Posted by rovers95 on November 10, 2014, at 4:18:00
In reply to Caloric Vestibular Stimulation for Depression, posted by durandal on November 7, 2014, at 15:38:50
> Anybody ever try Caloric Vestibular Stimulation (CVS)? Essentially it involves placing a couple drops of ice water in your ear canal while laying on down on your side. Specifically, the *right* ear canal in the case of depression.
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> The theory behind this is that it modulates the vestibular system, activating the contralateral hemisphere in the brain. I read about it in an article describing the work of Dr. Jack Pettigrew from the University of Queensland who studies interhemispheric rivalry and its effect on mood. I have tried it several times myself, and after enduring brief discomfort and vertigo, found my mood and motivation problems alleviated for several minutes.
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> Not sure if this would work for others, but it is surprisingly effective in my case. I only wish its effects would last longer!
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> Here's the article:
> http://www.nytimes.com/1999/01/19/science/new-theories-of-depression-focus-on-brain-s-two-sides.html
>Wow, thanks for this...sounds relatively harmless and worth a go - do you know of anyone who has had more sustained success with this?
Cheers
Rover
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