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Posted by den2 on April 10, 2003, at 20:09:13
I have read that brainwashing someone is simple and is listed in the DSM 4 as a factor due to Dissociatve disorder NOS.(coercive persuasion) I am afraid that someone or some people have brainwashed me in the past and am afraid I am currently being brainwashed(ex. a neighbor that dislikes me maybe coering me somehow. Could be? could be possible if I am subjected to it. Since I have a diagnoses of muliple dissociative disorders therefor I could also have the other diossocative disorders NOS like coercive persuasuion, trance and possesion trance, ganser syndrome? I'd like all the information out there on this topic. thanks, den.
Posted by white rabbit on April 10, 2003, at 21:06:50
In reply to could someone be coercing me?, posted by den2 on April 10, 2003, at 20:09:13
Somehow I don't see "brainwashing" listed in the DSM even though the concept is certainly related to recognized conditions such as "Stockholm Syndrome" (when hostages become sympathetic with their kidnappers).
However, I can't think of any circumstances where brainwashing would be "simple" and I seriously doubt if your neighbor could attempt such a thing without your knowledge. If you're seriously worried about this, I would suggest you talk to a psychologist to determine where these frightening ideas are coming from.
-Gracie
Posted by elisha on May 1, 2003, at 19:38:21
In reply to could someone be coercing me?, posted by den2 on April 10, 2003, at 20:09:13
Hello Den2,
There is no way to know for certain if this is truly happening but there is a much better chance that you a suffering from some sort of paranoia which can be helped. I have suffered from extreme paranoia that followed a manic attack and I know how real the fear can be but there are drugs to help along with counseling.
good luck!
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