Posted by Larry Hoover on August 22, 2004, at 10:56:57
In reply to Will having an imaginary companion cause insanity?, posted by mmcconathy on August 21, 2004, at 22:22:47
> I don't know if this subcounsionly this was a self-repairing mechaism throught which I was really helping myself throught a simulation of another person. I consider him sort of big brother, mainly throught him i have developed signifcant confidence in myself, i recently just got a girlfriend.
Richie is you, too, you know. It sounds like a wonderful and adaptive solution to your distress.
> My therapist wasnt helping me, my parents went not either, Ritchie got me out of this, now i cant belive, but i have a girlfriend which im confident around, and feel confident look at school, and anywhere i go because i know im not alone.I'm training right now for track, and for discuss, but i feel confident because i feel training with me, and advising me on techniques. I jog ALOT faster than i was trying to keep up with him.
Richie sounds like a wonderful companion.
> You all are the only people i've told about this, because i dont want to make my therapist to think im crazy, same to my parents.
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> But i do need to ask if this can be damaging in the long run, i mean can this get out of control?That's a hypothetical question that leads you to an answer that isn't helpful. Of course, it could get out of control. I consider it to be wonderfully adaptive. You have found an answer to your despair. So long as you remain conscious of all the things you are so clearly already aware, there is no risk. That is my opinion.
> I need to know becuase, my dad, is a succesful lawyer, but in the past he's had psychotic episodes of paranoia, i dont know if he's diagnosed with anything but I do consider this serious.
You dad *is* a successful lawyer, notwithstanding his psychosis. Don't forget that he is successful. Whether that's a trait that might be passed down, or not, who knows? You already have all the tools to help you assess the risk of harm.
> Thanks for your advice, tis realy needed.
Rest assured, you're doing fine.
Lar
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