MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'friend'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:55:17 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086257&cid=t_113542_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F01%2Flove-suicide-and-well-being-international-positive-psychology-associations-second-congress%2F We live in a world that needs our help. – James Pawelski, Director of Education and Senior Scholar at the Positive Psychology Center, University of Pennsylvania, just before asking for a moment of silence for the victims of the terrorist act in Norway. From July 23rd through July 26th, the International Positive Psychology Association’s second congress took place in Philadelphia.  Two years ago, during a particularly miserable time in my life, my best friend, Professor Joel Morgovsky, suggested we go to the first congress together. I wasn’t in the mood. But I went, and I was sitting in talk after talk and workshop after workshop; mostly they were interesting, but please, when do we get to go home? Then I heard Barbara Fredrickson speak.  There are a few transformative lect... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086257 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:17:53 +0100 5086257 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050714&cid=t_113542_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F21%2Fknowing-when-to-say-goodbye-how-to-break-up-with-a-friend%2F The heartbreak of ending a friendship can be devastating whether you were friends for two or twenty years. And it can be particularly hard when it’s with girlfriends. In a study (PDF) published in Psychology Review (2000), UCLA researchers found that in response to stress, instead of “fight-or-flight,” women “tend-or-friend.” Although both sexes release oxytocin associated with relaxation when stressed, it is more prominent in women — and this feel-good hormone promotes a maternal behavior to tend and bond with others. The feedback I received after posing a related question over on our Facebook page was a testament to that. Out of the over thirty responses we got, only a few were from men. Facebook friend William Miller, for example, left this comment: “Do most people a... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050714 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:57:36 +0100 5050714 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050719&cid=t_113542_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F19%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-july-19-2011%2F Any pet owner can attest to the power of their animal friend. As an owner of fish, guinea pigs, parakeets and a dog, I highly agree with that statement. The unconditional love of a pet has helped me heal heartbreak and sadness on more than one occasion. My mom has, in a sentence I will never forget, thanked me with tears in her eyes for bringing our dog into her life. A dog she once told me to get rid of had broken her down and melted her heart, and brought back what pain, sadness and disappointment over one’s lifetime took away. She said our dog, now passed, opened her heart again. Of all the pets I had, however, the pet that has surprised me the most has been my 5 year old black rabbit. A lot of people get boggled by rabbit love. Those who don’t own a rabbit laugh and joke ab... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050719 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 10:41:09 +0100 5050719 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028458&cid=t_113542_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F12%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-july-12-2011%2F I wouldn’t call myself a hoarder. But I have what probably most of us have: an ordinary case of messy-itis. Underneath my bed you would find a collection of old books I’ve been meaning to read and a stack of unread old magazines or two. But after nearly tripping over a glossy mag the other day, I finally decided to face the music and deal with the growing clutter under my bed. The first thing I grabbed was a copy of O magazine’s April issue. ”Not bad,” I thought. Until I saw it was circa 2010. Yikes! Anyway, as I randomly flipped through the issue I found an excerpt from Geneen Roth’s book Women, Food and God. It’s a book already beautifully covered by associate editor and Weightless blogger Margarita Tartakovsky here. So I’m not going to g... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028458 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 10:17:36 +0100 5028458 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960121&cid=t_113542_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F22%2Fcultivating-self-compassion%2F When something has gone wrong, when there’s been a mistake made, no matter how small, many people are all too quick to point the finger — at themselves. They flog themselves for any failure, letting their self-esteem bend and bow at the face of disappointments and triumphs. For many, self-esteem is shaky at best. But there’s something you can build that’s more substantial than self-esteem. Something that doesn’t waver and can actually boost your well-being — and your performance isn’t a factor. According to psychologist Kristin Neff, Ph.D, in her book Self-Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind, that something is self-compassion. Being self-compassionate means that whether you win or lose, surpass your sky-high expectations or fall short, you sti... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960121 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:12:04 +0100 4960121 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893553&cid=t_113542_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F04%2Fwhen-should-you-consider-hospitalization-for-depression%2F I wish psychiatrists sent people with depression home with instructions on when to go to the hospital similar to the ones obstetricians give to pregnant women once they reach 37 weeks of gestation: when your contractions last for a minute each and are five minutes apart, start the ignition! “How did you know it was time to go to the hospital?” a friend asked me the other day. “I didn’t,” I replied. “My friends did.” Each psych ward experience is different. And no doctor judges the decision to enter one in the same way. In hindsight, I wonder why my therapist didn’t urge me to commit myself months before I did. I talked about wanting to die most of my hour with her. Because it was all I thought about. That idea, alone, gave me relief. But I ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893553 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 12:02:02 +0100 4893553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893559&cid=t_113542_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F01%2Fabandoned-minds-social-justice-civil-rights-and-mental-health-part-2%2F The first duty of love is to listen. – Paul Tillich Love is no assignment for cowards. — Ovid In part 1 of this piece I described the atrocities at Willowbrook State School as the cause for changes in the delivery of mental health services in the U.S.  Elsewhere I have described some of the changes in state and federal law surrounding terminology used to describe disabled individuals, and a comparison between the U.S. and the delivery of mental health services in New Zealand. But these descriptions are only the macro version of the movement.  There is another side to this story, a personal side. In preparation for a forthcoming book I arranged to talk to a very unique couple. On December 15th, 2010 I got to meet two extraordinary people, Michael and Amy (not their real name... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893559 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:50:34 +0100 4893559 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4580956&cid=t_113542_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F03%2F13%2Fstaying-happy-in-bad-times%2F A year and a half ago, USA Today published an interesting article as a kind of wrap-up of the four-day annual meeting of the American Psychological Association. Among the happiness talk was how to stay chipper in this economy. My friend, Robert Wicks, attended and was interviewed for the article. Here is his section in the article (I still get giddy when I recognize my friends among the experts): Simplicity is a silver lining to the downturn, says psychologist Robert Wicks. “In the up economy, people were successful, but in many cases, they were missing their lives,” says Wicks, a psychology professor at Loyola University Maryland in Columbia and author of Bounce: Living the Resilient Life. “They weren’t spending time really enjoying themselves and weren’t spe... