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The Devil, Hysteria and the Uterus: history of Hysterical

Writ by Oregonleatherboy aka Jesse Lee

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There is a heavy debate on the validity of dissociative disorders.  The debate is not  on the existence of dissociative symptoms. The suffering of a split mind confused and hallucinating irrationally is a phenomena.  The amount of people diagnosed in the 1980's was outrageous leading to questions . These inquiries found numerous flaws in research leaving discrepancies in causes, treatment. 

The history of the Devil, hysteria, and the uterus is a complex and multifaceted topic that has been studied by scholars across various fields, including history, medicine, and religion. In brief, the concept of the Devil as a malevolent supernatural being has existed in various cultures and religions for thousands of years. Hysteria, on the other hand, was a medical diagnosis that was used to explain a range of symptoms in women, including:

•  anxiety

•  depression

•  physical ailments such as:

• seizures

•  and paralysis. 

The uterus was believed to be the cause of hysteria, as it was thought to be an organ that could move around the body and disrupt other organs.

The association between the Devil and hysteria can be traced back to the Middle Ages, when many people believed that mental and physical illnesses were caused by demonic possession. Women who exhibited symptoms of hysteria were often accused of witchcraft and subjected to brutal treatments such as exorcisms and torture. The idea that women were more susceptible to demonic possession than men was based on the belief that women were weaker and more prone to sin.

The medical understanding of hysteria began to evolve in the 17th century with the work of physician Thomas Sydenham, who argued that hysteria was a physical rather than a supernatural condition. However, many doctors continued to believe in the idea of a wandering uterus well into the 19th century. It wasn't until the early 20th century that the diagnosis of hysteria fell out of favor among medical professionals.

Here are three reference URLs for further reading on this topic:

1. "Hysteria: The Rise of an Enigma" by Andreas Mayer - This book provides a comprehensive history of hysteria from ancient times to the present day.

2. "The Devil in Society: Perceptions of Evil from Antiquity to Today" edited by Darren Oldridge - This collection of essays explores the cultural significance of the Devil in various historical contexts.

3. "The Wandering Uterus: Politics and the Reproductive Rights of Women" by Rebecca M. Kluchin - This book examines the medical and political history of the uterus as a site of social control and resistance.

Hippocrates Coins Hysteria After unruly Uterus

Hippocrates, often referred to as the "father of medicine," lived in ancient Greece during the 5th and 4th centuries BCE. He is credited with developing a systematic approach to medicine that emphasized observation and diagnosis based on natural causes rather than superstition or divine intervention. One of Hippocrates' most famous contributions to medical knowledge was his theory of the "wandering womb," which he believed was the cause of hysteria in women.

According to Hippocrates, hysteria was caused by a woman's uterus, which he believed could become dislodged and wander throughout her body. When the uterus moves out of its proper place, it could cause a variety of symptoms, including anxiety, depression, irritability, and physical discomfort. Hippocrates believed that the best treatment for hysteria was to encourage women to marry and have children, which he believed would help keep the uterus in place.

Hippocrates' theory of the "wandering womb" was influential for many centuries, and it helped shape medical understanding of women's health for hundreds of years. However, modern medicine has largely discredited this theory as unscientific and based on sexist assumptions about women's bodies.

Here are three authoritative sources that provide more information on Hippocrates' theory of hysteria:

1. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) provides an overview of Hippocrates' theory of hysteria and its impact on medical history: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4215195/

2. The British Medical Journal (BMJ) explores the historical context of Hippocrates' theory and its influence on later medical practices: https://www.bmj.com/content/310/6986/1259

3. The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy provides a detailed analysis of Hippocrates' theory of hysteria and its philosophical implications: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/hippocrates/#WanWom

This phenomenon named by Hippocrates is called hysteria after the Greek word for uterus. Claiming only women could get hysterical because it was the uterus wandering around inside of the body . A view that would hold for 7 more centuries during the dark ages the uterus itself took less of the flame it was the devil that lived inside of it.

