Dorothea Buck highlights that experiencing psychosis can lead to a deeper understanding of oneself, as she states, "I could hardly consider myself a layperson anymore. I had experienced my psychoses much too consciously for that. I knew their significance and sought to understand them rather than dismiss their meaning, which can be healing and transformative. This self-awareness is crucial in the journey of mental health."
The author reflects on the approach of modern psychiatry, noting, "Isn't it strange that the profession having the most to do with the mind—psyche—has come to so resolutely avoid the whole messy business of thinking? The standardized checklists and brief visits overshadow the unique, rich experiences of patients' mental states and their implications and meanings."
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