Journal of Psychology & Clinical Psychiatry, May 26, 2015
The French term, 'déjà vu', translates literally as "already seen". Neppe's 1979 definition is th... more The French term, 'déjà vu', translates literally as "already seen". Neppe's 1979 definition is the universally accepted, carefully derived scientific one: déjà vu is "any subjectively inappropriate impression of familiarity of the present experience with an undefined past." Some historical firsts in the area are discussed, as well as some prioritized information about déjà vu. The books available-Neppe's 4; Brown; Oesterle in German; and Jones-are mentioned, as well as Kohn's unpublished contribution. Studying déjà vu provides us a window into understanding phenomenology, and how careful we must be in interpreting similar phenomena as from the same origin or cause. The detailed study of déjà vu is the study of ensuring we cluster 'like with like' and do not confound this area with "like analyzed with unlike" phenomena.
Journal of The American Society for Psychical Research, 1983
... Database: PsycINFO. [Journal Article]. Temporal lobe symptomatology in subjective paranormal ... more ... Database: PsycINFO. [Journal Article]. Temporal lobe symptomatology in subjective paranormal experiments. ... The literature suggesting a relationship between psi and the temporal lobe is reviewed, and the concept of subjective paranormal experience (SPE) is introduced. ...
The excellent framework for a neurobiological model for near-death experiences (NDEs) proposed by... more The excellent framework for a neurobiological model for near-death experiences (NDEs) proposed by Juan C. Saavedra-Aguilar and Juan S. G6mez-Jeria attempts to link anomalous temporal lobe functioning with neuropeptide imbalances, particularly imbalances of the endog enous opioid peptides. Like all pioneering contributions, this paper has drawn on a wide variety of sources to make speculative jumps that are largely justified in the context of present-day knowledge, but will no doubt require numerous alterations in basic perspective over the next two decades. I was particularly impressed with this neurophysiological NDE model of temporal lobe dysfunction, as it impinges very closely on my own work on anomalistics experiences in the temporal lobe, which has not been cited by these authors. These studies of anomalous experi ences and the cerebral cortex have recently been reviewed, and the following is a capsule outline of current research. First, any link between anomalous experiences and brain function ing requires a detailed description of each event. Not all subjective paranormal experiences may derive from, or be associated with, the
Journal of Psychology & Clinical Psychiatry, Apr 19, 2016
III. There are alwayssubtle ethicospirituobiopsychofamiliosocioethnicocultural systems 1 [1] of i... more III. There are alwayssubtle ethicospirituobiopsychofamiliosocioethnicocultural systems 1 [1] of influence, and each of these components, in turn, impact on each other. IV. Multiple factors impact pharmacological choices, responsiveness to medications and safety issues. Prescription is not just pharmacological. V. We need to prescribe for the correct duration and this necessitates evaluating all relevant factors, and appropriate follow-up. The obvious components written on all patient prescriptions include, hopefully the following appropriate, correct details: a. The dose for that patient: this is specific to the circumstances at that time; b. The duration of the prescription; c. The frequency of the drug. But there are some major principles that facilitate success in our management of the patient's condition after performing the
Recent findings in the neurosciences have attempted to correlate subjective experiences with spec... more Recent findings in the neurosciences have attempted to correlate subjective experiences with specific brain findings. This paper reviews the most important research in this regard involving stimulating areas of the brain to produce out of body experiences, attempted correlations of near-death experiences with REM intrusion and other phenomena, the links of the temporal lobe of the brain with subjective paranormal experience and the use of functional magnetic resonance imaging to clarify extrasensory perception and the interactive role of non-conscious processes between two individuals. Correlations should not be regarded as causal and the author proposes a new bidirectional approach for causality. Also, results of brain findings neither confirm nor deny the veridicality of the subjective event, which may have origins in the brain or outside, but may reflect a link in the event with that specific area of the brain. The author applies a baseball analogy, written in farce, to illustrate the double-standards sometimes applied to such research.
