I am interested in shamanism, espeiallly since i heard that once the mentally ill were considered to be gifted and were trained to become medicine men. I am bipolar and sometimes have believed that i have expereinced the mystical. What do you make of this?? Jungian psychologists would perhaps take psychosis more seriously than just pump us full of drugs.
2007-03-10 00:41:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Congratulations on taking the initiative in your own hands! Much better than to remain the eternal patient and victim! Good for you!
The following is just my opinion: I would try a course in shamanism, yes. The reason for this is that (again, to my mind) bipolar is a label which, in this day and age, is overused.
People just lack interest and direction in life. They don't know how to manage their moods and emotions. In this, a course in shamanism would help. Mention your condition to your instructor. Best of luck!
2007-03-10 02:36:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I know what u mean every doctor seems to have a different diagnosis n all they do is put drugs in u n wonder why there r so many addicts lol...bcuz they use us as guinea pigs if the med works 4 ya your a lucky 1 if not then u r struggling for yrs to come.I believe that my gut feelings r premonitions and have proven it many times.It has gotten stronger since NOT being on meds for a few yrs now.I have learn how to deal with the part of my brain that was making panic among other things like a personality disorder n a dissociative disorder.I'm not on any meds for yrs now and have 2 beautiful kids.It gets easier for me it seems as I get older.U should look into finding out what part of the brain is effected n makes u bipolar n find out how to deal with it without the meds.It really good n will make u feel good to know that u don't have to b on meds 4 life .Bye 4 now n have a wonderful wkend.
2007-03-10 08:56:05 · answer #2 · answered by too4barbie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you believe and they believe, it exceeds the healing process of a placebo.
But practicing medicine without a license is a crime.
2007-03-10 08:48:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should read up on them and perhaps meet with one and talk. They are wonderful people and you may find them extremely interesting.
2007-03-10 19:22:13 · answer #4 · answered by elimayme 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
shamans = sham men
Take that pill.
2007-03-10 08:46:59 · answer #5 · answered by shrek 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Your faith has healed you.
2007-03-10 08:49:45 · answer #6 · answered by Gary B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
jesus heals...
2007-03-10 09:23:29 · answer #7 · answered by jessica4476 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