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This site is an exploration of the spiritual and creative potential of ‘schizophrenia’ and an exposé of state controlled treatments used to suppress people so labelled. It is an exposition that stems from first-hand experience. With visual and literal narrative, I present examples that highlight the visions and psychic insights that are prevalent.
Schizophrenia is commonly seen as delusional and hopelessly negative - this view is simplistic and woefully inadequate. Whilst acknowledging emotional turmoil, I emphasise such states can be channelled in ways which broaden the perspectives and perceptions of those affected.
It is perhaps not surprising that the subject of psychosis is fraught with misconceptions and misunderstandings. My objective however, is to provide clues that help the reader decipher the associated thought patterns in an endeavour to make this realm more intelligible.
I take the stance that psyche-sensitivity is an integral part of humanity's total mind, casting light not only on human nature, but also on the nature of reality.
We should accept and expect that our individual and collective evolution will involve intense struggle and unforeseen challenges. As the world around us becomes increasingly complex it is inevitable that our response to it, and life within it, also becomes increasingly complex. I see my experience in this context and as part of a continually developing process.
I encourage the reader to seek the many interconnections that dwell beneath and beyond the surface of these words and images, a matrix of concealed meaning will be revealed.
Please put aside your preconceptions and prepare to enter the inner reality of one diagnosed psychotic.
Aidan Shingler
Schizophrenia is commonly seen as delusional and hopelessly negative - this view is simplistic and woefully inadequate. Whilst acknowledging emotional turmoil, I emphasise such states can be channelled in ways which broaden the perspectives and perceptions of those affected.
It is perhaps not surprising that the subject of psychosis is fraught with misconceptions and misunderstandings. My objective however, is to provide clues that help the reader decipher the associated thought patterns in an endeavour to make this realm more intelligible.
I take the stance that psyche-sensitivity is an integral part of humanity's total mind, casting light not only on human nature, but also on the nature of reality.
We should accept and expect that our individual and collective evolution will involve intense struggle and unforeseen challenges. As the world around us becomes increasingly complex it is inevitable that our response to it, and life within it, also becomes increasingly complex. I see my experience in this context and as part of a continually developing process.
I encourage the reader to seek the many interconnections that dwell beneath and beyond the surface of these words and images, a matrix of concealed meaning will be revealed.
Please put aside your preconceptions and prepare to enter the inner reality of one diagnosed psychotic.
- References to schizophrenia and psychosis are not meant to convey accord with current psychiatric orthodoxy; these terms are mentioned for expedience rather than agreement with clinical diagnosis. I use the expression psyche-sensitivity to counter prevailing assumptions and terminology.
Aidan Shingler
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Reviews: “A shaft of light into the darkness” Arts Journal “Inexplicably beautiful” The Guardian “Sharp, witty and in places very funny” Northern Review “Beyond categorisation” Artesian “Sheer brilliance” Mail-Out Price: £15.00 First Published in 2016 by Thorntree Press Revised and republished in 2022 by Thorntree Press ISBN 978-1-9538821-9-6 Paper pack/perfect bound 164 Pages Over 40 original colour images |
PSYCHE: the visionary potential of unusual states of consciousness by Aidan Shingler.
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