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I ran across a site for clinic that do SPECT Scans of people's brain. It is supposed to show what is is working in the brain and what doesn't. This way they know how to treat the problem instead of a bunch of trial and error.
The nearest place that does this to me is a little over 3 hour drive from where I am. I'm going to do so research on it. If it checks out,. I'm considering doing this. I"be been wanting someone to show me why my brain isn't working right and fix it. At least I want it to function better so I won't experience nearly as much depression.
Here's e link to the site: https://www.amenclinics.com/brain-health/brain-scans-3/
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I find myself going places in the car and not wanting to get out of the car. I come back home and I don't want to get out of the car. I think it's the only time I spend reflecting. Chronic tiredness from Long Covid plus the immunosupressing meds for my Crohn's is slowing me down but everything just seems a massive effort. I am dealing with the paperwork following my father's death but it's not...
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Wow, it's the middle of the week already!Today is our 11 year anniversary, so we're going out to a nice dinner. I'm losing a lot of sleep these days, hence a wonky schedule and uncomfortable feelings. But I know it will pass, eventually.I hope all of you have a peaceful day, and may good things come your way!
It's not new, it is an established technique that is being (mis)used to do dubious diagnosises and then treat with suppliments.
"marketing of his clinics has been condemned by scientists and doctors as lacking scientific validity and as being unethical, especially since the way SPECT is used in his clinics exposes people to harmful radiation with no clear benefit"
"The Washington Post detailed Amen's lack of acceptance among the scientific community and his monetary conflict of interest.Journalist Sanjiv Bhattacharya wrote that Amen's critics likened him "to a self-help guru rather than a scientist, on account of all the books, DVDs and nutritional supplements which he hawks so shamelessly on infomercials" and that Amen was "the most controversial psychiatrist in America [who] may also be the most commercially successful."
"In 2008, Tufts professor and author Daniel Carlat published an article on Amen's use of SPECT imaging.[42] After visiting Amen's clinics, Carlat called Amen's interpretations of the scans "spectacularly meaningless."
there is alot more like that out there.
I do have an appointment with at a mental health clinic near my apartment. This is legitimate care through the county.
It's shameful people take advantage of people with illnesses.