WOW! FEAR
OF NEW WORLD ORDER IS NOW A RECOGNIZED MENTAL ILLNESS
Results
of a study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Ivor E. Tower, M.D.
Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
Having
the patient committed to a qualified mental health institution is the best
option for family and loved ones. For this reason, all psychiatrists and family
physicians should be provided with educational materials which will help them
recognize the various symptoms and warning signs accompanying onset. Since
comparatively little is known about Anti-Government Phobia at the present time,
a government-funded health commission should be set up to oversee, and help
focus, future research.
Incidence and Etiology
Anti-Government
Phobia has a worldwide distribution, but has a particularly high incidence in
the United States. Infection rates are estimated by mental health officials to
be about 5% of the general population, and this rate is growing at an alarming
rate. Rates are highest, but not limited to, those who are disaffected in some
fashion, especially those who have a strong personal grudge against the federal
government for one reason or another.
Although
certain variants of the illness have been around for many years, it is only in
the last decade or so that the more virulent and infectious strains have
appeared. This is most likely due to the rapid buildup of government, at all
levels, during the 1980’s. Closely paralling this trend was an explosion in the
number of cases in which individuals were diagnosed as having unfounded fears
concerning such.
Clinical
Manifestations and Diagnosis Anti-Government Phobia is marked by extreme
suspiciousness toward government. Onset is acute. Symptoms start almost
immediately after a run-in with some agency or institution of the government,
or when the patient is introduced to anti-government propaganda, in one form or
another, by a self-styled “patriot.” Common ways in which this harmful,
anti-government propaganda is spread include: books, pamphlets, magazines,
newspapers, audiotapes, videotapes, short-wave and conventional radio programs,
computer bulletin boards, and various Internet sites.
Upon
exposure to “patriotic” propaganda, the patient mysteriously begins to imagine
hidden links between unrelated current events, weaving these gross distortions
of reality into a complex delusional web; a labyrinth of conspiracy theories
with all imagined clues leading straight to the federal government. With
further exposure, the patient becomes increasingly paranoid, and slowly
withdrawals from reality. However, mental deterioration is usually so gradual
that the patient is often unaware of it.
This
mysterious malady progresses until the patient invariably assumes a staunch “us
against them” mentality. For instance, in the patient’s warped mind-set, each
new piece of gun-control legislation is oddly rationalized to be merely one
additional step in an ultimate plot by the federal government to confiscate
guns altogether. In some unusually severe cases, the patient assumes a
survivalist mentality, stockpiling guns, ammunition, de-hydrated food, and
other “essentials,” in preparation for “D-Day” or “Armageddon.”
At
this stage, the patient also inexplicity experiences increased delusional
thinking. For instance, he may start fallaciously believing that the Federal
Reserve is not in fact part of the federal government, but is instead
controlled by wealthy Zionists. Other far-flung delusions may involve the
United Nations, “black helicopters,” concentration camps, or the Council on
Foreign Relations (CFR). Delusions involving “takeovers” by foreign military
troops, or jack-booted government storm troopers dressed in all black, are also
commonly diagnosed.
Anti-Government
Phobia is often associated with religious fanaticism. An excellent example of
this is the infamous Branch Davidian case, in which most cult members preferred
a fiery suicide over peaceful surrender to the forces of what they considered
to be “Mystery Babylon.” There have been other prominant cases in which
“patriots” have became involved with terrorist activity, fallaciously believing
that they were somehow doing the “will of God.” More commonly, “patriots” have been
involved in aggressive outbursts in courtrooms, and other public places such as
town-hall meetings.
Overall,
the worldview eventually adopted byexp “patriots” interprets modern-day news
events as pieces of a giant jig-saw puzzle. Oddly, they believe that it is
their solemn duty to put these unrelated pieces together in order to discover
the underlying “picture.” The warped interpretive framework used by many
“patriots” in their missionary-like endeavor of saving the lost “sheep”
(derogatory term comparing non-patriots to lost sheep) is a hyper-literal
interpretation of Biblical prophecies, particularly those contained in the book
of Revelation.
