting these people is part of my life’s work.

Is Free Thought Under Siege?

In my work, I gravitate toward highly individualized, upwardly mobile creators, inventors, and businesspeople—the kings and queens of unique perspective and thought. These movers and shakers are rarely, if ever, part of the status quo. Serving and supporting such extraordinary individuals is part of my life’s purpose.

I believe I attract this kind of clientele because I, too, am a free thinker. I spend the majority of my mental energy exploring ideas outside the box. While many of my clients benefit from a support team of traditional, rational thinkers, I find that masterminding with other creative individuals brings exponential advantages.

But amidst this vibrant world of creativity and innovation, a troubling undercurrent is sweeping across America—a subversive movement that doesn’t celebrate such “outrageous” thinking. Instead, it seeks to diagnose, label, and medicate it into submission.

The Rise of Diagnosing Difference

It begins, as these things often do, with the children. The DSM-IV—the so-called “bible” of the mental health industry—has been a cornerstone in diagnosing mental illnesses. Thanks to modern scientific research and sociological control methodologies, the number of diagnosable conditions has tripled in just 50 years.

These advancements allow mental health professionals to quickly and efficiently label and medicate even the most challenging children into compliance. But this trend isn’t limited to kids. These same methodologies are creeping into other institutions, such as prisons and eldercare facilities, ensuring submission and control en masse.

And you—yes, YOU—could be next.

The Threat of Individuality Psychosis

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, if you are non-compliant with the current wave of thought promoted by media and high-ranking officials, you may be at risk of suffering from Individuality Psychosis and in need of intervention.

Be warned: if you display anti-social behaviors such as above-average creativity, skepticism, or questioning authority, you could be labeled as mentally ill. While mandatory interventions aren’t the norm just yet, such measures may be closer than we think.

In fact, this trend is already infiltrating boardrooms and political arenas. It’s becoming fashionable, even prestigious, to carry a diagnosis of a high-functioning mental illness while adhering to designer prescription regimens. In some circles, being medicated is seen as an asset—a mark of ambition and success.

All the while, the creative spark that built this country is being dulled and, in some cases, completely extinguished.

Herding the Masses

I understand the immense challenge of maintaining order among a rapidly growing global population. Since I began my work of helping others achieve their highest potential, the population of Earth has doubled. But must we resort to drugging and managing people like prisoners—or cattle?

Schools, prisons, mental hospitals, and nursing homes all share a similar institutional philosophy: it’s easier to manage a compliant collective than to contend with a group of vibrant individuals. Yet imagining a future where our children are herded and managed as though they are wards of the state in a psychiatric hospital makes my skin crawl.

And it doesn’t stop with children. The next step is targeting parents, operating under the assumption that individuality and non-compliance are hereditary diseases.

Non-Compliance: A Mental Illness?

Is non-compliance truly a mental illness? We live in a nation founded by freedom-seeking rebels who dared to defy authority. Are we now at risk of losing that spirit of independence to a system that punishes free thought?

What comes next? Thought police? And who gets to decide which behaviors are acceptable and which aren’t?

The Call to Defend Creativity and Freedom

The creative, rebellious spirit is what built this country—and it’s what keeps humanity evolving. The question we must ask ourselves is this: will we allow that spirit to be stifled in the name of compliance, or will we stand firm in defending individuality and free thought?

What do you think? Are we truly progressing, or are we losing something vital in the process?

What do you think?