Log entry. 18 December. Patient 389645

A very odd session with patient today. Seems he wants to turn his paranoia around on me, seeking information about my private affairs. I suspect he thought he had me cornered, feeling uncomfortable. I've outsmarted him then. Of course, I am used to such things and wasn't in the least disconcerted by his tactics. Although he is certain to try to dig more into my private business, that doesn't bother me a bit, not in the least.

Will see patient again in 2 days to follow up.

When's the Big Day?

When's the big day, huh? Heard you were tying the knot... getting married... starting a new life... all that stuff. It's sweet, really. I never quite thought of you as the marrying type.

It must be really difficult, in your line and all.

Does she know? Is she in on your secret? How does she take it?

Or have you kept her away from all of that world?

I've always wondered how your type does it. I mean, it isn't all that uncommon for guys like you to get married. Part of the cover, maybe.

So, what does she say about it all?


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Log entry. 17 December. Patient 025486

Odd session with patient today. Just as we were getting into our discussion, Patient 465791 burst in with her normal drivel. (Back to that, after the silent treatment from the previous session. More on that in her own file.)

Patient responded to the interruption in an acceptable way, with one exception. The words contained in his speech still did not flow in a sense-making way.

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Interruption

"What are you doing in here?"

"Why... I'm just telling you about the Knot Wedding Shop."

"Can't you see I am with a patient?"

"Not a shop? Have patience."

"What?"

"You need to leave this instance."

"But, don't forget to visit that shop, ok?"

"Out!"

"And if you want some help with honeymoon plans, I can recommend that too-"

"I said out!"

"Rabid cobras running wild all over the site. What a fright it gives to all around!"

"You're funny."

"That's it! Nurse!"

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Stumped

"What's to see?"

"Philosophy."

"Don't you understand that all these things you are saying make no sense?"

"Dollars and cents, assuredly. It can't be that the president's men were putting it together once and for all. The tidal wave and the fishy hucksters will always be that way. Once and for all."

"This is just the sort of thing I mean. Your tone is reasonable, but the words you string together don't make sense."

"Riding the fence."

"Wait, I should rephrase that. The words themselves make sense. But not the way you've put them together."

"Eyes see."

"Yes, they do."

"Pay your dues."

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Jungle Jumble

Jungle jumble burning bright, with night tiger's eyesight failing. I cannot tell nor can I sail when the night air is so filled with foggy brimstone. Henry Ford's model airplane took off to the dance, without a date on the calendar girl.

Once it happens, it can't complete the process, if you know what I mean. Does he? When the time comes, the hellfires will rise up and call us blessed. And then we will all know just how relaxed a state we live for, and that it won't last for long. The euphoria that fills the bucket to overflowing, will decrease, but he will increase.

When the download is completed, that should be the end of the story, at the end of the day. So I've heard.

You see?

Log entry. 17 December. Patient 390086

Saw patient for these 2 consecutive days. Perhaps I finally have her. She claims her picture appeared in the Times a few years ago during the Hannukah season with the Prime Minister of Israel. That should be easy enough to disprove, I suppose. It might just be the needed break. If I can show that she's never appeared in the paper with the Prime Minister, perhaps she'll cease to believe these wild tales she's telling.

Let me guess...

"Let me guess... was this friend you visited the Prime Minister of Israel?"

"Why, yes! How did you know?"

"Lucky guess, I suppose."

"Oh you are a joker. I know! You saw my picture in the Times, didn't you?"

"In the Times?"

"Sure. It was just a few years ago. I suppose you might recognize me from that picture."

"Do you remember which month?"

"Um.... it was Hannukah."

"Oh. Yes. Right. I see. Um.... which year?"

"The first time was maybe 6 years ago. But I think the picture appeared three or four years back."

"I see."

"Why?"

"Oh. Nothing much. Just curious."

Log entry. 16 December. Patient 389645

Perhaps I moved too quickly with the patient today. Seems he was ready to open up to me, even talking about fond memories. But I pushed for him to trust me with more, and he clammed right back up. Seems afraid that my gestures of friendship had ulterior motives.

I was right about Patient 465791. Patient 389645 today admitted that the two of them have been talking. I am afraid he influenced her.

Perhaps the influence will do them both good. One talking too much, the other not enough. One too trusting, the other not enough. It will have to be monitored though.

You sure have a lot to say today

"You're talkative today."

"Yeah?"

"Yes. Indeed."

"I guess. Does it bother you?"

"Not at all. I rather like it. I'm just wondering why the change."

