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in article , Mothra at
wrote on 1/17/06 7:45 PM:

Hmmmm. The Vagus nerve connection is INTERESTING. I do know that
there are implantable Vagus Nerve stimulators which are used for some
neurologic conditions. The company that makes the implantable
stimulator was getting ready to apply to the FDA for medical device
usage for depression since it has a nice side effect as per mood.
However, during that time a guy in Frederick County, Maryland (where I
used to live) was stimulating his Vagus while driving and caused a
major car accident killing 5, and that skuttled all plans for the
depression indication with the FDA.

I have met one paddler who drowned, and was successfully recussitated
after 8 minutes. He described drowning as "euphoric" and said he
"would do it everyday" except the recovery in the hospital was painful
and quite unpleasant. Wonder if that could be the Vagus Nerve effect?

Hey, this thead is fun. Just like the rbp heyday!

Mothra

See, with just a little of my help, things got rolling!