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4580956 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:34:11 +0100 4580956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4536135&cid=t_113542_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F03%2F01%2F7-ways-to-leave-your-job%2F Awhile back, psychologist and fellow Psych Central-contributor Elvira Aletta published a great post about the frog in the pot: Did you know that if you boil a pot of water and throw in a live frog that that frog will hop right out, saving his life to croak again another day (ha, ha)? If, on the other hand, you place a frog in a pot of cold water and turn the heat up slowly, that frog will stay in the pot. He will not jump out but slowly acclimate to the increasingly hot water until it boils to death. Truth or urban legend? To prove it I’d have to cook a live frog and that’s not going to happen. It sounds true and so should be because of what it teaches us. The day after I was laid off from my job, a fellow co-worker emailed me and said, “This is your next assignment … instructions... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4536135 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:02:32 +0100 4536135 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4512430&cid=t_113542_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F02%2F23%2Fthe-two-worlds-of-grief-and-depression%2F Think back to the last time you suffered a major loss — particularly the death of a friend, loved one, or family member. You were knocked for a loop, of course. You cried. You felt a piercing, painful sense of loss and longing. Maybe you felt like the best part of you had been ripped away forever. You probably lost sleep, and didn’t feel much like eating. You may have felt this way for a few weeks, a few months, or even longer. All this belongs to the world of ordinary bereavement — not of clinical depression. Yet the two constructs of “normal grief” and major depression are a source of continued controversy and confusion — and not just among the general public. Many clinicians still find it hard to disentangle grief and depression, inspiring countless debates over ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4512430 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:46:26 +0100 4512430 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4498293&cid=t_113542_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F02%2F19%2Fshould-you-tell-your-boss-about-a-mental-illness%2F Many people struggle with the question of whether or not to tell their bosses about their mood disorders at work. Washington Post columnist Amy Joyce wrote an excellent article on this a few years ago. I have included the first few paragraphs below, but urge you to read the rest of her article, as it gives no straight answers but explores that terrain with great depth. If you have depression or some other mental illness, what do you do about work? Hope no one notices? Disclose your illness early on and trust that your boss will understand? Should You Tell is a complicated question. There is no right answer, and there are some risks to consider. I discovered this years ago after watching a movie at home with two friends. One of them looked up, scared. She hesitated. And then she let it out:... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4498293 Sat, 19 Feb 2011 13:39:08 +0100 4498293 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4429230&cid=t_113542_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Falateens-purpose-2%2F Cover via AmazonAlateen is part of Al-Anon, which helps families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. Alateen is a recovery program for young people. Alateen groups are sponsored by Al-Anon members.The program of recovery is adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous and is based upon the Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, and the Twelve Concepts of Service.The only requirement of membership is that there be a problem of alcoholism in a relative or friend.Al-Anon/Alateen is not affiliated with any other organization or outside entity.What Alateen members learncompulsive drinking is a disease.they can detach themselves emotionally from the drinker’s problems while continuing to love the person.they are not the cause of anyone... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4429230 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:04:36 +0100 4429230 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4389219&cid=t_113542_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F01%2F23%2F11-tips-to-help-manage-anxiety%2F If your mind were a diesel engine, anxiety would be the leaded gas that was accidentally poured in and responsible for all the burps and stutters. Even more so than depression, I think, anxiety is the big disabler in my life, with a capital D. That is why I try to nip my anxiety in its early symptoms. That doesn’t always happen, of course, but here are some techniques I try, and seem to work for me. Who knows, maybe they’ll work for you too! 1. Recognize the reptilian brain. My therapist friend Elvira Aletta gives a brilliant neuropsychology lesson in one of her posts where she explains the two parts of our brain: the primitive part containing the amygdala — which is responsible for generating and processing our fear and other primal emotions — and our frontal lobes... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4389219 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 13:22:31 +0100 4389219 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4205977&cid=t_113542_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F11%2F27%2F7-quick-tips-to-avoid-a-meltdown%2F When you feel like strangling the guy in front of you at Target, read these 7 Quick Ways to Calm Down, I laughed at the art that went with it because, well, I sort of looked like that the other day. I needed a reminder of them, and I thought maybe you could use one too. 1. Walk Away Know your triggers. If a conversation about global warming, consumerism, or the trash crisis in the U.S. is overwhelming you, simply excuse yourself. If you’re noise-sensitive and the scene at Toys-R-Us makes you want to throw whistling Elmo and his buddies across the store, tell your kids you need a time-out. (Bring along your husband or a friend so you can leave them safely, if need be.) My great-aunt Gigi knew her trigger points, and if a conversation or setting was getting close to them, she sim... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4205977 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 15:30:52 +0100 4205977 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4152166&cid=t_113542_136_f&fid=37852&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdonnatrussell.com%2F2010%2F11%2F09%2Fa-magical-life-cut-short-but-lived-on-her-own-fierce-terms-2%2F Linda Elizondo circa 1974. Photo by Donna Trussell My new post on Politics Daily / Woman Up. A Magical Life Cut Short, but Lived on Her Own Fierce Terms. It seems like yesterday. It seems like a hundred years ago. After my friend Linda Elizondo died of cancer last week, her sister-in-law sent me an old photograph which, she thought, captured Lindy’s joie de vivre. “A magical life cut short,” Lindy’s sister-in-law wrote, “but lived on her own fierce terms.” I had taken the picture 35 years ago. I don’t remember taking it. Not a very natural pose. (Is it any wonder I didn’t last long in photojournalism?) What is Lindy doing? What’s with the unopened bottle of wine leaning against her leg? The answers are lost to history. Except for the c... Donna Trussell blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4152166 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 03:33:38 +0100 4152166 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4142808&cid=t_113542_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F11%2F06%2Fon-mourning-the-death-of-a-pet%2F My friend, Priscilla, just lost her best friend (okay, after her husband, Jimmy). On her blog, she writes: Our beloved golden retriever died this morning, peacefully, after spending a wonderful week by our side on Martha’s Vineyard, at the beach, where she ran into the ocean, and in the woods, where she took a long walk with me. She was 14 years old, my zen teacher, and my most constant meditation partner. We loved her so much. I know how traumatic losing a pet can be. I’m bracing for it myself, as one or both of our two Retriever-Chow mutts could go in the next two years. I found the Pet Loss Support Page online, which includes “Ten Tips on Coping with Pet Loss” from Moira Anderson Allen, M.Ed. I’ve excerpted the first five below. Anyone who considers a pet ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4142808 Sat, 06 Nov 2010 16:01:32 +0100 4142808 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4053291&cid=t_113542_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-practice-of-medicine-when-a-funeral-provides-perspective%2F2010.10.09 Here’s my column in this month’s Emergency Medicine News: I have practiced with the same group, in the same hospital, for 17 years. Because we have been together so long, our group is a family. So it was with enormous grief that we buried our founder, Dr. Jack Warren, 11 years ago after a tragic car crash. That wound is still open, but we still tell stories about his humor, his compassion, and his grace. As I write this I am tending another wound, or I should say our group is tending another. A second partner passed away last week. Unlike the sudden horror of the first death, the second was progressive, as our friend and partner, Dr. Howard Leslie, left us by degrees, the victim of metastatic melanoma. Jack and Howard founded our group before any of the rest of us arrived. Both of th... