Fnord wrote:
↑ Somehow, I suspect the pain and itching are not "delusional"; he may actually be suffering these symptoms, and just associating them with the voices.
It could be a viral infection, an allergic reaction, an auto-immune disorder, or something as simple as the wrong laundry detergent. Again, he should consult his physician.
Right, I definitely wouldn't rule that out. Actual but unrelated pain/itching is probably more likely than psychosomatic pain or itching, both of which are more likely than the government choosing to make someone itch to torment them (for having ADHD?).
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