In schizophrenia, a sufferer like me, may at times experience intrusive (unwanted) thoughts. These thoughts feel as if they are inserted by an outside force and are often full of violence. They cause an awful lot of anxiety and distress as they do not reflect the sufferer’s actual feelings and the sufferer has no desire to act on them. I am forced to witness appalling acts of violence against my will.
We all hope that you can hang in there each time until the good days return.
Comment by Fan — December 11, 2007 @ 12:09 am
thanks for the explanation on “intrusive thoughts”. i was struggling to explain this to my family members yesterday. two nights ago i had a similiar experience. i was alone outside and it passed after several minutes of battle, but it was the most terrifying experience i’ve experienced. it was the first day i left the house in abourt a week. earlier that day i lost my sight for a bout a minute (another terrifying battle) i generally don’t give way to fear but this got a hold of me. i like your art alot. i like the hands.
Comment by danny — December 20, 2008 @ 11:32 pm