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9-year old girl hearing voices of the Devil.
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RE: 9-year old girl hearing voices of the Devil.
July 16, 2016 at 8:25 am
(July 16, 2016 at 12:46 am)Maelstrom Wrote: I cannot imagine one as young as her being schizo, though.

I imagine she is merely acting out due to something else in the family dynamic that is affecting her, and she figures the best way to seek attention is by making such a claim as to hearing the devil speak to her.

It's basic psychology.

I thought schizophrenia could happen at any age?



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July 16, 2016 at 8:37 am
It can happen. It's not the norm.
Being told you're delusional does not necessarily mean you're mental. 
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July 16, 2016 at 8:54 am (This post was last modified: July 16, 2016 at 8:55 am by Jehanne.)
(July 16, 2016 at 2:22 am)The_Empress Wrote: I'm a mandated reporter, meaning that if I had any knowledge whatsoever about this kid, where she lives, et cetera, I would be mandated by law to report it. I think it's pretty effed up that the OP has such knowledge but won't take it upon him or herself to do the same, against the law or not.

OP, It makes me pretty sick that you were willing to flaunt it here, but do nothing to help.

Fine.   You've convinced me; I'll report it, but first, I am going to ask my friend to do so.
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July 16, 2016 at 9:08 am (This post was last modified: July 16, 2016 at 9:32 am by account_inactive.)
(July 16, 2016 at 8:37 am)mh.brewer Wrote: It can happen. It's not the norm.

Fair enough, so what's the usual age for things like schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder to start then?
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July 16, 2016 at 9:27 am
(July 16, 2016 at 9:08 am)Bella Morte Wrote:
(July 16, 2016 at 8:37 am)mh.brewer Wrote: It can happen. It's not the norm.

Fair enough, so what's the usual age for things like schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder to start than?

Late teens, early 20's.
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July 16, 2016 at 9:42 am
(July 16, 2016 at 9:08 am)Bella Morte Wrote:
(July 16, 2016 at 8:37 am)mh.brewer Wrote: It can happen. It's not the norm.

Fair enough, so what's the usual age for things like schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder to start then?

And, so, maybe this little girl is faking it and just trying to ruffle Mom & Dad's & everyone else's feathers?
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July 16, 2016 at 9:46 am (This post was last modified: July 16, 2016 at 9:49 am by account_inactive.)
(July 16, 2016 at 9:42 am)Jehanne Wrote:
(July 16, 2016 at 9:08 am)Bella Morte Wrote: Fair enough, so what's the usual age for things like schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder to start then?

And, so, maybe this little girl is faking it and just trying to ruffle Mom & Dad's & everyone else's feathers?

We're not psychiatrists.

Report it for fucks sake.

The girl obviously needs help.
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July 16, 2016 at 10:03 am
Maybe, but you can't afford to take chances with things like this.
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RE: 9-year old girl hearing voices of the Devil.
July 16, 2016 at 10:08 am
(July 16, 2016 at 9:42 am)Jehanne Wrote:
(July 16, 2016 at 9:08 am)Bella Morte Wrote: Fair enough, so what's the usual age for things like schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder to start then?

And, so, maybe this little girl is faking it and just trying to ruffle Mom & Dad's & everyone else's feathers?

What do you want us to say, that it's ok to not do anything because reasons?
The fool hath said in his heart, There is a God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
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RE: 9-year old girl hearing voices of the Devil.
July 16, 2016 at 10:08 am
I remember not praying much because I did not hear an audible voice. Kind of hard to have a personal relationship with someone you can't see, or hear.
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