psychological
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Jason isn’t back from his Tampa class yet, so I thought I’d give this another go before I fall asleep. I’m listening to: While it says super intelligence and memory, I’m about ready to just pass out. It’s gently sapping my energy. Recent impressions of the new year – Retail. Since I’m in a Read more
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In a way, I feel like I’ve been self-harming a little bit. Not like mutilation or anything like that. It’s more along the lines of anorexia. Eating too much. Not eating enough. Drinking milk, although I know that sets off some very uncomfortable hot flashes. I endure stress, negative thoughts, and self-doubt which often Read more
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In my classes, I stress the importance of source verification. This goes way beyond “Did it come from Ebscohost?” Please. After the vaccination scandal, who can believe what comes from ‘academic’ sources? … although I have to force myself to be a cheerleader for them. Even those who peer-review the peer review sources admit the Read more
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To be honest, I haven’t felt like writing over the past couple of weeks. That’s not true. I’ve felt like writing, but haven’t had the willpower or motivation to do anything. I think the reason is because of how I’m reacting to the situations and surroundings presented to me. Just to be clear, I Read more
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The middle of December is always an odd time. It’s not quite the heart of winter, but well within the last days of the calendar year. Up north, if we’re quiet, we can see struggling signs of life in the snow. Down south, there’s an almost unnatural stillness. The trees are still green. The sun Read more
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I think it was the third or fourth year Obama was president, Jason and I went for a walk a few days before Christmas to see the lights. We saw token lights from the bigger houses, rarely, but the two and three-bedroom houses in the neighborhood where dark – desperately dark. On occasion, lights peeped Read more
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Sometimes I wonder if my Prozac dosage didn’t change since I’ve been here. Certainly, there’s quite a bit of difference between here and Indiana. Both good and bad. But, I guess in Florida I’m adulting more than in Indiana. It’s easier to be wise and beneficial when I don’t feel that I have as Read more
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I like to observe people and I had plenty of time to do so while being ignored sitting on the couch. Although I was in the living room and the majority of the people were hiding in the kitchen, it was a perfect opportunity to discreetly listen. Impressions: – A good chunk of the conversation Read more
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Survived Thanksgiving. The day was pretty rough mentally, but I think I survived it fairly well. I kept chanting ‘no whammies’ and I guess it worked for once. First, of course, there was the whole food thing. I don’t think anyone really appreciates the dread us anorexics go through outside of another anorexic. Especially one Read more
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From my post a couple of days ago about Charlie’s Angels, I keep thinking about equality in stories. Any story. I’m not referencing equality gained or equality lost. Anything with some sort of downtrodden princess is right out. Some poor soul who rises through the ranks to save the world. Nope. That’s not what Read more
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