Posted by Lao Tzu on February 11, 2012, at 14:32:58
In reply to Re: Schizophrenia, posted by bleauberry on January 28, 2012, at 9:55:55
I agree with you that finding the specific cause would allow us to spend less time looking for an around-about way of treating our illness. Unfortunately, there is probably a great need for more specific tests to be invented to rule out this or that and get to the root of the problem. Also unfortunately, the layperson like you and I may not be privy to certain current information science has to offer. Yes, we can read books or study the internet, but I do believe there is information out there somewhere, secrets if you will, that the public at large cannot access. In essence, somebody knows more than us. Little by little, we gain access to new knowledge, but I think we are left in the dark in some areas, and that is why we seek hope in the things that we have researched and experimented. I, myself, don't believe that I do it all exactly as it should be done. I even look at experiences that a few people have had, and ask myself, what if this could work for me? I haven't lost faith in science and medicine, but I think we all deserve better and I believe there are better solutions out there somewhere, maybe where we haven't paid much attention. For example, EMDR has been used for PTSD. I also read that it possibly has applications in other mental illnesses as well. Some people say it doesn't work. Some say it is the greatest tool ever for trauma. Who do we believe without extensive research? I've been looking at EMDR for my schizophrenia and can't find a whole lot of information, but there are some who say it might be helpful. Years ago, before my psychosis, I tried EMDR on myself for my social anxiety. I can't say that I did it 100% correct (I used the bilateral auditory beeps), but I did find that my anxiety dropped quite a bit over the next few days. Mind you, I was taking Effexor and Ativan, but they seemed lacking. Perhaps it was the placebo effect. I even went to a therapist who was trained in EMDR, but didn't stay long enough to get down to the actual process, just a lot of talking; then I left. There is software you can download for EMDR and use it on yourself or in conjunction with a professional therapist. Neuro Innovations is the company. Well, thanks for your comments. I enjoy reading yours as well. Bye.
Lao
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