> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.tom-shaw.uk/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Reality Deficiency Syndrome - URL: https://www.tom-shaw.uk/reality-deficiency-syndrome/ - Published: 2025-08-25T16:01:26.000Z - Updated: 2025-08-25T16:01:26.000Z - Description: A Diagnostic Poem - Author: Tom Shaw - Tags: Poems, #substack, #substack-type-newsletter, #substack-access-everyone, #Import 2026-10-24 12:50 Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published**Reality Deficiency Syndrome**. A condition arising from pathological Belief in manipulative narratives Regarding the state of the world. Symptoms may include (But are not limited to): \- Trusting figures with a history of lying \- Violent outbursts at factual statements \- Delusions of righteousness Care options include: \- Elimination of false agendas \- Truth exposure therapy \- Self-sovereignty empowerment Often occurs in tandem With Stockholm Syndrome. ###### Reality Deficiency Syndrome \~ A Diagnostic Poem by Tom Shaw --- [Subscribe now](#/portal/signup) --- This piece sails closer to satire than poetry for me, but I can still live with calling it a poem. And it certainly should not be taken as medical advice… because why would anyone want to take the advice of a medical system with a vested interest in making people unwell, anyways? As this piece comes to you, I’m making my final preparations to depart for Serbia in order to take part in [Liberpulco](https://anarchapulco.com/?ref=tom-shaw.uk). I had a really fun conversation with Catherine Bleish Bonandin, Gareth Icke and Laura all about the most important lessons and approaches we have found for working with children and young people are - and how to make sure they don’t end up suffering from “Reality Deficiency Syndrome”. You can watch the conversation in full below: Perhaps the lesson that arises most from reflecting on both this conversation and the poem is this: *Love, compassion and authenticity are the keys to bring people out of false narratives*. It’s why I’m so excited for the talk I’ll be delivering on Day 2 of Liberpulco, exploring exactly how poetry can help us rewrite the false narratives in our personal lives and in the world we experience. I’ll also be making an important announcement about a new offering from me as part of my talk, so if you can’t be there in-person, I highly encourage you pick up a virtual ticket so you can watch live from wherever you are in the world: [Buy A Virtual Ticket](https://anarchapulco.com/product/liberpulco-2025-virtual-plus-lifetime-replay/?ref=tom-shaw.uk) Finally, I encourage you to leave a comment: where in your life have you suffered from “reality deficiency syndrome” - and how have you recovered from it? [Leave a comment](#ghost-comments-root) Thank you for taking the time to read this piece, and I look forward to reading your responses. With gratitude, Tom If you enjoyed this piece, consider leaving a tip to help support my financial needs. [Leave A Tip](https://tom-shaw.uk/product/one-time-donation-or-tip/?ref=tom-shaw.uk) ## More Like This [Medicine Men![](https://cdn.mymidnight.blog/a14ac55a4f27472c5d894ec1c3c743d2/substack-post-media-s3-amazonaws-com/public/images/10bb0009-5e84-44ee-a718-12b501f3eb7a_1280x1280.png)Tom ShawTom Shaw![](https://cdn.mymidnight.blog/a14ac55a4f27472c5d894ec1c3c743d2/substack-post-media-s3-amazonaws-com/public/images/4e97e27c-cbba-41d6-86a4-6838d62a4652_720x720.jpg)](https://www.tom-shaw.uk/medicine-men/) [This Body of MineThis gut of mine is certainly no dump; Dr Zac Bush taught me that much. Its flora mints the money of the mind, and we benefit from having many kinds. This brain o…![](https://cdn.mymidnight.blog/a14ac55a4f27472c5d894ec1c3c743d2/substack-post-media-s3-amazonaws-com/public/images/10bb0009-5e84-44ee-a718-12b501f3eb7a_1280x1280.png)Tom ShawTom Shaw![](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1490730141103-6cac27aaab94?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxN3x8ZW5lcmd5JTIwYm9keXxlbnwwfHx8fDE3MzE0MzIzMTh8MA&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=1080)](https://www.tom-shaw.uk/this-body-of-mine/) [A Finely Processed Delicacy![](https://cdn.mymidnight.blog/a14ac55a4f27472c5d894ec1c3c743d2/substack-post-media-s3-amazonaws-com/public/images/10bb0009-5e84-44ee-a718-12b501f3eb7a_1280x1280.png)Tom ShawTom Shaw![](https://cdn.mymidnight.blog/a14ac55a4f27472c5d894ec1c3c743d2/substack-post-media-s3-amazonaws-com/public/images/9b613240-05ca-4486-8b49-002345638e0c_1152x640.jpg)](https://www.tom-shaw.uk/a-finely-processed-delicacy/)