On the first part of The Blunt Trucker tonight, Chad and Lisa discuss what this government shutdown means for many diasabled and mentally challenged people. On the second part, they discuss their visit at the Glore Psychiatric Museum in St. Joseph, Missouri earlier this week. Listen in as they tell you what they saw and their paranormal experiences.
A visit to the three-story museum is extraordinary as you view its many exhibits displaying how the mental health industry has changed over the centuries. While at the museum you will view treatments ranging from dousing tanks, to cages, straitjackets, dungeons and electroshock therapy.
More exhibits display mannequins that show examples of the unspeakable treatment received by the mentally ill, such as burning at the stake; douching tubs, where patients were drenched with ice cold water; electroshock therapy; hydrotherapy, where patients were kept in water for hours on end, and a mannequin in a fever cabinet. Back in the old days, fever cabinets were used in the treatment of syphilis. Lined with rows of high wattage light bulbs, the treatment was utilized to elevate the patient’s body temperature, intending to kill the virus and cure the syphilis.
Also featured is a “Tranquilizer Chair” where patients were said to have sometimes been strapped into for as long as six months. While sitting in the chair, patients were subjected to all manner of treatments such as bloodletting with leeches or a knife, placing of their feet in scalding hot water, or more ice cold water dousing. Listen in and find out more!!! As always, phone lines and chat will be open. 323-870-3877