Mental & Emotional Health (Health)
The Truth About Fluoride - Kenny St.pierre
On Monday, January 30, 2012 Susan Livio of New Jersey's Star-Ledger published an article entitled, N.J. Assembly panel passes bill to add fluoride to public water supply. New Jersey water companies would be “required” to add fluoride to the water supply. Despite objections from... Submitted 9 days ago.
Competitiveness: Good or Wrong... - Samantha Mendoza
Competitiveness: What does it take to accomplish something? How to improve without humilliating anybody. About competitiveness, I think this phrase says alot: "No one likes a sore loser, but every one hates a bragging winner" (Bridget). Then, how to be competitive in the best positive way?... Submitted 15 days 17 hours ago.
I’ve Been Thinking about the Effects of Sexual Abuse -
- Dawn Novotny"They say you soon forget the bad things in your life, and only remember the good ones. Well, maybe for others it's that way, but not for me..." Marilyn Monroe From the research I’ve done on sexual abuse and the life of Marilyn Monroe, I understand that the quote above refers to the... Submitted 2 days ago.
It’s no secret. While some anxiety can help keep your focused and motivate you to work harder, too much stress will harm your performance. Feelings of anxiety typically arise when people feel that they have lost control of a situation. The workplace is a breeding ground for feelings of... Submitted 17 days 1 hour ago.
3 Ways to Stop Giving -
- Jennifer UrezzioWhy are you giving? Truly ask yourself this question. Are you giving to get? Are you giving to make yourself "feel better?" Are you giving because it is your Divine nature? There isn't a right or wrong answer here. There is an answer that will create a more conscious, sustainable and powerful... Submitted 2 days 10 hours ago.
The Significance of the Insignificant - Tex Norman
I recently read this quote by Gandhi. Again.: Almost anything you do will be insignificant, but it is very important that you do it. I say I read it again, because I found it in a stack of 4 by 6 note cards and I copied the quote on the card in 1978. Obviously I liked the quote then... Submitted 113 days 14 hours ago.
Are the Effects of Sexual Abuse Permanent? Does Anyone Even Care? - Ken McCreless
Greetings Fellow Travelers ... It's no secret that I have problems with certain "organized religions." However, as has happened many times, I was able to glean a wonderful glimpse into the mind of God through such dogmatic endeavor. This time, the glorious effect came on so sudden that my head... Submitted 214 days 4 hours ago.
Today, Laugh - Deborah Jackson
So, what should I write about now? Well, I’m supposed to write about what I know. I think I know a little about almost everything except cooking. If necessary I can manage to fix a 3 course meal but then I have to clean up the kitchen, so I have a tendency to skip that. If I can grab a... Submitted 218 days 22 hours ago.
I Like This - Deborah Jackson
I love this. I’ve finally got someone to read what I write. About nine months ago, I created my first website and called it Memories. I tried to use it to document my search to find an honest income online. Two months into it, I started marketing on online gift basket and flower site and... Submitted 219 days 14 hours ago.
I Just Cut My Own Throat! - Tex Norman
THOUGHTS ON SELF-WORTH I do the grocery shopping at our house. This morning I was pushing the cart down the personal hygiene products aisle. I remembered I needed shaving stuff. I looked at the shavers that you buy and add blades to, but they were too expensive. I checked the disposable... Submitted 2 years 19 days ago.
For years, when anyone would point out my ineptitude I would try to turn their criticism into a joke. One of my standard replies to having my flaws pointed out was to say, "WOULD I BE WRONG ON PURPOSE?" It is a good question and worthy of my consideration. What I'm wondering is this: do... Submitted 2 years 29 days ago.
Find The Good In Your Bad! -
- Jon L. WegnerI've started writing again after about one and a half years away. For those who don't remember me I have the disease multiple sclerosis. My MS has done alot of things to a once healthy body. I know this might sound strange. Even though I can't do the things I once did there are some good things... Submitted 2 years 33 days ago.
Greed Conquers Guilt - Joel Hirschhorn
What has devastated the US and global economy? The simplest explanation is unrestrained personal greed. People everywhere have had no reservations about abusing business practices, ethics, laws and cultural norms because all they cared about was amassing personal wealth. Most have also betrayed... Submitted 2 years 100 days ago.
