A genuine condition or merely a myth?
133829
Very real. It's a lesser version of Autism. For more info go to www.autismspeaks.org
169447
Yes.  It is called a "working diagnosis."  \n\nIt's their educated best guess.
279805
Could be fear of it if not true. It is hard to believe that dosn't exist anyhow.
283278
Like communism, it sounds great IN THEORY. However, there is the small detail of how could anyone convince people that the things that they've held in such high regard their entire lives to be false. And keep in mind these aren't just theories about what COULD be to them, they are FACTS. Like gravity or mathematics, for some people belief in some higher being is just as constant and valid. But if you can think of a way for it to happen, I'm right with ya.
99637
It depends on the sect.  Some still don't believe it and chalk it up to demonic possession.  But most see it for what it is, an illness that needs proper treatment.
371566
Genuine is authentic and real and that comes with years and years of patience and devotion to unconditional love...so can you handle it is the question here.\nWhen people in general speaking of the Majority of people fall in love, they often described themselves as pittyfull and relinquished in love that withers at the drop of a hat and the very reason this happens is broadened by lust and fallen by tears of pain and suffering which neither can dupliocate in one sector of romance....it takes years to master it and the weak will fail in marriage all the time.
89612
That depends on whether you believe fate to be a human construct; a personified entity used as a tool to explain and justify circumstances which effect the human condition. Getting philosophical here, if you do perceive this to be the case, does this make it "real" as it would then exist within your own perception of reality? Just a thought.
446492
It could be PSYCHOLOGICAL.  If the doctors say you are healthy then you probably are.
321817
Your question begs the premise that love actually exists...
134626
I have never heard that at all.. in fact I have never heard a documented account of a blind person 'seing' or 'feeling' ghosts. It would more likely than not depend on what sort of blindness we were talking about here. If they had become blind during their life, then possibly it could be more to do with imagination. If they've been blind all their life, then that would be more interesting, as they would, in theory, never have seen any images of ghosts, so wouldn't know what one looked like, and would be unable to describe one, having never seen colours or shapes to describe what shapes or colours they were seeing. So I would say it would be more likely to sense or hear, not see.
490830
Do you believe that there's actually a positive difference?
467998
No test like that is hugely accurate.... so I wouldn't suggest worrying about it.\n\nThen again, I wouldn't suggest worrying about it even if it was. If you still have full reasoning capability and can function like a normal human being (get the opinions of peers) then there isn't really much of a problem.... no matter what conditions they say you have. \n\nLike I said though.... those things aren't exactly the be-all and end-all of mental condition diagnosis.... Forget about it if it suits you.\n\n[Incidentally... some of those tend to be... mutually exclusive.]
19942
What one believes is their "perception" of reality. Everyones' reality, or perception of, is different. So, if they believe it to be true then for that individual it is. Most ppl look at things in a subjective manor. The trick is teaching them how to do both,so they may draw a more realistic conclusion, or one that is a bit more accepted by society in general... Just a thought.
659703
No, this is a myth. A large part of our brain is used as proved by MRI's.
440028
Some people just use this as an example to prove their point.  It wouldn't hurt to get a second opinion if you are that concerned.  I usually do just to make sure.
287291
I think there are very few honest mediums.  But I'm not prepared to say there are none.  I believe in the human soul, and so I believe it is at least theoretically possible for a person to be in contact across the barrier between life and death.  \n\nI must admit, though, that I expected to have stronger evidence for my theories when Steve died.  I figured he'd come tell me what it was like.  All I've gotten so far is a specific local spot where I feel the contact is centered.  I may have it tattooed.  It's in the upper part of my left breast, parallel with the aquamarine stone that hangs on the chain I wear all the time (except in the shower), which Steve gave me soon after we met over 20 years ago.  \n\nBut then Steve committed suicide, so he may not have the necessary serenity to make such a contact.  I hope he knows I have forgiven him.  Maybe he'll get in touch more obviously someday.  I'm sure not prepared to spend money for a medium to make the contact, though.
191860
Isn't the burden of evidence on those who claim it is real?