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This is really in response to the SPN family. I'm so sorry that affliction found you. The death of Matt Riley convinced me that there is more to life and death, depression and anxiety then I can comfortably explain, or would even be believed. But I don't think Matt Riley took his own life so much as...

Negative self talk is the killer of a lot of things, unfortunately, mostly people's better futures. Don't feel alone in this Larry, a lot of people, even good athletes and scientists have these kinds of thoughts. What i do is decide that it really isn't 'me' that is talking to me, but some bullying ...

I'm going to try a few lifestyle changes after doing a test for Vegan for the last 13 days. Also, I was able to sit down with my husband and really 'hear' the sincerity that we have a future together. That means, I now feel secure in our relationship in a way that I haven't since Pres. Obama was ele...

I would strongly recommend working with a doctor on this. You can tell clinics if you don't want to work through insurance. Usually, they may ask the reason, but if you are 17 or older, should work with you on privacy issues. You may have to pay up front for the entire consultation. If you are under...

I also get overwhelmed every time I start a new research project. It's wondering if I'm going to stay focused enough and healthy enough and be disciplined enough to finish well. Here are some good ideas I know work. 1. There are times you will need to medicate if its so bad that it blocks your abili...

I can never take even most of the credit for what happens in a garden. I can break ground, weed, plant seeds, water and hope, but the gift of life or not belongs in a power greater than my own. I can make it likely, but I cannot 'make' it happen. Anyone who has gardens, or children, or pets etc can ...

There has been some debate among those in chat about what I have. Let's go through the list and explain why I don't have those. 1. Schizophrenia. a) Schizophrenics typically show brain degeneration and don't live much past 55 years of age. I don't show any brain degeneration and I'm fine and back in...

The increased building of prisons (and it is in public records) and decrease in funding for schools, especially universities and 2 year colleges should send a warning signal throughout the people of America. Privatization of jails should be another serious warning sign. A private company cares about...

When you are a child, reactions are immediate. When you are a child, consequences of actions are not immediately apparent. When you are a child, any rational adult would think twice about, especially in cars. When you are a child, things seem immediately a crisis and the future is non existent in yo...

There are always three people in every relationship, you, the other person, and the combination of the two, which also can set the tone of the environment. In order to improve at least two out of the three and thus make yourself better it is important to 'own' your own behavior that adds to the less...

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When the unexpected happens that disrupt our lives and our loved one's lives, often people feel alone, lost, traumatized, in grief, etc. But that is precisely when that is not what is going on. I felt the people's anger and fear and depressed and worry and prayers for the people in NePal and effecte...

When I awoke this morning, my prayer was that Anne get to school and that my work be of good making. Today my prayers were answered. Anne got to school, not at 1 pm like we hoped, but 11 am and finished the day and is still doing well!! What a difference an adjustment in medication and an addition t...

I have never felt that two people in a relationship with mental health issues are a good idea. But that depends on the mental health issues. For example, someone with OCD and someone with depression as long as it's not severe might actually help each other because it doesn't reinforce the illness pa...

I was in my car today driving back home and I heard a rapper on the radio say, "I know you're going through some crap right now, but every day you are above ground is a good day." And he is right.

What other song lyrics have spoken to you when you need to hear it?