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This work explores themes related to the deeper dimensions of the human mind and altered perception. Familiarity with the following psychological conditions and mental health concepts may help viewers better understand the context and artistic expression of the work.
Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) is a mental health condition that may develop after prolonged or repeated exposure to severe psychological stress or trauma.
Unlike PTSD, which is often associated with a single traumatic event such as an accident, natural disaster, or assault, Complex PTSD is generally linked to long-term or repetitive traumatic experiences, including:
Prolonged psychological or physical abuse
Domestic violence
Persistent bullying
Long-term exposure to fear or severe stress
Common characteristics include:
Persistent anxiety and fear
Difficulty regulating emotions
Negative self-image or feelings of worthlessness
Profound distrust of others
Intense emotional and physical reactions when traumatic memories are triggered
Complex PTSD is a relatively recent diagnostic concept and is formally recognized in the World Health Organization's International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11).
A flashback is the sudden re-experiencing of a traumatic event as though it were happening in the present.
Unlike ordinary memories, flashbacks may involve:
Vivid sensory experiences that feel real
Intense fear and physical reactions such as rapid heartbeat or sweating
Difficulty recognizing or responding to one's current surroundings
Flashbacks may be triggered by stimuli such as:
Sounds
Light
Smells
Specific locations
Situations resembling past traumatic experiences
They are a common symptom of both PTSD and Complex PTSD.
Dissociation is a psychological response that can occur as a way of protecting the mind from overwhelming stress or trauma.
Under ordinary circumstances, a person's memories, emotions, consciousness, and sense of self are integrated. During dissociation, these aspects may become temporarily or persistently disconnected.
Reported experiences include:
Feeling detached from oneself
A diminished sense of reality
Memory gaps
Feeling as though observing oneself from outside the body
Dissociation is a relatively common phenomenon among trauma-related disorders.
Social Anxiety Disorder is characterized by an intense fear of being observed, judged, or negatively evaluated by others.
Unlike ordinary shyness, the anxiety is severe enough to interfere with daily life.
Typical situations include:
Speaking in public
Eating in front of others
Performing tasks while being watched
Meeting unfamiliar people
Common symptoms include:
Rapid heartbeat
Sweating
Intense nervousness
Blushing
A strong desire to escape the situation
Agoraphobia is characterized by intense anxiety about being in situations where escape may be difficult or help may not be readily available.
Despite its name, it is not simply a fear of open spaces. Common anxiety-provoking situations include:
Crowded places
Public transportation
Waiting in lines
Theaters and cinemas
Being away from home
Typical concerns include:
Fear of being unable to escape if feeling unwell
Fear of experiencing a panic attack
Fear of collapsing or losing control in public
Alice in Wonderland Syndrome (AIWS) is a neurological condition involving temporary distortions of perception and body awareness.
The name originates from Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, in which changes in the size and distance of objects are vividly depicted.
Common symptoms include:
Objects appearing unusually large (macropsia) or small (micropsia)
Distorted perception of distance
Feeling that one's body has changed in size or shape
Altered perception of the passage of time
The syndrome has been reported in association with:
Migraine
Viral infections
Various neurological conditions
In many cases, these perceptual disturbances are temporary.
World Health Organization. International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11).
American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR).
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (Japan). Mental Health Information Website.
Bessel van der Kolk. The Body Keeps the Score.
Todd J. Feinberg & Jon Mallatt. Disorders of the Self.
Lanska JR, Lanska DJ. "Alice in Wonderland Syndrome: A Historical and Medical Review." Neurology (2013).