If what you really want is a neutral definition of mental illness, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) definition considers the context in which the abnormal behavior occurs, whether the behavior is culturally and/or historically acceptable, the degree to which the individual has emotional distress and the degree to which the individuals ability to function is significantly impaired.
Is "Paranoia" worse than "Narcissism"? Is diagnosis by amateur psychiatrists a worthy pursuit for any public list? Should he who is without sin be the first to cast stones? Is it reasonable to ask people to enter a manipulated topic about "mental cases" "Glenn and Ray" with the caveat "Please make no references to particular individuals."? Truly inquiring minds are busy with constructive issues. Enquiring minds are little more than gossips. Best! Liz On Mon, 06 Aug 2007 19:40:26 -0400 Anthony West <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > I don't think Glenn and Ray are "mental cases" in a vague, insulting > > sense. Both have displayed paranoid thinking repeatedly, year after > > year, in public, on this list. It is always fair to call this what > it is. > > Once again, I won't step into a deeper discussion of paranoia in > this > case because of a conflict of interest. But "paranoia" is not just > an > insult-word to me; it carries complex but precise clinical meaning. > > Would any other mental-health professional care to chip in a > detailed > general description of paranoid thinking, for the purposes of this > listserve? Please make no references to particular individuals. The > > question is: what are the salient features of what we call paranoid > > thinking? Then we can all judge for ourselves. > > -- Tony West > > Wilma de Soto wrote: > > Did NOT Anthony West (and others) try to portray Glenn NOT only as > a > > liar and a mental case, but also Ray Rorke repeatedly? > > > > ---- > You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the > list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, > see > <http://www.purple.com/list.html>. > > Elizabeth Campion Cell Phone: 215-880-2930 215-546-0550 Main, -546-9871 fax, Desk + VM: 215-790-5653 PRUDENTIAL, FOX & ROACH REALTORS, LLC Please read Consumer Notice & enjoy "HOME PILOT" tools at www.PruFoxRoach.com