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4053291 Sat, 09 Oct 2010 20:00:45 +0100 4053291 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4031304&cid=t_113542_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F10%2F05%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-october-5-2010%2F It’s October and Mental Health Awareness Week! How are you celebrating? Yep, there’s no denying it’s fall. I went to the park this weekend and the crispy air and falling leaves were signs that this is indeed the end of the ease of summer and the beginning of a new season. Every ending has a new beginning and like New Year’s it is another opportunity for self-growth and change. It beckons us to ask the question, “Will I embrace the coming season or mourn the lost of the one before?” If you are courageous, brave and on a mission for change, then you’ll be tickled with this week’s top posts. Why? Do you remember the scene in Bridget Jones’s Diary where Bridget’s enemy Mark Darcy suddenly turns into the love of her life over night wi... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4031304 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 12:32:22 +0100 4031304 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3763049&cid=t_113542_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F07%2F17%2Fchange-is-coming-future-forecasts-by-pew-internet-life-project%2F Change is coming, whether through the spread of wireless devices or generational shifts. Wireless connections are associated with deeper engagement in social media and an accelerated pace of information exchange. Indeed, those with mobile access to the internet are more likely than those who have tethered access to contribute their comments and reviews to the online conversation about health and health care. And mobile access is on the rise. Second, adults between the ages of 18 to 49 are more likely than older adults to participate in social technologies related to health. As younger adults face more health care questions and challenges, they may turn to the tools they have sharpened in other contexts of their lives to gather and share health advice. But in the end, experts remain vital t... Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3763049 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 01:32:07 +0100 3763049 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3763051&cid=t_113542_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F07%2F17%2Ftraditional-roles-still-in-play-for-most-americans-when-dealing-with-a-health-issue%2F American adults continue to turn to traditional sources of health information, even as many of them deepen their engagement with the online world according to 2010 Pew Internet & Life Project Report. When asked, “Now thinking about all the sources you turn to when you need information or assistance in dealing with health or medical issues, please tell me if you use any of the following sources…” * 86% of all adults ask a doctor. * 68% of all adults ask a friend or family member. * 57% of all adults use the internet. * 54% use books or other printed reference material. * 33% contact their insurance provider. (Source: Nicola Ziady) Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3763051 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 01:08:14 +0100 3763051 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3762956&cid=t_113542_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F07%2F17%2F3-tips-for-staying-together-with-children%2F Awhile back my friend Michelle said to the congregation at her husband’s funeral service: “He never spoke an unkind word to me.” Another girlfriend and I looked at each other, jaws dropped. And then she whispered, “They didn’t have kids.” We nodded and felt better about ourselves. But a growing body of research confirms our suspicions. Says Tara Parker-Pope of the New York Times: “One of the more uncomfortable findings of the scientific study of marriage is the negative effect children can have on previously happy relationships. Despite the popular notion that children bring couples closer, several studies have shown that marital satisfaction and happiness typically plummet with the arrival of the first baby.” Why the shift? Stress, of cours... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3762956 Sat, 17 Jul 2010 12:11:51 +0100 3762956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3757838&cid=t_113542_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fbp-biofuels-start-buying-ethanol-plant-could-they-actually-be-learning-something%2F photo: Thinkstock In an uncharacteristic smart move, BP committed to buying a technology and ethanol plant in Jennings, Lousiana. The plant uses bagasse, the residue from sugar cane processing, to make ethanol, which then mixes with gasoline. The new CEO of BP Biofuels says that the purchase will help speed the delivery of a low carbon, low cost, sustainable biofuel. Well, at least this is one step in the right direction after BP’s marathon debacle in the Gulf of Mexico. Could the (oily) tide be turning? via CNET Post from: BlissTree BP Biofuels Buys Ethanol Plant (Could They Actually Be Learning Something?) (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3757838 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:21:07 +0100 3757838 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3742285&cid=t_113542_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F07%2F10%2Fptsd-benefits-now-easier-to-get-through-va%2F Good news for veterans — the U.S. Veterans Administration is easing rules in order to qualify for benefits related to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Under the new rules to be introduced as early as next week, soldiers will no longer have to show documentation that they directly experienced or were witness to a “traumatic event” — like a firefight, a bomb blast, or the death of a friend in combat. Getting supporting documentation has sometimes been a frustrating and challenging experience for soldiers. War zones aren’t always known for keeping the best paper records, and not every action or firefight is well-documented. According to The New York Times’ article, “Under the new rule, which applies to veterans of all wars, the department will ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3742285 Sat, 10 Jul 2010 17:10:41 +0100 3742285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3641306&cid=t_113542_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F06%2F07%2Fwhat-is-social-search%2F The social search model is the newest endeavor to make search a more relevant and more fulfilling experience for audiences. Social search combines the best features of collective search results from the top search destinations and mixes them with a communal twist of lime. With social search we can now view what our friends or like-minded fans think around the world. Right now we are witnessing an entirely new way to connect people and sites to keywords. The interactive marketing industry is moving beyond simple keyword tagging methodologies and popularity ranking systems. A rose is never just a rose. When Gertrude Stein wrote “a rose is a rose is a rose” she had no idea how complex the garden actually was! The struggle for marketers is finding the path between keyword messaging... Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3641306 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:48:50 +0100 3641306 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3592262&cid=t_113542_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F05%2F24%2F5-more-reasons-your-therapist-wont-see-you-now%2F “Sorry, I can’t be your therapist. Here’s a referral to another colleague I trust…” Some people may take for granted that therapists can pick and choose who they see and under what conditions. Not all therapists will see every patient that walks through their office door. There are a variety of reasons a therapist won’t see you, and most of them have to do with professional ethics. For instance, most therapists seek to avoid “dual relationships” with you or their other patients. A “dual relationship” is one where the therapist isn’t just your therapist, but may also be a friend, lover, business associate, or some other role in your life. Therapists seek to avoid dual relationships, so if they are already your friend, busine... