Stendhal Syndrome, also known as Stendhal's syndrome, is a rare and intriguing neurological disorder that causes an individual to experience physical and emotional distress upon viewing art or other beautiful objects. The condition is named after the French author Stendhal, who wrote about his own experiences with the disorder in his 1817 book, "Naples and..
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Capgras Syndrome
Capgras syndrome, also known as Capgras delusion, is a rare and fascinating neurological disorder in which a person believes that a loved one, usually a spouse or parent, has been replaced by an identical imposter. This belief is often accompanied by feelings of anger, suspicion, and mistrust toward the imposter. The exact cause of Capgras..
Read moreThe Morally Superior Victim
Beware of people online who aggressively declare themselves "neurodivergent" and other popular self-diagnostics, including pseudo-pronouns, etc. on social media in order to display offence and anger at their imaginary enemies. A narcissist who takes on the morally superior victim position is someone who portrays themselves as the victim in a situation, even when they are..
Read moreCharles Bonnet Syndrome
Charles Bonnet syndrome (CBS) is a condition in which individuals with visual impairments, such as those caused by age-related macular degeneration or cataracts, experience vivid, complex visual hallucinations. The condition was first described by the Swiss naturalist and philosopher Charles Bonnet in 1760, and it is named after him. Symptoms of CBS can include a..
Read moreAlien Hand Syndrome: When One Hand Acts on Its Own
Alien hand syndrome is a neurological condition characterised by the loss of voluntary control over one hand, which can perform actions independently of the person's intent. The hand may grasp, reach for, or release objects and may even interfere with the individual's attempts to use the unaffected hand. The condition is often accompanied by a..
Read moreShared Delusions: Folie à deux
Folie à deux, also known as shared psychosis or induced delusional disorder, is a rare psychological phenomenon where two individuals share the same delusional beliefs. One person, known as the "primary case", has a pre-existing psychiatric condition that causes them to have delusions, while the other person, known as the "secondary case", develops similar delusions..
Read morePoop Transplant Update: Did it work?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85A7yJZLuP0&rel=0 Summary: Andy gives an update on the faecal microbiota transplant he had in Slovakia in January, which ran over ten days. He says it did not help his condition, although his general well-being has improved. He explains what the procedure involves, mentions that the risks can be considerable, and invites reasonable questions in the..
Read moreMore TikTok Claims About Cancer and Remote Healing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jo1zW0zZ33A&rel=0 Summary: Andy reacts to TikTok clips in which people make claims about cancer, including remote healing, the idea that a tumour is an illusion, cancer as an acidic condition, and the suggestion that the word cancer has power only if it is given power. He goes through some of the views offered, notes how..
Read moreNeurodivergence
When I worked in residential care, "autism" referred to the severely affected individuals who were entirely dependent on various levels of care. These were individuals with profound disabilities in communication, cognition and any form of human interaction. Some of these unfortunates required secure settings and full-time trained staff. The delivered care that I saw was..
Read moreAnother Terrible Business Strategy for Coaches
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExKFAtbWadE&rel=0 Summary: Andy describes status marketing as another poor business strategy for coaches and therapists, where people collect qualifications, letters after their name, association memberships and impressive websites in the hope clients will come. He says this puts practitioners in competition with each other for grandiosity rather than paying attention to their audience, and suggests..
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