Thanks Craig and David, you both raise good points to think about. I will certainly look at the papers that you mentioned David to help structure my thoughts. My immediate (yet hopefully processed reply!) is....
Distress is not something that I thought I was wanting to prevent, although when asked, it certainly forces me to clearly think about what I do mean. Similarly, my intention was not to position the hearing of voices that others cannot hear as something that we need to be rid of. I know many people have different relationships with the things they see/hear, and I strongly believe that hearing/seeing things is not necessarily a bad thing, it can be supportive and encouraging.
I've also met people who are distressed by their voices/visions, and want to get rid of them or not feel distressed by them. There are probably various reasons for this, and I'll admit that part of me would like to learn how best I can be to help this to happen.
My request stems from thinking about what can be developed so that these experiences do not result in an entry into a mental health system that is punishing and traumatic. Instead, I wonder what can be done to help shift/change the social perception of these experiences, and also develop and facilitate greater support within the communities people reside themselves. And no, this isn't a cheap, cost saving exercise (from my part anyway!) ;-)
Thanks again for the thinking space, I'd love to hear others too
Abdullah
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