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3592262 Mon, 24 May 2010 10:20:24 +0100 3592262 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3479862&cid=t_113542_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fhousewives-behaving-badly%2F I met a woman this week from New Jersey. She told me that she lived near one of the women on a reality show called Real Housewives of New Jersey. She was a little taken aback when I told her that I had seen the show and thought this woman behaved badly. There is no other way to describe it. There are also spinoff shows about housewives in California, Atlanta, and New York — seems there are plenty of housewives wanting to get on TV. Recently I caught a bit of an episode about the New York housewives. Although it must be good for ratings, these women also behaved abhorrently — like self-centered bullies. With all the news about girls bullying each other in high school to the point of real injury and even death, I think this kind of behavior from American mothers is truly troubli... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3479862 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:32:07 +0100 3479862 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3475872&cid=t_113542_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F04%2F16%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-april-16th-2010%2F As of yesterday, I’m sure you’re singing, “TGIF” or Thank God Its Finished, taxes that is. And if so, congratulations! You deserve a little rest and relaxation. I hope these posts will do it for you. Speaking of which, my regular reading of Psych Central posts have started to get to me. Have you noticed any changes in you? I think it may be all that introspection and insightful thinking that made me rethink my initial judgement of a stranger I met on the plane recently. When I first saw him, he was yelling at people rushing to get off the plane, telling them to “Slow down or else someone would get hurt” and “Why are you so rude? What’s the rush anyway?” I was quick to cast him off as an pushy, negative guy who I wanted nothing to do wit... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3475872 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:45:49 +0100 3475872 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3476055&cid=t_113542_137_f&fid=39091&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimmers.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fthey-say-phsycs-know-what-they-are.html Hello,My name is Joseph Potocny, you see Dr. Joe and I have known each other for sometime now. But let us question his sanity, he is a MD I am an AD (Alhziemers person) and have FTD as well. Now who knows more him on the far left or me on the gentle right.I thank Doc for asking me to blog here, I guess he is ready to be punished for the well shall we say less than upstanding life he has led. Not true, he is a good guy. I have had the disease for over 3 yrs confirmed, by the time you know whose professsion would listen to me. So today like many days has been filled with times of where the hell am i and what am i doing.  I was going to do this as a video, but he told me creatures were not allowed to appear in person.  I read docs' blog daily as he makes posts, some I just do n... Caregiver Survival: I Hate Alzheimers blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3476055 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 02:54:00 +0100 3476055 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3437867&cid=t_113542_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fmost-commonly-mis-spelled-word-friend.html Spelling is one skill that's often overlooked, especially if a child can read and understand the meaning of the words that he reads. Spelling that word correctly is quite another matter and may be complicated by poor writing skills, memory retention and the ability to do more than one thing at a time e.g. remember the word, the order of the letters, aural processing and the many steps of writing.Overall, spelling can be a painful trial, a weekly dreaded nightmare where doom and failure are guaranteed. However, if you happen to have a visual learner, quite often you can take the list of words and fiddle with it until it's a better match to the child.Sometimes simply adding color can help patterns pop that weren't immediately obvious.Or Linking letters so that they stay in the right place.Ea... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3437867 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 06:21:00 +0100 3437867 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3350585&cid=t_113542_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FzLuoRegjwVg%2F Sex addiction: not just for men Any time I met a guy who didn’t respond to me sexually, it would make me determined to have him,” confesses Valerie, 35, a human-resources manager in the City. “It became a challenge, a game, regardless of whether he was married or with someone. The lowest point came when I tried to seduce my best friend’s fiancé. I couldn’t bear the fact that, when they were together, he wouldn’t so much as look at me. It was an itch I had to scratch.” “Sex addict” is the last phrase that would come to mind if you met the demure and sober-suited Valerie. Yet she is in 12-step fellowship for that very issue. “Everyone used to tell me how lucky I was, as I could get any man I wanted. I’m quite a competitive person and it was important for me to know tha... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3350585 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:09:36 +0100 3350585 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3288034&cid=t_113542_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2F12-ways-to-grow-a-friend%2F Friends Best Friends: How to Grow a Friend A twelve-step program The best time to grow a best friend is before you need one! 1. People Equal Friends. There is a certain chemistry with friends just as in a love relationship. Therefore, contact with other people is the first building block to grow a friend. Friends can’t grow in a vacuum. Best friends take time. 2. Talking Is Essential Among Friends. Talking between friends requires reciprocity. In a mutually satisfying friendship, both friends talk and both friends listen.  Friends talk appropriately to each other. 3. Friends Acknowledge Friends. Friends acknowledge each other when talking. Many  conflicts in your personal relationships can be avoided  if you will take the time to acknowledge other’s feelings and points of v... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3288034 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:43:48 +0100 3288034 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3185634&cid=t_113542_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fi-am-your-disease%2F Allow me to introduce my self I am your disease, your addiction. I hate meetings; I hate your Higher Power, And I hate anyone who finds peace through any 12-step program. To all who come in contact with me? I wish you loneliness, suffering, despair and finally, death. I am cunning baffling and powerful. I have killed millions and I love catching you when you least expect it and take you by surprise. I love pretending, I am your friend and lover, I love confusing all those who come in contact with me. To further confuse you, for a short time, I comforted you when you were lonely. Later, after I took control of your thoughts, I kept telling you, that you were no good and that you would never be any good. To ensure your devotion, I kept building you up, only to let you down. I love making yo... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3185634 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 07:35:52 +0100 3185634 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3124701&cid=t_113542_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fnaranon-family-groups%2F Naranon Reunites Families The NarAnon Family Groups are a worldwide fellowship for those affected by someone else’s addiction. As a Twelve-Step Program, we offer our help by sharing our experience, strength, and hope. NarAnon’s Purpose Nar-Anon is a twelve-step program designed to help relatives and friends of addicts recover from the effects of living with an addicted relative or friend. NarAnon’s program of recovery uses NarAnon’s Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions. The only requirement to be a member and attend Nar-Anon meetings is that there is a problem of drugs or addiction in a relative or friend. NarAnon is not affiliated with any other organization or outside entity. NarAnon’s Twelve Steps We admitted we were powerless over the Addict — that our lives have become... