Today’s challege was to go to the WEGO Health site and grab a quote and start blogging. The quote I chose is written by Paul Krugman in the April 21, 2011 edition of the New York Times. “How did it become normal, or for that matter even acceptable, to refer to medical patients as “consumers”? The relationship between patient and doctor used to be considered…
I remember when dancing was the last thing I wanted to do. I was always the one everyone laughed at so I looked for any excuse to avoid dancing. At all the school dances, I was so self-conscious; I felt like everyone was making fun of me. About six years ago, things changed. My friends introduced me to contradancing — my oh my! Can we say…
Never Have I Ever seen the craziness I saw last night in WalMart. The big sale started at 10:00 PM and we got there just a little before. The parking lot was full and cars were parked at the neighboring hotels and gas stations. Not long after being in the store, the loud speaker announced that cars were being towed for parking on private property….
OK, so today’s blog post is supposed to assign a mascot to a particular disorder. I’m going to cheat a little and share instead about a movie that gives a glimpse into the mind of someone with bipolar disorder. Note: This movie is not family friendly. People tend to get addicted to the highs associated with mania, but like any high, they eventually crash. Julie…
While the holidays are a time of cheer for many, there are others who dread the holidays like the plague. Depression often worsens during the holiday season. People who are lonely often feel even more alone during the holiday season. More suicides occur in January than any other month, because of the emotional fallout that remains after a tough holiday season. I debated whether or…
Day 22: Be Present Some people suggest that a good way to deal with stress is to step back for a few minutes and imagine a place that is peaceful for you. Today’s blog assignment is to describe such a place so here goes. I drop my flip flops by the pier, and smile as I feel the warmth of the sand between my toes….