Holistic Cures In Thailand

[theblether]

was reading a lot of articles last year to try to treat a serious condition that I have, and eventually I found my way to some information about retreats in Thailand. I wasn't too sure about the implications of the treatment but after a bit of investigation I discovered that one of the best Holistic treatment centres was in Mae Hong Son. I had been there before and I had a rough idea of the geography of the place.

I flew into Chiang Mai then caught a flight to Mae Hong Son using Kan Airways, I always love that flight over the Thai mountains. Anyway it was a short drive into the retreat where I was met by my guide for the two weeks. I was given a bare cell, which really didn't suit me as it was still quite warm and uncomfortable, and I had to follow effectively the same discipline as the Buddhist monks, rising early, meditating, eating only in the morning etc. Although I must point out this was not a Buddhist temple I was attending.

There were long periods of silence at the retreat and I found that hard to handle at first, but it's amazing how quickly you can settle into the rhythm of that slow life. Part of the treatment involved interval training in the morning, which was quite difficult, and in the afternoon , there was continual lessons on control techniques and other types of psychological tasks.

Every day seemed to bring some new type of herbal remedy, or poultice, and quite often there were some strange bathing rituals which I just can't explain, it seemed to be a combination of the most relaxing bathing you could imagine followed by what can only be described as water boarding. Safe to say I wasn't too keen on that.

The practitioners seemed to think that I was making some progress throughout the two weeks, however they would have preferred me to have stayed a bit longer. Being Thailand though it's always in my mind that it's the money they are after, so I decided that I had had enough treatment and booked myself out.

The cost of the retreat for two weeks was 18,000 baht, which I thought was quite reasonable, and by the time I had paid my flights from the UK etc the whole trip cost me around 55,000 baht. I would spend that kind of money and a lot more in two weeks so I regard it as being cheap, especially taking into account the intensive holistic treatment that I underwent.

Oh I suppose I better mention the treatment I was getting, it was for a condition called Acute Bletherology.

Do you think the treatment worked?

[David48]

Well, I did a bit of research on this topic after a learned colleague alerted me to this condition, which I must admit I had never heard of before.

The research reveals that while symptoms can be felt by those in close proximity it appears a unique condition from which few suffer.

But to have Acute Bletherology, those close to you, must have suffered indeed.

How were the control programs? That must have been a difficult journey for you?

Apparently the bathing techniques are a passing trend and, as you grow in statue, in your teen years you will desire privacy in the bathroom then, after you have fully matured, most likely you will desire specialised company in the bathroom once again.

When fully matured, the nature of your specialised company will change and you need help to get to the bathroom.

This need to get to the bathroom quickly could have manifested itself from a previous traumatic experience in Chiang Mai from which the wounds may have never correctly healed and full 'closure' may not be achievable.

So what has been the upshot of all this treatment?

Do you feel slightly regressive and tending back to the norm?

For someone who has a reputation for being quite verbose the silence that you endured while receiving therapy must have been hell.

Was it a subtle therapy method with support counselling from pros professionals and friends alike or were you alone in a room of mirrors taking a good hard look at yourself?

Remember though at all times, you have a support network who will, if you have the desire to banter or blether again, be here to berate you when necessary.

WOW … I just had this really weird feeling come over me. Hard to describe it … sort of makes you feel all blethery … like I want to babble on ad nauseum

Bloo*dy hell Blether, I think I’m starting to come down with it … do you have the name of that clinic?

Edit:- early stages of Bletherology setting in

[Jayman]

What are you guys blethering on about?

[Thaddeus]

What are you guys blethering on about?

It's a bit like............ blow me down with a blether.

[David48]

What are you guys blethering on about?

It's a bit like............ blow me down with a blether.

Blowed by a blether ???

Doesn't that only happen once a year in Chiang Mai ?

[BookMan]

haha... and reading that, here i thought that you had descended/ascended into the bloggersphere...only to realise I had been suckered in.. happy Bletherings!

[loong]

I must admit that I had blether heard of this condition before.

Basically both bold but brave by Blether, baring bleak baffling bothersome bizarre bletherological bad brain breakdown

[IanForbes]

Only a blethering idiot would do such a thing for such a price. Last time I robbed a bank I got better treatment than that. I did go to a retreat in Pattaya one time for 2 weeks and came out a different man. I can't recall all the women's names, but they were more than adequate in their treatment for my problem. It certainly cured me of what ailed me and changed my life for the better. It cost me a whole lot less than 18,000 baht, and the beds were comfortable.

[loong]

Only a blethering idiot would do such a thing for such a price. Last time I robbed a bank I got better treatment than that. I did go to a retreat in Pattaya one time for 2 weeks and came out a different man. I can't recall all the women's names, but they were more than adequate in their treatment for my problem. It certainly cured me of what ailed me and changed my life for the better. It cost me a whole lot less than 18,000 baht, and the beds were comfortable.

You were lucky.

I know of a bloke who checked into a retreat because of his sex addiction. He couldn't be blethered to check exactly what treatment he would receive and came out a different woman

Still has the sex addiction, but now has 15 sponsors and is the proud owner of 30 sick buffaloes

[Payboy]

Oh I suppose I better mention the treatment I was getting, it was for a condition called Acute Bletherology.

Blethering barnacles, that's terminal.

[David48]

Has anyone else noticed the silence, a distinct lack of blethering ... I'm sure there a name or condition for that ?

Maybe instead of saying I'm speechless ... you now say I'm bletherless ?

Humm ... maybe loong is closer to the truth then we realise (great posts Ian and loong BTW).

Could they be black surgical bandages in the new avatar masking the scars from surgery he had at the clinic in Mae Hong Son but didn't mention?

Personally I was kind of fond of the old avatar ... reminded me a time when I was young and innocent.

Secretly, he might have become one of the Mods ...

... maybe he's just having a Thai Sulk, I'll be blethered if I know!

[theblether]

Has anyone else noticed the silence, a distinct lack of blethering ... I'm sure there a name or condition for that ?

Maybe instead of saying I'm speechless ... you now say I'm bletherless ?

Humm ... maybe loong is closer to the truth then we realise (great posts Ian and loong BTW).

Could they be black surgical bandages in the new avatar masking the scars from surgery he had at the clinic in Mae Hong Son but didn't mention?

Personally I was kind of fond of the old avatar ... reminded me a time when I was young and innocent.

Secretly, he might have become one of the Mods ...

... maybe he's just having a Thai Sulk, I'll be blethered if I know!

theblether is and always will be a mod free zone, theblether wants to enjoy life.

[theblether]

Anyway, theblether was doing a course yesterday, and he is now proud to announce that he is a Ninja Black Belt in Bletherology.

[stoneyboy]

Anyway, theblether was doing a course yesterday, and he is now proud to announce that he is a Ninja Black Belt in Bletherology.

Have you been on the Buckie again.

[David48]

Anyway, theblether was doing a course yesterday, and he is now proud to announce that he is a Ninja Black Belt in Bletherology.

That's it?

That's the reply? ... ... I want a refund!

Bring back the old blether I say.

He was sort of like your kid brother.

Fight with him, give him a clip around the ears occasionally, play with him if needed ... but sort of missed him when he wasn't there.

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