http://jme.bmj.com/cgi/content/abstract/18/2/94?eaf
Journal of Medical Ethics 1992;18:94-98; doi:10.1136/jme.18.2.94Copyright © 1992 by the BMJ Publishing Group Ltd & Institute of Medical Ethics.
A proposal to classify happiness as a psychiatric disorder. Department of Clinical Psychology, Liverpool University.
It is proposed that happiness be classified as a psychiatric disorder and be included in future editions of the major diagnostic manuals under the new name: major affective disorder, pleasant type. In a review of the relevant literature it is shown that happiness is statistically abnormal, consists of a discrete cluster of symptoms, is associated with a range of cognitive abnormalities, and probably reflects the abnormal functioning of the central nervous system. One possible objection to this proposal remains--that happiness is not negatively valued. However, this objection is dismissed as scientifically irrelevant.
Ok, so this may have some merit, but what a funny way of viewing the world! I am so glad I live in the simple world of chiropractic. Here it is in a nutshell:
- Your brain controls every organ, tissue, cell of your body.
- It talks to those parts via the spinal cord and nerves.
- Spinal bones can move out of place and disrupt the communication of your body. This is called a subluxation.
- Chiropractors find subluxations and adjust them to allow communication to work right again.
- The body is able to function at a higher level with increased capacity to heal.
- We become "Happy"! (which I guess we seek medical treatment for)
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