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In 1973, psychologist David Rosenhan pulled off one of the most shocking experiments in psychiatry. He sent 8 perfectly sane people into psychiatric hospitals across the U.S. All 8 were diagnosed with schizophrenia or manic depression. Every normal act became «evidence of illness.» Writing notes? «Paranoia.» Politeness?
«Pathological friendliness.» Even flushing toilets was noted as a symptom. The average stay was 19 days. The longest 52. To get out, they had to admit they were ill and swallow powerful antipsychotics. Over 2,100 pills prescribed.
When Rosenhan published the results, psychiatry was shaken. One hospital asked him to send more fakes. Over 3 months, staff flagged 41 patients as imposters. But... Rosenhan never sent anyone. The line between «sane» and «insane» is thinner than we want to believe.
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