One of Many Simple Solutions for the Dark Times -
- Suzi GravenstukI am wealthy (Wealth=positive family relationships, even with my teens. I'm plugged into a church that feels right to me. I appreciate my husband and he appreciates me. I have terrific clients. I enjoy the simple gifts of sky, air, breathing. I communicate with everyone in my path--whether they... Submitted 4 years 1 day ago.
Life Through the Eyes of the Abuser - James P Krehbiel
I define an abuser as one who uses the power of words or physical prowess as a means of manipulating and controlling others. Generally, the perpetrator chooses to forego any interventions such as counseling or psychiatric assistance. However, he/she may grudgingly consent to couples counseling... Submitted 4 years 205 days ago.
Depression No One Can Understand Unless They Have Had It. -
- Kathy SomersDepression to me is the worse feeling ever, especially if it doesn't go away. After a long period of time you actually think you are going to lose it. It is a terrible thing to live with. How do I know? I have been there and I am there. I hope that this article will help someone understand... Submitted 4 years 328 days ago.
How Deep Are You In Depression? - Chiradeep
Depression is a common phenomenon. But when it lasts for a longer period of 2 months or more, then it becomes important for us to get counseled by a counselor. There are many tests available with counselors for depression. I have a very simple questionnaire which may test your depression level... Submitted 119 days 6 hours ago.
An Affliction So Many Have In America: Anosognosia - Joel Hendon
Anosognosia is not a new malady, but was named in 1914 by a neurologist, Joseph Babinski. It is a condition where a person is totally unaware of a personal problem or affliction regardless of the degree of debilitation. Anosognosia is relatively common following brain injury (e.g.... Submitted 123 days 21 hours ago.
The Hazards Inherent With Sowing Youthful ‘Wild Oats’ - Joel Hendon
There is a period of time in a youngster’s life when physical, mental and emotional changes are rampant. I know, I still recall some of them. These things need not destroy one’s life but often, are allowed to rule behavior. It is like driving an automobile. They are relatively safe so... Submitted 127 days ago.
How Many Friends Do You Have - Deborah Jackson
I just listened to a commercial that said “the older generation is becoming more anti-social” . The girl in the ad went on to say that she was really glad her parents were on Facebook. Slightly condescendingly, she joked that they now had nineteen friends. She compared that almost... Submitted 207 days 9 hours ago.
Have Agoraphobia - Will not Travel, Will not Relocate, Will not answer the Front Door! -
- Christofer FrenchHave Agoraphobia – Will Not Travel; Will Not Relocate; Will Not Commute; Will Not Answer the Front Door. The New York Woods Saugerties, Near Woodstock, New York - Dense woods in the Catskills It took 5 minutes to walk down the muddy driveway, and a delicate crossing of a ruined... Submitted 248 days 17 hours ago.
I am Who I Am....Because I have A Great Mother! - Danni Andrew
I can't think. My brain is so much on overload that I cannot remember what I am supposed to be doing. So many things are running through my mind and I can't make sense of all of them. I heard somewhere that when a life ends, another begins. Or is that some figment of my imagination? You see... Submitted 287 days 23 hours ago.
- Steve KovacsJoan was a stunningly attractive brown-haired woman in her 30's who had a warm and sincere smile that was contagious. Her teeth glowed pearly white in the days before you could go to your local dentist and get your teeth bleached whiter than a sunlit Siberian landscape. Her figure was perfect and... Submitted 1 year 28 days ago.
The Wonder Years And Kevin Arnold: Do We Really Have To Stop Wandering? Can It Keep Us Young? - Fran Larson
As most of you know, I usually do my thinking while looking out at the golf course and my delightful Chinaberry Trees. While staring at the trees and my gorgeous Florida view, I am amazed and sometimes in awe of the thoughts that drift through my mind. I just let my mind drift and go where it... Submitted 1 year 241 days ago.
Stress Symptoms and Chest Pain - Sunday Stress Management Sharpens Sense of Mortality - Julian Price
Stress is a subtle and stealthy operator, with intentions only to debilitate, cause panic, anxiety and ill health. Stress can display itself in an array of unpleasant symptoms and one of the most common ones is chest pain. Been there, got the T shirt. Stress related chest pain can also vary in... Submitted 1 year 241 days ago.
