“In the DSM-III classification, this disorder is not listed as a formal category of schizophrenic disorder, but rather under “Psychotic disorders not elsewhere classified.” This no doubt reflects the fact that schizoaffective disorder presents something of a taxonomic problem, and current controversy prevails over whether these persons should be considered basically schizophrenic or basically affectively disordered, or a group unto themselves. Probably most clinicians lean in the direction of th...e first choice, although the course of the disorder (rapid onset and rapid resolution) more nearly approximates that usually seen in the affective psychoses. I don’t know why I have written these sentences in my diary. They aren’t my own sentences, they come from a textbook; but Dr. Rowe said I could write whatever I wanted. The cover design for Marx and Ginsberg’s book is a whirling blue and white sky. It is a detail of a painting by Van Gogh called Ravine in the Peyroulets. Is it possible that Van Gogh lived with the sky voice?MoreLessRead More Read Less
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