Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 285417

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How does the brain work?

Posted by socialdeviantjeff on December 1, 2003, at 1:43:59

I know this is a pretty ambiguous question, but it seems that in my quest for research, I'm spinning mt wheels.

I have little info on psychiatry. In fact, most of it comes from here. I have LOADS of info on psychology. Lots of info on the web, and I've found lots of relevant textbooks from thrift stores. Many 1999-2002 editions. I even have the DSM-IV! I love thrifting. That's one thing I can still do and have a total good time.

Anyway, I understand my type of depression. I understand my anxiety. I also understand the sociopathology of most of my symptoms. I know from a psychological standpoint why I act the way I do. Unfotunately, knowing creates a neurosis of it's own.

I want to start looking at the biological models I'm having a hard time finding really good info on psychiatry, neuropsychiatry, and general neuro information without having to pay for it. Unfortunately, my brain isn't working as well as it used to. I need lots of pretty pictures and charts. Any ideas appreciated.


 

Re: How does the brain work?

Posted by Clayton on December 1, 2003, at 5:25:24

In reply to How does the brain work?, posted by socialdeviantjeff on December 1, 2003, at 1:43:59

I've been on this same quest for months. The truth is this: NO ONE HAS A CLUE HOW THE BRAIN WORKS. They will NOT in our lifetime (it kind of ticks me off - I want to know!).

That doesn't mean that all is black. There have been heroic and ingenious strides made in recent years in the study of brain function.
Brilliant men and women have fruitfully dedicated their lives and careers to this and not without result. If you have some very simple, specific question, you MIGHT find an answer. But look at the phamacology reports or "info sheet" for any antidepressant or psycotropic. They all say that the mechanism of action is unknow, unclear or uncertain and might have something to do with this or that. Nothing is more fundamrntal than memory. No one knows how memories are stored. New neuronal connections? DNA/RNA? proteins? No one knows.

This is a unique moment in history in terms of understanding of the brain. We know so much and we are advancing rapidly but we still know practically nothing.

The relation between the mind and brain is perhaps the greatest unresloved mystery that confornts us. It is one of THE GREAT MYSTERIRES....(on par with the origin of the universe itself).

But pl

 

Re: How does the brain work?

Posted by socialdeviantjeff on December 1, 2003, at 18:51:43

In reply to Re: How does the brain work?, posted by Clayton on December 1, 2003, at 5:25:24

That's very true.
(and I've seen plenty of prescription sheets lately) I guess to clarify or start on just one tangent, I'm curious about the regulation of Seritonon, norepinephrine, dopamine, etc. and how they interact. I guess just a good overview of psychopharmacology in general. I'm also wondering about Effexor, smoking and Dopamine depletion. I'll put that in another post.

thx

 

Re: How does the brain work?

Posted by stjames on December 2, 2003, at 15:50:14

In reply to Re: How does the brain work?, posted by socialdeviantjeff on December 1, 2003, at 18:51:43

NT depletion theory is decades old and has been disproven. None of our NT system theories come close explaining mental illness.

 

Re: How does the brain work? ยป socialdeviantjeff

Posted by Clayton on December 2, 2003, at 18:17:49

In reply to How does the brain work?, posted by socialdeviantjeff on December 1, 2003, at 1:43:59

Here's an idea. Search the Scientific American Archive on the web. And if you learn anything, let me know. I'm fascinated.

Happy Hunting!


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