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Group: alt.support.schizophrenia · Group Profile
Author: mainmain Date: May 13, 2008 17:06
On Tue, 06 May 2008 17:37:45 -0700, mk wrote:
> Hello, alt.support.schizophrenia!
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> I apologize if this is the wrong group for me to post this in.
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> I'm in a bit of a situation here, however, and I'm really looking for
> some advice from you posters here.
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> I'm an actor, see, and I've very recently been given a role as the main
> character in a film. The film highlights this character's life and
> trials as a Disorganized Schizophrenic.
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> I've been reading almost non-stop for the last little while trying to
> get a hold on exactly what a disorganized schizophrenic is and what they
> experience but to this point I've found mostly medical documentation and
> not too much actual perspective from someone with the illness.
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> I really want to accurately portray this character -- I don't want to
> add to the misinformation of Schizophrenia.
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> And so I ask for your help. Please, alt.support.schizophrenic, if you
> have any advice for me (any form is perfect. I'd also like to hear your
> stories about how the illness has effected you) I would be forever
> grateful for your efforts.
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> Have a great week, everyone.... and my sincere apologies again if I'm
> posting this in the wrong group or if my post is considered rude..
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> Jason L.
The turning point is the diagnostic label, this turns
an adventure into the paranormal into a crushing inferiority
complex.
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