Unfortunately, the things I've witnessed have been real.
Schizophrenia is on a different spectrum from most Trauma-Stressor Related Disorders.
If anyone cares to take some time and watch the clinical interviews with schizophrenics. They are a whole different state of being than someone in the cluster c anxious/avoidant spectrum.
The forced speech of a schizophrenic and the natural state of someone with autism can also be mistook by the untrained observer.
PTSD is a maladaptation to experience. Full of internalized toxic shame, remorse, anxiety, and guilt. Co-occuring with major depression and a Y chromosome can make things, irritatingly difficult - to say the least.
Complex-PTSD is a byproduct of abuse, abandonment, neglect (physical and/or emotional) and is often suffered by those under the thumb of a pathological narcissist. Hence the lesser known term; Narcissistic Abuse Syndrome.
Gaslighting is a known narcissists weapon of choice for abuse. The ego-destroying potential of this abusive method should never be underestimated. Taken to extremes, gaslighting can drive the abusers target to commit crimes and/or suicide.
Someone with a penchant for music and media reference is a fairly benign "disorder". Masterfully portrayed by actor Michael Weatherly as Super Special Agent Anthony DiNozzo - NCIS. He's Eccentric, and highly effective. Keenly observant, and admires the classics
Feed your head.
And for ducks sake, wear a helmet.
