Ask A Schizophrenic

[Marshal Matt Dillon]

I am a diagnosed schizophrenic.

Ask me nearly anything and I’ll respond. I won’t be offended.

The purpose of this thread is to clear up any misunderstandings about mental illness.

The mental health crisis is a national security issue.

I’m ready to do my part, to help fix the problem.

Ask away.

 

[Dogmaphobe]

What is the sound of one hand clapping?

 

[Marshal Matt Dillon]

What is the sound of one hand clapping?

Without the other hand, I hear silence.

 

[deannalw]

What is the sound of one hand clapping?

The Sound of Silence, of course.

 

[skye]

Without the other hand, I hear silence.

but silence is not silent!

there is something called the voice of silence.

 

[Moonglow]

I am a diagnosed schizophrenic.

Ask me nearly anything and I’ll respond. I won’t be offended.

The purpose of this thread is to clear up any misunderstandings about mental illness.

The mental health crisis is a national security issue.

I’m ready to do my part, to help fix the problem.

Ask away.

Does yer bush burn but is not consumed?

 

[skye]

The Sound of Silence, of course.

exactly.

 

[Moonglow]

but silence is not silent!

there is something called the voice of silence.

echos of atoms crashing together?

 

[skye]

echos of atoms crashing together?

oh yes. yup

 

[Marshal Matt Dillon]

but silence is not silent!

there is something called the voice of silence.

Simon and Garfunkel articulated that impeccably well.

 

[Marshal Matt Dillon]

Does yer bush burn but is not consumed?

Next question, please

 

[skye]

Simon and Garfunkel articulated that impeccably well.

"Bridge Over Troubled Waters"?

absolutely yes good articulation there.

 

[deannalw]

Simon and Garfunkel articulated that impeccably well.

Disturbed did an absolutely beautiful cover of that song.

And no one seems to know what that song is about.

 

[Marshal Matt Dillon]

"Bridge Over Troubled Waters"?

absolutely yes good articulation there.

Awesome tune, along with the Sound of Silence.

 

[Marshal Matt Dillon]

Disturbed did an absolutely beautiful cover of that song.

And no one seems to know what that song is about.

I’m familiar with Disturbed and their version. Much better, it is, than any other.

 

[skye]

Awesome tune, along with the Sound of Silence.

yes.....they are almost like one tune aren't they?

indistinguishable from each other!

 

[Marshal Matt Dillon]

To me, the tune entitled Sound of Silence refers to what it’s like to be misunderstood. Why bother, I may as well just be silent.

That is it, in a nutshell. The Graduate was also a classic movie.

 

[TNHarley]

Ok here is a serious question.
Do you believe other mental illnesses should be afforded special rights over your condition? Such as males pissing in the female restroom.
Why can't schizos being afforded the same rights as when they believe they are president?

 

[Moonglow]

Ok here is a serious question.
Do you believe other mental illnesses should be afforded special rights over your condition? Such as males pissing in the female restroom.
Why can't schizos being afforded the same rights as when they believe they are president?

Hell, schizophrenics already get a tax-free existence for their churches

 

[hjmick]

Roses are red,

Violets are blue,

I'm a schizophrenic,

And so am I...




Yeah, I know... DID is no a diagnosis commonly associated with schizophrenia. It's a decades old poem from Oscar Levant.


I suppose you know what sort of blow-back your candor will potentially generate... be that as it may, you may want to consider asking a Mod to delete this thread...