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Post secret favorites of the week

2012-01-29T23:59:00.000-06:00

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99'er Meme: Part 1

2012-01-29T13:16:00.000-06:00

Sunday Stealing: The 99'er Meme: Part 1 1) Put your iTunes on shuffle. Give me the first 6 songs that pop up. Man, I don't have iTunes..... 2) If you could meet anyone on this earth, who would it be? Ryan Reynolds. My fiance probably hopes I'll never meet him because if I do, there's no stopping me from pouncing on those perfect abs 3) Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 23, give me

Many seek answers after three 3 suicides

2012-01-28T23:59:00.000-06:00

By The Oklahoman Three teen suicides in the past two weeks have devastated the Edmond, Oklahoma, community and left classmates and teachers searching for answers and solace. “We are deeply concerned about teen suicide in this district, and we are sensitive to the grief and families of those young men,” said Susan Parks-Schlepp, spokeswoman for the Edmond School District. “We don't have at this

Learn how to beat stress

2012-01-28T23:35:00.000-06:00

By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ATLANTA -- Naomi Tsu battles high levels of stress every day at work. And increasingly, the Atlanta attorney doesn't always cut it off when she goes home. ''It's hard to put down that BlackBerry," laments Tsu. Tsu carves out time every day to rest her busy mind and ease her stress levels. She enjoys cooking and spending time with friends. And she routinely

How Do You Mend a Broken Heart

2012-01-28T14:56:00.000-06:00

Saturday 9: How Do You Mend a Broken Heart 1. How did you cope with your biggest heartache? By drinking a lot and sleeping with strangers. It wasn't really a good idea 2. Who was the last person you visited in the hospital? My mom after she had a surgery 3. How many jobs have you held in your life? How many of those were part of your chosen career field? Um, let's see... 1) teacher's

Working 11 hours a day may be linked with depression

2012-01-27T02:08:00.000-06:00

By Los Angeles Times Working 11 hours a day may not only make you more tired -- it could also make you more depressed. A study of civil servants in England found that working excessive hours was linked with more cases of major depressive episodes. The 2,123 men and women observed in the study, published this week in the online journal PLoS One, were followed for an average 5.8 years and

Help for your mental health

2012-01-26T14:26:00.000-06:00

By Chicago Tribune What do you do if you need mental health support but you don't have money for a psychologist? Or maybe you feel your issue is not worth a full course of psychotherapy. Can you really find legitimate help that won't break the bank or take years to complete? "If a person feels they need treatment, usually that signals some type of crisis," said Nina Riccardi, a therapist for

Grief Could Join List of Disorders

2012-01-26T14:23:00.000-06:00

By New York Times When does a broken heart become a diagnosis? In a bitter skirmish over the definition of depression, a new report contends that a proposed change to the diagnosis would characterize grieving as a disorder and greatly increase the number of people treated for it. The criteria for depression are being reviewed by the American Psychiatric Association, which is finishing work on

Post secret favorites of the week

2012-01-22T23:59:00.001-06:00

The Never Ending Meme, Ends

2012-01-22T23:59:00.000-06:00

Sunday Stealing: The Never Ending Meme, Ends 36. Have you watched American Horror Story? No and I don't intend to 37. Baseball hat or toque? Baseball hat. I didn't know what a toque was until I googled it 38. Do you shampoo or soap up first in the shower? I put shampoo in my hair and lather it up, then leave it for a few minutes while I soap up my body. I figure the few minutes that

Picking a therapist

2012-01-21T22:22:00.000-06:00

By Chicago Tribune "Being in therapy is great," comedian Caroline Rhea once joked. "I spend an hour just talking about myself. It's kinda like being the guy on a date." It's not a bad analogy -- the dating one -- when you're setting out to find a therapist. You want someone with whom you can spend an hour week after week; someone with whom you can be vulnerable; someone you trust and respect.