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3124701 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 13:19:44 +0100 3124701 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3083197&cid=t_113542_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fa-dogs-story%2F Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog’s owners, Ron, his wife, Lisa, and their little boy, Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle. I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we [...] (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3083197 Sat, 12 Dec 2009 16:07:00 +0100 3083197 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3071219&cid=t_113542_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F12%2F08%2F8-reasons-women-stay-in-painful-relationships%2F Why would a woman stay in a relationship with a guy who puts her down, hems her in, and perhaps even physically abuses her? Why would a woman hold down two jobs to keep the rent paid and food on the table while her boyfriend sits around smoking weed all day? Why oh why would a woman allow herself to be emotionally blackmailed by her boyfriend’s threats that he will kill himself or her or both if she even talks about leaving a relationship that is going nowhere? There’s no easy answer. Often it’s a complicated mix of a number of answers. If you wonder why on earth you stay with the guy who keeps hurting you in spite of promises to do better, in spite of protestations that he loves you, in spite of your obvious distress about how things are going, see if you recognize yourself ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3071219 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:44:49 +0100 3071219 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2790310&cid=t_113542_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2Fw_-aU_FhzGk%2F Oprah’s favorite physician, Dr. Oz, is getting a new show. It debuts tomorrow and is considered one of the “hot” new talk shows to arrive. And why not? Dr. Oz is smart, personable, and talks common sense and medicine. Plus, he talks about EVERYTHING associated with medicine. (Even the subjects you would think are too taboo.) One thing I liked to hear was that he walked his talk. Rather than the usual oodles of junk food backstage at his show, he’s instead said they are a no-no. He wants his staff to be as healthy as he wants the rest of us to be. Veggies, fruits, yogurts, and whole grain goodies are what you’ll find backstage instead. (Good for him!) What do you think of Dr. Oz? Will you watch his new show? Image: Zuma Press Post fro... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2790310 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 17:07:18 +0100 2790310 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2688730&cid=t_113542_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F08%2F11%2F7-ways-to-give-an-apology-4-ways-to-accept-one%2F When I was seven and preparing for my First Communion, we were expected to go to Confession first. Back in the sixties that was a scary prospect, involving a dark booth, hell’s fire and spilling your guts to a shadow behind a screen. The only thing my seven-year-old self could come up with to confess was the time I stole a fancy little brush from Joyce Weber, my friend from down the street. I coveted that pink and blue plastic brush. My mom had already marched me over to Joyce’s house to hand the brush back and apologize. What more penance could there possibly be? Seven ways to apologize: Don’t get defensive and be all, “I don’t have anything to apologize for!” Think about it. On your knees, groveling. Usually reserved for extreme transgressions like an affair... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2688730 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:00:59 +0100 2688730 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2657824&cid=t_113542_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fwhos-your-best-friend-in-a-life-of-chronic-pain%2F At our local Safeway, we have a box-out “girl” who is amazing. She walks rapidly, is always smiling and always takes the time to tie a knot in your bags of fruits or vegetables. She never fails to ask, “Do you need any help out today?” A couple of months ago she fell and broke her hip and apparently, while she was off work, decided to have a knee repaired that was bothering her. Now, she is back on the job, amazing everyone because she is 92 years old. Her name is Betty and I hope to be like her when I grow up. I do, however, wish she would stop with those knots which I can’t untie and have to cut open when I get home. Since she moves faster than lightning, she usually has it done while I’m fiddling around with my Safeway card and writing a check. The other day when I was finis... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2657824 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:25:03 +0100 2657824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2591630&cid=t_113542_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fmultiple-sclerosis-and-the-occasional-friend%2F I’ve grown used to my multiple sclerosis.  Well, as “used to” something which changes nearly daily as one can be.  Those around me have grown used to my MS (if they haven’t, they have at least grown used to the way in which I cope with MS).  People who only make occasional forays into my day-to-day, however, find themselves either surprised by “how well” I’m doing on a particular day or (unintentionally, I must assume) or visibly taken aback by a “bad MS day.” The other day I ran into a former business colleague at a function.  It was a good MS day and I think he was pleased to see me getting around as well as I was.  The very next morning, I woke for a busy day at the same function and my legs wanted nothing to do with it. My frie... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2591630 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:02:39 +0100 2591630 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2447990&cid=t_113542_133_f&fid=37107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aspieweb.net%2Ffriend-trouble-aspergers%2F Many people, including with Aspergers Syndrome experience trouble in their friendships.  Right now I’m at that point and its getting difficult for me, because I need guy friends so bad sometimes. The Best Friend I’ve used to have some really good friends, but my best friend is expecting his first baby this fall and is getting ready [...] (Source: AspieWeb.net) AspieWeb.net blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2447990 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:10:44 +0100 2447990 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2447694&cid=t_113542_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F06%2F01%2F9-more-things-i-learned-in-high-school%2F Inspired by Therese Borchard’s 11 Things I Learned in High School, I wanted to share a few things I learned from my own high school experiences. I had many good times while in school, as well as my share of bad. But so many of the learning experiences we have in high school really can stick with us for years to come, teaching us about the ways of the world, life, friends and relationships. 1. Believe in your own abilities. So many times, we’re led to believe we’re not as good as we should or could be. And yet each and every one of us has unique abilities, talent and skills. No matter what others might tell you, believe in your own abilities, even when you feel unsure of yourself. 2. Things aren’t as bad as they seem. Things often seem worse than you’ve ever fe... