Lightning Process - discussion thread

Discussion in 'Psychosomatic theories and treatments discussions' started by Barry, Sep 19, 2018.

  1. oldtimer

    oldtimer Senior Member (Voting Rights)

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    Another excellent interview by Scot Simpson. Joan McParland deserves a medal for what she has achieved despite being so badly afflicted by ME.
     
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  2. Lou B Lou

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    For once a pwme Was awarded a medal for their work, 2023:


    https://www.s4me.info/threads/me-patient-campaigner-joan-mcparland-has-been-awarded-an-mbe.33732/

    'Congratulations to the indefatigable Joan McParland on her newly-announced MBE*

    "Mrs Joan Elizabeth McParland, For services to People with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis & to their Families & Carers in Northern Ireland"

    https://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/p...ecipients-to-receive-awards-full-list-4185650

    *Member of the Order of the British Empire'
     
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  3. CovidSpice

    CovidSpice Established Member

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    I was quite alarmed to see the following in a letter from the NHS Long Covid clinic I have been attending for the past year (they have not been much help). From the NHS! I replied with feedback that I did not think it was appropriate to promote these programs and shared articles criticising their practices.

    "Consider looking into the below mentioned websites. https://lightningprocess.co.uk/lightning-process/ DNRS program Retraining The Brain with the Dynamic Neural Retraining System"
     
  4. Sean

    Sean Moderator Staff Member

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    The woo monster is on the loose.
     
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  5. Ash

    Ash Senior Member (Voting Rights)

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    I guess whilst you’re still involved with them you may not wanna get into an official complaint. But this deserves one.

    Could you maybe share screenshots elsewhere anonymously so there’s a record of it and which trust it is out there. I think it would really help patients argue for an overhaul of the pathways for LC if it gets out that this is the current offer from the NHS or certain branches of it at least.


    Why don’t they suggest a quick online search for the any nonsense out there, why do these particular peddlers get the endorsement?

    What sets them apart, is it like endorsing branded baked beans as opposed to supermarket ones, or something?

    What are the financial calculations if you go off and waste money on this bullshit that’s a couple of months that you won’t be troubling our local health authority for treatments?
     
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  6. NelliePledge

    NelliePledge Moderator Staff Member

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    @CovidSpice It would probably be a good idea to alert patient organisations to this letter I’m not sure about LC organisations but ME Organisations would have contacts in NHS DHSC they could raise it with. Lighting Process is referred to in the NICE guidelines 206 on ME/CFS and is not to be offered. ME Association took the Lightning Process “owner” to Advertising Standards several years ago as they were advertising it as a treatment and cure.

    No way NHS staff should be pushing people towards it.
     
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  7. rvallee

    rvallee Senior Member (Voting Rights)

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    There's a damn horse in the damn hospital and the jackasses who let it loose are still wasting their time on barn door designs.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhkZMxgPxXU


     
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