Home

2012-01-21T16:14:00.000-06:00

Saturday 9: Home 1. Do you live close to where you grew up? Why? I'm exactly 140 miles away from the house I grew up in 2. Have you ever been so angry that you almost lost control? Dude that's how I am most days of the week 3. Are you a fan of a musical act that slightly embarrasses you? I like a couple Justin Bieber songs. I don't like to admit that 4. Is there a movie that always makes

Sleep May Intensify Disturbing Memories

2012-01-19T22:09:00.000-06:00

By MedPage Today A person's emotional response to an unsettling or traumatic event may actually be heightened by sleep, according to the results of a polysomnography study. There was a better memory of negative pictures in the group that was exposed to them just before sleep (F=20.87, P<0.001) and no significant interaction in the group x emotional response interaction (F=0.99, P=0.32),

Bipolar Drug May Spur Weight Gain, Thyroid Problems

2012-01-19T22:05:00.000-06:00

By HealthDay A new medical review finds that lithium, a common treatment for bipolar disorder, can lead to weight gain and causes high rates of abnormalities in the thyroid and parathyroid glands. But the researchers found few signs of a link to skin problems or hair loss, and a suspected connection to birth defects hasn't been proven, according to the report published in the Jan. 20 online

Story starts with anxiety, ends in hope

2012-01-19T21:48:00.002-06:00

By McClatchy Newspapers Four years ago Laura Anne Middlesteadt tried to kill herself. Today, she's trying to help keep others from making the same mistake. She has shared her story of recovery and hope in a self-published book, "What Doesn't Kill Us: My Battle with Anxiety." "I know there are people out there who feel like I did in the fall of 2007," Middlesteadt said. "I just want to reach

Mental illness struck 1 in 5 US adults in 2010

2012-01-19T21:45:00.000-06:00

By Los Angeles Times One in five adults in the U.S. had a mental illness in 2010, with people ages 18 to 25 having the highest rates, according to a national survey. The report from the Mental Health Services Administration's National Survey on Drug Use and Health, released Thursday, includes information from 68,487 completed surveys about mental illness (as defined by the American Psychiatric

Never Ending Meme, Part Two

2012-01-15T11:43:00.000-06:00

Sunday Stealing: The Never Ending Meme, Part Two 21. Did you go to your high school prom? I went to the prom both my junior and senior years. I'd sort of like to forget those memories, especially how my date the junior year wore an eye patch and pretended to be a pirate. Long story.... 22. Perfect time to wake up? Well I go to work around 3:30 p.m. so I prefer to stay in bed until 1:30 or

3 favorite post secret cards

2012-01-14T23:43:00.000-06:00

I Know I'm Losing You

2012-01-14T11:26:00.000-06:00

Saturday 9: I Know I'm Losing You 1. Have you ever still been in a relationship that you knew was ending, but you hung in with it anyway? If yes, why? I stayed with my exhusband for a lot longer than I should've. I was honestly afraid he'd kill me and my family and friends if I left him. He tried to kill me a bunch of times, so why wouldn't I be afraid to actually leave? 2. Tell why people

Antidepressants While Pregnant Linked to Slight Risk of Lung Problem in Babies

2012-01-12T21:31:00.000-06:00

By HealthDay Women who use antidepressants called selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors such as Prozac and Celexa during pregnancy run a slight risk of having an infant with high blood pressure in the lungs, a new Swedish study finds. The condition, known as persistent pulmonary hypertension, can lead to shortness of breath and difficulty breathing. Although rare, severe disease is

Data shows diabetes-psych drug link

2012-01-09T19:48:00.000-06:00

By the Associated Press New data from the Vermont Department of Mental Health appear to square with studies elsewhere linking several drugs used to treat mental illnesses to a higher risk for diabetes. The Department of Mental Health looked at adult Medicaid recipients who were getting drugs known as atypical antipsychotic medications in 2005 and found them 60 percent more likely than those

Is silence and solitude good for you?

2012-01-08T23:59:00.001-06:00

By Daily Camera (Boulder, Colorado) Samir Heffley found something terrifying in a beautiful barn in the North Carolina mountains. Silence. It was 1979, and Heffley, a newly trained clinical psychologist, picked up a book, where he read about a “silence and seclusion retreat.” Seven days of no contact with anyone else, centered on one simple meditation practice: being aware of your incoming and

Post Secret literally just made me cry

2012-01-08T23:59:00.000-06:00

The Never Ending Meme, Part One

2012-01-08T23:52:00.001-06:00

Sunday Stealing: The Never Ending Meme, Part One 1. Song that always makes you sad? "Temporary Home" by Carrie Underwood. I seriously tear up every single time it comes on the radio 2. Last thing you bought? A Mountain Dew from the pop machine at work 3. Last person you argued with? My boss... she pissed me off 4. Do you put butter before putting the peanut butter on? Um, no. I don't

Nobody Told Me

2012-01-07T01:46:00.000-06:00

Saturday 9: Nobody Told Me 1. When you grew up were you ever told how to deal with problems? Well, I watched my parents fight about EVERYTHING, so I sort of learned that you yell at people when things don't go your way. It wasn't a good lesson to learn. I'm still trying to un-learn that 2. What was your first apartment like? It was a college campus-owned apartment complex. There were four

