LobotomySurvivors: Are there survivors alive today?
Hey there! 🌟 I know you’re curious about lobotomy survivors, and I’ve got some insights to share with you. Let’s dive in!
Understanding Lobotomy Survivors
Lobotomy was a popular treatment for mental illnesses in the past, but it is no longer practiced due to its controversial nature. However, there are still survivors alive today who have undergone lobotomy procedures.
Steps to Connect with Lobotomy Survivors
If you’re interested in connecting with lobotomy survivors, here are some actionable steps you can take:
- Research: Look for historical records, documentaries, or books that discuss lobotomy survivors.
- Support Groups: Reach out to mental health support groups or organizations that may have resources for lobotomy survivors.
- Online Forums: Join online forums or communities where lobotomy survivors may be sharing their experiences.
Insights and Recommendations
While there may still be lobotomy survivors alive today, it’s important to approach the topic with sensitivity and respect for their experiences. Some survivors may have faced challenges or stigma due to their past procedures, so it’s crucial to offer support and understanding.
Data and Metrics
According to historical data, lobotomy procedures peaked in the mid-20th century but have since declined with the advancement of mental health treatments.
Examples of Lobotomy Survivors
Throughout history, there have been notable cases of lobotomy survivors who have shared their stories with the world. These individuals have provided valuable insights into the effects of lobotomy on their lives.
Now that you have some insights and actionable steps, you can explore the world of lobotomy survivors with a deeper understanding and empathy. Feel free to reach out if you have any more questions! 🧠 #Empathy #MentalHealthAwareness
[Yes](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Dully)
Sometimes, I think some of my colleagues are lobotomy survivors.
If not, those who underwent ect might be a close second. I did 9 rounds and my memory became so bad I had to stop at 9 instead of 12. I would start a sentence and by the time I got to the end, I’d forget how I started. I have never in my life felt so fucking stupid. I’ve mostly recovered but there is definitely permanent damage.
Obviously a lobotomy is a much more intrusive, severe, and permanent procedure, I don’t mean to compare them one to one. It’s apples to orange but they’re both still fruit, if that makes sense. Knowing how I felt, I would hope a lobotomy would also remove a person’s ability to know their brain had been damaged because knowing what you’ve lost is a fresh hell on its own.
Yeah, they’re both running for president
I think they stopped doing them in the US in the 60’s.
Yes, have you ever met a career politician? then you will have met a survivor.
Yeah. It’s carried out as a treatment for epilepsy.
It’s never the first resort but can be beneficial as depending on the level of seizures, epilepsy can have a severe impact.
In the case of this, they would identify the source of the seizures with an F/MRI. Then in drugs are ineffective, Surgeons would remove a typically small section of brain tissue.
My epilepsy never got to that point but it was always something I was aware of
My cousin. She had one when she was around 18. Somewhere in the early 80s. Her life has been dramatic. She is in her 60s now. Living with her mom, she has 3 kids though who are all well functioning.
Yes, I had 2 patients (both still alive) who both had lobotomies when they were still legal …
Electroconvulsive therapy by Dr Watts. That’s pure gold.
“My Lobotomy” by Howard Dully is a stunning memoir. He was the youngest of Freeman’s victims.
Lobotomy’s are still performed in some severe instances, so yes.
I’d rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy.