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May 31, 2014, 11:15 AM
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I am just wondering if reading a book can help with Intrusive thoughts/ paranoia or psychosis from both of those. I have been having a lot of issues with those 3 and nothing is helping and I have to wait until the 4th and 9th for therapy then med doc appointments and I was told Reading can help. is that true?
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May 31, 2014, 11:29 AM
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Hi sunvoidant. It's nice to meet you. I think it's great that you are trying to stay positive. My pdoc told me not to read fiction, because it may induce psychosis. I mostly read non fiction any way. I think all reading is constructive. It keeps the brain sharp.
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May 31, 2014, 01:14 PM
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Hi, I find reading does help me. Personally I enjoy historical narratives or accounts. Anyways, I wish you the best.
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Jun 01, 2014, 03:08 PM
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Don't get me wrong, reading is a great activity for your mind. However, if you use it as an escape, it really qualifies as a compulsion. You will have to be honest with yourself as to what is driving you to read. Avoiding thoughts that distress you will only make you sicker in the long run.
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