  Hippocrates, father of medicine and speaker of famous words "thou shall do no harm". These  classic words are part of the hippocratic oath that doctors take to practice medicine.  

Lepois Says Men Can Be Hysterical; Uterus Or Mental?

Charles Lepois, a physician from the early 1600s first to make the claim that both men and women can be hysterical.  dissociations came from the brain and not from the uterus.  Who would believe such a crazy idea?

  Lepois planted this seed of mental illness causation which would flower. advancements in neurology backing up these claims,  opinion around the world was split between demon possession, the uterus and mental illness. Only 1.6% of hysteria patients were men and term for male hysteria was hypochondria.

Lepois Says Men Can Be Hysterical; Uterus Or Mental? is a statement made by French physician and anatomist, René-Théophile-Hyacinthe Laënnec in the early 19th century. Laënnec was known for his work on respiratory diseases and for inventing the stethoscope. However, he also wrote about hysteria, which was a common diagnosis at the time for a wide range of symptoms in women.

Laënnec believed that hysteria was caused by a disturbance in the nervous system and that it could affect both men and women. He argued that hysteria could be caused by physical factors such as a diseased uterus or mental factors such as emotional stress. He believed that men could also suffer from hysteria, but that it was less common in them because they did not have a uterus.

Laënnec's views on hysteria were influenced by the prevailing medical theories of his time, which held that women were more prone to nervous disorders than men because of their reproductive organs. This theory was known as the "wandering womb" theory, which held that the uterus could move around the body and cause various symptoms.

However, Laënnec's views on hysteria were also shaped by his own observations of patients. He noted that some men exhibited symptoms similar to those of hysteria, such as convulsions, paralysis, and fainting spells. He believed that these symptoms were caused by a disturbance in the nervous system rather than any physical problem.

Today, the concept of hysteria has been largely discredited as a medical diagnosis. Many of the symptoms associated with hysteria are now recognized as being part of other medical conditions, such as anxiety disorders or conversion disorder.

Here are three authoritative sources on this topic:

1. "Hysteria." Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/science/hysteria

This source provides a detailed overview of the history and evolution of the concept of hysteria in medicine.

2. "The History of Hysteria." Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/hide-and-seek/201205/the-history-hysteria

This source provides a more accessible overview of the history of hysteria, including Laënnec's views on the subject.

3. "Laënnec and the Invention of the Stethoscope." The Lancet Respiratory Medicine. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanres/article/PIIS2213-2600(18)30304-6/fulltext

This source provides a detailed account of Laënnec's life and work, including his views on hysteria.

Luring The Devil Out Her Anus; Mesmerism & Braid Endorse Mesmerism As Cure

1700- 1800s the cure for hysteria placed a flowery perfume near the anus draw the demon out that way.  At the same time forcing a nasty foul tasting medicine down the mouth so the devil inside exits rear.  Dissociation and its twin Hysteria share history with hypnosis.

Franz Mesmerism backed by John elliotson and James braid thought mesmerism was conducive to controlling dissociative hysteria.  In his book Neurypnology or the rationale of nervous sleep . he compares the phenomenon of sleep, anesthesia  and automatic obedience.  

The theory of "wandering uterus" was a common belief during the 19th century in Western medicine. It was believed that the uterus could move around the body and cause various symptoms, including hysteria. The treatment for this condition involved "luring the devil out" of the uterus through various means, including sexual stimulation.

Mesmerism, named after its founder Franz Mesmer, was a popular form of therapy during the 18th and 19th centuries. It involved inducing a trance-like state in patients and using suggestion to treat various conditions, including hysteria. James Braid, a Scottish physician, later endorsed Mesmerism as a cure for hysteria.

The idea that hysteria was caused by a wandering uterus has since been discredited, and Mesmerism is no longer considered a valid form of therapy. However, the history of these practices provides insight into the development of Western medicine and its approach to women's health.

