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 'helpful'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:11:41 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4775500&cid=t_146209_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Fhelpful-strategies-for-teaching-adhd-children.php Impulsiveness, lack of attention and hyperactivity are the common traits of children with ADHD. All of these can make it hard to teach children in a school environment. Therefore it is important that when teaching ADHD children the day is carefully planned to try and ensure the children are kept organized and motivated to complete tasks. Teachers who have ADHD children in their classes need to be accepting and accommodating of the condition. Although some children with ADHD may have learning difficulties that are associated with ADHD behaviors, they are not unintelligent, they just need to be given the right environment in which to learn. So, what steps can be taken to effectively teach ADHD children? First and foremost, it helps to understand their uniqueness. Take a look at the list of s... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4775500 Sun, 01 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4775500 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4676869&cid=t_146209_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F04%2F05%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-april-5-2011%2F A few weeks ago, the weirdest thing happened. I walked into a crowded after-school hangout for young adults and my thirty something year old self suddenly felt as awkward and gawky as I was at thirteen. Where was my self-confidence? What happened to those twenty years of work on building my self-worth to replace those few years of embarrassment and shame? All I could think of was how fast I wanted to get out of there. Have you ever felt like that before? Have you ever wanted to change your perspective or redo a moment so you can feel better about the life you are living? Thankfully, after I left, I picked up the pieces of my fragile self and again walked in the shoes of a happy and confident adult. But I wish I had read one of these posts sooner. If you have had a shot to your self-esteem ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4676869 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:07:07 +0100 4676869 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4013260&cid=t_146209_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F09%2F28%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-september-28-2010%2F I just got back from a trip I took for a few weeks to London and Paris. Before you hate me, let me tell you that the trip was filled with challenges. From our hotel “losing” our reservations to getting sick, it was not the relaxing vacation I was expecting. That being said, it was also one of the best trips I ever had. Why? It reminded me that the idea of a retreat or vacation from reality is a temporary fix. Your problems do follow you wherever you go and can be a microcosm of your real life. Although taking a break is a necessity for our mental health, it should not be perceived as an escape or a cure for what’s really ailing us. In the end, it gave me the insight to see that I didn’t need to wait for big vacations and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to change my... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4013260 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:23:58 +0100 4013260 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3519504&cid=t_146209_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F04%2F30%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-april-30-2010%2F Call me biased, but I think those with mental health “problems” are actually the healthiest of the bunch. It’s what’s hidden in Alice Miller’s book title The Drama of the Gifted Child. It’s also how I perceive these lyrics from Natalie Merchant’s song Wonder: “Know this child will be gifted. With love, with patience and with faith. She’ll make her way.” That with therapy and other types of treatment those among us who work on their stuff will end up on the other side, healthier and stronger than the rest of the lot. With that being said, I hope you’ll take wisdom and hope from our top posts this week and keep carrying on your own personal journeys towards greater peace, health and happiness. Sneak Preview: New Film about ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3519504 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:57:49 +0100 3519504 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3395249&cid=t_146209_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitter.com%2Famacupuncturehttp%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fis-daily-aspirin-harmful-or-helpful.html Does an aspirin a day, keep the doctor away?  Millions of people today are taking aspirin for primary prevention of heart disease. Half of men over 50, take daily low-dose aspirin.  Can  doctors tell those who are healthy, to stop?As a medical physician for over 51 years, I strive to give you the best medical information on controversial medical subjects, and help your read betwwen the lines. You must come to your own conclusions. I have no ties to any organization, pharmaceutical, or lobby group. As an practicing medical acupuncturist since 1982, I find western medicine and medical acupuncture are very complimentary. This results in astounding healing in pain management, addictions to cigarettes and food, and a host of other maladies. Visit drneedles is blogg... