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Robin Cunningham

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posted 04/06/2008, comments (4)

Coping Skills - #5A - Don't Compare Yourself with Others

 It's a common practice in our society to measure our worth by comparing our accomplishments with the achievements of others. There's no end to the fields of endeavor we might pursue, and within any and all of these fields, we can find someone to emulate, someone we can use as a standard of excellence. For decades professional sports... Read moreChevron
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Robin Cunningham

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posted 03/09/2008, comments (3)

Coping Skills - #3A - Others Don't Make You Angry

 Becoming angry at what someone has said and/or done to us, or about us, and exhibiting the behaviors that society has defined as an appropriate in response to such an offense, almost always uses up a lot of time and energy. Our time and energy are not unlimited and to waste these on such emotions as anger and its associated behaviors is... Read moreChevron
littlesister

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posted 03/01/2008, comments (7)

Help me cope

Sister was diagnosed when she turned 18, now she is 50 and her condition is getting worse.  My parents were primary caregivers, now they are experiencing age restrictions(elderly, ailing, father in nursing home).  I have always been a big part of my sisters life, but not this much.  I'm not sure what to do.
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Robin Cunningham

Robin Cunningham

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posted 02/26/2008, comments (3)

New Research in Schizophrenia Treatment

 Being a biological scientist by training with graduate work in psychology, and having developed schizophrenia over fifty years ago at the age of thirteen, I was thrilled to see the article in the February 24, 2008 issue of The New York Times by Alex Berenson concerning the initial success of researchers in treating schizophrenia using... Read moreChevron
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Paul Ballas

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Doctor of Osteopathy
posted 02/19/2008, comment (1)

Treating Tardive Dyskinesia

Recently, I was reviewing the literature on tardive dyskinesia, and it struck me how frustrating it must be for patients who develop this disorder - not only because of the symptoms themselves, but also because of the frustration that may be encountered in trying to treat it. This entry will discuss some of the difficulties in treating tardive... Read moreChevron
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Schizophrenia is a syndrome characterized by disturbances in emotions, thought, activity, and language, that leaves patients fearful and withdrawn.

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