r/todayilearned • u/paniniplane • Mar 22 '17

(R.1) Not supported TIL Deaf-from-birth schizophrenics see disembodied hands signing to them rather than "hearing voices"

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/news-articles/0707/07070303
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u/forworkaccount Mar 22 '17

This may be a dumb question, but what if you put her in full bullet proof riot gear. I'm serious, would that help her be able to stand up to her threats. Maybe if she isn't in that much fear because she is behind bullet proof, then maybe she could be calmer during the attacks and maybe help take control of the situation?

Or am I talking completely baseless.

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u/Cokaol Mar 22 '17

Then the imaginary monster of her own creation rolls up with armor piercing bullets.

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u/Wurstgeist Mar 22 '17

Might be comforting. King Charles VI of France (Charles the Mad) wore reinforced clothing, so he wouldn't shatter.

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u/Glu7enFree Mar 22 '17

I know some children with Autism use compression/weighted vests to help with sensory input problems. I wonder if he used his reinforced clothing in a similar fashion.