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    1. [GM] Re: 1844, diagnosis of lunacy
    2. AEPalmer
    3. --- snip --- > > I once was told that epilepsy was also described as lunacy, since > they thought the moon had something to do with the seizures. > > "Amie Peoples" <hismsg@cros.net> Epilepsy was very definitely in the lunacy class of diseases until quite recently -- say 1960s. Cheers -- <><><><><><><><><><><> Arrowhead Images <aepalmer@a-znet.com> <><><><><><><><><><><> I had a destiny once. All it did was get me into trouble !

    04/01/2003 08:02:17