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Cthulhu

2008-05-21T19:25:31Z

DaveD:

[[Image:Cthulu.png|thumb|right]]
'''Cthulhu''' (pronounced "K'Thoo Loo") (Other spellings: Kutulu, Ktulu, Cthulu, Kthulhut, Thu Thu, Tulu) is a fictional entity (One of the so-called Great Old Ones) variously described as a "sleeping" or "dreaming" in the works of [[H. P. Lovecraft]]. Cthulhu sleeps in the sunken city of R'lyeh and when the stars are right, will reawaken ushering in the destruction of humanity. It is featured in the eponymous short story [[The Call of Cthulhu]], as well as many other works by both Lovecraft and his contemporaries.

Some have suggested a connection between Cthulhu and Judeo-Christian figures such as [[Satan]], though this comparison is shaky at best. In every Lovecraft story, the universe is full of strange and terrible entities that humans mistakenly call Gods, Cthulhu being a powerful but not unique creature with Godlike powers. Lovecraft himself was an Athiest, and his stories reflected his views of humanity's role in the universe as insignificant and at the mercy of greater, unknown powers.{{fact}}

He is also credited with beating up Joeseph and eating Mary. When questioned later, he merely rumbled 'I did it for the lulz'.

==References==
*http://www.cthulhu.org/cthulhu/index.html

[[Category:Fantasy]]

Paranoid personality disorder

2008-05-20T12:57:45Z

DaveD:

'''Paranoia''' is an irrational fear. It can be caused by [[psychosis]] or by certain [[drugs]].

Individuals with paranoid schizophrenia and persecutory delusional disorder experience what is known as persecutory delusions: an irrational, yet unshakable, belief that someone is plotting against them. Paranoid beliefs are prevalent in many individuals and is often the cause of disputes between individuals and society. The most common cause of paranoia is the use of illegal drugs such as cannabis, amphetamines and cocaine all of these causing mental harm which leads to paranoia[http://www.thesite.org/healthandwellbeing/mentalhealth/otherconditions/paranoia]. As with other mental problems, paranoia may be treated by the sufferer recognising the problem and seeking medical assistance. Treatment can be difficult as the patient often does not trust the carer. 
== Mass Paranoia ==
Paranoid delusions may be shared by individuals such as within political movements, social groups and national groups. This is known as mass paranoia where the group irrationally believes it is the victim of a conspiracy aimed at its destruction.

== External links ==

*[http://www.thesite.org/healthandwellbeing/mentalhealth/otherconditions/paranoia]

*[http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/common/standard/transform.jsp?requestURI=/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/paranoia.jsp Paranoia]

[[Category:Psychiatry]]

Paranoid personality disorder

2008-05-20T12:57:24Z

DaveD:

'''Paranoia''' is an irrational fear. It can be caused by [[psychosis]] or by certain [[drugs]].

Individuals with paranoid schizophrenia and persecutory delusional disorder experience what is known as persecutory delusions: an irrational, yet unshakable, belief that someone is plotting against them. Paranoid beliefs are prevalent in many individuals and is often the cause of disputes between individuals and society. The most common cause of paranoia is the use of illegal drugs such as cannabis, amphetamines and cocaine all of these causing mental harm which leads to paranoia[http://www.thesite.org/healthandwellbeing/mentalhealth/otherconditions/paranoia]. Another cause of paranoia is homosexual fixation where the sufferer represses a tendency to homosexual love to such an extent that a fixation concerning it is developed[http://www.depression-guide.com/paranoia.htm]. As with other mental problems, paranoia may be treated by the sufferer recognising the problem and seeking medical assistance. Treatment can be difficult as the patient often does not trust the carer. 
== Mass Paranoia ==
Paranoid delusions may be shared by individuals such as within political movements, social groups and national groups. This is known as mass paranoia where the group irrationally believes it is the victim of a conspiracy aimed at its destruction.

== External links ==

*[http://www.thesite.org/healthandwellbeing/mentalhealth/otherconditions/paranoia]

*[http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/common/standard/transform.jsp?requestURI=/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/paranoia.jsp Paranoia]

[[Category:Psychiatry]]

Paranoid personality disorder

2008-05-20T12:55:40Z

DaveD: /* Mass Paranoia */

'''Paranoia''' is an irrational fear. It can be caused by [[psychosis]] or by certain [[drugs]].

Individuals with paranoid schizophrenia and persecutory delusional disorder experience what is known as persecutory delusions: an irrational, yet unshakable, belief that someone is plotting against them. Paranoid beliefs are prevalent in many individuals and is often the cause of disputes between individuals. The most common cause of paranoia is the use of illegal drugs such as cannabis, amphetamines and cocaine all of these causing mental harm which leads to paranoia[http://www.thesite.org/healthandwellbeing/mentalhealth/otherconditions/paranoia]. Another cause of paranoia is homosexual fixation where the sufferer represses a tendency to homosexual love to such an extent that a fixation concerning it is developed[http://www.depression-guide.com/paranoia.htm]. As with other mental problems, paranoia may be cured by the suffered recognizing the problem and seeking medical or religious assistance. Treatment can be difficult as the patient often does not trust the carer. 
== Mass Paranoia ==
Paranoid delusions may be shared by individuals such as within political movements, social groups and national groups. This is known as mass paranoia where the group irrationally believes it is the victim of a conspiracy aimed at its destruction.

== See also ==

*[[Psychiatric]]

== External links ==

*[http://www.thesite.org/healthandwellbeing/mentalhealth/otherconditions/paranoia]

*[http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/common/standard/transform.jsp?requestURI=/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/paranoia.jsp Paranoia]

[[Category:Psychiatry]]