Does being broken beyond repair exist in people?

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I like to believe it doesn't, I think one of the things society got wrong is that once someone breaks to a certain point, that they can't be repaired to it's usual state, but I believe you can always use those pieces to build yourself into something better, with every negative emotion, or forms of pain you can make good or bad choices, weither you use it for destruction or improvement is always up to the person, which In some ways the choices are between repairing yourself into something better or remaining in pieces, which can eventually lead to making yourself into a worse person.

SteveSmith1985 · Accepted Answer

No. I don't think that exists. I think there's always the ability to repair. Maybe not repair yourself completely, but you can get back to yourself. It's always possible.

I don't know what makes the difference in resilience between people who manage to repair themselves more thoroughly than others. Maybe it isn't even resilience. Maybe its what supports a person has. I'm not sure.

I was scrolling through my GAG follows yesterday, and came across this friend I hadn't seen on here for years. She has been through unbelieveably horrific situation that's the most extreme situation I've ever seen (on here, and in real life).

She's the strongest person I've ever come across in my life. Specifically because she did manage to get back to herself. She is one of the kindest hearted people you'll ever meet. It's genuine. She's kind to her core. I used to always marvel at how she could be that way, considering what she had experienced.

There was no good reason for her to be anything but angry, bitter, distrustful and to think the world is an awful place. Instead, she's a ray of sunshine, and she's kind to everybody.

If she wasn't broken beyond repair, nobody is.

fish5505_87 · Accepted Answer

I admire your positivity, I try to be that way, as I have gotten older, my cynisism has only gotten worse. I agree, I don't believe in fate, generally. I think most be people who are broken, don't expend the effort, or cannot find or acquire the resources to affect change. Sadly, most don't. But, could they, Yes!!

IslaTheWitch · Accepted Answer

experiencing trauma can make irreversible damage to our minds... if it happens the result is hard to predict...

in some cases people go back and stay forever in their happier memories, mostly being a kid or a teenager... they are no longer independent adults...

in some cases the mental pain brings the resentment and hatred... such people look for a relief making others suffer... if I could be hurt, others deserve the same...

in some cases people try hard to live normally... they suffer PTSD symptoms and have poor emotion management but they don't want to be seen as weak... they often unintentionally hurt people close to them...

in some cases the help comes when the proper recovery is still possible... most of those people want to forget what happened and live their lives... a small fraction of those people want to give back to the society what they got... they often work as social workers or a support for people with PTSD...

Vevv123 · Accepted Answer

You're essentially right. I actually don’t believe anyone can be broken. I think we have to suffer and we have to go through things to direct us to our purpose and path and learn. If we wouldn’t “brake” or go through things life would be pretty monotonous. It’s an inevitable part of life and the things that cause us pain actually make us who we are, give us things to work on, make up our identity. It just depends how you look at it, but I think humans are meant to suffer. It’s part of the human experience.

"Life is a constant process of dying. The man who is not capable of suffering does not deserve to be happy. We must learn to take our suffering and turn it into a source of strength and wisdom, for it is through our pain that we find our true selves. The greatest achievements are born out of the greatest struggles, and it is in the depths of despair that we often discover our most profound insights." - Arthur Schopenhauer

MemeSupreme · Answer

yeah in some cases but in today's world, most people can repair themselves to like a functional state altho it's easier said than done

Staximus · Answer

I think it does to a certain extent, especially when it comes to things like mental illness. One of my friends decided after more than 20 years that he is going to be a tweaker again, and burnt himself out.

Maybe_Maybe_not · Answer

I believe, no I'm certain it exists, as I'm sure that one's mind can break down without never coming back to any... Normal operations. Closed units of mental hospitals taught me that.

exitseven · Answer

People can be affected by trauma but I do not think that people cannot be helped.

douride2 · Answer

Yes I had a friend like this. Sadly he is no longer with us.

ProbablyClueless · Answer

Someone who genuinely wants to get better can always get better. The problem is that a whole lot of people don't actually want to get better.

Dongie · Answer

Actually I think so. Sad but true. They may can adjust and continue but that brokenness is still there even suppressed. Certain events can cause it to resurface.

alice55 · Answer

I think it exist

Miah06 · Answer

Did you know dogs have 4 legs?

Anonymous · Answer

yes of course, people who were in an airplane crash are usually broken beyond repair 🤷

trumpetplayerforlife · Answer

If they don't want to fix it then yes

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