Glass men & killer doubles: a history of delusions
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Glass Delusion - It's a Distance Regulator
The idea that people have turned into glass is common in fiction and real life. It's a way of saying stay away from me, says author Victoria shepherd. In her book she tries to get as forensically close as possible to the stories behind these delusions. She believes they are an expression of social anxiety which can be very potent.
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