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Date: Thu, 23 May 1996 21:41:42 -0500 (CDT)
From: Tim Olson - Underwater Ventures <deepdive@cv*.or*>
To: "Randall D. Johnson" <rjohnson@uo*.uo*.ed*>
cc: techdiver@terra.net
Subject: Re: narcosis

I think I may have experienced a similar phenomenon in diving.....after about
4 years diving with my ex-wife, she suddenly turned into a raging psychopath.

Tim



On Fri, 24 May 1996, Randall D. Johnson wrote:

> Dear technos,
> 
> The recent threat on narcosis reminded me of something. This *is* a 
> serious question although I do not blame you if it sounds like a spoof. 
> The situation is this: About 8 months ago I got my girlfriend  of two 
> years into diving. We have been on no deco dives together but I have 
> taken her on 
> some relatively deep dives for a novice (120 fsw). The unusual thing is 
> that soon after these deeper dives she developed a lingering malaise of 
> sorts which has now progressed into a situation which is more closely 
> related to demonic possession! She has been to a doctor and therapist 
> looking for answers but doesn't know what has happenned in her life to 
> bring about such a huge and dramatic emotional shift. 
> 
> Anyway, I remember reading an article where someone was found to be bent 
> but suffered from acute anxiety rather than joint pain, etc. I laughed it 
> off as being a pretty silly idea to be "mentally bent" from diving. BUT 
> NOW, as I am grasping at straws, I thought that I would ask if there is 
> any precedence for a malady such as this. 
> 
> Please respond personally and do not get into the "what's a beginner 
> doing at 120 fsw" silliness.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> 
> 
> 
>    | Dr. Randall Johnson              | Email  : rjohnson@uo*.uo*.ed*    |
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> 
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