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The Fragmented Self: Processing Violence and Identity in the Israel-Hamas Conflict
**Excerpt:** I am a Jewish Israeli citizen. I respond to the October 7 massacre not with anger or grief, but with cognitive overload—my brain struggling to comprehend the incomprehensible. Caught between conflicting narratives, I am horrified by Hamas’s atrocities, yet cannot support retribution that results in the killing of over 10,000 Palestinian children. Consuming information from both sides means witnessing…
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Decoding the Language of Semantic Terrorism
Semantic terrorism refers to the deliberate manipulation of language and symbols to create confusion, distort perception, and control narratives. By breaking the bond between signifiers and their meanings, it destabilizes communication, erodes shared understanding, and amplifies polarization. This phenomenon operates in political rhetoric, media, and digital discourse, influencing social realities.
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Title: Uninvited Realizations
“She gave up her own apartment, eager to show the full experience of the Holy Land. But as the days passed, the sour-faced guests took her hospitality for granted, their hypocrisy clear. Trust shattered, she feared for her home, realizing too late that she barely knew them from across the seas.”
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Self Schizoanalysis: My Body and Israel
In the framework of self schizoanalysis, I perceive my body as both a private entity and a collective embodiment. My body symbolizes Israel; I am an Israeli, and in a broader metaphorical sense, I am Israel. This association encapsulates my existence as small yet constantly vigilant, surrounded by perceived threats. My borders, akin to the […]
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F&Q among psychiatric patients
It’s common for psychiatric patients to encounter frequently asked questions when meeting new individuals or reuniting with old acquaintances during hospitalizations. These questions often help build a sense of community, as everyone shares the experience of a mental health crisis, regardless of their diverse backgrounds. Here are some frequently asked questions among psychiatric patients: Frequently […]
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Writing: A Double-Edged Sword
Writing is a double-edged sword: sometimes it can make me feel better, offering a therapeutic release, while at other times it can be triggering and overwhelming, akin to picking at my own wounds. I lost a friend that I used to write a lot to, another psychiatrist, not my own psychiatrist. This loss has been […]
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Living in “The Village”: A Patient’s Perspective
It’s been two and a half months since I became a patient in a daycare unit at a psychiatric hospital, known as “the Village.” My initial diagnosis was schizoaffective disorder and PTSD. I often feel lonely and isolated. Wandering the grounds, I find comfort in brief interactions with other patients.
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why DBT might not be the perfect choice for people with anhedonia
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is primarily designed to treat individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD), focusing on emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance, and mindfulness. While DBT can be beneficial for various mental health conditions, it might not be the most efficient therapy for patients who suffer from anhedonia or avolition. Reasons Why DBT Might […]
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