PSYCH 2AP3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Schizoaffective Disorder, Paroxetine, Alternative Education
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Changed at age 8 - nightmares of being raped (eventually by own father) Transferred schools - was bullied at new school. Was sent to wake up brother - heard demonic voice tell her to kill her brother with scissors. Bullying became suicidal at age 12 - longing for acceptance by peers. Accelled at school - and made some friends. Was admitted to the psych ward at mac. 17 years old, locked in a psych ward, going to bed at 9. Asked to leave home since parents can"t take erratic behaviour. Realize life is too important - too much energy. Ended up on the streets - jackson square - new home in a tree. Voice told her she should have no money - gave it away. Got onto a bus - believed shew as possessed by the devil. Believed she needed hammer and nails to crusify herself. Drunk teens nearby - thought she was dead on the stairs.