Spread of the Illness
In the eyes
of the so-called “patriots,” the relentless drive to indoctrinate others with
extremist political beliefs is seen as a righteous and compulsory act to save
their “self-destructing” nation.Wildly fantasizing that America can somehow
turn back the clock to better times, which in reality never existed, many
“patriots” feel obligated to quote constantly from the Declaration of
Independence, United States Constitution, Bill of Rights, and the writings of
the Founding Fathers. In an ironic twist of fate, when “patriots” expose others
to their divisive anti-government propaganda, through their misguided efforts
to restore “individual liberty,” they are actually infecting them with an
extremely contagious mental illness.
A
strong analogy can be drawn between “patriotic” indoctrination and patterns of
religious conversion. In both cases, ultra-idealistic individuals believe that
it is their solemn duty to gain proselytes for their particular faith. This is
usually done on a person-to-person basis with a friend or acquaintance. To keep
new converts from going astray or “backsliding,” they are eagerly provided with
a steady stream of propaganda. In each case, the devotee imagines that there is
an evil, sinister force which must be opposed at all costs. In the case of
various religions, the faithful are supposedly rewarded in the afterlife for
sparring with the “devil.” In the case of the “patriot,” the so-called “New
World Order” is viewed as the demonic bogeyman, with the reward for opposing it
supposedly being an increased amount of “personal freedom.” In both “patriotic”
and religious circles, there is an entire counter-culture, centering around
various anthems and holy books, constantly being promoted by prophets,
preachers, and paranoid propagandists of all creeds, colors, and strains.
Prevention
Needless to
say, prevention is the first line of defense against any type of illness or
disease. Unfortunately, many mental illnesses are genetic in nature and thus
can not be prevented. Fortunately, Anti-Government Phobia is non-genetic and
thus wholly preventable. From an individual standpoint, the most effective
prevention policy is obviously not to allow oneself to become indoctrinated by
a self-styled “patriot,” preferably by staying as far as possible away from any
potentially divisive propaganda. As an added precaution, one should rely
exclusively on well-known and reputable sources for news and other information.
Family
members and loved ones can help out in this effort. However, it should be noted
that prevention programs work best only when the entire community is involved.
We all need to practice constant vigilance in order to spot diviseness and hate
in our communities. In this regard, networking is the ultimate key to success.
A successful community-based empowerment program would include the following elements:
citizen-citizen networks, police-citizen networks, parent-teacher networks,
pastor-parisoner networks, doctor-patient networks, state-local law enforcement
authority networks, and federal-state law enforcement authority networks.
Treatment and Prognosis
Although
the prognosis is generally good if the illness is treated soon after symptoms
first appear, studies have shown that a disturbingly low percentage of patients
allow themselves to be treated. Thus, having the patient committed to a
qualified mental health institution is the best option for family and loved
ones. For this reason, all psychiatrists and family physicians should be
provided with educational materials which will help them recognize the various
symptoms and warning signs accompanying onset. Once the illness is properly
diagnosed, they should next notify the patient’s immediate family members and
discuss the various treatment options with them. This effort should be
reinforced with extensive public ad campaigns promoting a 1-800 help line.
Since comparatively little is known about Anti-Government Phobia at the present
time, a government-funded health commission should be set up to oversee, and
help focus, future research.
It
can not be over-emphasized that prevention is the key to stopping the spread of
Anti-Government Phobia. Once a person is infected, the illness is generally
incurable. The only proven treatment is an extended, and often risky,
“de-programming” session conducted by qualified professionals, such as the Cult
Awareness Network (CAN). Left untreated, chronic symptoms invariably persist
throughout the entire lifetime of the patient. Sadly, even the patients
themselves realize this horrifying fact and surprisingly, seem apathetic to it.
Oddly, they often confuse their symptoms with being “awake.” For instance, they
have been known to garble gibberish such as “once your awake, you can’t go back
to sleep.” Further research is presently being conducted on the reasons why
they rationalize their mental illness in this highly unusual manner.
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