Well, I’m the one who forever bashed and slammed the use of therapy, as a way to heal one’s problems and move along with one’s life. I still believe, however, that in respect to dredging up old memories and hurts was detrimental to the well being of my life.
Now, I’m back in therapy.
The new job [...]
Archive for June, 2007
27 Jun
Back In Therapy
25 Jun
Night Shift Nurses More Likely To Have Poor Sleep Habits
Source: American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Date: June 12, 2007
Science Daily — Nurses who work the night shift are more likely to have poor sleep habits, a practice that can increase the likelihood of committing serious errors that can put the safety of themselves as well as their patients at risk, according to recent research.
Arlene Johnson, [...]
21 Jun
I’M FRIGGIN’ ANGRY!!!!
I COULD SCREAM!!! My world has been turned upside down. Actually, it’s due to my working world. It’s has been turned upside down once, yet again.
I have been back to work 1 ½ years. It has not been clear sailing, believe me; first the training, then the three-month probation. Also, mastering the company’s computer system [...]
18 Jun
FDA Expands Antidepressant SUICIDE WARNING
What happened? Since 2005, antidepressant labels have warned of an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in children and adolescents who take antidepressants. Now Food and Drug Administration (FDA) experts recommend expanding the suicide warning to include adults ages 18 to 24.
The black box warning — the sternest drug warning issued by the FDA [...]
18 Jun
Stressed-Out Moms At Risk Of Poor Mental Health
Reuters Health
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Mothers of young children who feel they lack emotional support or help in caring for their children have more than three-times the risk of mental health problems compared to their peers who feel adequately supported, a new study shows.
More than one third of the 1,747 [...]
17 Jun
Mentally Ill Kids Face Widespread Stigma
April 30, 2007 08:40:48 PM PST
By Randy Dotinga, HealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, April 30 (HealthDay News) — Children with mental illness may face a double burden — the condition itself, and discrimination and stigma at school and elsewhere, a new survey shows.
Almost half of U.S. adults polled expected that children undergoing mental health treatment would be rejected [...]
15 Jun
DEPRESSION CAN INCREASE DIABETES RISK
Poor mood may lead to less exercise, worsening diet, researchers suspect
MONDAY, April 23 (HealthDay News) — Depression appears to raise the odds for diabetes in older people, researchers report.
“Older adults who report high levels of depressive symptoms are more likely to develop diabetes over time than older adults who have lower depressive symptoms,” said lead [...]
10 Jun
What is Bipolar Disorder? Manic Depression? Video Part 1
Join me in an excellent video with information from the National Institute of Mental Health.
9 Jun
Risk Factors in Personality Disorders
More women than men develop borderline personality disorder. But men are much more likely than women to have antisocial personality disorder and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder.
Other risk factors for personality disorders include:
~ A history of childhood verbal, physical or sexual abuse
~ A family history of schizophrenia
~ A family history of personality disorders
~ A [...]
8 Jun
Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline personality disorder is often a devastating mental condition, both for the people who have it and for those around them.
Perhaps shaped by harmful childhood experiences or brain dysfunctions, people diagnosed with borderline personality disorder live in a world of inner and outer turmoil. They have difficulty regulating their emotions and are often in a [...]
8 Jun
Antisocial Personality Disorder
Antisocial personality disorder is a condition in which people show a pervasive disregard for the law and the rights of others. People with antisocial personality disorder may tend to lie or steal and often fail to fulfill job or parenting responsibilities. The terms “sociopath” and “psychopath” are sometimes used to describe a person with antisocial [...]
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