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Donna-1 on Depression
Tuesday, June 14 2011
Many thanks to those out there who always give more than they receive, who are are always willing to listen and respond, who put their own concerns aside to help others. Depression, even w/o being bipolar, is often and up-and-down proposition. You go along okay then suddenly fall through that trapdoor into the darkness. We all know what that's... Read more
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Donna-1 on Depression
Tuesday, June 14 2011
Many thanks to those out there who always give more than they receive, who are are always willing to listen and respond, who put their own concerns aside to help others. Depression, even w/o being bipolar, is often and up-and-down proposition. You go along okay then suddenly fall through that trapdoor into the darkness. We all... Read more
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Donna-1 on Depression
Monday, June 13 2011
How much responsibility do you give your doctor? You have to give her some responsibility -- to have the training and experience and compassion necessary to treat you. But what about after you have heard the treatment options and hold the prescription in your hand and are walking out the door. Do you feel your responsibility starts there and that... Read more
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Donna-1 on Obesity
Friday, June 10 2011
I had to deliver some bad news to a friend today. I had to disappoint her and left her thinking I didn't care, although I really care very much. And in response to my heightened emotional state, I binged for the first time in 6 weeks. I think that is a record number of weeks for me not to binge. I have been on Weight... Read more
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Donna-1 on Depression
Friday, June 10 2011
I am getting sick of labels. I feel like I am in some kind of giant factory being run through a series of label machines, each one getting pasted over the other. Which one is true? My therapist this week says I have Asperger's Disorder, or High Functioning Autism. The one before said I had multiple personalities... Read more
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