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“They tell me I am being sectioned. I am not concerned”: Game of Thrones’ Hannah Murray on being sent to a psychiatric hospital
In an exclusive extract from the actor’s memoir, she recalls the depths of her psychosis
TL;DR
- The narrator experiences delusions, believing herself to be a "Ritual Master" who can survive on liquids and air.
- She perceives her time in a psychiatric setting as a test to prevent her return to a "human" existence.
- The narrator connects her delusions to her acting career, particularly referencing the film "The Girl With All the Gifts" and her role as Gilly in "Game of Thrones".
- She is eventually told she is being sectioned under the Mental Health Act for 28 days.
- The narrative concludes with her embracing her role as the "girl with all the gifts" and the savior of the planet, viewing her journey as a path to enlightenment.