ABSTRACT Discusses 7 phenomenological classifications of the déjà vu experience: a disorder of me... more ABSTRACT Discusses 7 phenomenological classifications of the déjà vu experience: a disorder of memory, a disorder of ego state, an ego defense, a temporal perceptual disturbance, a recognition disorder, a manifestation of epileptic firing, or a subjective paranormal experience. The hypothesis that there are several distinct clinical pictures of déjà vu that are homogenous for diagnostic or nosological subtype was tested in 89 Ss who were grouped into 2 categories: normals, and a neuropsychiatric group consisting of schizophrenics and Ss with temporal lobe epilepsy. A déjà vu questionnaire consisting of screening and qualitative questions as well as a less structured chosen-case description was used as a measuring instrument to retrospectively evaluate Ss' déjà vu experiences. Four distinct clinically homogeneous categories of the déjà vu experience emerged. In normals, the subjective paranormal déjà vu experience was characterized by its time distortions and specific predictions component. This experience of déjà vu had a lack of memorable/outstanding features. In the neuropsychiatric group, déjà vu experienced by temporal lobe epileptics was characterized by postepileptic features. This type of experience did not occur in schizophrenics, whose déjà vu experiences were characterized by psychotic intrusions. (10 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
This paper compares several models of out-of-body experience (OBE) leading a new proposed multi-e... more This paper compares several models of out-of-body experience (OBE) leading a new proposed multi-etiological model. Broadly the unitary hypotheses propose several single broad causes and explanations, though each of these recognizes that any specific explanation may not be all encompassing. These are best divided into four groups: Psychological, Brain, Psychopathology, and Experiential. The psychological models of Blackmore (reality distortion), Palmer (body concept) and Irwin (absorption) are followed by the brain empirical descriptions of Penfield, Blanke, and the cerebral explanations of Persinger (vectorial hemsiphericity), Wettach (midbrain near-death experiences), and Nelson (REM-intrusion in near death experiences [NDEs]). Additionally, there is the psychopathological psychiatric perspective, plus the spontaneous and induced OBEs that occur in subjective paranormal experients, which appear phenomenologically quite different. OBE research has generally been based on single questions without detailed qualitative differentiation of the OBE. This creates the erroneous situation of potentially misinterpreting diverse experiences under a single etiological umbrella. Optimally, OBE evaluations require detailed screening for OBEs so that "like" is classified with "like" not "unlike." The author motivates for a detailed phenomenological analysis model which could accommodate the multiplicity of causes and the different subpopulations. This shifts the model from the unitary etiological hypotheses to Neppe's Multi-etiological Phenomenological Approach. Detailed phenomenological analyses may demonstrate separate distinct kinds of outof-body experience and therefore ensure that OBEs are appropriately phenomenologically classified in the context of the population samples being examined. This approach facilitates analyzing form, content, circumstance, and predisposed populations using a predominantly biopsychofamiliosociocultural approach and differentiating five possible legitimate hypothetical groups: 1. subjective paranormal experience (SPE) out-of-body experiences, 2. OBEs in SPE-non-experients who may have psychological experiences, 3. seizure and brain linked OBEs, 4. psychopathology interpreted as OBEs, 5. the non-OBE population.
Carbamazepine, mainly used as an anticonvulsant but also used for trigeminal neuralgias and other... more Carbamazepine, mainly used as an anticonvulsant but also used for trigeminal neuralgias and other neuralgic pains, is now being used experimentally for affective disorders, nonresponsive psychoses, and dyscontrol. However, carbamazepine dosage must be carefully monitored because low initial doses are equivalent to higher later doses, and the drug's addition to a regimen of other drugs may increase carbamazepine's serum levels. Given alone to a pharmacologically naive inpatient, initial dosage of carbamazepine 200 mg/day can be increased by 100 mg every day or every second day; an outpatient can have the dosage increased by 100 mg every third day. Serum levels and side effects should be monitored. White cell counts usually decrease about 25%, but the decrease is not clinically related to the very rare occurrence of agranulocytosis. A side effect of concern is hepatic toxicity, but few such cases have been reported. The most common side effect is allergic rash, which occurs in about 5% of all patients receiving carbamazepine; antihistamines sometimes bring about a remission of the rash. Generic carbamazepine may cause more problems than Tegretol.
ABSTRACT This research extended to a neuropsychiatric population findings by Neppe and by Persing... more ABSTRACT This research extended to a neuropsychiatric population findings by Neppe and by Persinger that subjective paranormal experiences (SPEs) are associated with temporal lobe dysfunction (TLD) in the brain. The sample consisted of 100 of Neppe's patients at ...
classification of depression. Hierarchical schemes, such as Foulds and Bedford's, are discussed a... more classification of depression. Hierarchical schemes, such as Foulds and Bedford's, are discussed as well. Chapter
This paper examines the limitations of the double-blind pharmaceutical study in medical research.... more This paper examines the limitations of the double-blind pharmaceutical study in medical research. These areas are often neglected. First, common difficulties are discussed. These include lack of appropriate demographic controls including cigarettes, alcohol, caffeine and drug interactions. Additionally, not eliciting side-effects and therapeutic effects may occur because the measuring instruments are insufficient. Additionally, insufficient duration of the study may lead to inappropriate interpretations of efficacy or lack of efficacy, insufficient subject size may produce insufficient power, recruitment difficulties may produce distorted populations, crossover studies may result in lingering effects and withdrawal confounding factors, and statistical aberrations may lead to the wrong conclusions but particularly certain drugs are not necessarily suitable for such methodologies because of their special variable dose requirements. All these may lead to Type 1 and 2 errors in analysis...
