Can we give up our ideals of perfection?

We don’t have to live out of our cherished self-images. We don’t have to appear to be calm or clear, or to look “spiritual.” Instead, can we acknowledge who we are—including all of our so-called shortcomings? Can we give up our ideals of perfection? The constant effort it takes to try to fulfill these self-images... Continue Reading →

April 26, 2010

Collaborating With Madness

An earlier version of this essay appeared in the October 2006 newsletter of the International Society for the Psychological Treatments of the Schizophrenias and other Psychoses, a progressive professional association. It reflects my growing interest in writing and speaking about my extreme states or "psychotic" experiences in themselves, in addition to the treatments I've received.... Continue Reading →

April 26, 2010

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