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2447694 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:57:42 +0100 2447694 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2415663&cid=t_113542_133_f&fid=35124&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Faspergerwoman%2F%7E3%2FDR27Jng0xMA%2Fjust-leave-it-that-way.html Sometimes life forces you to go on and not to look back. The past can not be changed. Today a memorial service is being held for someone I have known. He was always kind. Just a kind human being who did no one else harm.The papers in Holland more and more publish stories about the man who caused the Queensday drama. It is very sad. The more you read about him, the more it seems he was caught in a mental prison. It is always a good thing to think about those people speaking of someone involved in a crime. Like you and me, everything we once tell one another could be used for everything, even years later for a 'objective'newspaper article. Can you consider someone telling his story anonymously as a close friend? Does it help the family? This man has driven 7 people to dead!! He was a killer.... The Art of Being Asperger Woman blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2415663 Sat, 16 May 2009 06:53:00 +0100 2415663 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2405878&cid=t_113542_133_f&fid=35124&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Faspergerwoman%2F%7E3%2Fu25OqTR6Okg%2Fautism-food-love.html Food. For years dinner time was a crime for me. My head too full of things I had to sit and eat. Meanwhile the social things were happening around me. Often I disliked food. During the years food has become more and more a positive thing for me. I guess this has become this way because I could eat all by myself (by growing up and living on my own). Today food and sensory overload are no longer a combination in my thoughts. And now, I see the beauty of food. It took me years and lots of blood, sweat and tears. These days the view of food no longer causes a blockade in my mind, but it makes me imagine what it might taste like. This weekend a dear friend gave me some old cooking books. The picture on top of this blogpost is just one of the pictures inside. Gosh, we are so lucky to have plenty... The Art of Being Asperger Woman blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2405878 Mon, 11 May 2009 16:58:00 +0100 2405878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2236271&cid=t_113542_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Fget-healthy-be-friend-and-win-friend.html CONCLUSION Increasingly, loneliness is the cause of a range of medical problems.  Unmet social needs take a serious toll on your health, eroding your arteries, creating high blood pressure, and even undermining your learning and memory systems.    When your social needs are met, you are buffered from stress, and you function at your best.   It becomes easier to stay motivated, stay on track mentally, and to meet the challenges of life. Perhaps its time to look at your neighbor, say hello and thank you more often, give a friendly tap on the shoulder for a job well done, and above all be a friend to someone else.  Reconnect with the human world and let technology take second place for a while. Be a friend, and you will win a friend. Visit www.drneedles.com for more controversial medi... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2236271 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 01:26:00 +0100 2236271 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2017555&cid=t_113542_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F12%2F06%2Fhappiness-but-not-sadness-catches-on%2F In an interesting article published yesterday, we noted a new study of 5,000 people that looked at their emotional states over 20 years. The researchers found that while happiness may spread through a person’s social network of friends, neighbors and family (”contagious” may be too strong a word, since the effect is not really like a virus), sadness did not. Using the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Index (a standard metric) that study participants completed, the researchers found that when an individual becomes happy, a friend living within a mile experiences a 25 percent increased chance of becoming happy. A co-resident spouse experiences an 8 percent increased chance, siblings living within one mile have a 14 percent increased chance, and for next doo... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2017555 Sat, 06 Dec 2008 16:44:28 +0100 2017555 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1996404&cid=t_113542_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2Fl8nvkqF-1Bs%2F Among the books about autism at the public library in our town are this, this, and this—I’ve put in requests for a few other things. To be very honest, we rarely visit our library. While there’s no lack for books of every sort at our house, Charlie’s not a reader. I was interested to read about a program called Project Inclusion, which is described in the November 26th Wausau Daily Herald (Wisconsin): Project Inclusion’s overall goal is for the participating libraries to “take a proactive stance to address the literacy needs of children with disabilities and to make libraries meaningful and welcoming places for these children and their families.” Special emphasis was placed on adding materials especially for and about children on the autism spectru... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1996404 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 18:17:48 +0100 1996404 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1985095&cid=t_113542_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FL0H3unOYjsA%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(420,363,272924,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() When a friend finds out they’re sick, they need your help more than ever before. Diabetes, especially, can be a frightening diagnosis. Your friend has to deal with a multitude of finger pricks, injections, and the occasional episode of low blood sugar. You probably feel for them and want to be supportive. However, there is a right and wrong way to let your friend know you’re there for him or her. Following are some tips on the best ways to support your friend. ~more Tags: challenges of diabetes, chronic illness, diabetic patients, family member with diabetes, help a friend, how to be supportive, show your support, someone has diabetesShare This ... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1985095 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 16:54:15 +0100 1985095 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1977484&cid=t_113542_136_f&fid=37852&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdonnatrussell.com%2F2008%2F11%2F21%2Fcancer-is-a-killer-not-a-lifestyle%2F Does cancer make you uncomfortable? Of course it does! Disfiguring surgery. Treatments that make a patient bald, pale and weak. Teeth turned brown. Missing fingernails. A large elastic bandage worn on the arm forever. Chronic pain. And on top of all that—for way too many—a death sentence. Hey, what’s not to like? Protects against cancer It’s human nature to try to put aside what makes us uncomfortable. One way to do that is to assign blame. Won’t happen to me because I did not perform in smoky nightclubs. Won’t happen to me because I have a four-leaf clover. Or—worse—won’t happen to me because I am [stage whisper] a good person, unlike him. People may not even be aware they are having such thoughts, but behavior provides a clue. Cancer patients usual... Donna Trussell blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1977484 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:59:30 +0100 1977484 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1968861&cid=t_113542_109_f&fid=35044&url=http%3A%2F%2Fadultaddstrengths.com%2F2008%2F11%2F18%2Fsocial-media-and-seo-scorecard%2F Conclusions Of the 25 different metrics I used, Gregor won 17, Peter Ladner won 6, and they tied on two. Gregor Robertson was the clear winner. He won every single category in the search engines if you don’t add the 2nd NPA Vancouver website. Gregor Robertson’s Online Campaigner was Kori Brus. who has a blog, and twitter account and is active online While the twitter jacking was a definite screw up, overall he performed far superior to his counterpart in Peter Ladner’s campaign, if in fact Peter did have a dedicated person for that. I couldn’t find out by googling it. Clearly not a good sign. Both campaigns could have done better in engaging people on Youtube, Flickr and Twitter instead of just old fashioned push broadcasts. They both could have had created groups o... Adult ADD Strengths blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1968861 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:12:06 +0100 1968861 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1947194&cid=t_113542_109_f&fid=35044&url=http%3A%2F%2Fadultaddstrengths.com%2F2008%2F11%2F05%2Fobama-vs-mccain-social-media%2F Conclusions Overall Barack Obama’s campaign has a larger, more comprehensive presence more followers or subscribers on the social media websites more interaction with those followers much greater results in search engines This is in spite of John McCain being a big political celebrity FAR longer than Barack Obama was. John McCain was first elected to congress in 1982, and even before McCain ran in 2008, other than George Bush, McCain was probably the best known, most interviewed, and most written about Republican politician. That’s why I laughed when I saw McCain’s celebrity ad about Obama, look at how many mention’s John McCain has in the Internet Movie Database, like Bill Clinton, he was jealous because he was no longer the biggest political celebrity in Washing... Adult ADD Strengths blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1947194 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:01:23 +0100 1947194 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1945233&cid=t_113542_109_f&fid=35044&url=http%3A%2F%2Fadultaddstrengths.com%2F2008%2F11%2F05%2Fobama-vs-mccain-social-media%2F