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US Teen Suicide Rate Rising

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:22:45 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Take away the meds from kids and this is what happens. Yet the reason for keeping kids away from psychiatric medication persists however absurd it might be.

And the reasons are absurd. If a teenager had a malfunctioning liver, only religious weirdos would say to keep the child off the medication. But when a child's brain malfunctions and there is is a medication that can help, many people cry foul and become suspicious. Why? We are only talking about organs of the body. Just as yellowing skin can be a symptom of a malfunctioning liver, so depression can be a symptom of a malfunctioning brain. The meds can save lives.

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A spike in U.S. teen suicides in 2004 -- sharpest increase in the past 15 years -- appears to have persisted into 2005, researchers said.

Jeff Bridge of Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus said researchers have identified what may be an emerging crisis, but the next step is to figure out why. One answer may lie in the prescription of antidepressant medication. Because of concerns over side effects, the number of teens prescribed antidepressants has dropped by as much as 20 percent.

"The vast majority of young people who complete suicide have some sort of psychiatric disorder. Most commonly depression or some mood disorder," Dr. John Campo also of Nationwide Children's Hospital said. "Kids who need the medicine most may not be getting it."

Study: Zen Meditation Really Does Clear the Mind

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:44:59 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Zen meditation discourages mental withdrawal from the world and dreaminess, and instead asks one to keep fully aware with a vigilant attitude. Typically one focuses on breathing and posture and aims to dismiss thoughts as they arise. Brain scans now show that Zen training leads to different activity in a set of brain regions known as the "default network," which is linked with spontaneous bursts of thought and wandering minds.

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The seemingly nonsensical Zen practice of "thinking about not thinking" could help free the mind of distractions, new brain scans reveal.

This suggests Zen meditation could help treat attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (so-called ADD or ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety disorder, major depression and other disorders marked by distracting thoughts.

In the last decade, there has been a resurgence of scientific research into meditation, due in part to the wide availability and increasing sophistication of brain-scanning techniques. For instance, scientists recently found that months of intense training in meditation can sharpen a person's brain enough to help them notice details they might otherwise miss.

Eating strictly healthy may not be so healthy`

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:42:10 GMT

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Clip Source: www.eatingdisordersonline.com

Orthorexia: When Health Food Becomes Death Food

Although Orthorexia Nervosa has produced very few deaths, it should also be noted that Orthorexia Nervosa is a rather recent discovery since for many years medical professionals thought those suffering from Orthorexia were just Anorexics.

Orthorexia Nervosa is known as the health food disorder. This is due to the Orthorexic's preoccupation with health food. Orthorexia causes the sufferer to become more and more obsessed with the types of foods they are consuming, resulting in more and more constriction placed on their eating habits. Most people suffering from Orthorexia never succumb to death, yet suffer social isolation and depression. "The risk of breaking the diet was just too much to hang out with others," recalls one former sufferer.

Tags: orthorexia, health food

Fred Thompson Speaks on Service to Our Country

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 06:18:43 GMT

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clipper's remarks: She is from a small town, with small town values, but that's not good enough for those folks who are attacking her and her family.

Some Washington pundits and media big shots are in a frenzy over the selection of a woman who has actually governed rather than just talked a good game on the Sunday talk shows and hit the Washington cocktail circuit. Well, give me a tough Alaskan governor who has taken on the political establishment in the largest state in the union -- and won -- over the beltway business-as-usual crowd any day of the week.

Let's be clear ... the selection of Gov. Palin has the other side and their friends in the media in a state of panic. She is a courageous, successful, reformer, who is not afraid to take on the establishment.

Sound like anyone else we know?

She has run a municipality and she has run a state.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/09/02/thompson.transcript/index.html

Excerpt of Fred Thompson below:

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Sen. Thompson: Tonight our thoughts are still with our friends and fellow citizens in the Gulf Coast area, and our thanks go to those who have worked so hard to keep them safe. There can be no more important work than this.

But what we are doing at this convention is also important to our country.

We are going to nominate the next president and vice president of the United States of America.

We do so while taking a different view of our country than that of the other party.

Listening to them you'd think that we were in the middle of a Great Depression; that we are down, disrespected and incapable of prevailing against challenges facing us.

We know that we have challenges -- always have, always will.

But we also know that we live in the freest, strongest, most generous and prosperous nation in the history of the world and we are thankful.

Speaking of the vice presidential nominee, what a breath of fresh air Gov. Sarah Palin is.

Tags: rnc, fred thompson, gov sarah palin, john mccain

Addiction doesn't discriminate? Wrong

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 05:57:43 GMT

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Clip Source: www.nytimes.com

We’ve heard it before. “Drug abuse is an equal opportunity destroyer.” “Drug addiction is a bipartisan illness.” “Addiction does not discriminate; it doesn’t care if you are rich or poor, famous or unknown, a man or woman, or even a child.”