Here are three authoritative sources for further reading on this topic:

1. "Hysteria: The Rise of an Enigma" by Edward Shorter - This book provides an in-depth history of hysteria and its treatment throughout the ages.

2. "The Wandering Uterus: Politics and the Reproductive Rights of Women" by Rebecca Chalker - This article explores the cultural and political implications of the wandering uterus theory.

3. "Mesmerism, Hypnosis, and Suggestion in Psychiatry: A Historical Overview" by Eric J. Engstrom - This article provides a comprehensive overview of the history of mesmerism and its use in psychiatry.

Charcot has Radical New Ideas & Can't Let Go Of Uterus; Hippolyte Suggests Auto Suggestion 

Another big name in 19th century hypnosis history Jean Martin Charcot used knowledge of hypnosis and neurology to claim Hysteria is a combination of organic and heredity.  Charcot sticks with Hippocrates in that the uterus is the culprit , also making the statement that only those able to be hypnotized can have Hysteria.

An early 20th century Pavlov put his two cents in saying it was the result of stimuli repeating itself in the brain suggesting physical pathology.  Good ol Hippolyte Bernheim said that hysteria happened due to Auto suggestion or the influence of suggestions.

Brewer, Janet, Pavlov, Freud and Jung Throw In Their Nonsensical Wit

Joseph Brewer said that patients could talk while they were hypnotized. it helped with their oppressed minds.  Freud said that things that caused freight, apprehension, physical pain or shame produce hysteria symptoms. that a painful past made dissociation worse, eventually evolving to it being caused by a psychic Force defending against mental pain.  

Pierre Janet hypothesized consciousness got isolated because of the higher functions in the brain collapsing due to a weak nervous system known as the constitutional weakness Theory.  The notion that ideas got isolated from our consciousness.  In 1924 French psychiatrist Janet coined the term dissociation.  

  Finally Carl Jung opinion who is that we were compensating by exaggerating our normal self and then developing physical symptoms due to that.

Hysteria, a condition characterized by emotional excess and physical symptoms without a clear organic cause, has been the subject of much debate and discussion throughout history. One of the most enduring theories about hysteria is the idea that it is caused by a wandering uterus. This theory dates back to ancient Greece and persisted well into the modern era, with prominent thinkers such as Janet Brewer, Ivan Pavlov, Sigmund Freud, and Carl Jung weighing in on the topic.

Janet Brewer was a British physician who wrote extensively about hysteria in the late 19th century. She argued that hysteria was caused by a "diseased condition" of the female reproductive organs, including the uterus. According to Brewer, this condition could be caused by a variety of factors, including sexual excess or repression, as well as emotional stress.

Ivan Pavlov, a Russian physiologist best known for his work on classical conditioning, also had some thoughts on hysteria. He believed that hysteria was caused by an imbalance in the nervous system, which could be triggered by emotional stress or trauma. However, he did not subscribe to the theory of the wandering uterus.

Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis, was perhaps the most influential thinker on the topic of hysteria. He believed that hysteria was caused by repressed sexual desire and trauma from childhood experiences. Like Brewer before him, Freud also believed that the uterus played a role in hysteria. He argued that women were more prone to hysteria because they lacked the same level of sexual freedom as men.

Carl Jung, a Swiss psychiatrist and founder of analytical psychology, had a slightly different take on hysteria. He believed that it was caused not just by repressed sexual desire but also by a lack of spiritual fulfillment. According to Jung, individuals who were disconnected from their spiritual selves were more likely to experience emotional distress and physical symptoms.

In terms of reference URLs, here are three sources that provide more information on the history of hysteria and the wandering uterus:

1. "The Wandering Uterus: A Brief History" by Sarah Everts (https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-wandering-uterus-a-brief-history-3725285/)

2. "Hysteria and the Wandering Womb" by Mary Fissell (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1201425/)

3. "Theories of Hysteria in Early Modern Europe" by Jennifer Evans (https://www.britannica.com/topic/hysteria/Theories-of-hysteria-in-early-modern-Europe)