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EndOppressionCasual Contributor
I love this TED talk by Psychologist Eleanor Longden about where voices come from and how understanding voices can help those diagnosed with 'Schizophrenia'. http://www.ted.com/talks/eleanor_longden_the_voices_in_my_head?language=en
In response to: Hearing Voices- or what gets termed 'Schizophrenia'
AppleblossomSenior Contributor
Havent listened to it yet ... but thanks @EndOppressionmy gut tells me that most "symptoms" are sane reactions to insane situations ... just me ... yes I know there are magnifications and disociations and a distancing from some emotional and social realities .... but if they can be worked through ... there is hope.
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