I should have written that sentence more carefully. We all read and think about stories, which we know are false. It often stated right there in the preface of the novel. Yet, such stories are often of great relevance. Take for example Shakespeare's plays. Many of them are based on fictional or embellished accounts. They are not valued for being the narrative account of true events, rather for bringing to stand forth truths about life in general. Some of these truths cannot be compressed into a simple sentence and can only be understood with the full context of the story.
In my opinion, stories help us see some things more clearly than an actual account of events. In this way, a story presents truth, despite never taking place. By being able to flexibly build premises, sometimes even using imaginary constructs such as magic, they help us get clear view of otherwise obscure parts of experience.
This flexibility, I believe, is something people with schizophrenia also experience. Like playing story-time with real life. They are highly suggestive and have a different salience landscape. This may allow them to pick up on patterns others may miss. Since they are unencumbered by having to rely on the prevalent worldview, their delusions may seek connections freely between seemingly unrelated stimuli.
Of course, delusions in most patients will also follow the typical pattern which is seen with the disease. However, there is also other content, which might be valuable in the hands of the right listener.
A person with the disorder once told me, "I am being persecuted." I asked why. She replied "because I am a young girl. There are people in the world who hate young girls, who hate them for their youth, freshness and innocence. Once they have become married, and lose this trait, these people no longer hate them and respect them." I often think about this when thinking about patriarchy and feminism. It to me sheds some light on possible motivation behind patriarchy, at the same time, reveals something about the state of the subconscious of a feminist.
I should have written that sentence more carefully. We all read and think about stories, which we know are false. It often stated right there in the preface of the novel. Yet, such stories are often of great relevance. Take for example Shakespeare's plays. Many of them are based on fictional or embellished accounts. They are not valued for being the narrative account of true events, rather for bringing to stand forth truths about life in general. Some of these truths cannot be compressed into a simple sentence and can only be understood with the full context of the story.
In my opinion, stories help us see some things more clearly than an actual account of events. In this way, a story presents truth, despite never taking place. By being able to flexibly build premises, sometimes even using imaginary constructs such as magic, they help us get clear view of otherwise obscure parts of experience.
This flexibility, I believe, is something people with schizophrenia also experience. Like playing story-time with real life. They are highly suggestive and have a different salience landscape. This may allow them to pick up on patterns others may miss. Since they are unencumbered by having to rely on the prevalent worldview, their delusions may seek connections freely between seemingly unrelated stimuli.
Of course, delusions in most patients will also follow the typical pattern which is seen with the disease. However, there is also other content, which might be valuable in the hands of the right listener.
A person with the disorder once told me, "I am being persecuted." I asked why. She replied "because I am a young girl. There are people in the world who hate young girls, who hate them for their youth, freshness and innocence. Once they have become married, and lose this trait, these people no longer hate them and respect them." I often think about this when thinking about patriarchy and feminism. It to me sheds some light on possible motivation behind patriarchy, at the same time, reveals something about the state of the subconscious of a feminist.
Yes, I think not obsessing over one's gender and living one's life freely is very sensible.