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Posted by Anonymous on November 26, 1999, at 15:53:25
Has anyone heard of trepanation?
trepan.com
or just run a search for trepanation
Posted by dj on November 27, 1999, at 2:20:03
In reply to Trepanation, posted by Anonymous on November 26, 1999, at 15:53:25
I'd be anonymous too if I was advocating such simple-minded crap.
Posted by PL on November 27, 1999, at 11:18:59
In reply to Trepanation, posted by Anonymous on November 26, 1999, at 15:53:25
Another interesting site is located here:
http://www.epub.org.br/cm/n02/historia/psicocirg_i.htm
I have been in such pain sometimes I have considered psycho surgery myself.
Posted by dj on November 27, 1999, at 13:23:07
In reply to Psycho Surgery, posted by PL on November 27, 1999, at 11:18:59
> I have been in such pain sometimes I have >considered psycho surgery myself.
Pain is a terrible thing which the buddhists differentiate from suffering which depends on how we deal with the pain. Our perception of the pain can make it much worse and intensify
the suffering.Radical surgery such as trepination is just a bit much though and based on pretty specious theories. If you are in such intense pain you'd be better off checking out the vagus nerve stimulator which was discussed in some earlier posts.
Less radical and dealing with similar concepts to what trepination attempts to address is cranio-sacral therapy which is relatively wide spread, though also not fully accepted by all, but certainly by many more than trepination which is based on radical idiocy.
Dr. Andrew Weil wrote the following about cranio-sacral: "I've found cranial therapy to be extremely useful for a wide range of problems, from headaches to hyperactivity in kids, disturbed sleep cycles, and asthma. It works through very gentle pressure applied with the hands to the head. The aim is to free up restrictions in the movement of the cranial bones and allow the subtle natural rhythms of the central nervous system to express themselves in a balanced fashion.
There are many people today doing cranial therapy, also known as cranial-sacral therapy. But many don't have the kind of experience or training that Bob does. My preference is to get this therapy from a highly experienced osteopath.
Bob recently wrote a book called "Dr. Fulford's Touch of Life" (Pocket Books, 1997). I was glad to see it because Bob had always kept his philosophy to himself, simply letting the power of his hands tell the story of his work. There's some very practical information about vitality and good health in his book. His life and work have been a great inspiration to me, as I'm sure they'll be for others, too."
For more on that check out Dr. Weil's site:
http://www.pathfinder.com/drweil/qa_answer/0,3189,124,00.html or amazon.com for info. and comments on the above noted book.
Posted by janice on November 29, 1999, at 22:23:48
In reply to Re: Psycho Surgery, posted by dj on November 27, 1999, at 13:23:07
You're still funny and slightly obnoxious. Hope you're feeling okay. you're posting less...maybe that means you're doing better? How's the Wellbutrin and (is it) Prozac working? How's your class? the dump?
I'm doing pretty well. Dexedrine is working well, although i still fear (and feel) my tolerance to it rising. I feel like I can kiss my life good-bye if it stops working for me. I just got a great job, and a new psychiatrist that I like. Janice.
have you tried cranio-sacral massage? I hope to try this one day in the near future.
Posted by dj on December 1, 1999, at 1:09:17
In reply to hey dj!, posted by janice on November 29, 1999, at 22:23:48
Nice to see you back on line. I try to see the humour in things but sometimes my sense of the ridiculous brings out the skeptic and cynic in me, who can be slightly obnoxious or very so if I intend to be. However I've learned that doesn't generally serve me well. But, on occasion I just can't resist. ; )
The Wellbutrin and Prozac are helping, though some days it seems far from such. Overall I am less stressed but not necessarily accomplishing more, just generally better humoured about my dilemnas (except when I let the obnoxious side flourish, with humour generally). I've been posting less cuz I've been finding other outlets more interesting -- ICQ, MP3s, dowwnloaded movie trailers and occasionally my studies and my psych. doc.
Glad to hear that things are generally going well on your end. What's your new job? BTW, you can always take this off line and e-post to me vie jd-dm@rocketmail and hence keep the wearies contented..
R U staying in Calgary for Xmas or heading east? What's your new job about? Found any good pizza in Calgary?
Cranio-sacral I've had some exposure to with mixed results. Others I know claim that it's been a great help in helping them deal with depression and pain from whiplash, etc.
Anyway, studies beckon!! (whether or how I'll respond is another story.. : ))
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