Dr. Caterpillar: good morning everyone.
*A general hello and good morning from everyone*
Dr. C: We'll start our session by going around and saying our names and please tell
the group a little about yourselves. Who are you?
Alice: I'm Alice
*Hi Alice from everyone*
A: Right. Well I'm not sure exactly what I'm supposed to say. I'm here because they think I've gone mad, but I'm not psychotic. I really did fall down the rabbit hole.
Dr. C: We believe you Alice. Next. Who are you?
Hatter: Yes, alright. Hello, hello. A very merry unbirthday to you all.
*confused looks*
H: Everyone calls me Hatter
*Hello Hatter from everyone*
H: Move down! Move down! New chair! New chair!
Dr. C: Now Mr. Hatter, please calm down. Everything is fine. Let's move on. Who are you?
Cheshire Cat: La La La La La (hums a bit) What was that?
Dr. C: Who are you?
CC: Don't you know.
Dr. C: No. Who are you?
CC: But you already have my name. Can you stand on your head?
Dr. C: No. Of course not.
CC: If I were looking for the White Rabbit I would ask the Hatter.
H: White Rabbit? What time is it?
Dr. C: 11:43
H: No it isn't.
Dr. C: Let's continue. Who are you?
Queen of Hearts: I am the Queen of Hearts (nicely). When you address me you must
look up, sit up straight, curtsy, open your mouth wider and always say "Yes, Your Majesty"
Dr. C: Miss Queen---
Q: Your Majesty!
Dr. C: Very well. Your Majesty, why are you here today?
Q: OFF WITH HIS HEAD!!!
H: Oh quite right. Off with his head!
CC: I love a good beheading (deheading)
Dr. C: Now, now. Let's not be hasty.
A: I should think not. Chopping off someone's head is no way to solve a problem.
H: But it sure is fun.
Dr. C: Let's just slow down. How about you each tell us a little more about your
stories.
H: Yes, yes. Tell us a story.
Dr. C: No, not me, you.
H: Who?
Dr. C: You. Oh never mind.
A: Well I'll tell my story.
Dr. C: Wonderful
H: Oh goodie.
Q: Don't be nervous (kindly). Speak up! (Loudly)
A: Um yes. Well I was out playing when I saw a white rabbit. He was late to wherever he was going and I followed him to his hole. When I got there he was nowhere in sight. And when I leaned over to search for him I fell in and found myself falling down a very strange hole. Shapes and sizes continued to change and then once I landed I ate and drank two mysterious things and found myself growing and shrinking also. It was all very disorienting.
Dr. C: That's interesting. *Patient Logs-- Group Therapy: Alice: She seems to exhibit signs of Alice in Wonderland syndrome and also has the same name as this disorder. No valid cure for this syndrome at this time. Perhaps we will make a breakthrough in these sessions.* Alice we will come back to you. Mr. Hatter would you like to tell us more about yourself?
H: Well I am 5'8, I have a fondness for jam... hmm, why is a raven like a raven like a writing desk?
Dr. C: I don't know. Why is a raven like a writing desk?
H: What? What kind of a question is that?
Dr. C: It's your question. You asked.
H: I did no such thing. You sir are utterly befuzzled.
Dr. C: *sigh. *Patient Logs-- Group Therapy: Hatter: Seems to be unattached from reality. Most closely diagnosed as depersonalization disorder. Treatment: primarily psychological counseling, continue watching to see if medications are required.*
Dr. C: Mr. Hatter I am not befuddled I am perfectly in my right mind.
Q: OFF WITH HIS HEAD!!!
Dr. C: *Patient Logs-- Group Therapy: Queen of Hearts: Obvious signs of mania and bipolar disorder. Also shows signs of antisocial personality. Treatment: Hard to treat antisocial personality. Psychotherapy is best option. For bipolar disorder mood stabilizers are suggested.
CC: You know? We could make her *really* angry! Shall we try?
Dr. C: No that's quite all right. *Patient Logs-- Group Therapy: Cheshire Cat: Shows signs of bipolar and dissociative disorders. Possible Treatments: Mood stabilizers and antidepressants or antianxiety medication.
Dr. C: This has been a great session. Thank you very much to everyone for coming. I'll see you all at this same time next week.