Bipolar disorder is too often blamed for erratic behavior, doctors say

2012-01-07T00:35:00.000-06:00

Ray Pearson By McClatchy-Tribune Ray Pearson is a sleepy teen whose depressed lows once caused near-daily suicide attempts and whose manic hallucinations had him talking to doorknobs and laundry bags. Unlike hundreds of other children diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Pearson isn't given to unexpected outbursts. His shifts from depression to mania are as foreseeable as the Titanic -- and just

Missed Naps Could Put Toddlers at Risk for Mood Disorders

2012-01-05T12:54:00.000-06:00

By HealthDay Toddlers who miss daytime naps may be at increased risk for mood disorders later in life, a new study indicates. Researchers looked at toddlers aged 30 months to 36 months and found that depriving them of a single daily nap resulted in more anxiety, lower levels of joy and interest, and reduced problem-solving abilities. "Many young children today are not getting enough sleep,

Study Looks at Deep Brain Stimulation in Bipolar Patients

2012-01-04T01:42:00.000-06:00

By HealthDay A small study suggests that deep brain stimulation, which is currently being investigated as a treatment for general depression, may also help patients with bipolar disorder. There are some caveats. The surgery necessary to allow deep brain stimulation is extremely expensive. And for now, the research is preliminary, so it's too early to know for sure if the treatment is

Holy crap. How is it 2012?

2012-01-03T00:00:00.000-06:00

I think the title of this post explains how I feel about the new year. I do not know how it snuck up on my so bad. I don't know where the second half of 2011 went. It just flew by, but somehow also went as a snail's pace. If you know what I mean... I suppose I guess I should give a recap of 2011 and explain my New Year's resolution for 2012, so first here is a brief run-down of some things that

The bright side of a breakdown

2012-01-02T22:46:00.004-06:00

By the Chicago Tribune Having a nervous breakdown isn't on many people's wish lists, but for Todd Patkin, it was just what the doctor ordered. “It was the most wonderful experience — after the fact,” said Patkin, whose book, "Finding Happiness: One Man's Quest to Beat Depression and Anxiety and--Finally--Let the Sunshine In" (Step Wise Press), was released this year. “I wouldn't wish it on my

With Depression, Helping Others May in Turn Help You

2012-01-02T12:44:00.000-06:00

By HealthDay Doing something nice for someone else often leaves people feeling good about themselves and positive about their place in the world. But does that mean practicing random acts of kindness has scientifically proven therapeutic value in treating mood disorders like depression? Yes, according to a growing body of research that has found that "positive activity interventions" -- like

So many good Post Secret cards this week ....

2012-01-01T23:59:00.000-06:00

This was a great week for Post Secret cards. There were so many that I loved. Some made me sad. Some made me laugh. Here are my favorites: In case you can't figure this out on your own, the secret below uses the font from the Disney company, so I'm guessing that it's a Disney security guard saying he/she likes to watch couples having sex in dark parts of the amusement park. Note

The 2011 Year End Meme

2012-01-01T14:10:00.001-06:00

Sunday Stealing: The 2011 Year End Meme 1. What did you do in 2011 that you’d never done before? I flew on a plane for the first time 2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year? I resolved to finish everything I start, but I stopped my Project 365 photo thing a few months into the year, so I don't think I kept that resolution. I have one in mind for

Sam's Last Stand: 2011

2011-12-31T14:20:00.000-06:00

Saturday 9: Sam's Last Stand: 2011 1. Over all, how do you feel about what happened in your life in 2011? Ehh ... and you can quote me on that 2. Do you do New Year's resolutions? If so, what are they this year? I resolved to finish everything I start, but I stopped my Project 365 photo thing a few months into the year, so I don't think I kept that resolution 3. In the past 24 hours,

Meth Users Much More Likely to Try Suicide

2011-12-30T13:37:00.000-06:00

By HealthDay Drug users who inject themselves with methamphetamine are 80 percent more likely to attempt suicide than those abusing other drugs, new research reveals. The magnified risk for meth users is probably rooted in a mixture of social, structural and neurobiological factors, say researchers from Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health in New York City and the University

Man Won't Let His Mental Illness Define Him

2011-12-29T12:27:00.000-06:00

By HealthDay Loren Booda experienced his first psychotic break when he was 19 years old. Then a sophomore studying physics at an Ivy League university, Booda had struggled with feelings of anxiety and depression for years. He said he'd self-medicated by drinking and smoking marijuana. But then he tried LSD, and all of the demons that had been gnawing at his soul for years burst forth and took

