" Disordered thought detaches a person from reality, leading to altered perceptions and behavior, such as hallucinations and delusions. These psychotic symptoms can be terrifying, not just for people who experience them but also for people who witness them. They are also a major cause of the stigma attached to people with schizophrenia. "

― Eric R. Kandel , The Disordered Mind: What Unusual Brains Tell Us about Ourselves