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Posted by desolationrower on March 21, 2009, at 23:35:45
Obviously theres ECT, rTMS, VNS, DBS. Those are all $$, and sometimes involve inserting wires, so lets go on.
Theres exercise, getting sleep, socializeing, etc., i'm sure we've all heard about that.
also, meditation, yoga, sleep deprevation, pets, bright lights.
What else? I'm interested in any further ideas anyone knows about, or interesting studies on anything i've mentioned?
also kind of curious about cold-showering? russians drink lots of vodka and run out naked in the snow. i know because i watched lots of national geographic shows as a kid and they all did this.
Not sure exactly where to put thread, put on main-baord.
Anyway, i rand across this:
Unilateral right-hand contractions cause contralateral alpha power suppression and approach motivational affective experience.
Harmon-Jones E.Department of Psychology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA. eddiehj@gmail.com
Contractions of the left hand induce sadness and bias judgments negatively, whereas contractions of the right hand induce positive affect and assertiveness and bias judgments positively. These results have been explained as resulting from activation of right and left frontal cortices, respectively. However, no research has tested this explanation. The present experiment provided such a test by having participants contract the right or left hand while electroencephalographic activity was recorded. Results indicated that right-hand contractions produced greater left than right frontal activity, whereas left-hand contractions produced greater right than left frontal activity (inverse of alpha power). Similar activations occurred in central regions, perhaps due to mu rhythms. Moreover, as compared to left-hand contractions, right-hand contractions caused greater self-reported approach affect to a mildly positive radio editorial.
http://www.socialemotiveneuroscience.org/pubs/hj2006psychophysio.pdf-d/r
Posted by Phillipa on March 22, 2009, at 0:45:51
In reply to less discussed nondrug somatic therapies., posted by desolationrower on March 21, 2009, at 23:35:45
Positive finding with accupuncture and massage also will look for some links tomorrow. Late and bed. Love Phillipa interesting study.
Posted by Garnet71 on March 22, 2009, at 3:47:54
In reply to less discussed nondrug somatic therapies., posted by desolationrower on March 21, 2009, at 23:35:45
Music - Ever hear of the Mozart effect?
Sex - lots of it, but it has to be monogamous
Swimming with Dolphins - A study concluded this reduced depression symptoms significantly
Gardening - it's peaceful and connects you with nature
Vacation at a great beach resort (of course) - or-
Spa trip- one of those week long spiritual/mindfulness/yoga/meditative types
Painting - it can be therapeutic; teach yourself
Looking at beauty in nature - Sunsets, mountains, trees, forests, etc.
I was in a little-known island once that had the most beautiful underground cave I'd ever imagine -it's undescribable for the most part, like it was not from this Earth, but as soon as you walk down into the cave, you see this beautful green moss and plants everywhere in this place that captured the sunshine in such a strange way, and the rocks and streams and everything looked so remarkable--as soon as I entered it took my breath away; it was so beautiful, I froze and temporarily lost touch with reality.
Posted by linkadge on March 22, 2009, at 7:06:55
In reply to Re: less discussed nondrug somatic therapies. » desolationrower, posted by Garnet71 on March 22, 2009, at 3:47:54
I've also seen something where they put a patch over one eye for a while to try and induce activity in a specific hemisphere.
Linkadge
Posted by garnet71 on March 23, 2009, at 15:52:58
In reply to less discussed nondrug somatic therapies., posted by desolationrower on March 21, 2009, at 23:35:45
There's a technique Kath brought up-she said it's been really helpful:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRXdQNA3aEk
www.tatlife.com
And some people swear by this:
There's also farm therapy. They are for drug rehabilitation, that I know of. People go to a farm for a few months and totally live off the land, a self-sufficient micro community. I bet the same thing can be done for some mental conditions, sort of like a massive cognitive therapy treatment via life. I've read that the farm therapy treatment has been a success.
Speaking of dolphins and farms, I wonder if there are more types of animal-type therapies out there? And you know how some animals can detect earthquakes, I wonder if there is a way to measure animals' reactions, if they can assess animals' reaction to changes in neurochemistry in people? Sort of like how horses and dogs can sense fear. I bet if someone really wanted to find a way to do this, they could.
Forgot to post a link about the Mozart effect:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mozart_effect
http://www.mozarteffect.com/I have the book but never got around to reading it. I love his music though.
Posted by garnet71 on March 23, 2009, at 15:55:29
In reply to less discussed nondrug somatic therapies., posted by desolationrower on March 21, 2009, at 23:35:45
A cat predicts death in nursing homes:
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/07/25/health/webmd/main3097899.shtml
Posted by Phillipa on March 23, 2009, at 20:30:36
In reply to *Potential Trigger* nondrug somatic therapies., posted by garnet71 on March 23, 2009, at 15:55:29
Garnet that is one I've never heard before. Love Phillipa
Posted by desolationrower on March 24, 2009, at 1:34:26
In reply to Re: less discussed nondrug somatic therapies. » desolationrower, posted by garnet71 on March 23, 2009, at 15:52:58
i wonder if the animal thing is that you get the benefit of social contact, being around another and noticing emotions, having physical contact, etc, but you don't have to worry about losing a relationship. a dog is 'man's best friend' because theyre always loyal, predictable, etc. its an easier version.
-d/r
Posted by B2chica on March 24, 2009, at 13:03:16
In reply to *Potential Trigger* nondrug somatic therapies., posted by garnet71 on March 23, 2009, at 15:55:29
i think they just did an episode of HOUSE on this...
Posted by elanor roosevelt on March 30, 2009, at 0:11:39
In reply to Re: *Potential Trigger* nondrug somatic therapies., posted by B2chica on March 24, 2009, at 13:03:16
i wonder about the tapping thing
it gets you out of your head and back into your body
i read recently that cold showers are good
i have been in energy release therapies--orgone therapy--and the work has helped me learn a bit and let go of some things but it didn't lift the depression
i would like to have massage and sex more often
I heard Alice Ladas speak about somatic deprivation and how sad it is for all of us but really for the childrenin the 60's we thought the sexual revolution would make us freer with affection--more at ease
but we are so confused as a society and don't allow ourselves enough sensual pleasure
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