Psyched Podcast
Psyched Podcast
Alexa Shank and Kelsey Fyffe
24. Mini: “Curiouser and Curiouser”: The bizarre nature of Alice in Wonderland Syndrome
26 minutes Posted Oct 10, 2019 at 11:00 am.
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In Lewis Carroll’s famous book, the Cheshire Cat says “I’m not crazy. My reality is just different from yours.” We’ll dive into the white rabbit’s hole and see how this quote is a fitting description for the rare disorder.
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