In order for one to fully understand the term "madness", we first need to show what the word really means. After looking through numerous definitions and asking others on their views, the definition from the oxford dictionary seemed to sum up the general thoughts of my family and friends.

"…a departure from what is normal or accepted, a moral or mental lapse."

These views might differ from person to person as morals and ideas change and societies accept different behaviors. Thus I believe "madness" generally changes it's true meaning according to different societies perceptions.

Personally my belief is that "madness" comes in different "packages" such as mental illnesses like eating disorders, manic depression, schizophrenia and grief etc.
I only have personal experience with manic depression but for the purpose of the assignment I will also discuss others experiences with madness and will address how society in South Africa understands "madness".

My first experience......

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Title: Maddness
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