Guest guest Posted November 6, 2000 Report Share Posted November 6, 2000 "Ivan Frimmel" wrote: > I have never been formally diagnosed or ever treated for > schizophrenia. I don't have two "personalities" unaware of each > other, just lots of conflicting needs, thoughts and feellings, and > roles I am "playing". A member of my family has been so diagnosed. Please refrain from using a term that you do not understand. Exaggerated metaphors aside, the condition has nothing to do with 'split' personalities. It is a rather frightening condition that causes severe hallucinations. Peace - Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2000 Report Share Posted November 6, 2000 Michael Read [maread] Monday, November 06, 2000 11:07 AM Ivan's SCHIZO TALK "Ivan Frimmel" wrote: > I have never been formally diagnosed or ever treated for > schizophrenia. I don't have two "personalities" unaware of each > other, just lots of conflicting needs, thoughts and feellings, and > roles I am "playing". A member of my family has been so diagnosed. Please refrain from using a term that you do not understand. Exaggerated metaphors aside, the condition has nothing to do with 'split' personalities. It is a rather frightening condition that causes severe hallucinations. Peace - Michael Thanks Michael for offering this. Mental imbalances and illnesses can be quite serious for individuals and their families. I had a friend in college who had been diagnosed with something similar to that and he had to take medication on a consistent basis, otherwise he could not function. A physical or mental disability is certainly nothing to be taken lightly or to be made fun of. I don't think Ivan meant any disrespect but was rather engaging in some personal and creative writing to express the inherent conflicts existing in the human condition which all of us are aware of and face. Ivan's comments were not aimed at any particular individual and were meant to be self-revelatory. But your point Michael is well taken and we should use terms carefully, especially those that can be taken the wrong way. Thanks for pointing this out Michael. Love Harsha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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