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08-22-2002, 07:24 AM
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Suppose, say, a five-year-old girl was put into a coma. She remained in that state for 25 years, when she "woke up." Now, she has a 25-year-old woman's body, but wouldn't she still have a five-year-old girl's mind? What would it be like to get knocked out small and skinny, and wake up three times your previous size, and with a totally different shape? Are there any case examples of situations like this?
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08-22-2002, 08:06 AM
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Actually, she would be 30 years old but who's counting?  Oliver Sack's Awakenings may be the best reference. Susan |
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08-23-2002, 02:37 AM
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Awakenings is a fascinating story.
You’ll find that the answers to your questions are yes, and that it was a very bewildering and tragic experience for those involved. |
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