The same rhetoric has been applied to other problems, including child abuse, domestic violence, alcoholism — even suicide. Don’t stigmatize the afflicted, it cautions; you could be next. Be kind, don’t judge.

So while anyone can theoretically become an addict, it is more likely the fate of some, among them women sexually abused as children; truant and aggressive young men; children of addicts; people with diagnosed depression and bipolar illness; and groups including American Indians and poor people.

Addiction does indeed discriminate. It “selects” for people who are bad at delaying gratification and gauging consequences, who are impulsive, who think they have little to lose, have few competing interests, or are willing to lie to a spouse.

Tags: addictio, drug abuse, drug addiction

Stress management work at work

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:16:16 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Top tips for Stress management at work place to excel your performance. You will learn the importance of corporate stress management training for better productivity.

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Cost of work related stress

Recent estimates suggest that job stress costs U. S. business more than $300 billion a year ($7500 per worker). This costs incur due to in absenteeism, compensation claims, increased health insurance costs, and lowered productivity.

Ailments such as depression, fatigue, backaches, headaches, and stomach maladies cost employers more than $180 billion annually in lost productivity.

Tags: stress management work at work, stress management work, stress management, tips for stress management, stress management techniques

Depression

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 07:39:17 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Put an end to your Depression with the London Wellbeing Clinic, using simple yet profoundly powerful techniques. Eliminate your depression now!

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Tags: panic attacks

Obama and The Secret Society

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 00:17:16 GMT

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clipper's remarks: It's interesting to read some of what other people are finding out themselves when considering Obama...many come to realizations about the possibilities if he will be voted in as our next President.

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the new world order secret society trump card

In a recent response to a comment, I incorrectly stated that Barack Obama was not a member of any free mason faction. He is in fact a 32nd degree Prince Hall mason. Does this mean he resides in the pocket of the all powerful illuminati. I hope not

Barack Obama is the most promising presidential hopeful since Kennedy. He recieves most of his funding, not from the dinosaurs of the American market, but from millions of inspired individuals who sometimes send as little as five dollars.

And as for secret societys, according to the movie Zeitgeist (easily viewed on youtube in 13 parts) every major war since World War 1, as well as the great depression, have been orchestrated by a single secret society with a monetary agenda. Obama, on the other hand, has been against the war since the very beginning. Perhaps he din't get the memo.

moveon.org you can get one free Obama/Biden bumber sticker mailed to you.

Tags: elections, society, government

The Great Depression Hoax

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 07:30:03 GMT

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clipper's remarks:

Are we a nation of whiners, as Phil Gramm put it a little while ago? No, the American public is not whining...More likely, though, Americans are just leaving the whining to pundits and trend reporters. Our problem is not whining. It is persuading young people that, with baby boomers retiring, entitlement programs bulging and the world economy growing ever more competitive, now's the time to roll up the sleeves for something other than tattoos.

For example, India produces 2.5 million college graduates every year (with concentrations in high demand fields - electronics, programming, engineering, accounting, etc.), and approximately 90,000 MBA's. Nothing against tattoos, but I do feel ignorance and apathy are much too prominent in America. Awareness of ignorance is the first step to wisdom.

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Never mind that GDP is puttering along in positive terrain. Headlines still scream that we're closing in on 1929, not 2009.

Meanwhile, Prius cars are flying off the Toyota lots, even though they cost $3,700 more than a similarly sized gasoline-fired Toyota and it takes 3.5 years to pay back the investment in fuel savings.

In July the jobless rate among college graduates was just 2.4%, drifting up from 2.1% in March. That is miles away from the 1981 recession and, of course, you'd need scientific notation to compare it to the Great Depression

For some, it still feels lousy out there. But lousy is not a technical synonym for recession.

Still, no president, Democrat or Republican, can create prosperity for those who decide to forgo even a basic education.

High schools don't teach what they used to, and so students who don't go to college are left without the skills necessary to compete in a global economy.

Tags: economy, education, media

The Problem of Hoarding

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:09:14 GMT

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Clip Source: www.socialworkblog.org

Is Hoarding a Big Deal?

Hoarding can manifest itself in the excessive collection of household trash, newspapers, magazines, clothing, and even animals. In some instances, not only have reams of useless items been accumulated, but also an entire household may be brimming with items from floor to ceiling. All available living space, including every surface, countertops, chairs, sofas, bathtubs, sinks, coffee tables, desks, and beds, may become jam-packed with broken televisions, radios, boxes, containers, bottles, magazines, newspapers, bills, photos, expired coupons, food, and old clothes, leaving barely enough room to maneuver throughout the home.

The mental health community attributes hoarding behavior to a variety of both physical and psychological factors.

