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Becky

posted 06/02/2008, comments (0)

Introducing a New and Improved My Home and Profile!

We are excited to announce the launch of a new and improved My Home and Profile! Now you can stay updated with news, articles, the latest questions and answers, and SharePosts from our Experts and community members. Check it out by registering or logging in if you already have an account! Here's a rundown of the features we've... Read more Chevron

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Sue Bergeson

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posted 05/30/2008, comments (2)

The Real Quality Chasm: Differences in Perceptions Between Doctors & Consumers

I'm writing after seeing my doctor and just being tired of the lack of quality I'm seeing ... and what I've seen when I've been to other doctors as well. A few years ago, the prestigious Institute of Medicine (IOM) created quite a stir when it released something called the Quality Chasm Report which indicated a huge gap between... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/29/2008, comments (3)

Spouses of Bipolars...how do you keep from going insane!!!!

Dear Bipolar spouse; please tell me how you keep from falling into depression. I have significantly changed my eating habits (losing 40 lbs in the process) and I go to the gym on a regular basis. (husband says I look better than when he married me 20 years ago...go figure). I do take 112 gms Effexor which helps but there are... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/29/2008, comments (3)

need some help.....

hi im Ash, im 17 years old and was diagnosed with manic depression in january just gone, i was diagnosed with depression in november 07 and was put on 20mg of prozac, which of course made me sky high, i was doing 12 hour shifts at my work placce and only getting paid for 9!!!! however i had an "over rev" epsiode and after several... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/28/2008, comment (1)

Employers Versus Insurance Companies

I've had three really interesting experiences lately that have got me thinking more deeply about employers and their role in determining our health care coverage. We all know that "employers want to reduce health care costs." But I saw that in action three different times in less than two weeks. I was talking to two different local... Read more Chevron

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