Eating Disorders Can Last Well Beyond Teen Years

2011-12-29T12:11:00.001-06:00

By HealthDay Eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia are typically thought to be diseases of young women and men. But researchers are finding that the personal demons that drive a young person to an eating disorder may linger into adulthood. More and more middle-aged and older people are coming forward to receive treatment for eating problems that began in their youth and have been

Stigma of Mental Illness Won't Fade

2011-12-29T12:09:00.000-06:00

By HealthDay People with a mental illness struggle with symptoms ranging from crushing depression and crippling anxiety to powerful delusions and hallucinations that force them to actively sort out the real from the imagined. And if that weren't enough, they also have to deal with the way the rest of the world perceives their inner struggle. Stigma associated with mental illness remains

Study shows racial disparity in treatment for depression

2011-12-26T20:51:00.002-06:00

By The Record (Hackensack N.J.) African-American senior citizens are significantly less likely than whites to be diagnosed and treated for depression, a Rutgers University study concluded. Researchers reviewed five years of national data from the U.S. Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey, looking at the financial, insurance and health-care use information of 33,708 beneficiaries from 2001 to

Colleges and suicide threats: when to call home?

2011-12-26T17:23:00.000-06:00

Daniel Kim By The Associated Press The e-mail that arrived at Virginia Tech's health center in November 2007 was detailed and unmistakably ominous. It concerned a Tech senior named Daniel Kim and came from an acquaintance at another college. “Daniel has been acting very suicidal recently, purchasing a $200 pistol, and claiming he'll go through with it,” the e-mail read, adding details of a

Post Secret faves for the week

2011-12-25T13:15:00.000-06:00

Holidays can ramp up shopping addiction for some

2011-12-23T18:18:00.000-06:00

By Chicago Tribune With the hours ticking down until Christmas, it's the high-risk season for compulsive shoppers. In the past, those who struggled to control their urges could steer clear of the malls. But with online daily deals beckoning 24 hours a day — Today only! Free upgrades! Half off your entire purchase if you act now! — reining in those impulses is more challenging than ever, say

Seasonal affective disorder may be more than SAD-ness

2011-12-23T01:20:00.000-06:00

By St. Louis Post-Dispatch Seasonal affective disorder -- the blues because the days are shorter and gloomier -- gets a lot of press this time of year and a lot of the pop-culture remedies are at best inconsistent and at worst meant to sell light therapy lamps. That's because light therapy appears to be the first responder when SAD is self-diagnosed. But self-diagnosis may not be smart, mental

OCD can make holidays a tough time

2011-12-23T01:14:00.000-06:00

By St. Petersburg Times Elizabeth Glass remembers staying up all night wrapping presents, trying to make the holidays picture-perfect to meet her own imagined expectations. The next morning, her husband made a flip comment about one of the gifts. Certain she had failed, Glass threw the family Christmas tree out the patio door. Glass, 49, suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with

Teen conquers eating disorder with help of her family

2011-12-22T19:18:00.000-06:00

By St. Louis Post-Dispatch Katherine “Katie” Seal, 19, sat in a Kayak's Coffee & Provisions eating a slice of zucchini bread and drinking a latte, recalling her life-threatening bout with anorexia and bulimia. It's not something she likes to discuss. “It's blurry now,” says Katie, 19. “I just remember it was not about the food. It was more, eating bad foods made bad things happen.” Annie Seal

Bipolar disorder and women: Common triggers during the holidays

2011-12-21T20:50:00.000-06:00

By R. Elizabeth C. Kitchen Yahoo! Contributor Network Bipolar disorder is difficult to deal with anytime of year, but during the holidays it can be even more difficult. There are temptations, exhaustion, stress and relatives that can make keeping a normal and steady schedule next to impossible. It is important for women with bipolar disorder to know what the possible difficulties will be so

Study finds Twitter reflects Americans’ mood is gloomy

2011-12-21T20:45:00.000-06:00

By The Salt Lake Tribune Our overall happiness is apparently in decline. How do we know? It’s on Twitter. A team of mathematicians from the University of Vermont analyzed 4.6 billion Twitter messages worldwide over 33 months. They assigned happiness grades to more than 10,000 of the most common words, crunched all the numbers and plotted them on a graph that shows a gradual downward slope

