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Reichian Therapy Public Forum 1997
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upon one of Wilhelm Reich's therapeutic techniques depending on the year
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I have been in Orogone Therapy for about three and a half
years now. And let me tell you what a difference!!!!!!
I was first diagnosed with Anerexia in August of 91 at Mclean's hospital
in Belmont Mass. During my long stay of many at Mcleans I found out I had
Post Traumatic Stress, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Alcoholism, Manic
Depression, a Panic Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder, And so many Disorders
I can't even remember What else. From Mcleans I had to get a out patient
Psychiatrist. I must of met with over Twelve. None would take my case!!!
I would meet with them once and they would usually cut the visit short
and tell me or my mother they didn't want to take the case due to I was
a high risk. In the laws eyes they would be responsible if something should
happen. I finally found one. He said no at first and so I had to call him
up and beg him. He finally gave in. But he was over Thirty miles away.
I had no licence because my doctor at Mcleans took my drivers license away.
With good reason I might add. So I could never get to him so I really couldn't
get much therapy. Although there was a doctor years ago that I would see
a few times a week for quite some time but I never got very far mentally.
So anyway, I got alot sicker and had many long stays at Private Hospitals.
Then I found a Doctor in Milford Mass. Who took the time to see me. And
he at one point ask me if I would like to try this Orogone Therapy. I was
a physical mess and most of all I was feeling mentally a wreck that I was
willing to try anything. I had to be medicated alot the first year. I had
some very painful issues to get out. I would see him twice a week for over
a year all the time doing the therapy. And I even had hospital stays, long
ones. The second year was alot better few stays at the hospital and they
usually only lasted about a month. The medication was lessoned as well.
I even stared to slow down alittle. When I had first started I couldn't
sit still for two seconds. Let alone lay down still with my hands at my
sides and legs not moving and do deep breathing. But little by slow he
got me to calm down enough to get in touch with my insides.
Anyway the second year I could lay down for a whole session and get to
work and really get the stuff out. I can't not explain the deep saddness,
anger, and despaire that I became in touch with that I was not aware I
had been feeling as a child and as a adult. Here I am a year later. I know
focus on my fears and anxietys of putting my life in order. There are still
things that come up about the past today but nothing like before.
Three and a half years later I know focus on my fears and anixietys (insecurities)
of finally getting a life being self relient. Although there is still feelings
that come up about the past and new awarenesses about my self that need
to change. I am now medication free, I have not been in a hospital for
just short of a year, My doctor said I am ready to get my drivers license
back I can finally get into a car and drive the speed limit. where as before
I would start out at the speed limit say Thirty and before I knew it there
would be blue lights going in my review mirror and I would look down at
the speedometer and it would read seventy-eighty, I do alot of volunteer
work with the mentally ill as well as sit on the Board for the Mass Clubhouse
Coalition andI am also the chair person of one of the sub-committee. I
love it so much that I have decided that this is what I want to do with
my future and have made steps in that area. I have been tested to see where
I am lacking due to all the years I could not sit still so of coarse I
could not retain anything so I am know catching up with my education and
from here I hope to be going to prep school in Sept of 97. then College!!!!
and hopefully four years later I will be a Social Worker. Of coarse this
is a ways down the road. But I have come this far with that help of coarse
of a very loving and caring psychiatrist.
Sincerely
Michelle Pryor
I had resentily sent you a story about my Orogone Therapy I am presently in. I forgot to mention that most of my mental illness symptoms have disapeared. or severely lessoned. Sincerely Michelle
Date: Fri, 7 Mar 1997 12:16:53 -0500 (EST)
From: Siriusss@aol.com
Message-ID: <970307121652_-1506626881@emout05.mail.aol.com>
To: pore@ime.net
Subject: Orgonomic Groups
Could you please tell me what orgonomics groups are in the LA area (818, 213,310 area codes) thank you. I am new to Reichian thought but had been doing some research on neurolinguistics and came up with events that were not explainable by conventional models. An assistant recomended Reich as a possibilty. Please contact me at Siriusss@aol.com. Thank you
I have a friend in Edinburgh who feels in need of some Reichian therapy. Can you suggest anyone who might help. Please reply to Derek Melville at 106023.3624@compuserve.com
Thank you
Hi all,
I'm looking for information (titles of books, flyers, etc.) on vegeto-therapy. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Maurice Evers
Therapy forum
Can anyone explain to me what exactly is orgone therapy? What makes it different from psychoanalysis or other conventional psychiatric treatment?
Thank you
Can anyone tell me whether there are any Reichian therapists in the Western states who are familiar with ocular dearmoring techniques. I would like to complete my bodywork over the last several years with someone who is familiar and proficient with this aspect ot Reich's work. My bodyworker has never heard of it. Can anyone help me? I am interested in the use of light, too, as a dearmoring technique (mentioned by some of Reich's students).
Hannah EMail: jssaek@c2i2.com
Date: Fri, 06 Jun 1997 17:46:54 -0700
From: Jack Willis <jack@1776soft.com>
Subject: Practitioner
I have been doing Reichian therapy for slightly over 25 years in Los Angeles. My eductationial background is: MS (biochemistry), MA (psychology), DC (chirorpractic). My trainer for 9 years was Francis Regardie.
My orientation to the work is as Reich practiced it prior to 1945; that is I do a lot of verbal work (both character analytic and psychodynamic) with the physical work. I do not make use of any orgone-related devices.
I would greatly enjoy exchanging theory/practice/results/opinions with
other practitioners. =============================
Jack Willis, DC, MFCC
1736 Westwood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90045 USA
phone: (01)310-215-1776
fax: (01)310-216-1107
email: jack@1776soft.com
Date: Sun, 22 Jun 1997 15:15:02 -0700 (MST)
Message-Id: <199706222215.PAA07348@mail2.goodnet.com>
To: pore@ime.net
From: suenron@goodnet.com (Sue
Ballard)
Could someone let me know if there are any Reichian therapists in the Cleveland, Ohio area. Is there a group that meets there and how can I get information to a friend who lives there? Your help is greatly appreciated. I've had the experience of this type of therapy and my friend is experiencing some anxiety attacks that might be relieved by this type of work. Thank you very much for anything you can do.
Date: Thu, 31 Jul 97 04:01:30 -0700
From: John Greenough <Pgreen1@mail.kersur.net>
To: pore@ime.net
Subject: College right around the corner!!!
Update;
I will be attending classes this fall to be a Social Worker,medication
free for over a year, and of coarse out I have manage to stay out of hospitals
for over a year as well. I am recieving experienceing some panic and fear.
But I know with the help of my doctor I will get through this as well.
Sincerely Michelle Pryor
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