re: #630 Obdicut

This is the DSM-IV-TR definition:

I’m not sure who you’re saying is schizophrenic, but I’d like to note that short-term psychotic breaks can resemble, but are not, schizophrenia.

My friend there is a context here.

In terms of that definition would the people who are the subject of this thread be classifiable as schizophrenic?

If Beck is not putting on an act, which I think he is, I am sure it is schtick, but if he were not putting on an act, would he not fit pretty much everything on that list?

No what about the person who thinks just like Beck’s rants and acts just like that but means it? Is he not as per the definitions you just gave accurately labeled so?

So ok, I am not a psychiatrist and I do not claim to be one. If someone who actually knows what they are talking about, with this professionally, can explain to me how I misapplied the definition, then I will gladly take that as a learning experience.

Untill then I will say that I believe I have applied the definition properly.