This paper begins a two-part series on current psychiatric aspects of epilepsy. Part I focuses on... more This paper begins a two-part series on current psychiatric aspects of epilepsy. Part I focuses on the current classijication of epileptic seizures; the possible relationships of epilepsy, especially temporal lobe epilepsy, with psychopathology; and the difficulties of evaluating epileptic conditions through electroencephalography. Part II, to be published in the April issue, will cover the management of epilepsy that is accompanied by behavior disturbance.
This paper begins a two-part series on current psychiatric aspects of epilepsy. Part I focuses on... more This paper begins a two-part series on current psychiatric aspects of epilepsy. Part I focuses on the current classijication of epileptic seizures; the possible relationships of epilepsy, especially temporal lobe epilepsy, with psychopathology; and the difficulties of evaluating epileptic conditions through electroencephalography. Part II, to be published in the April issue, will cover the management of epilepsy that is accompanied by behavior disturbance.
Journal of Psychology & Clinical Psychiatry, Feb 11, 2020
Consciousness has proven difficult to define. One approach is to recognize it requires several di... more Consciousness has proven difficult to define. One approach is to recognize it requires several different component 'prongs'. Neppe and Close had published on the EPIC prongs, now standing for Essence, Paradigmatic Levels, Information-Meaning, and Cybernetic Consciousness. While these were demonstrably valuable in one Neuropsychiatry study, the prongs require further amplifications and hence eight other have been introduced.
Parapsychology uses the conventional scientific methods and scientific principles of deduction, i... more Parapsychology uses the conventional scientific methods and scientific principles of deduction, induction, data examination and theoretical mathematical realities while studying anomalous phenomena. It is amongst the most important of the sciences as it evokes emotional attention and extends to cosmological theories.
Journal of Psychology & Clinical Psychiatry, May 26, 2015
The French term, 'déjà vu', translates literally as "already seen". Neppe's 1979 definition is th... more The French term, 'déjà vu', translates literally as "already seen". Neppe's 1979 definition is the universally accepted, carefully derived scientific one: déjà vu is "any subjectively inappropriate impression of familiarity of the present experience with an undefined past." Some historical firsts in the area are discussed, as well as some prioritized information about déjà vu. The books available-Neppe's 4; Brown; Oesterle in German; and Jones-are mentioned, as well as Kohn's unpublished contribution. Studying déjà vu provides us a window into understanding phenomenology, and how careful we must be in interpreting similar phenomena as from the same origin or cause. The detailed study of déjà vu is the study of ensuring we cluster 'like with like' and do not confound this area with "like analyzed with unlike" phenomena.
Journal of The American Society for Psychical Research, 1983
... Database: PsycINFO. [Journal Article]. Temporal lobe symptomatology in subjective paranormal ... more ... Database: PsycINFO. [Journal Article]. Temporal lobe symptomatology in subjective paranormal experiments. ... The literature suggesting a relationship between psi and the temporal lobe is reviewed, and the concept of subjective paranormal experience (SPE) is introduced. ...
