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Well, it might have been a "fun read" but this is someone's life and mental health we're talking about.


It might be a helpful and fun read for someone dealing with hearing voices, too.

The diversity of comments here (as well as the referenced Wikipedia articles) indicate the situation could require a more complex and long-term strategy than simply "run to doctor; do what doctor says." (Even though talking with experts is almost certainly part of the right course.) In that case, discussing "fun reads" with relevant perspectives is part of coping.


??? Sorry I can't follow anymore. So thinking about possibilities is inappropriate? Doctors are never allowed to enjoy their job? (I am not a doctor, but it would be a similar situation)


Yes. Perhaps "interesting and thought-provoking book" might have been more apt than "fun read".




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