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firemonkey
12-14-2006, 06:39 AM
Journeys to Recovery: Accepting the Reality of Unreality

Saturday 1 PM

http://www.abc.net.au/rn/allinthemind/stories/2006/1810818.htm

People who hear voices or have delusions often don't believe they're sick with a psychotic illness. It's their harsh and frightening reality. Coming to terms with the need for treatment can be a mighty battle, for both themselves and their families. Lynne Malcolm speaks with two men who've found their own unexpected routes towards acceptance and recovery. And, psychologist Xavier Amador - a forensic expert in high profile cases such as the Unabomber and the 20th 9/11 highjacker - challenges the denial in unique wayS




Thecat
09-20-2008, 01:12 PM
Very true firemonky. It's hard to know you are in unrealtiy when you don't think you are sick.