The excellent framework for a neurobiological model for near-death experiences (NDEs) proposed by... more The excellent framework for a neurobiological model for near-death experiences (NDEs) proposed by Juan C. Saavedra-Aguilar and Juan S. G6mez-Jeria attempts to link anomalous temporal lobe functioning with neuropeptide imbalances, particularly imbalances of the endog enous opioid peptides. Like all pioneering contributions, this paper has drawn on a wide variety of sources to make speculative jumps that are largely justified in the context of present-day knowledge, but will no doubt require numerous alterations in basic perspective over the next two decades. I was particularly impressed with this neurophysiological NDE model of temporal lobe dysfunction, as it impinges very closely on my own work on anomalistics experiences in the temporal lobe, which has not been cited by these authors. These studies of anomalous experi ences and the cerebral cortex have recently been reviewed, and the following is a capsule outline of current research. First, any link between anomalous experiences and brain function ing requires a detailed description of each event. Not all subjective paranormal experiences may derive from, or be associated with, the
Journal of Psychology & Clinical Psychiatry, Apr 19, 2016
III. There are alwayssubtle ethicospirituobiopsychofamiliosocioethnicocultural systems 1 [1] of i... more III. There are alwayssubtle ethicospirituobiopsychofamiliosocioethnicocultural systems 1 [1] of influence, and each of these components, in turn, impact on each other. IV. Multiple factors impact pharmacological choices, responsiveness to medications and safety issues. Prescription is not just pharmacological. V. We need to prescribe for the correct duration and this necessitates evaluating all relevant factors, and appropriate follow-up. The obvious components written on all patient prescriptions include, hopefully the following appropriate, correct details: a. The dose for that patient: this is specific to the circumstances at that time; b. The duration of the prescription; c. The frequency of the drug. But there are some major principles that facilitate success in our management of the patient's condition after performing the
Recent findings in the neurosciences have attempted to correlate subjective experiences with spec... more Recent findings in the neurosciences have attempted to correlate subjective experiences with specific brain findings. This paper reviews the most important research in this regard involving stimulating areas of the brain to produce out of body experiences, attempted correlations of near-death experiences with REM intrusion and other phenomena, the links of the temporal lobe of the brain with subjective paranormal experience and the use of functional magnetic resonance imaging to clarify extrasensory perception and the interactive role of non-conscious processes between two individuals. Correlations should not be regarded as causal and the author proposes a new bidirectional approach for causality. Also, results of brain findings neither confirm nor deny the veridicality of the subjective event, which may have origins in the brain or outside, but may reflect a link in the event with that specific area of the brain. The author applies a baseball analogy, written in farce, to illustrate the double-standards sometimes applied to such research.
ABSTRACT Discusses 7 phenomenological classifications of the déjà vu experience: a disorder of me... more ABSTRACT Discusses 7 phenomenological classifications of the déjà vu experience: a disorder of memory, a disorder of ego state, an ego defense, a temporal perceptual disturbance, a recognition disorder, a manifestation of epileptic firing, or a subjective paranormal experience. The hypothesis that there are several distinct clinical pictures of déjà vu that are homogenous for diagnostic or nosological subtype was tested in 89 Ss who were grouped into 2 categories: normals, and a neuropsychiatric group consisting of schizophrenics and Ss with temporal lobe epilepsy. A déjà vu questionnaire consisting of screening and qualitative questions as well as a less structured chosen-case description was used as a measuring instrument to retrospectively evaluate Ss' déjà vu experiences. Four distinct clinically homogeneous categories of the déjà vu experience emerged. In normals, the subjective paranormal déjà vu experience was characterized by its time distortions and specific predictions component. This experience of déjà vu had a lack of memorable/outstanding features. In the neuropsychiatric group, déjà vu experienced by temporal lobe epileptics was characterized by postepileptic features. This type of experience did not occur in schizophrenics, whose déjà vu experiences were characterized by psychotic intrusions. (10 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
This paper compares several models of out-of-body experience (OBE) leading a new proposed multi-e... more This paper compares several models of out-of-body experience (OBE) leading a new proposed multi-etiological model. Broadly the unitary hypotheses propose several single broad causes and explanations, though each of these recognizes that any specific explanation may not be all encompassing. These are best divided into four groups: Psychological, Brain, Psychopathology, and Experiential. The psychological models of Blackmore (reality distortion), Palmer (body concept) and Irwin (absorption) are followed by the brain empirical descriptions of Penfield, Blanke, and the cerebral explanations of Persinger (vectorial hemsiphericity), Wettach (midbrain near-death experiences), and Nelson (REM-intrusion in near death experiences [NDEs]). Additionally, there is the psychopathological psychiatric perspective, plus the spontaneous and induced OBEs that occur in subjective paranormal experients, which appear phenomenologically quite different. OBE research has generally been based on single questions without detailed qualitative differentiation of the OBE. This creates the erroneous situation of potentially misinterpreting diverse experiences under a single etiological umbrella. Optimally, OBE evaluations require detailed screening for OBEs so that "like" is classified with "like" not "unlike." The author motivates for a detailed phenomenological analysis model which could accommodate the multiplicity of causes and the different subpopulations. This shifts the model from the unitary etiological hypotheses to Neppe's Multi-etiological Phenomenological Approach. Detailed phenomenological analyses may demonstrate separate distinct kinds of outof-body experience and therefore ensure that OBEs are appropriately phenomenologically classified in the context of the population samples being examined. This approach facilitates analyzing form, content, circumstance, and predisposed populations using a predominantly biopsychofamiliosociocultural approach and differentiating five possible legitimate hypothetical groups: 1. subjective paranormal experience (SPE) out-of-body experiences, 2. OBEs in SPE-non-experients who may have psychological experiences, 3. seizure and brain linked OBEs, 4. psychopathology interpreted as OBEs, 5. the non-OBE population.
