Posted by Ritch on March 6, 2002, at 12:03:32
In reply to Re: what do you think of flibanserin (Ectris)? » JohnX2, posted by Cam W. on March 6, 2002, at 8:08:25
> John - I think we need to take a different view of all biochemical systems that self-check (ie use biofeedback). We need to view them as we do an organ (albeit an ephemeral one). Scientists keep looking at the systems from a bottom-up approach, when perhaps a top-down theory may show us more.
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> Perhaps we should be looking at simultaneous activity in different brain structures, and how this changes over time and in various emotional states. The flux of the electrical activity in neurons, as it relates to bodily states (eg. moods, reactions, etc.), may be more important than the individual wiring (ie. the type of neurotransmitter a particular neuron uses, and where it "plugs-in").
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> Rahter than looking at the HPA axis, we should start looking at the result of what the HPA axis is doing in relation to other bodily "axes" (eg. HPA's interaction between the endocrine system, cardiac system, etc.). In other words, we should be looking a a relative (and perhaps subjective) view of homeostasis, and be studying the overall impact of change on homeostasis through change in one or several of these systems. This is basically using a homeopathic approach, but done in an orderly scientific manner, whose results should be reproduceable and unequivocal (ie. the results should be obvious to everyone).
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> Just babbling (honestly, the above is not psychotic rambling ... there is a thread of thought in there; it just won't come out in words :^)
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> Can someone who knows words kinda come to my rescue here? - Cam
Hi Cam,I don't know if this is on the same page or not, but here goes...
I believe that most of the problems with depression, bipolar, OCD, etc. have to do with an inability of your brain to orchestrate properly and to process information effectively. I think different brain structures have to have some type of semi-autonomy to function together with the other parts as a whole. I wonder if when you have negative psychic symptoms it may be because parts of your brain stop "cooperating" with the other parts due to some type of "self-preservation" mechanism of sorts?? I liken the whole process to a conference of executives. You have got your VP's in charge of different functions and everybody needs to work together to keep the corporation running smoothly. If somebody gets grouchy (going through a divorce), falls asleep at the wheel, or plainly becomes psychotic, it will affect the ability of the whole group to work together. So what happens? You don't get important information being shared because somebody is asleep, or somebody can't be approached (because they are hostile), or somebody just doesn't make any sense. So, the reaction might be to exclude them from meetings-avoid them at the water cooler, whatever. But, profits are going down and the remaining functional members are getting very worn-out and concerned and start putting in extra hours and they just burn out. Another analogy might be a wacko submarine commander. All of the other officers get together and try to take control away. The commander might try to sink the sub, so the subordinate officers lock themselves in separate water-tight compartments believing they won't drown and they will survive, etc. I think the current spate of psych meds "work" because they are really facilitating information sharing and effective communication between the different structural parts. Unfortunately, they are like a chorus of beginning piano players. They hit the wrong chords often and don't keep time well.
Hope this helps,
Mitch
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