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“This left me feeling that the human brain is extraordinary and quite mysterious! However it would have been good to include how often illnesses with neurological systems have incorrectly been seen as psychogenic historically. Perhaps most of them? Certainly Parkinsons, M.S, Tourette’s and Autism. (My mum is old enough to remember nurses dismissively saying a patient had a ‘typical M.S personality’.) Patient shaming has a long history. Are we sure we know better now?
The cases discussed in this series are varied and complex, but I agree that the real hysteria is the reaction of bystanders and opinion makers. The need to create dogmatic narratives about illness is a strong one. Rigid hypotheses usually hurt someone.
The discussion about proximity and handling of drugs was interesting. (Has anyone ingested powder? I imagine it’s possible. Emphasis on ingestion specifically) Whatever the cause of the prosecutors symptoms, I disagree with ‘confronting’ someone who you think had a psychogenic episode. I’m glad the presenter refrained from this. What does that achieve? A sense of superiority that you wouldn’t have a panic attack at work? (If that’s what it was) Let’s sit with the unknown.
Overall a very interesting subject.”
Ruth Devon via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/23/24
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“Dan Taberski is the best podcaster on earth. His journalism is thorough, compelling, interesting and thoughtful. So much better than the sensational overly repetitive garbage crowding the podcast space lately. I signed up for a paid subscription because I love what Dan does and want to support it...”Read full review »
ellemac via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/27/24
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“The risk of missed diagnosis is far greater than the risk of hysteria. Extremely disappointing to end by calling it all psychogenic. Season 2 explore the autonomic nervous system. Consult with neurology at Mayo Clinic”
JCatNotAHypochondriac via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/27/24
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“Telling this story has so many potential problems. The host could fall into cliches about “girls” or mental illness. He could go all conspiracy crazy about toxins and government secrets.
But he’s so good! Respectful and objective but warm and person-centered.
The story is perfect for a podcast....”Read full review »
chairyoh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/26/24
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