It happened again tonight

Glupson
My daughter went through a course of electro shock therapy for BPS. No its
 not pleasant to see the result of each treatment.
We thank GOD that she is “relatively”ok now. (She is 33).
Oregonpapa
Lovely expression “an audio system is a time machine”. ‘60s/‘70s were my
seminal music years and I can go back by putting on an LP bought back then 😀🇦🇺

...like many 'obsession' items, the 1st one is always free....

The 2nd? Not so much....chalking it up to simple cynicism..🤔.

amg56,

I have witnessed a number of those procedures. That is why I found it a bit strange that someone would mention it in the above context.

Very true. Not nice, but I can see through to the intent...

glupson ...

• "Completely innocent and unrelated question, have you ever observed electroshocks?"

Actually, yes I have, but only in films. But on a personal note, my step-father was treated for severe depression at the old Camarillo State Hospital with the use of electroshock treatments. When he was released, he didn’t recall the names or even recognize long term friends. Evidently, electroshock therapy has the effect of a prefrontal lobotomy, erasing the memory area of the brain. The effect was temporary, as he eventually regained his memory over time. It took years before he fully recovered and became a full person again. He was still an ass though, so other than a spiritual awakening, I guess there’s no cure for that malady.

Frank