General Index

Mind Medicine

Bibliography

Notes

 

Rituals


Rituals:

Thought the eighteenth century had done away with behaviors like this?
Think again... Rituals are still very popular solutions to curing mental illnesses.

If you have a raving lunatic for a brother or a heartbroken sister, try some of these popular techniques from the comfort of your own home! However, as a word of caution, beware of potential side effects. Also, note some of these can be used in combination with recipes to maximize effectiveness.

 

Binding
Blood-letting
Castration
Chains
Cold Bath
Cold Douche
Cupping
Ducking
Electricity
Herbs
Holy Crosses
Holy Waters
Hydrotherapy

Leeches
Mesmerism
Moon Therapy
Music Therapy
Narcotics
Plunging
Prayer
Rotation

Shaking
Shock
Sleep
Storytelling
Whipping


Authors: J. A. Bakos, A. S. Gilbert, T. Heck, S. Tiderington