Secrets of Schizophrenia and Depression "Unlocked"

Oracle Goddess writes "According to the US National Institute for Mental Health in Bethesda, Maryland, scientists have discovered a remarkable similarity between the genetic faults behind both schizophrenia and manic depression in a breakthrough that is expected to open the way to new treatments for two of the most common mental illnesses, affecting millions of people. Previously schizophrenia and depression were assumed to be two separate conditions, but the new research shows for the first time that both have a common genetic basis that leads people to develop one or the other of the two illnesses."

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[Hurricane78]

Exactly. One should note, that being religious essentially is a light schizophrenia. (Usually noting too bad though.) You can notice the extreme similarity in their behavior. (Being detached from reality. Using an inner reality, and basing cause and effect on it. Being unable to be reasonable or having huge lapses in logic and associations.)

I know that this will offend all religious people. And by definition they will not be able to accept that.
So I am sorry. But I just say it how it is. This does not mean I do not respect them or think they are worse humans. I value all humans equally. Period. :)