Very interesting experience. As unpleasant as it was, I actually was hoping it would last longer to be able to have more examples. One reason I think this was possible is because I was concentrating on what was around me and navigating. This probably made the voices slightly less prominent. I can't even imagine what it would be like going through a normal day and hearing it all the time. It would be all consuming, terrifying, and debilitating.
I think this experience could be very helpful for certain people who work with or are part of a family with someone experiencing schizophrenia. Personally as a second grade teacher I cannot see myself using this simulation, especially since most young people do not experience schizophrenia.
However, this experience makes me wish there was a similar simulation available for someone with ADD or ADHD. This would be extremely useful in my profession. As much a someone feels they have an idea of what someone else is experience there is no way to know without walking in their shoes.
A very meaningful experience.
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