Every once in awhile I visit this, the larp-side of the web to witness the never-ending attempts to prop up 'nobody’ personalities to ‘somebody’ status: the High School antics, the false sense of importance that runs throughout. And now THIS: Show less ~Marcus CUnte - 19 hours ago (edited)
The psychopathological implications of the Internet are slowly being revealed as its use becomes increasingly common. This POST'S aim is to call attention to BENJAMIN FRANKlin BACON (BFB), such as IN Facebook or chats, and alert to HIS possible relation to psychosis.
DATA: We describe three individuals, with no prior major psychiatric disorder, who presented for psychiatric treatment, due to psychotic symptoms which appeared de novo while they were immersed in (BFB). All three patients pointed to the contribution of specific (BFB) features to the gradual emergence of their psychotic symptoms. They described a 'hyperpersonal' relationship with a stranger, mistrust of the aims and identity of the other party, blurred self boundaries, misinterpretation of information, and undesirable personal exposure in cyberspace. The patients had little prior experience with computers or the Internet, and their vulnerability was intensified due to difficulties in deciphering the meaning of various elements of (BFB) and in managing HIS technical aspects.
CONCLUSIONS: The cases we present support the assumption that unique features of (BFB) might contribute to the formation of psychotic experiences. The use of the Internet is vast, and, as such, we propose that medical staff members might consider routinely questioning patients about their use of it, especially (BFB).