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3395249 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:25:00 +0100 3395249 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3111464&cid=t_146209_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F12%2F21%2Fmanaging-childrens-expectations-during-a-holiday-recession%2F This will not be a great Christmas for many families, due to another holiday season with the economy still in shambles. That is, if you believe that Christmas should be measured in the amount of gifts you give (or receive). And while most of us wouldn’t say we believe the number of gifts we give to our children is important, many still rely on quantity acting as some sort of indicator of parental worthiness. Psych Central writers have written before on this topic, doing Christmas on a budget and providing answers to people who believe simplifying during the holidays is just not possible. It is. And you should always set a budget for gift purchases every year (for all occasions, not just Christmas). “But what if that budget this year is smaller than in years past? Won’t m... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3111464 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:00:22 +0100 3111464 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2834309&cid=t_146209_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FDO-CoqWSxOw%2F Doctors get stressed out at their jobs as much as any of us do. That’s why a new study says that doctors can get some relief from this stress by using mindful “meditation and communication.” Training of this sort in the study included weekly sessions of at least two and a half hours long, as well as an all-day session in an eight week period. Study leaders found that doctors not only reduced their stress levels, but also increased their ability to respond to patients. In short, by learning to deal with their own stress, they became more empathetic and better able to deal with their patients. Image: sxc.hu. Post from: Blisstree Meditation Can Help Doctors (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2834309 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 22:33:10 +0100 2834309 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2639686&cid=t_146209_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fi-am-be-career-choices-for-autistic.html This is a little phrase I hear every so often. To be honest, it’s not a phrase that I ever thought I would hear because pretend play didn’t find us for a very long time. I don’t know your priorities but I would highly recommend the following – keep a list [yes another one] . Stick your piece of paper in the kitchen. Where else [?] and add to it regularly. It makes for a delightful easy splot of nostalgia; ‘what will you be when you grow up?’ [We apply this to all family members on the theory that some day we adults may have different jobs!] Oh how it changes. Oh how it doesn’t resemble anything that the typical kids come up with. All the usual fire fighter, super hero, artist options never see the light of day. Instead we have an eclectic collection of options, phases that th... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2639686 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 06:34:00 +0100 2639686 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2205325&cid=t_146209_151_f&fid=36047&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FADozenSteps%2F%7E3%2FTJ2kF0S-CAA%2F Last year I republished “Patterns and Characteristics of Codependence” from CoDA. These are the Recovery Patterns of Codependence. Codependence Recovery Denial Patterns I have difficulty identifying what I am feeling. I am aware of my feelings and identify them, often in the moment. I minimize, alter, or deny how I truly feel. I embrace my feelings as being valid and important. I am truthful with myself. I perceive myself as being completely unselfish and dedicated to the well-being of others. I keep the focus on my own well-being. I know the difference between caring and caretaking. Low Self-Esteem Patterns I have difficulty making decisions. I trust my ability to make effective decisions. I judge everything I think, say, or do harshly, as never “good en... A Dozen Steps blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2205325 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:17:21 +0100 2205325 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2188149&cid=t_146209_151_f&fid=36047&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FADozenSteps%2F%7E3%2FOmNNdK2WaDw%2F I’ve been in contact with someone who has a family member with a gambling problem. Since it appears right now that the family member isn’t willing to do what it takes to get help the person who is suffering from the actions of the gambler becomes the priority. Here is a way out… Gam-Anon “The self-help organization of Gam-Anon is a life saving instrument for the spouse, family or close friends of compulsive gamblers. We come into the group feeling alone, frightened, helpless, desperate and ashamed. We hesitated to share problems and failures, fearing none could understand. The Gam-Anon group is warmly accepting and it offers the new member identification. The message we receive is: “Come join with us, we too were alone, afraid and unable to cope with the probl... A Dozen Steps blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2188149 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 03:14:51 +0100 2188149 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2065490&cid=t_146209_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FfeFwyXhJfk4%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(420,630,370562,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() A new study suggests that “reducing time spent watching television and increasing time spent walking briskly or engaged in vigorous physical activity may reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes in African-American women.” I hate studies like this. Because the reality is that turning off the TV more and getting active is good for anyone. More than that, it suggests that television is bad. Any time scientists narrow research down to a point where information no longer seems helpful, it’s time to broaden the data. What they should say is African American Women are at an increased risk for diabetes, and as a result they should become ... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2065490 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:49:21 +0100 2065490 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1868614&cid=t_146209_151_f&fid=36047&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FADozenSteps%2F%7E3%2FJxB4sbD__aw%2F It is time to pay attention to ego. Plain and simple. Practice Steps 2, 3, and 11. Then, by God’s grace, be myself. Referencing comments from the crosstalk topic and conference approved literature, there is a quote from one of my older posts that Glenn C. put together at Hindsfoot; “I am trying to avoid sounding overdramatic about this issue, but an A.A. which no longer follows the traditional A.A. program laid down by the good old-timers, will lose its heart and spirit, and its power to transform human lives and lift lost souls out of the miry pit where they had lain them down to die. The good old-timers took what they received from God and passed it on to us. We in turn must take their message and pass it on to the next generation of newcomers, or we will have failed to carry... A Dozen Steps blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1868614 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:06:33 +0100 1868614 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1834590&cid=t_146209_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F09%2F27%2Fvive-la-france%2F I spent last week on vacation in the countryside known for some of the best wines in all the world, outside of Bordeaux, France. International travel is such an eye-opening and rich cultural experience, I encourage anyone to do it sooner rather than later in one’s life, even if it’s not for very long or very far. Every culture has something to offer each of us. There are also so many stereotypes and generalizations that get blown away whenever you have the opportunity to actually spend some time with another country’s people and immerse yourself in their ways. France is like that (at least outside of the big cities). You can’t just do things “your way” in France — you have to bow to their culture and traditions, because there’s very little a... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1834590 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 11:39:12 +0100 1834590 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1815407&cid=t_146209_136_f&fid=35302&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FWhitePebble%2F%7E3%2F399067388%2F My possible new hobby: telling time, the history of, etc. Post helpful links in the comments section, please. Copyright © 2008 white pebble. This Feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this material in your news aggregator, the site you are looking at is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact legal@www.white-pebble.net so we can take legal action immediately.Plugin by Taragana (Source: white pebble) white pebble blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1815407 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 17:40:17 +0100 1815407 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1790432&cid=t_146209_151_f&fid=36047&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FADozenSteps%2F%7E3%2Fl4j7UIafavo%2F Discussion No. 3: Inventory and Restitution Part I then Inventory and Restitution Part II, Inventory and Restitution Part III, and now, Discussion No. 4 - Active Work. *************************************** Step No. 12.  Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs. This step logically separates into three parts: 1. The Spiritual Experience The terms “spiritual experience” and “spiritual awakening” used here and in the book Alcoholics Anonymous mean (upon careful reading) that the personality change sufficient to bring about recovery from alcoholism has manifested itself among us in many forms. Do NOT get the impression that these personality changes... A Dozen Steps blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1790432 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 00:09:55 +0100 1790432 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1709486&cid=t_146209_151_f&fid=36047&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FADozenSteps%2F%7E3%2Fk3LdG3-xjZI%2F Buddy T. offers to help you at About.com. Al-Anon Quiz - Are You Troubled By Someone’s Drinking? “Millions of people are affected by the excessive drinking of someone close. Many times people who are close to alcoholics do not even realize how much they have been affected by someone else’s drinking.” Buddy offers you this quiz to help you decide whether the Al-Anon Family groups might work for you. One specific question that rings a bell with me - “Do you feel that if the drinker cared about you, he or she would stop drinking to please you?” Buddy also offers you a resource for finding Al-Anon meetings in your local (USA) area. Follow this link. Tags: al-anon, al-anon meeting list, alcoholics-anonymous, Hope, Recovery, twelve-stepsShare This (Source: A D... A Dozen Steps blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1709486 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:05:53 +0100 1709486 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1522346&cid=t_146209_151_f&fid=36047&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FADozenSteps%2F%7E3%2F312812691%2F Discussion No. 3: Inventory and Restitution Part I then Inventory and Restitution Part II, and now, Inventory and Restitution Part III. *************************************** Step No. 10. Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. In coming into A.A. we usually will have a pretty big inventory to work on, as in Steps Four, Eight, and Nine. But even after that, we will not be perfect. We have a long way to go. We will continue to make mistakes and will be inclined to do some more wrong thinking and wrong doing. So at intervals, we continue to take inventory. Here the purpose is to check on our progress. We certainly cannot be perfect, so the need for regular inventory is apparent. These inventories are personal. We confine the inventory to ourselves. ... A Dozen Steps blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1522346 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:15:11 +0100 1522346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1478133&cid=t_146209_151_f&fid=36047&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FADozenSteps%2F%7E3%2F300793984%2F Discussion No. 3: Inventory and Restitution Part I recently, and now, Inventory and Restitution Part II. *************************************** Step No. 8. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all. Under this step we will make a written* list of those we have harmed. We ask God to let his will be done, not our will, and ask for the strength and courage to become willing to forget resentments and false pride and make amends to those we have harmed. We must not do this step grudgingly, or as an unpleasant task to be rid of quickly. We must do it willingly, fairly, and humbly - - without condescension. *The original Detroit pamphlet said “a list (mental or written),” but the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions later made it clear tha... A Dozen Steps blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1478133 Thu, 29 May 2008 21:05:40 +0100 1478133 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1428985&cid=t_146209_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F05%2F08%2Fsingle-session-psychotherapy%2F Therapists have a secret that they would rather most people not know. Up to 40% of new psychotherapy clients never come back for a second session. While many therapists would consider such single session clients “failures,” but the fact is that given how often it happens, they must provide people with some benefit or relief in some percentage of those cases. (Others likely just find the therapy experience not helpful to their needs, not what they expected, or disliked the particular therapist they saw.) The APA’s Monitor on Psychology this month has an article on phenomenon, with helpful tips to therapists on how to make the most of a single session, including the finding that such single sessions can be helpful to people: Indeed, as-yet-unpublished research by a tea... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1428985 Thu, 08 May 2008 18:56:15 +0100 1428985 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1368873&cid=t_146209_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F04%2Fwart-doctor.html My daughter enjoys a play date at someone else’s house. The boys and I wait in the waiting room. We are always the last appointment of the day, a huge consideration for the doctor. His daughter, now an adult, is also on the spectrum. He is patient, gives choices, speaks simply and clearly. He is swift and gently firm. I expect he is similarly professional with all his patients, but I can’t help feeling that he gives a little more with mine.We are alone. The sniveling heap is curled up on my lap, turtle style, all 72 pounds of him. I stroke his back and try not to count his xylophone vertebrae. His little brother does his best rendition of ‘waiting.’ He knows what is to follow. The screams may not be as loud as his own, but he’s not used to the competition. His coping mechanism is... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1368873 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 22:17:00 +0100 1368873 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1352200&cid=t_146209_151_f&fid=36047&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FADozenSteps%2F%7E3%2F264281223%2F Discussion No. 3: Inventory and Restitution (I) **************************************** Step No. 4. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. The intent and purpose of this step is plain. All alcoholics have a definite need for a good self-analysis - - a sort of self-appraisal. Other people have certainly analyzed us, appraised us, criticized us and even judged us. It might be a good idea to judge ourselves, calmly and honestly. We need inventory because: Either our faults, weaknesses, defects of character, are the cause of our drinking, or our drinking has weakened our character and led us into all kinds of wrong action, wrong attitudes, wrong viewpoints. In either event we obviously need an inventory and the only kind of inventory to make is a good one. Moreover, t... A Dozen Steps blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1352200 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:54:08 +0100 1352200 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1331504&cid=t_146209_151_f&fid=36047&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FADozenSteps%2F%7E3%2F259155009%2F Conclusion We find that no one need have difficulty with the spiritual side of the program. Willingness, Honesty, and Open-Mindedness are the essentials of recovery. But these are indispensable. Tags: aa beginners, AA-big-book, alcoholics-anonymous, the-tablemateShare This (Source: A Dozen Steps) A Dozen Steps blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1331504 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:37:29 +0100 1331504 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1309109&cid=t_146209_151_f&fid=36047&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FADozenSteps%2F%7E3%2F253264010%2F Discussion No. 2: The Spiritual Phase (II) (see part I) **************************************** Step No. 5. Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. 1. There is nothing new in this step. There are many sound reasons for “talking over our troubles out loud with others.” 2. The Catholic already has this medium readily available to him in the confessional. But - - the Catholic is at a disadvantage if he thinks his familiarity with confession permits him to think his part of A.A. is thereby automatically taken care of. He must, in confession, seriously consider his problems in relation to his alcoholic thinking. 3. The non-Catholic has the way open to work this step by going to his minister, his doctor, or his friend. 4. Under thi... A Dozen Steps blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1309109 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 22:15:29 +0100 1309109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1291105&cid=t_146209_151_f&fid=36047&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FADozenSteps%2F%7E3%2F248808460%2F Discussion No. 2: The Spiritual Phase **************************************** Step No. 2. Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Our drinking experience has shown: 1. That as we strayed away from the normal social side of life, our minds became confused and we strayed away from the normal mental side of life. 2. An abnormal mental condition is certainly not sanity in the accepted sense of the word. We have acquired or developed a mental disease. Our study of A.A. shows that: a. In the mental or tangible side of life we have lost touch with, or ignored, or have forgotten the spiritual values that give us the dignity of man as differentiated from the animal. We have fallen back upon the material things of life and these have failed us. We have been... A Dozen Steps blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1291105 Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:06:19 +0100 1291105 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1269661&cid=t_146209_151_f&fid=36047&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FADozenSteps%2F%7E3%2F243574636%2F Conclusion 1. Alcoholics are suffering from a threefold disease, not only a physical illness. Fortunately, we in A.A. have learned how it may be controlled. (This will be shown in the next eleven steps of the program.) 2. We can also learn to be free from alcohol as a problem. 3. We can achieve a full and happy life without recourse to alcohol. Tags: aa beginners, AA-big-book, alcoholics-anonymous, the-tablemateShare This (Source: A Dozen Steps) A Dozen Steps blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1269661 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 22:40:09 +0100 1269661 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1247968&cid=t_146209_151_f&fid=36047&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FADozenSteps%2F%7E3%2F238787094%2F Discussion #1: The Admission. Why Does An Alcoholic Drink? Having decided that we are alcoholics, it is well to consider what competent mental doctors consider as the reasons why an alcoholic drinks: 1. As an escape from situations of life which he cannot face. 2. As evidence of a maladjusted personality (including sexual maladjustments). 3. As a development from social drinking to pathological drinking. 4. As a symptom of a major abnormal mental state. 5. As an escape from incurable physical pain. 6. As a symptom of constitutional inferiority - - a psychopathic personality. For example, an individual who drinks because he likes alcohol, knows he cannot handle it, but does not care. 7. Many times one cannot determine any great and glaring mechanism as the basis of why the drinker drinks,... A Dozen Steps blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1247968 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:14:36 +0100 1247968 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1242154&cid=t_146209_151_f&fid=36047&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FADozenSteps%2F%7E3%2F237597264%2F I can… I lived this also. Many of “us” have. Many of us found that we had several characteristics in common as a result of being brought up in an alcoholic or other dysfunctional households. We had come to feel isolated, and uneasy with other people, especially authority figures. To protect ourselves, we became people pleasers, even though we lost our own identities in the process. All the same we would mistake any personal criticism as a threat. We either became alcoholics ourselves, married them, or both. Failing that, we found other compulsive personalities, such as a workaholic, to fulfill our sick need for abandonment. We lived live from the