Holiday Blues May Signal Depression

2011-12-21T20:41:00.000-06:00

By HealthDay The holidays can be a particularly difficult time for people suffering from depression. Experts from Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, part of the Loyola University Health System, said they are bracing for an increase in self-destructive behavior. They noted however, there are ways to recognize when a person is depressed and intervene before they end up in the emergency room. "For

Facebook launches suicide prevention tool

2011-12-21T20:36:00.000-06:00

By St. Joseph News-Press, Mo. In the digital age, a cry for help can be a Facebook status update. Tyler Clementi, a Rutgers University student who committed suicide after a clandestine video surfaced online, wrote his intention on his Facebook page shortly before his death. Now, Facebook friends can do more to help. A new feature allows friends to report troubling posts, comments or status

Post secret favorites

2011-12-18T00:48:00.000-06:00

Ashes remain

2011-12-12T20:54:00.000-06:00

There is a band I've recently discovered that I'd like to share with you guys. It's a Christian rock band called Ashes Remain. (Don't let the Christian aspect discourage you from listening... If you're a rock music fan, it's some great rock music.) Their songs deal with a lot of depression-type issues and about having faith in getting through the pain. If you want to check out the lyrics to

Post secret favorites of the week

2011-12-11T00:03:00.000-06:00

Some depressed people do worse on medications

2011-12-09T21:23:00.000-06:00

By Reuters According to a new look at past antidepressant trials, up to a fifth of patients on Cymbalta and similar medications may actually do worse than those given drug-free placebo pills. Researchers found that patients' symptoms over the first couple months of antidepressant use separated them into "responders," who got progressively better, and "non-responders," who didn't improve with

'Love Hormone' May Buffer Kids From Mom's Depression

2011-12-09T21:18:00.000-06:00

By HealthDay Children born to mothers with postpartum depression are at increased risk for mental health problems, but a hormone called oxytocin may reduce the risk, according to a new study. Oxytocin, which is produced naturally in the body and has been associated with feelings of love and trust, may help protect kids from the negative effects of maternal depression, the researchers found. A

Psych Episode Near Childbirth May Presage Bipolar Disorder

2011-12-09T21:17:00.000-06:00

By HealthDay New mothers who experience a psychiatric disorder within 30 days after giving birth have an increased risk of developing bipolar disorder, according to a new study. Researchers examined data from more than 120,000 Danish women born between 1950 and 1991 who had received first-time psychiatric care either as an outpatient or an inpatient for any type of psychiatric disorder other

Post secret favorites of the week

2011-12-04T00:04:00.002-06:00

Finding Purpose After Living With Delusion

2011-11-28T23:15:00.000-06:00

By New York Times News Service ATHENS, Ohio — She was gone for good, and no amount of meditation could resolve the grief, even out here in the deep quiet of the woods. Milt Greek pushed to his feet. It was Mother's Day 2006, not long after his mother's funeral, and he headed back home knowing that he needed help. A change in the medication for his schizophrenia, for sure. A change in focus, too

Tracey Gold overcame an eating disorder and found her 'inner tomboy'

2011-11-28T23:10:00.000-06:00

By McClatchy-Tribune News Service People who remember the sunny little girl, Carol Seavers, on "Growing Pains" would be surprised to see Tracey Gold today. An energetic, 42-year-old wife and mother of four boys, she not only overcame the burdens of being a child actress, she also vanquished an eating disorder that almost killed her. Gold is trying to help other women who find themselves in the

Post secret favorites

2011-11-28T01:53:00.000-06:00

Post secret favorites

2011-11-20T01:38:00.000-06:00

Here are my favorite Post Secret cards from last week and this week. (I was apparently absent-minded and forgot to ever post last week's favorites)

Do antidepressants during pregnancy cause autism?

2011-11-11T18:59:00.000-06:00

By Stacey Singer at The Palm Beach Post As scientists strive to find what's behind a spike in autism, especially in boys, a new study has raised the possibility that antidepressants taken by their mother may be one of the culprits, a finding that has set off fear and concern among women and their doctors. Rodents exposed to the antidepressant Celexa displayed autism-like changes in both the

Post secret favorites of the week

2011-11-06T00:23:00.003-05:00

Eating, exercise disorders need to be addressed

2011-11-03T23:34:00.000-05:00

By Dayton Daily News DAYTON, Ohio -- A healthier heart, greater bone density, strength and muscle mass, decreased body fat and stress reduction are just a few of the benefits of an exercise program. The key to enjoying safe, long-lasting benefits and results, however, is to recognize and understand the difference between training and over-training. Although not widely publicized, a growing

Is therapy obsolete?

