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Merely Me

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I am a published writer who suffers from depression and MS

Singer Whitney Houston Dead at 48

Just turned on the news to find that Whitney Houston has died.  What?  She was so young, only 48.   This is a celebrity who has certainly had her share of life struggles despite or perhaps due to her incredible fame.  I think everyone knows about her troubled marriage to Bobby Brown, who, in addition to drug addiction had... Read moreChevron
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John McManamy

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Author and Advocate

Coping with the Very Lonely Journey: The Bipolar Question of the Week

Valentine’s Day is approaching. Many of us view any form of holiday with a sense of dread. A time for celebrating being in a loving relationship is no exception. We know from bitter experience the true heartbreak of our illness - the isolation, the loneliness, the sense of being cut off from all of humanity.   We click on the TV, we... Read moreChevron
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Parenting Aspergers: When Your Spouse Doesn't Agree with the Diagnosis: One Woman's Story

The other day I was speaking with Jan, the mother of a 14 year-old boy who was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome (AS). She explained to me how the diagnosis finally made sense of her son's sometimes quirky behavior. For years, she had looked into different things: dyslexia, written expression disorder, ADHD and anxiety, but none of these really... Read moreChevron
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Lene Andersen

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Writer, Advocate, Photographer

RA and Preventative Health Screening: Getting Scoped

Medications for rheumatoid arthritis can be hard on your stomach. Between heartburn, acid reflux, gas, GERD and other gastrointestinal shenanigans, chances are that sooner or later your doctor will suggest you get scoped. Even if you have the sound gastrointestinal constitution of a camel, there comes a time in your life where it just makes good... Read moreChevron
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Christina Bruni

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Librarian and Writer

Schizophrenia and Faith: A Positive Connection?

A study of 103 outpatients with residual schizophrenia suggests that religion and spirituality might contribute to improved quality of life for individuals with this diagnosis. You can find the study in Psychiatry Research (2011:190:200-5). The research was conducted at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh... Read moreChevron

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