March 2018 Archives

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I remember when Sesame Street first came on the air, there was great concern that we were in effect “training” children to pay attention for shorter periods of time.

How could even the cleverst primary school teacher compete withthe live (often musical) fun and games with cute characters on Sesame Street?  Well, I guess the kids grew up and they want stuff like these Resources for Stress and Mental Health. Read more on How Fast A Quick Fix?…

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Current science consensus: the state of the bacteria in your gut could seriously have something to do with whether or not you end up having Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD).  PTSD has been a horrible side effect of war for a really long time. Read more on The Colon (yucch) As A Factor In PTSD…

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My husband and I are fortunate enough to be friends with a couple of guys who are about forty years younger than we are.

One often describes himself as a “loveable (computer) geek, which he is. The other is a veteran kickboxer and professional bouncer. Read more on “Fun-Challenged” and Bubba Gump Shrimp Company…

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I met another one.

A daughter of a friend, not a patient.

A young woman to whom having a baby is so important that her mother calls her “mom.” Read more on The Female Phenomenon of “Babies First.”…

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No, psychiatry is not dead. I am called by folks who want to see a psychiatrist.

Not only does insurance pay for it but it pays my rent. Read more on The Alleged “Psychiatry is Dead” Movement…

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