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Originally Posted by Sometimes psychotic
Right, I feel like a lot of people are taught to see Psychosis as a poisonous other that’s out to get them instead of part of themselves speaking in a different way. It really changes self acceptance in a major way. There have been studies of psychosis in groups outside of the US and people almost always do better in different cultures. Instead of feelings of paranoia they often get guidance because that is how it is framed for them.
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So true! It is not a disease. It is dis ease.
Here is the TED talk. She nails it. 14 minutes and worth the ride for anyone who holds hope they are not doomed because they see things, hear things, or carry beliefs that challenge reality.
Eleanor Longden: The voices in my head | TED Talk