Case 63

S2 Ep2: "Life Imitates Movies"

Sep 26, 2023
Actors Julianne Moore, Oscar Isaac, Zoë Winters, and Arian Moayed discuss topics such as psychiatric patients projecting aspects of their doctors, the fear of letting go of beliefs, memory loss from electroconvulsive therapy, and the creation of imaginary memories inspired by books and movies.
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Delusions Blend Reality and Fiction

  • Emily Sachs' delusions intertwine her real experiences with fictional pandemics and movies.
  • Her mind projects psychiatric figures and virus fears, revealing how memories and fiction blend in mental illness.
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Sci-Fi Fuels Mental Projections

  • Emily uses sci-fi movies and books to create false memories about a pandemic and a virus called Pegasus.
  • Fans of science fiction might be more prone to psychotic episodes due to immersive story-building in their minds.
ANECDOTE

Movies Shape Mental Health Story

  • Emily recalls assembling her mental health story from movies like '12 Monkeys' and 'Contagion'.
  • Her narrative features viruses, deserted cities, and pandemics, reflecting the sci-fi she consumed.
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