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The monster will get us, be quiet

Stop Abuse Campaign

I still suffer from night paranoia. 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. It was awkward and embarrassing when my friends were around. I lived in fear, sleeping against the wall, scared at 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. Every year the University of Manchester produces what is now called The National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Safety in Mental Health.