NY Times reports there is hope for Russ and the rest of us
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According to the NY Times Science section:
"People who compulsively hoard objects have singular patterns of brain activity that distinguish them from other patients with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) a new study finds. Researchers say the study, based on brain scans of compulsive hoarders, provides the first solid evidence that hoarding defines a distinct subset of patients. The research might also open a door to new treatments for the illness, which is often unaffected by standard drugs. ... Dr. Saxena said the study might explain why hoarders are so attached to their possessions. ... Often the objects are kept in the open, stacked to the ceiling in the living room, the kitechen, or even on the bed ... "
So, if any of us is stacking our PCGS slabs to the ceiling, I think that person might be in trouble...
More seriously, I have to guess that the brain functions in collectors, such as us, differs from that in non-collectors. The article I quoted above mentioned specific areas of the brain (decreased activity in the anterior cingulate and in the posterior cingulate for any brain researchers that might be reading this post). It would be interesting if similar research was performed on collectors to determine if there is any difference between colelctors and "normal" people. Incidentally, while I think this research would be interesting, I do so abstractly and so my interest must not be confused with volunteering to participate as some scientist's lab animal...
Mark
"People who compulsively hoard objects have singular patterns of brain activity that distinguish them from other patients with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) a new study finds. Researchers say the study, based on brain scans of compulsive hoarders, provides the first solid evidence that hoarding defines a distinct subset of patients. The research might also open a door to new treatments for the illness, which is often unaffected by standard drugs. ... Dr. Saxena said the study might explain why hoarders are so attached to their possessions. ... Often the objects are kept in the open, stacked to the ceiling in the living room, the kitechen, or even on the bed ... "
So, if any of us is stacking our PCGS slabs to the ceiling, I think that person might be in trouble...
More seriously, I have to guess that the brain functions in collectors, such as us, differs from that in non-collectors. The article I quoted above mentioned specific areas of the brain (decreased activity in the anterior cingulate and in the posterior cingulate for any brain researchers that might be reading this post). It would be interesting if similar research was performed on collectors to determine if there is any difference between colelctors and "normal" people. Incidentally, while I think this research would be interesting, I do so abstractly and so my interest must not be confused with volunteering to participate as some scientist's lab animal...
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Russ, NCNE
New collectors, please educate yourself before spending money on coins; there are people who believe that using numismatic knowledge to rip the naïve is what this hobby is all about.
I hate it when you see my post before I can edit the spelling.
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<< <i>Often the objects are kept in the open, stacked to the ceiling in the living room, the kitechen, or even on the bed ... " >>
<< <i>The research might also open a door to new treatments for the illness, which is often unaffected by standard drugs. ... >>
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I wonder if I have obsessive compulsive disorder.
I wonder if I have obsessive compulsive disorder.
I wonder if I have obsessive compulsive disorder.
Sorry, I always have do things in threes.
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Heritage would have to have a two week long coin auction to accomidate all the coins coming to market, and there wouldn't be anyone to buy them.