Conclusions Overall Barack Obama’s campaign has a larger, more comprehensive presence, more followers or subscribers on the social media websites and more interaction with those followers and much greater results in search engines. This is in spite of John McCain being a big political celebrity FAR longer than Obama was. McCain was first elected to congress in 1982, and even before McCain ran in 2008, other than George Bush, McCain was probably the best known, most interviewed, and most written about Republican politician. . That’s why I laughed when I saw McCain’s celebrity ad about Obama, look at how many mention’s John McCain has in the Internet Movie Database, like Bill Clinton, he was jealous because he was no longer the biggest political celebrity in Washingto... Adult ADD Strengths blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1945233 Sat, 08 Nov 2008 20:39:28 +0100 1945233 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1939105&cid=t_113542_109_f&fid=35044&url=http%3A%2F%2Fadultaddstrengths.com%2F2008%2F11%2F05%2Fobama-vs-mccain-social-media%2F Conclusions Overall Barack Obama’s campaign has a larger, more comprehensive presence, and more interaction with people on the internet and in social media sites. This is in spite of John McCain being a big political celebrity FAR longer than Obama was. McCain was first elected to congress in 1982, and even before McCain ran in 2008, other than George Bush, McCain was probably the best known, most interviewed, and most written about Republican politician. Outside of Illinois, Barack Obama was largely unknown until he gave his famous keynote speech at the democratic convention in 2004. So 26 years of exposure vs 4 and yet Obama still massively dominates the online landscape. Obama’s website one of the best designed websites I’ve seen in 15 years online, far better design... Adult ADD Strengths blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1939105 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:16:12 +0100 1939105 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1909356&cid=t_113542_177_f&fid=38134&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbabybound.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F10%2F22%2Flife%2F One of my high school best friends died.  I am in a weird place about it.  I’m incredibly sad.  Really can’t believe it.  I just found out and I am still processing it, but going back and forth between sadness and guilt. We had sleepovers every weekend.  We did Ouija boards in the closet and got super scared when we thought we were talking to a real ghost, who told us who each of us would be going to prom with, and was wrong on all counts.  We lied to our parents, went to parties, and slept in cars because we had no house to go home to - since we were sleeping at each other’s houses of course.  We ditched school, spent way too much time shopping or at the beach, dated the same boys - er, I stole her boyfriend and dated him for 2 years?  We spent every Friday night... B a b y B o u n d blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1909356 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 03:18:30 +0100 1909356 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1709803&cid=t_113542_136_f&fid=36030&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Flife-with-cll%2Fsaying-goodbye-to-donna-gregory%2F Written by fellow HealthTalk blogger, Sue Falkner-Wood Life is often a struggle. Many of us who live with daily health problems know this all too well. All of us who share our stories and our lives here at HealthTalk.com do so in order to enrich our own lives and the lives of others. The vast majority of us write about our own problems with a few exceptions. One of those exceptions was a courageous outgoing and sunny-faced young woman named Donna Gregory. She wrote about her husband’s illness and its effect on both of them, as a young couple and as parents to their 4-year-old twins, Bobby and Amanda. Donna shared her life and her husband Bob’s, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, with all of us. She shared on a very personal level what it was like to have her marriage invaded by the ... Life with CLL blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1709803 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:15:07 +0100 1709803 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1674834&cid=t_113542_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F08%2F01%2Fbe-careful-while-you-text%2F It must be time to go back to school, because The American College of Emergency Physicians has issued a warning to all kids and young adults — be careful where you text. Too many people are texting on their cell phones and PDAs while walking, biking, rollerblading and even while driving. While you’re unlikely to get into too much trouble while walking and texting, driving and texting can be as deadly as drinking while driving. “People are texting and they trip and fall on their faces — usually people in their 20s,” noted Dr. James Adams, chair of the department of emergency medicine at Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine tells the group. “We see a lot of face, chin, mouth [and] eye injuries from falls.” Why do people feel the need t... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1674834 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:03:27 +0100 1674834 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1543152&cid=t_113542_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F06%2F24%2Fhow-to-be-a-good-friend%2F Videojug is an educational social video site known for its huge array of step-by-step instructional videos on everything from how to tie a tie or how to get rid of spam email, to how to play table tennis/ping pong. Being a Good Friend is a collection of 17 short videos on specific social situations: How to get along with your girlfriend/boyfriend’s friends, being “just friends” with someone (as opposed to a romance), what to do when your friend gets engaged, pregnant, or divorced, how to tell a friend their partner is cheating, being a good “wingman”, how to recognize a truly good friend, some quizzes, and instructions on how to give a man-to-man “man-hug” with totally hilarious what-not-to-do depictions. More sombre: how to help a friend who lo... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1543152 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:27:43 +0100 1543152 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1500372&cid=t_113542_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2F5-friendship-themes-from-sex-and-the-city%2F Friends as Family. Members of 12 Step Fellowships such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Al-anon and Adult Children of Alcoholics will recognise these themes as being part and parcel of everyday life in recovery. These themes may also be familiar to one of the stars, Kirsten Davis, who is in recovery from alcoholism. An Indiana University press release says; Remember The Breakfast Club and Pretty in Pink? These films illustrate what Maresa Murray calls the “friends as family” concept. Today, television viewers see a myriad of shows with similar themes. Think Sex and the City, Entourage, Cashmere Mafia and Lipstick Jungle. “We are currently seeing some of the same themes from 20-25 years ago in families, relationships and media,” says Murray. “O... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1500372 Sat, 07 Jun 2008 11:25:24 +0100 1500372 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1446027&cid=t_113542_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F05%2F15%2Fsocial-networks-may-blur-professional-boundaries%2F With the rising movement of e-patients and social networking sites like Facebook, LinkedIn and Myspace, a question has recently surfaced on a mental health mailing list I subscribe to where a professional asks, “When should I accept a ‘friend’ request from a patient or former patient?” It’s a good question and one that sheds some light on the blurring of the traditionally clear boundaries between doctor and patient (or, in the case of psychotherapy, therapist and client). It helps first to understand some terminology. A “friend request” is not exactly what it sounds like. “Friends” on social networks like Myspace or Facebook are not the same thing as when we typically think of as friends. In a savvy marketing move, Myspace popularize... