by Bill Putney <bptn@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
Nov 17, 2007 at 06:32 AM
J W wrote:
> I am a staff member of a mental institution near Dallas, Texas. One of
> our patients has been posting numerous messages using the above
> subject. This is not uncommon and we permit it as it allows our patients
> to interact with the outside world on a controlled basis. We monitor
> their activities while they are in our facility to ensure they are not
> a threat to themselves or others.
>
> This person has been evaluated as being level 5 mentally incompetent.
> This is the point where fantasy becomes reality for the individual. Rest
> assured this individual is not violent, but actually quite compliant and
> submissive.
>
> On a daily basis we do try to present reality to them to slow the rate
> of regression, but sadly some seem to interpret it as a form of
> persecution and withdraw even more into their fantasy world.
>
> We find it interesting that this individual would use the title MI5
> Persecution in their postings as it implies that they still have a grasp
> of reality to some degree.
>
> Be thankful for the health you have.
>
> Jon W. CPT
>
Hell - tell him to keep posting - he'll fit right in here.
Bill Putney
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