"I guess I am lonely. My neighbour won't talk to me anymore."

"Why not?"

"She thinks I'm one of you, I think."

"Reeeeaally?"

"Yeah. I knew you'd like that."

"No. It isn't that. It's just rather curious."

"What do ya mean?"

"Well, why don't you tell me what happened?"

"What do you want to know for?"

"Well, I do rather hope we can be friends, you know."

"Do you now?"

"Certainly. I've been trying to be your friend all along."

"So you have...."

"Does that bother you?"

"Not that exactly, but...."

"But?"

"Nothing."

"Sure?"

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"OK. I see."

Log entry. 16 December. Patient 390086

Patient seems very confused. Seems to be confused, thinking she is some one of some importance. Even implied she is Al Gore. When I pointed this out, she became belligerent.

It is getting rather serious, these lies she's telling. Dealing with a pathological liar is never easy. The difficulty, at the moment, is finding out just how much of her lies she actually believes, and how much she is aware it is all made up.



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By Implication

"Are you trying to tell me that you created the whole blog advertising frenzy?"

"No."

"It sounds like that is what you are saying."

"No. Who do you think I am? Al Gore?"

"You are not Al Gore."

"I know I'm not. That's what I said."

"No you didn't."

"Well, I did imply it."

"Just like you implied you started the whole blog ad craze."

"I did not imply that! I just told you about how these things work!"

"But surely you can see-"

"No I cant see!"

"I see."

"I'm sure you do."

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Psssst!

"Psssst!"

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"Hey, lady!"

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"What'cha doing?"

"I'm not talking right now."

"Good, good. Don't talk to Them."

"I'm not talking to anyone."

"That's not a bad idea, to tell ya the truth. So what happened to bring about this change?"

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"Did you hear?"

"I heard."

"So?"

"I already told you I'm not talking."

"But... but you can talk to me! Surely you know I'm harmless."

"How would I know?"

"Why..... because...."

"I see."

Log entry. 15 December. Patient 025486

May have taken a risky approach with patient today. I treated the Fruit Salad Speak as if it were coherent dialogue. Convinced patient that what he needs is a goal, something to make him more focused. Patient will be taking up an online course.

This might have been the wrong suggestion, but it was the first that came to mind. It grew out of his Fruit Salad Speak.

I talked way too much in the session. You'd have thought I was Patient 465791, the way I was going on!

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A Hole in My Life

There's a hole in my life. Black hole, white sky, blue grass, country music, or country style dining.

Loneliness overwhelms the green state of being when the orchids are in bloom. Or when they wilt under the cold rains of the jungle night sky. Concerted effort is needed to apply ourselves to the destruction of the village. Progress!

Education. That's the secret. A hole that must be filled.

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Log entry. 15 December. Patient 390086

Thought I'd made some real progress with Patient today. She was recognizing the difference between reality and fiction, describing the need for auto insurance. Kept a clear line between that and the film she'd seen firmly in place while discussing the two. Was very hopeful this represented a breakthrough.

It seems, though, that she cannot apply this difference in reference to her thoughts about Jackie. Hoping this will be a starting point for real progress. Perhaps, eventually.

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Car Crashes

It was so cool. This car was flying, and I mean flying down the road. It swerved here, swerved there, and finally jumped up over another car, flipping several times and finally landing on its roof. The driver opened the door and got out-

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Log entry. 15 December. Patient 465791

Patient seems to have been talking too much with patient in neighbouring cell. That is Patient 389645. It seems today she (Patient 465791) decided to take Patient 389645's approach and stop speaking to me at all. It is something of a relief from her normal ongoing chatter. Those two couldn't be more opossite, as far as that goes.

I am afraid, though, that this is anything but progress. Uncertain at present what approach to take. This is certainly an unexpected obstacle in both patients treatment.

We will see.

You do realize...?

"You do realize, don't you, that I mentioned this very thing to you some time back?"

"No, I don't think you did."

"Yes, you've tried to make a prescription for me before. See, it's here in my notes."

"Hee hee ha ha hee hee ha. That's funny, Doc. You had me going for a minute."

"What?"

"I almost believed my neighbour when you said that."

"What do you mean?"

"Um. Never mind. Maybe I should just shut up."

"No, no. Go on. This is most interesting."

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"Come now. We've always gotten along so well."

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"I see. OK then. So be it."



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Log entry. 14 December. Patient 389645

Patient continues to persist in paranoia. Observation sessions generally end with an attempt at turning the tables (patient trying to question me). Seems perhaps some progress today. Conversation was more sustained.