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Yes, Virginia, There Is Something Called Clinical Depression

Just recently I was part of an online discussion about whether or not depression is a real medical disorder as opposed to simply being “a wrong mindset”. Having suffered from clinical depression for 20+...

6 comments    depression mental health therapy
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What are Neurons and how do they Communicate?

A discussion on neurons and neurotransmitters, covering the parts of the neuron, how neurons activate and communicate with each other (from resting to action potential), the basic types of neurotransmitters (acetylcholine, dopamine, endorphin, gamma amino butyric acid or gaba, norepinephrine and serotonin), and how agonist and antagonist drugs mimic and block the effects of neurotransmitters on behavior.

4 comments    drugs psychology nicotine
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Chemtrails - my story and research

I first heard the term chemtrails several years ago in Nexus magazine. It is said that "there are two types of people in the world - those that read Nexus and those that don't," and I am one of the former...

87 comments    global warming belief weather
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How to Get Rid of Your Boyfriend Without Hurting His Feelings

Even cats have the same problem.. Sure, you're still in a relationship because his feelings are fragile and you want him to know that you don't want to hurt his feelings. After all, he's been really good to...

1 comment    health love life
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My Mom's Computer

I was talking to this other guy who has a computer. I told him about some eerie things going on with my mom's computer. He told me a story about 2001. A computer named HAL was discovered. HAL would do evil...

2 comments    entertainment technology drugs
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Shopping as Therapy

I love to shop! Who doesn't? But for me it isn't about what I buy, it is more about the hunt. If I have had a rough week, nothing will help more than a trip downtown. It does not have to be at a mall or...

3 comments    finance money shopping
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Welcome to Broad Perspectives

That's us. We're the co-creators of Broad Perspectives, a collection of cartoons that reflect our unique outlooks on...everything! When we're not modeling for mudflaps (perhaps you recognized us) we love...

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Perimenopause Symptoms – Relieving Mood Swings

Is it me or is it my hormones? Many women find themselves becoming increasingly more irritable and depressed as they enter perimenopause. Television commercials make us cry one minute and the next minute, we’re flying off the handle at our kids. Little things that didn’t upset us before may become overwhelmingly intolerant.

2 comments    stress depression menopause
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Kicking Anti Depressants: My 14 Day Dopesick Experience

Before I even start I should say that everything I write comes from personal experience. I am speaking from my point of view and am not attempting to sway anyone into making an opinion. If you ever do decide...

1 comment    depression doctor marijuana
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Antidepressants Side Effects

  Thousands of Americans suffer from clinical depression. The effects can be life altering. Often, the depressed individual withdraws from activities, friends, and even family members. Some have to...

4 comments    prescription drugs prozac paxil
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