Carbamazepine, mainly used as an anticonvulsant but also used for trigeminal neuralgias and other... more Carbamazepine, mainly used as an anticonvulsant but also used for trigeminal neuralgias and other neuralgic pains, is now being used experimentally for affective disorders, nonresponsive psychoses, and dyscontrol. However, carbamazepine dosage must be carefully monitored because low initial doses are equivalent to higher later doses, and the drug's addition to a regimen of other drugs may increase carbamazepine's serum levels. Given alone to a pharmacologically naive inpatient, initial dosage of carbamazepine 200 mg/day can be increased by 100 mg every day or every second day; an outpatient can have the dosage increased by 100 mg every third day. Serum levels and side effects should be monitored. White cell counts usually decrease about 25%, but the decrease is not clinically related to the very rare occurrence of agranulocytosis. A side effect of concern is hepatic toxicity, but few such cases have been reported. The most common side effect is allergic rash, which occurs in about 5% of all patients receiving carbamazepine; antihistamines sometimes bring about a remission of the rash. Generic carbamazepine may cause more problems than Tegretol.
ABSTRACT This research extended to a neuropsychiatric population findings by Neppe and by Persing... more ABSTRACT This research extended to a neuropsychiatric population findings by Neppe and by Persinger that subjective paranormal experiences (SPEs) are associated with temporal lobe dysfunction (TLD) in the brain. The sample consisted of 100 of Neppe's patients at ...
classification of depression. Hierarchical schemes, such as Foulds and Bedford's, are discussed a... more classification of depression. Hierarchical schemes, such as Foulds and Bedford's, are discussed as well. Chapter
This paper examines the limitations of the double-blind pharmaceutical study in medical research.... more This paper examines the limitations of the double-blind pharmaceutical study in medical research. These areas are often neglected. First, common difficulties are discussed. These include lack of appropriate demographic controls including cigarettes, alcohol, caffeine and drug interactions. Additionally, not eliciting side-effects and therapeutic effects may occur because the measuring instruments are insufficient. Additionally, insufficient duration of the study may lead to inappropriate interpretations of efficacy or lack of efficacy, insufficient subject size may produce insufficient power, recruitment difficulties may produce distorted populations, crossover studies may result in lingering effects and withdrawal confounding factors, and statistical aberrations may lead to the wrong conclusions but particularly certain drugs are not necessarily suitable for such methodologies because of their special variable dose requirements. All these may lead to Type 1 and 2 errors in analysis...
This paper begins a two-part series on current psychiatric aspects of epilepsy. Part I focuses on... more This paper begins a two-part series on current psychiatric aspects of epilepsy. Part I focuses on the current classijication of epileptic seizures; the possible relationships of epilepsy, especially temporal lobe epilepsy, with psychopathology; and the difficulties of evaluating epileptic conditions through electroencephalography. Part II, to be published in the April issue, will cover the management of epilepsy that is accompanied by behavior disturbance.
This paper begins a two-part series on current psychiatric aspects of epilepsy. Part I focuses on... more This paper begins a two-part series on current psychiatric aspects of epilepsy. Part I focuses on the current classijication of epileptic seizures; the possible relationships of epilepsy, especially temporal lobe epilepsy, with psychopathology; and the difficulties of evaluating epileptic conditions through electroencephalography. Part II, to be published in the April issue, will cover the management of epilepsy that is accompanied by behavior disturbance.
Journal of Psychology & Clinical Psychiatry, Feb 11, 2020
Consciousness has proven difficult to define. One approach is to recognize it requires several di... more Consciousness has proven difficult to define. One approach is to recognize it requires several different component 'prongs'. Neppe and Close had published on the EPIC prongs, now standing for Essence, Paradigmatic Levels, Information-Meaning, and Cybernetic Consciousness. While these were demonstrably valuable in one Neuropsychiatry study, the prongs require further amplifications and hence eight other have been introduced.
Parapsychology uses the conventional scientific methods and scientific principles of deduction, i... more Parapsychology uses the conventional scientific methods and scientific principles of deduction, induction, data examination and theoretical mathematical realities while studying anomalous phenomena. It is amongst the most important of the sciences as it evokes emotional attention and extends to cosmological theories.
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