standpoint of victims. Having an over developed sense of responsibility, we preferred to be concerned with others rather than ... A Dozen Steps blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1242154 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:40:05 +0100 1242154 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1239336&cid=t_146209_151_f&fid=36047&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FADozenSteps%2F%7E3%2F237143141%2F This is absolutely, definitely worthy of being passed along! Please see the note at the end… Patterns and Characteristics of Codependence These patterns and characteristics are offered as a tool to aid in self-evaluation. They may be particularly helpful to newcomers. Denial Patterns: I have difficulty identifying what I am feeling. I minimize, alter or deny how I truly feel. I perceive myself as completely unselfish and dedicated to the well being of others. Low Self Esteem Patterns: I have difficulty making decisions. I judge everything I think, say or do harshly, as never “good enough.” I am embarrassed to receive recognition and praise or gifts. I do not ask others to meet my needs or desires. I value others’ approval of my thinking, feelings and behavior over m... A Dozen Steps blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1239336 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:46:45 +0100 1239336 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1207812&cid=t_146209_151_f&fid=36047&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FADozenSteps%2F%7E3%2F230103819%2F Part I spoke of; “In order to determine whether or not a person had drifted from “social drinking” into pathological drinking it is well to check over a list of test questions, which each member may ask himself and answer for himself.” These are the suggested 10 20 35 questions; 1. Do you require a drink the next morning? 2. Do you prefer a drink alone? 3. Do you lose time from work due to drinking? 4. Is your drinking harming your family in any way? 5. Do you crave a drink at a definite time daily? 6. Do you get the inner shakes unless you continue drinking? 7. Has drinking made you irritable? 8. Does drinking make you careless of your family’s welfare? 9. Have you harmed your husband or wife since drinking? 10. Has drinking changed your personality? 11. Does drinkin... A Dozen Steps blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1207812 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 06:36:40 +0100 1207812 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1196768&cid=t_146209_151_f&fid=36047&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FADozenSteps%2F%7E3%2F227989311%2F Discussion No. 1. The Admission. Step No. 1. Discussion No. 2. The Spiritual Phase. Steps 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 11. Discussion No. 3. The Inventory and Restitution. Steps No. 4, 8, 9 and 10. Discussion No. 4. The Active Work. Step No. 12. Discussion No. 1. The Admission “We admitted we were powerless over alcohol - - that our lives had become unmanageable.” [This instruction is not a short-cut to A.A. It is an introduction - - a help - - a brief course in the fundamentals.] In order to determine whether or not a person had drifted from “social drinking” into pathological drinking it is well to check over a list of test questions, which each member may ask himself and answer for himself. We must answer once and for all these three puzzling questions : What is an alcohol... A Dozen Steps blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1196768 Sat, 02 Feb 2008 20:08:39 +0100 1196768 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1109890&cid=t_146209_151_f&fid=36047&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FADozenSteps%2F%7E3%2F203782383%2F “The Native American Indian General Service Office of Alcoholics Anonymous functions to provide a vision of recovery, unity and service to the more than 500 sovereign Indian Nations in North America, which are recognized by the Federal Government. Please browse the links for information about our purpose, services, events and how to register.” The Native American Indian General Service Office of AA is a framed web site so navigation is a bit old-fashioned. Statement Of Purpose “To provide a vision of service by the Native American Indian General Service Office (NAIGSO-AA) to the more than 500 sovereign Indian Nations in North America recognized by state governments and the Federal Government. The structure of the fellowship is in a form as to become attractive to the alco... A Dozen Steps blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1109890 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 02:48:37 +0100 1109890 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1106207&cid=t_146209_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F12%2F19%2Fbeyond-physical-cancer-recovery%2F Breast cancer survivors have some common psychological problems during recovery, especially after mastectomy. I’ve found a couple of videos exploring body image, self-esteem, sexuality, and popular culture related to the cancer. A group of ten patients have a peer discussion on their common issues and “pieces of our selves” in Body Image after Breast Cancer, and in Sexuality after Breast Cancer. (Both links are in the Real Video format, which requires a free player to view). Peer support can be quite helpful for breast cancer survivors, and a unique form is the sport of dragon boat racing. Dragon boats are traditional Chinese long, narrow boats paddled by teams. They’ve become more and more popular around the world. Along with the rise in competitive teams they&#82... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1106207 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:01:27 +0100 1106207 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1082142&cid=t_146209_151_f&fid=36047&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FADozenSteps%2F%7E3%2F197610300%2F Having received a comment from what appears to be a member of the West Baltimore Group (Al, you’re always welcomed! Come back more often and bring friends!) I did what I usually do - surf a bit. I hadn’t gone but one page and found a link to Mel B.’s web site where he had this posted; The Delusion of “Just One More” Other Excesses. A binge is a chain reaction that starts with one drink. After a grim period of enforced abstinence, that first drink may have brought us intense emotional release and a peak feeling of euphoria. For the rest of the binge, there was a continuing delusion that the next drink would help us recapture that peak experience. Delusion leads to other excesses. Some alcoholics also binge on smoking, food, sex, and power and recognition. In th... A Dozen Steps blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1082142 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:32:44 +0100 1082142 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1013431&cid=t_146209_151_f&fid=36047&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FADozenSteps%2F%7E3%2F181625196%2F Reading through our Science and Health Channel I found an entry that appeared to have a spelling mistake in it’s title “An Expirement in Hard Science” which brought me to the Breaking The Mirror Blog written by Julie Anna. I found this in her Blogroll and, since I’d not seen it before, thought I’d pass it on further… Eating Disorders Anonymous From their front page; ** Balance not abstinence — is our goal. ** “In EDA, recovery means living without obsessing on food, weight and body image. In our eating disorders, we sometimes felt like helpless victims. Recovery means gaining or regaining the power to see our options, to make careful choices in our lives. Recovery means rebuilding trust with ourselves, a gradual process that requires much mot... A Dozen Steps blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1013431 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 13:15:38 +0100 1013431 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=861787&cid=t_146209_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F09%2F11%2Ftoday-i-am-grateful%2F Filed under: Cancer Survivors, Today, I Am GratefulThe following post is one of a series of posts appearing Monday through Friday on The Cancer Blog. This feature -- Today, I am grateful -- allows me to share with readers my appreciation for all the treasures in my life, both big and small. In my post-cancer world, I find It healing for my soul to be mindful of the good in my life. It is my pleasure to share my gratitude with you. I'm sick of talking about this sickness of mine. But there's one more thing I need to say in regards to how it's disrupted my life -- and how one person has helped me pick up the pieces I've left scattered around as a result.The one more thing: Sickness always throws me for a loop. I'm an organized, planned, on-the-ball sort of person and I don't like how sicknes... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=861787 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 861787 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=778626&cid=t_146209_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F04%2Fyoga-asanas-for-diabetes%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, Lifestyle, Exercise, Support, CareI adore yoga, I feel stretched and relaxed for days after every session. An at-home yoga gal, I pop in yoga tapes and dvds produced by Gaiam (good yoga gear/instruction). I haven't done much yoga lately due to a recent achilles surgery, but this is only a rationalization. There are many positions I can do, and after reading this article on yoga and diabetes, it is time to unroll my purple mat -- tonight! This helpful article reminds people with diabetes that stress can increase blood glucose. They suggest eight asanas (sitting meditations) proven to increase blood flow and improve blood sugar processing, while also strengthening the liver, stomach and pancreas. Don't think 'sitting' means you'll be in a ... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=778626 Sat, 04 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 778626 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=761485&cid=t_146209_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F27%2Fnew-book-suggests-obesity-is-all-in-the-genes%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, Diet, Lifestyle, Exercise, Books, Support, CareThis past spring a new book by Gina Kolata, a science reporter for the New York Times, hit the scene -- Rethinking Thin: The New Science of Weight Loss - and the Myths and Realities of Dieting. I came across a mention of the book in the blogosphere and had to check it out. I have personally not read the book yet, but I have poured over newspaper and reader reviews. In Rethinking Thin, Kolata argues being fat is biological destiny. She says most overweight people are stuck within a relatively narrow weight range set by their genes. But as obesity rates have steadily risen and the phrase 'obesity epidemic' sails across the news waves, the pressure to eat healthy, exercise and lose weight screa... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=761485 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 761485