20 Lessons on Psychology Into Dark Hallway of the Human Mind

Revised Edition: 2024

I began writing this book due to the anxiety sparked by an encounter with juvenile drug-addicted kids exhibiting psychopathic tendencies. They didn't fear pulling the trigger, nor did they fear death. It felt like I was facing zombies, prompting me to question whose life was better: mine or theirs?

I was trying to make sense of my life by engaging in projects like building a mental health platform. However, unlike me, they seemed unbothered about making sense of their lives. I began to wonder why one should even seek meaning in life and face numerous challenges when one could stay intoxicated all day. It wasn't that I wasn't aware of the physical consequences of drugs, but in the end, people die! Throughout my life, I've seen many cancer patients who were not drug addicts but experienced a more painful death than the sudden cardiac arrests these cocaine and heroin users would face.
What was the point of having a point in life?

This question caused me so much anxiety that I began seeking the answer for myself. Consequently, I started writing the book to gain clarity in my thoughts. After a few months, I rewrote this book for two reasons:

• It couldn't be deleted and would leave traces on the internet.
• It should exist in the best possible manner if it had to exist.

The book begins by tracing the evolution of human emotions and how they have shaped our behavior over time. It goes on to explore the concept of the ego and its impact on our thoughts, beliefs, and actions. Then, I have discussed complex mental states like nihilism, hedonism, and absurdism.

In this book, I have talked about Friedrich Nietzsche's concept of the metamorphosis of the psyche, Carl Jung's archetypes and collective unconscious, Freud's concept of the psyche, and several other concepts. These concepts have been a guiding light in writing this book. Over the past decade, I've been studying them out of a strong interest in psychology and philosophy. My involvement in developing a mental health platform has been invaluable, providing me with numerous real-life examples of psychological struggles happening around us.

Throughout the book, I've shared many stories inspired by firsthand experiences, although I have made certain tweaks. For example, if I have talked about an apparel vendor, he might be a tailor. If I have talked about a car wash attendant, he might be an office boy. And if I have talked about a mechanic, he might be a small business owner. In the 18th chapter, it was inevitable to share aspects of my life, although I have chosen to conceal a lot of personal information, such as my workplace and the schools I attended, etc. It also required minor factual tweaks.

In the last part of the book, I have discussed some topics that might feel intense for a few people. It is advisable to omit those aspects of the book that might trigger you.