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How Carbohydrates Effect Bipolar Disorder

When I'm having a manic episode, I crave carbohydrates. I went off my high protein diet during my latest episode and ate every sweet thing and extreme amounts of pasta (macaroni and cheese being a well-know...

1 comment    health mental health carbohydrates
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The Full Moon and Human Behavior

There are many articles written about the effects of the full moon on human behavior. Some are 'for' and some are 'against' the notion that people (and animals) behave differently during a full moon. Research...

2 comments    health crime emotions
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A Bipolar Life

In hindsight, it all started in high school. I didn't realize that not everyone had thoughts of suicide. Two kids in my class killed themselves so I thought it was normal. I would sit in my room sometimes and...

2 comments    health depression despair
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Free Online Resources for Teaching Children Reading

Research shows that the love of reading begins at home. Parents are the first and most important teachers of their children. Therefore, parents should take an active role in helping their young children...

3 comments    children online parents
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Think it Positive

When I was young, I always looked on the bright side and saw the good in life - Positive Thinking. But certain events over the years made me forget how and my thoughts became pessimistic and depressive -...

3 comments    health depression mental health
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More of Think it Positive

Life can be very overwhelming when we are not prepared to face the enemy. I've come up with 3 more ways to take action against my negative thinking. My first 3 steps can be found on my 1st hub - Think it...

0 comments    health depression self-help
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Manic Episode

I had come to a place where I was 'stable' and life was going along pretty well. No major depression and no manic episodes upset the balance. I was only going to the therapist once a month and the...

3 comments    health depression anxiety
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Everyday Miracles

Instead of focusing on all that is wrong in the world today, try to see the beauty and miracles around you. I spend a lot of time depressing myself by worrying about, well, everything. But I've finally made a...

4 comments    beauty depression nature
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Self-Esteem Takes Work

If self-esteem was measured the same way as hurricanes, until recently I wouldn't have shown up on the radar. I've spent my life convinced that I was useless and a 'good-for-nothing' person. I didn't allow...

4 comments    health mental health self-esteem
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Miniatures and Doll Furniture

I have always appreciated the small things. That is to say - miniature replicas of real world items. Since childhood, I've collected horse statues, dolls, tiny shells, and, well, all sorts of stuff. I even had...

1 comment    arts crafts miniatures
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