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The monster will get us, be quiet

Stop Abuse Campaign

I still suffer from night paranoia. I have Bipolar 1 disorder and am on many medications to keep me stable. Answer these ten confidential questions developed with the CDC and understand your warning signs. I would play outside, yelling, to drown out the yelling from my drunk parents. She would always cry on Christmas night.

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psychosis, violence, and the fear of madness

Clinical Philosophy

what the BPS report says In contrast to media stereotypes, in reality few people who experience paranoia or hear distressing voices ever hurt anyone else. It's worth noting, too, that only 15 of these 81 individuals suffered schizophrenia ; 40 suffered depression, 8 PTSD, 10 personality disorder, etc. In short, 9.3%