Friday 8 February 2013

women and hysteria

A great article on the history of hysteria, originally a mental illness that could only be found in women, from the journal Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health:

 Women And Hysteria In The History Of Mental Health
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  1. Christel van Krieken11 February 2013 at 17:32

    Here is a link to the movie trailer for Hysteria...a lighthearted look at what was up until quite recent times a 'cure' for this 'disease'. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFy6cfPmjd4

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  2. Count de Vingers11 February 2013 at 20:46

    Probably the only time in history that a "treatment" for a "mental health issue" turned out to be pleasurable with few, if any, nasty side effects.

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    1. Christel van Krieken12 February 2013 at 20:42

      Other than the risk that one may have become hooked to the cure....and need further treatment to adress their now newly developed sex addiction!

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