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posted 09/15/2008, comments (2)

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Next week I expect to resume my series of blogs called Choices in Recovery. During our national political campaigns, there arises from our populace, media and candidates a litany condemning those members of Congress that are influenced by lobbyists and special interest groups. The outcry mimics the clamorous call of... Read more Chevron

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David Robbins

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posted 09/14/2008, comments (5)

early morn rambles

It's a few minutes before 4am. I'm just sitting here surfing the net. There isn't any music in my head, and the few voices are easily pushed out. I'm getting better at pushing them out. I feel really good. I was worried because I felt tired all the time. After my hospital stay my pdoc upped my Tegretol. Since the increase I have no energy... Read more Chevron

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David Robbins

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posted 09/13/2008, comments (2)

18 years

1990, General Hospital, Krembs 5 psych unit. I'm tired of the same ole thing, so I decided to get honest with my psychiatrist. Dr. Shah asks me how much I drank. I told him a 12-pack a day. He asks if I thought that was alot, I said no. Then he says "do I think I'm an alcoholic?" I said yes. He tells me there's an AA meeting up the street... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/12/2008, comments (3)

40 year demon

Yesterday I faced my biggest demon...my brother, the beater. This is something that I talked about doing for some time. He showed at my door. At first I wasn't gonna do anything. I wanted to run and hide. My wife, Margaret, said "why don't you get it over with?" My anxiety level was at it's peak. I took several deep breaths, and opened the door. I... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/11/2008, comments (4)

the same ole thing

I e-mailed my dad about my being in the hospital. I don't normally tell him or anyone in the family when I go in. But I thought I'd try. I was curious as to what he thought. We never talk about my sza. His response was "is the same ole thing?". I wasn't surprised by that. What surpised me is how I felt and dealt with it. I didn't... Read more Chevron

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