2011-11-03T23:31:00.000-05:00

By St. Joseph News-Press, Mo. The use of antidepressant drugs rose dramatically over the last 20 years, according to a national study. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that since 1988, the use of antidepressant drugs like Prozac and Zoloft has risen nearly 400 percent. The most frequent users are people between 18 and 24. Missouri mental health professionals gave a few

Post Secret faves for the week

2011-10-30T00:43:00.000-05:00

Managing schizophrenia

2011-10-29T00:08:00.000-05:00

By New York Times News Service The feeling of danger was so close and overwhelming that there was no time to find its source, no choice but to get out of the apartment, fast. Keris Myrick headed for her car, checked the time — just past midnight, last March — and texted her therapist. "You're going to the Langham? The hotel?" the doctor responded. "No — you need to be in the hospital. I need

Men struggle with eating disorders, too

2011-10-29T00:02:00.000-05:00

By Dayton (Ohio) Daily News Traditionally thought of as affecting mostly women, eating disorders among men are on the rise. Harvard research results from the first national study of eating disorders in a population of nearly 3,000 adults found 25 percent of those with anorexia or bulimia and 40 percent of binge eaters were men. It was previously thought that men accounted for only about 10

Experts Design 'Toolkit' to Help Spot Teens With Mental Health Issues

2011-10-28T23:52:00.000-05:00

By HealthDay Because many adolescents with mental health problems are never diagnosed and treated, an expert team has come up with a "toolkit" aimed at identifying those kids and getting them the right help. "One in 10 youths have a mental health condition that is severe enough to impair functioning, either at home, school or in the community," said Gary Blau, chief of the child, adolescent

Friday/Saturday questions

2011-10-28T13:05:00.003-05:00

Frankenstien and Lady Gaga protest the Super Bowl half-time show 1) If a movie was filming in your hometown and needed people to be extras, would you try out for a part? If the auditions were on my day off from work, I might consider it, but I wouldn't be really crazy about trying out for one 2) Today (Oct. 28) is Frankenstein Day celebrating author Mary Wollenstonecraft Shelley's birthday

Thursday questions

2011-10-27T01:59:00.000-05:00

Covering your cranky co-workers in tattoos and foil 1) Christmas is less than two months away. Have you already started shopping for Christmas gifts? Normally I start shopping for Christmas months early. Sometimes I go out in January and buy things on after-Christmas clearance for the next Christmas' gifts. But this year... I've done nothing at all yet 2) Would you be offended if someone

wednesday questions

2011-10-26T08:49:00.004-05:00

Once upon a time, the McRib howled at the moon 1) The "Test your vocab" website (click here to test it out and share your results if you want) estimates the number of words in your vocabulary based on how many specific words you know the definition of. Have you ever read a dictionary to increase your vocabulary? My best friend in high school and I once read dictionaries for fun one summer to

My brother has schizophrenia -- The details

2011-10-25T02:05:00.000-05:00

I posted a brief blog entry a week and a half ago saying that my brother had been diagnosed as schizophrenic, and I promised to give details. I'm finally doing that... This is mostly taken from my mother's point of view from what she's told me since I don't see my brother often. My brother is 24 (almost 25) years old, and for most of his life he's battled with depression. A few years ago, we

FDA approves first generic versions of Zyprexa

2011-10-25T00:01:00.000-05:00

By the Associated Press Federal health officials on Monday approved the first generic versions of the blockbuster drug Zyprexa, an expensive treatment for schizophrenia and bipolar mood disorder. Zyprexa posted sales of $5.7 billion last year for drugmaker Eli Lilly & Co Inc., according to prescription tracking company IMS Health. The new low-cost versions of the drug will be marketed by

Some style tips.....

2011-10-24T00:39:00.001-05:00

1. What should you never wear to a job interview? Visible lingerie. That goes for women and men 2. Who should never wear a mini-skirt? Frankly, I don't think anyone should ever wear them ... unless you're staring in a porn 3. What fashion trend for women should be outlawed? Spray tans 4. What fashion trend for men should be outlawed? Speedos 5. The worst fashion trend for kids/teens would

Post secret favorites of the week

2011-10-23T20:24:00.000-05:00

Suicidal behavior higher among young adults, women and the unemployed

2011-10-21T12:34:00.002-05:00

By Tony Pugh McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON — The first study ever to compare U.S. suicide data state by state found that women, the unemployed and young adults have higher rates of non-fatal suicidal behavior than other people. While Georgia logged the lowest statewide rates among adults ages 18 and over for suicidal thoughts, plans and attempts, the variation in findings among other states