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1446027 Thu, 15 May 2008 18:10:48 +0100 1446027 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1074938&cid=t_113542_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F12%2F06%2Fhelping-someone-with-a-mental-health-concern%2F You see a friend or family member in pain. You reach out. You want to help them, but you don’t know what to do. Maybe they’re grappling with depression, or maybe it’s ADHD or anxiety, or something you don’t really understand like bipolar disorder. Whatever the case, you want to be a good person and help. You just don’t know where to begin. Here’s a few ideas on how you can help your friend or family member with their mental health concern. Continue reading: Helping Someone with a Mental Health Concern (Source: World of Psychology) World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1074938 Thu, 06 Dec 2007 22:51:17 +0100 1074938 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=912221&cid=t_113542_151_f&fid=35793&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thejunkyswife.com%2F2007%2F09%2Fhelp-for-friend.html EJ over at The Write Thought and Behind Pinned Eyes is heading up a campaign to help a friend who is having a rough time financially. If you are able to help, you can donate directly with the PayPal button below. I'm reposting the info below, but you can read his entire post here.From EJ:All money donated will go directly to the family. If enough money is raised to meettheir needs, then the rest will be put into a fund for someone else who may needhelp in the future. Another way to help, is if you have your own blog, and wouldcare to repost this there, then you have helped a great deal. Contact me and I willemail you the post. (Source: Heroin Addiction Codependence) Heroin Addiction Codependence blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=912221 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:24:00 +0100 912221 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=797939&cid=t_113542_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F14%2Fget-a-partner-in-crime-for-your-walk%2F Filed under: Prevention, ExerciseYeah, we all know walking is great exercise for heart health. No news flash there. And walking with a friend or two can be very helpful motivation: it's harder to blow off a walk when you are meeting someone. But did you know buddy walking can also help you measure your level of exertion? It's called the talk test, and presumably you talk to your walking partner (unless you get into a fight or something on your stroll.) The CDC recommends measuring moderate intensity exercise this way: you should be breathing harder, but still able to carry on a conversation. So go ahead and motormouth your way into better health.Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments (Source: The Cardio Blog) The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=797939 Tue, 14 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 797939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=763180&cid=t_113542_131_f&fid=35743&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthegenesherpa.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F07%2Fwhy-cant-we-be-friends.html This study was performed on the famed Framingham Heart Study offspring. They attempted to control environment by evaluating neighbors. It does turn out that there is no relation between neighbors and obesity.....Unless they are friends...This tells us that social networking is an indicator of risk of disease. Intuitively this makes sense. Smokers hang together, as do illicit drug users, and perhaps as this study shows over-eaters. Why can't we be friends? Because you are fat. (Source: Gene Sherpas: Personalized Medicine and You) Gene Sherpas: Personalized Medicine and You blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=763180 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 21:17:00 +0100 763180 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=592491&cid=t_113542_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F06%2Fthought-for-the-day-may-skin-cancer-awareness-soar%2F Filed under: Skin Cancer, Prevention, Thought for the DayIt's May. Summer is upon us. So is the hot sun. What a perfect time for an awareness month.May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. So now is the time to learn a thing or two about a disease that is largely preventable, extremely deadly, and almost 100 percent curable when caught early.Think about this:Someone dies of melanoma -- the deadliest form of skin cancer -- every 65 minutes. Women ages 20-29 are most at risk, with melanoma ranking as the second most common cancer in this age group. But anyone, regardless of skin color or age, can develop skin cancer. More than one million Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer this year -- shocking considering the cause of the disease is no secret: skin cancer is caused mostly by too much s... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=592491 Sun, 06 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 592491 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=563572&cid=t_113542_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F23%2Fthought-for-the-day-britneys-bald-explanation%2F Filed under: Daily news, Celebrity news, Thought for the DayBritney Spears, fresh out of rehab and back in the spotlight, is explaining why she publicly shaved her head back in February, following a rampage of bizarre behavior.Think about this:A friend of Spears says the pop star shaved her head as a tribute to her aunt who died from cancer. The pal states Spears was definitely suffering from postpartum depression at the time and the bold hair maneuver was an act of solidarity."Britney's aunt had just died of cancer," says this friend. "She was feeling very guilty because she hadn't been there with her, she was overwhelmingly depressed and she shaved her head in solidarity."Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments (Source: The Ca... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=563572 Mon, 23 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 563572 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=554737&cid=t_113542_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F110370713%2F “We’re taking the train to New York tomorrow and meeting Dad,” I said to Charlie last night, and pointed at the boxes for “Wednesday” and “Thursday” on his picture calendar. “Train to New York,” said Charlie and then, “socks! shoes!” I repeated talking and pointing, adding that it was getting close to bedtime and he was wearing his pajamas; after a few more rounds, Charlie mentioned his teachers’ names and “school tomorrow” and walked off. When it comes to language both what Charlie hears and what he says seem to be strictly in the present, or to be understood in that way. Mentioning “train to New York” means we’re taking the train right now. I can point to Thursday as “tomorrow&#822... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=554737 Thu, 19 Apr 2007 16:30:07 +0100 554737 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=553807&cid=t_113542_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F110246401%2F Autism Awareness Month is starting to feel rather like Autism Information Month: April 18th saw the IOM Workshop on Autism and the Environment and new legislation in Pennsylvania that would require private insurance companies to cover autism treatments; on April 17th, Rep. Chris Smith of New Jersey introduced legislation for $350 million for treatment and support for autism in Washington. Autism was on Oprah. Autism was on the CBS Early Edition. There are more and more books and films. There is a musical. (Maybe it’s more like Autism Information Overload Month…….) Going through news articles from every state in the US, from many countries around the world, I ask: What exactly is this “autism” that is being described? That treatment is sought for? That causes a... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=553807 Thu, 19 Apr 2007 05:51:20 +0100 553807 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=513932&cid=t_113542_134_f&fid=35219&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.candiddiabetes.com%2Fcandid_diabetes%2F2007%2F03%2Fa_little_more_m.html Anorexic models beware. Introducing Princess Pumpernickel of the great estate of bread-n-butter! (Her stage name, consequently, is derived from occasional head-shake-inspiring performances; namely [pun intended!] the teeth-gritting border-collie-gymnastic-contortions that somehow result in an empty bread bag on the living room... (Source: Candid Diabetes) Candid Diabetes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=513932 Wed, 28 Mar 2007 20:44:11 +0100 513932 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=513935&cid=t_113542_134_f&fid=35219&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.candiddiabetes.com%2Fcandid_diabetes%2F2007%2F02%2Fwhen_i_grow_up.html 7 weeks old and 5 lbs...hard to believe it's been almost 2 years since I brought that rollie-pollie little Border Collie home... Even as a puppy, it was extremely difficult to find Miz Mollie sleeping. I have one photo of... (Source: Candid Diabetes) Candid Diabetes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=513935 Thu, 15 Feb 2007 19:02:10 +0100 513935