Do Normal People Caste Into Insanity?

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Have you ever wondered how normal people can slip into insanity? There have been many instances of sudden insanity in the past. The quiet kid turned shooter, the serial killer neighbor, and the co-worker that snapped are all examples. But, how did these people go insane? It could be a very simple reason. “All it may take to trigger the process is a special kind of blow to one's self-image to push someone over the edge of sanity.”, Dr. Zimbardo. It could be something as simple as a rude remark from a co-worker, to a devastating loss of a family member. For example, if an A student suddenly made failing grades, it could devastate his or her self-esteem and cause an eating disorder or violent tendencies. Is clinical insanity always the case,

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