It may be considered a mechanism for coping; a symptom of depression, anxiety, or substance abuse; a result of cognitive impairment; an obsessive–compulsive disorder; or a number of other possible conditions.

Tags: hoarding, mental health, aging

Depression

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:27:18 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Put an end to your Depression with the London Wellbeing Clinic, using simple yet profoundly powerful techniques. Eliminate your depression now!

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Tags: panic attacks

addiction to cocaine

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:56:27 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Also classified as an opioid, Demerol is prescribed for the relief of moderate to severe pain. It is sold in syrup and tablet form and effects can be felt 10-15 minutes after ingestion, spanning anywhere from 2-14 hours. Those who become addicted may experience brief states of euphoria along with side effects such as: nausea and vomiting, circulatory and respiratory depression, weakness, headache, depression, and dizziness.

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An addiction to alcohol can cost you financially and is the number one drug of choice since it is not illegal. Non-addicted adult social drinkers can spend $600 per month on alcohol. An alcohol addict can spend $2,800 per month, depending on the amount consumed. For an alcoholic, a night at the bar can be financially devastating, with staggering subtotals. When calculating the cost of alcohol, legal expenses related to citations and criminal offenses, lost productivity at work, and a shorter lifespan, one study (http://www.spiritualriver.com/for-alcoholics-quitting-drinking-will-net-you-over-one-million-dollars/) concluded that the actual cost of alcohol addiction amounts to $37,300/year for each individual. Most of the time, crimes are committed by a person who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, with consequences ranging from jail time to hefty fees. A person convicted of driving under the influence will spend on average $5,540 on their DUI/DWI fees.

Tags: alcohol

addicted cocaine

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:50:45 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Also classified as an opioid, Demerol is prescribed for the relief of moderate to severe pain. It is sold in syrup and tablet form and effects can be felt 10-15 minutes after ingestion, spanning anywhere from 2-14 hours. Those who become addicted may experience brief states of euphoria along with side effects such as: nausea and vomiting, circulatory and respiratory depression, weakness, headache, depression, and dizziness.

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Many of us have faced at least some level of addiction to one of more of the following drugs, even if it was for a short time. In the midst of an addiction, it is easy to ignore the long-term financial impact and justify the satisfaction of the psychological and physical urges. It is hard to see the big picture sometimes on our own, and depending upon the level and type of addiction, apathy and pride can cause us to ignore consequences. We hope that some of the figures below will help young people to see the financial impact of starting, and promote a deeper inquiry into the real costs of addiction.

Tags: cocaine

ONE OF THE EASIEST "SAT" QUESTION ASKED !

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:45:38 GMT

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clipper's remarks: 8yrs of the "BUSH ADMIN." is enough to depress a whole world, if don't believe me ask Iraq,Iran,N.Korea for starters.

Clip Source: health.howstuffworks.com

Why are antidepressants the most prescribed drug in the U.S.?

In 2007, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made an intriguing announcement. Antidepressants were the most frequently prescribed drug, overtaking the runner-up, high blood pressure medications, by five million prescriptions. The study reported that doctors racked up 118 million prescriptions for antidepressants in 2005 (out of a total of 2.4 billion prescriptions) [source: Cohen].

What does this remarkable surge in antidepressant popularity say about how our society now views depression?

Religion and the 12 steps

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:21:41 GMT

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Clip Source: www.12step.com

Step 11 is not the personal property of the 12 Steps, rather it is implementing something that humanity has always done, Prayer. This action, done in any language as long as it is with the proper motivation and intent can yield amazing results. Prayer is humanity's medium in communication to the divine and ultimately the addict who wants to free himself or herself from the shackles of addiction has no better tool than the power of prayer.

Just as prayer offers connection to the infinite, it is this infinite higher source, which ultimately lifts the addict and truthfully all else out of the darkness of addiction and depression.

Step 11 continues that spiritual bent by adding two important tools: prayer and meditation. The recovering addict is to use them to "tap into the daily direction of our Higher Power, however we choose to define that term. Through prayer and meditation we are simply asking and listening -- asking for that Power's guidance and listening for a response."

Clipmarks | Depression Clips

US Teen Suicide Rate Rising

Study: Zen Meditation Really Does Clear the Mind

Eating strictly healthy may not be so healthy`

Fred Thompson Speaks on Service to Our Country

Addiction doesn't discriminate? Wrong

Stress management work at work

The DEFINITIVE Guide For Stress Management

Depression

Obama and The Secret Society

the new world order secret society trump card

The Great Depression Hoax

The Problem of Hoarding

Is Hoarding a Big Deal?

Depression

addiction to cocaine

addicted cocaine

ONE OF THE EASIEST "SAT" QUESTION ASKED !

Religion and the 12 steps