Road map to mental illness is being redrawn, reshaping categories and research targets

2011-10-21T12:32:00.001-05:00

By Chicago Tribune When psychiatrists diagnose mental illness, they turn to an unwieldy book called the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders," or DSM for short. First published in 1952, the tome also is used as a standard by researchers, the health insurance industry and pharmaceutical companies. But the American Psychiatry Association is now in the middle of a historic and

mmmmm.... peanut butter

2011-10-17T02:06:00.000-05:00

1. Why do people like to eat jelly with peanut butter? Cuz it's awesome 2. How do you make your PB&J? I take normal white sandwich bread, put peanut butter on one piece, jelly on the other piece, and smoosh them together 3. Crunchy or Smooth? I prefer crunchy but I'll eat smooth any time too 4. Who makes the best peanut butter? I don't find much of a difference in the brands of peanut

2 weeks of favorite post secret cards

2011-10-16T23:34:00.000-05:00

I never got around to posting my favorite Post Secret cards from last week, so here are last week's and this week's favorites ...

Questions Galore Meme

2011-10-16T19:07:00.000-05:00

Sunday Stealing: The Questions Galore Meme, Part 2 21. What was the last song you listened to that wasn’t sung in English? The Russian version of t.A.T.u.'s song "Mal'chik Gey." I actually prefer the non-English version much more than the English one 22. One of our SS players generally leaves a critical comment on our memes. Which is fine. All's fair. Do you let meme authors know when you

Mrs. Potter's Lullaby

2011-10-15T00:39:00.000-05:00

Saturday 9: Mrs. Potter's Lullaby 1. Adam Duritz (writer and lead sing of Counting Crows) mentions previous girlfriends in songs. In Mrs. Potter's Lullaby he sings “There a little piece of Maria in every song I sing”. Is there a piece of an ex that will always be a part of you? I'm pretty sure that in some ways getting abused by my exhusband will always stick with me. I wish I could just

Chocolate-covered seafood served on Sesame Street

2011-10-14T13:52:00.000-05:00

1) If a company opened a theme park aimed at adults, what would you name one of the rides? Emotional rollercoaster. Cheesy, I'm sure, but it sounds awesome to me 2) Have you ever received a funny email, text message, or voicemail message that was not intended for you? I had someone leave me a voicemail once that was intended for someone who was supposed to supply chairs for some church event.

The superheroes are getting footloose in dirty jeans

2011-10-13T13:14:00.001-05:00

1) How many days can you wear a pair of jeans before it moves from acceptable to gross? I can't wear clothing more than one day without feeling horribly gross. I'm not sure why 2) If your best friend told you that he or she had been abducted by aliens last night, would you believe his or her story? Nope. Why would aliens want to abduct people when they're so much more advanced than humans

My brother has schizophrenia

2011-10-13T13:05:00.000-05:00

After months of mood issues and a week of really erratic behavior, my younger brother was officially diagnosed with schizophrenia this morning. More details to come later ... If anyone has advice on helping someone with the illness, I'd appreciate hearing any advice I can get. This is something I've never really dealt with before, so I want to know what I can do to support him in the best way I

Wednesday questions

2011-10-12T02:06:00.000-05:00

Would the Mad Men ever wear pink? 1) You've just won the complete DVD collection of all the movies starring one actor or actress. Which actor/actress would you pick? I suppose I'd say Sandra Bullock. Not necessarily because I like her but she's been in some good movies. Whatever I don't care to have, I'd sell to the used bookstore (that sells DVDs too) for cash 2) What are some of the oddest

Tips: Managing an Anxiety Disorder

2011-10-08T15:00:00.000-05:00

Suggestions for getting needed help By HealthDay If you think you may have an anxiety disorder -- characterized by an intense fear of a person, place or situation -- you should visit your doctor to have your condition evaluated and confirmed. Once an anxiety disorder has been confirmed, the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health suggests how to manage: Join a support or self-help group.

