Before that, a constant confusing gauntlet of dars, odd happenstance, and games.
Thought control has become completely a black art. People will commit sex crimes as sacrifice, so their ilk know they can be trusted. It is everywhere.
The darklings (my cute phraseology) try to hurt me at every opportunity. I experience “scitzophrinic city” everywhere I go, that’s where others talk about my thoughts (not knowing themselves where the words come from or relate to.) Many pretend to talk on their cell phones to have conversations with their voices (I don’t think the thought controlled are “allowed” to internally dialogue.)
I can see how someone less developed would flip out. I get territorial if I suspect danger (I’m a pretty tough guy.)
Look at the back of your local free news rags, how many advertisements for mental health are directed at young women. Vulnerable people have it much worse.