Avatars Help Schizophrenics Gain Control of Voices In Their Heads 138
Zothecula writes "Imagine if there was a voice in your head that regularly threatened to harm you or your loved ones, or that even ordered you to do so yourself. Awful as that would be, such auditory hallucinations are one of the most common symptoms of schizophrenia, with approximately one in four sufferers continuing to experience them even after taking anti-psychotic drugs. Fortunately, scientists have recently helped some schizophrenics gain control of their condition, by turning those voices into interactive avatars."
Tony? (Score:2, Funny)
"Danny isn't here, Mrs. Torrence"
Microsoft Was Ahead of Their Time (Score:4, Funny)
Who knew that microsoft Bob was really just a manifestation of your inner dummy?
Re:Why Harm? (Score:4, Funny)
Does anyone know why schizophrenia svoices always seem to try and cause harm? Why don't the voices tell you to clean your house, volunteer for something, build a house, do something good?
The voices always tell me what to do...
Turn right - 400 yards.
Merge onto the freeway ahead.
Exit freeway ahead - Exit number 102
Prepare to turn left.