Set your relationship free from your partner's depression

2011-10-07T18:05:00.000-05:00

Note from Jennifer: I'm not posting this to discourage anyone from getting into a relationship or staying in one with a depressed person. I'm hoping that maybe someone can find some sort of good advice in here to share with their partners By DoOver.com Those suffering with depression might feel as though they're being consumed by a darkness from which there is no escape. For the partner of a

Post secret favorites of the week

2011-10-02T15:04:00.000-05:00

Demi Lovato is back from the edge, unbroken

2011-09-24T21:24:00.001-05:00

By Los Angeles Times There was always an excuse — a friend to see, a meeting to take, sleep to catch up on. Only a year ago, Demi Lovato was one of Disney's most bankable teen stars, her every move scrutinized by a team of attentive handlers. Yet when an eating disorder and self-mutilation threatened to derail her career, not even her team could see past her sanguine veneer. “I had learned

Put your insomnia to bed

2011-09-23T00:53:00.000-05:00

By Corinna Underwood MyTurn.com Do you often find yourself lying awake at 3 a.m., feeling tired around midday or falling asleep at the wheel of your car on the way home? If so, you probably have the most common sleep disorder in the United States: insomnia. Insomnia is becoming an epidemic, with more than 30 percent of the population suffering from interrupted sleep. But what is the key to

The best way to get rich...

2011-09-19T18:46:00.001-05:00

What's the best way to get rich? Marry a rich person who dies immediately after writing you into their will Have you ever eaten anything that you once saw alive? I come from a line of cattle farmers... so what do you think? What creeps you out the most about clowns? The ones who seem to REALLY enjoy being around children a little too much.... Tell us your best or favorite garage sale or flea

3 favorite post secret cards

2011-09-17T23:58:00.002-05:00

Googling guinea pig clothing as the toys take over

2011-09-16T15:17:00.000-05:00

1) On Twitter, I saw someone say they Googled "Google" the other day. That sounds like a really stupid Google search to me. What was the last thing you Googled? I did a search for the guy who bought out the company I work for. I'm really not happy about this development 2) What is something you should never say to a woman on her birthday? "Damn you're getting so old" 3) While walking through

People with depression may not reveal symptoms to their doctor, study finds

2011-09-13T19:01:00.000-05:00

By Jeannine Stein, Los Angeles Times People suffering from depression may not bring it up with their doctor for a number of reasons, a study finds. The most common one? They're afraid of getting a recommendation for antidepressants. Those findings are featured in a study released Monday in the journal Annals of Family Medicine. In it, researchers surveyed 1,054 adults about why they wouldn't

Two favorite Post Secret cards

2011-09-11T12:10:00.000-05:00

Here are my two favorite Post Secret cards for the week:

"I'm not what I have done. I'm what I've overcome"

2011-09-10T21:09:00.000-05:00

I want to share yet another song that I've found recently to help me through the bad days. My future husband is always trying to tell me that I'm a strong person to have overcome what I've overcome (child abuse, abusive marriage, rape, mental illness, addictions), but it's hard for me to believe that I'm strong. I think a lot of that is due to the guilt over the bad things I've done. The bad

People share stories about self-injuring

2011-09-10T20:34:00.000-05:00

video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player By Sonya Colberg, The Oklahoman Almost instinctively, she grabbed the orange-handled scissors on the counter. Kirsten Steadman (pictured at right) softly opened the dull blades and began sawing into the soft, ivory skin of her leg. Bright red blood jolted her back to painful reality. She jumped away from the counter and flung the

From depression, to hope

2011-09-10T20:23:00.000-05:00

By Gary Demuth, The Salina Journal, Kansas Joe McKenna hasn't experienced a lot of death in his life. "My grandpa died not long ago, but we knew it was coming and he lived in a different state," he said. Still, the Salina Central High School junior has to convincingly play a middle-aged father and husband dying of a terminal illness in the drama "The Shadow Box." "It's really been a really

New Website Offers Hope To People Dealing With Suicide of Someone Close to Them

2011-09-10T20:17:00.000-05:00

By Kathaleen Roberts, Albuquerque Journal If you visit Cheryl Brown's website, you'll notice a red dragonfly on the home page. "The Zuni Indians believe it carries messages to the afterlife," the Santa Fe resident said. "I put a heart onto the tail." The retired psychotherapist is the mother of Eric Brown, who killed himself last year. He was 33. Cheryl Brown created www.suicidefindinghope.com

Self-harm questionnaire

2011-09-05T01:28:00.000-05:00

I keep seeing this "30-day self-harm challenge" on Tumblr. It's been making the rounds for a while, but I haven't done it yet. I'm going to answer them all now and not spread it out over 30 days because I have no attention span and will not complete it if I don't just do it all now. 1. How long have you been self harming? Discuss why you started. I was 12 years old when I started. I'm 29 now,