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    Missouri Study Weighs in on use of Propranolol (Blood Pressure) for the Presentation of Anxiety w/in Young Adults w/ ASD

    I take a beta blocker off-label as a migraine preventative. It also helps me w/ IBS, anxiety and some of my dysautonomia symptoms. You do have to be careful with them, as they interact with a lot of other commonly used medicines, like lidocaine for instance. I have ended up in the ER with...
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    What do you do for a living?

    I think finding something that allows you to pursue a special interest, if possible, is probably the most satisfying.... as long as the work environment is agreeable. I do research part time, sometimes biochemical: running assays and processing samples in the lab (my favorite because it involves...
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    Fear of flying. It's not silly. Really.

    It will be easier if you fly with friends to keep your mind off the hard part. Good luck... and I hope yall have fun :)
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    Fear of flying. It's not silly. Really.

    How do you feel about trains? You could always leave a few days earlier and take a train cross country.... and arrive in time for the retreat. The scenery is amazing!
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    Bi-polar information

    You're welcome, I am happy to help!
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    Bi-polar information

    q You're welcome. I understand your husband's point of view. You guys aren't the ones who should be doing the majority of the work to make things better.....and it sounds like your step son needs to make a more serious effort. I can see that you seem determined to try to understand his...
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    Seeing people you used to know coupled up as well as having children

    The truth is that, right now, there is not enough good research to say if this is really true or false...and until there is a lot of evidence to say either way, we should not drive ourselves crazy over it. There is a lot of information we can find on Google, especially on nutrition, that is very...
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    How to deal with dry skin and sensory issues

    OK, so I have tried the washing with conditioner thing...and it is helping some. I still am going to try the other moisturizers and the lemon/ glycerine thing, because I still need more moisture in the winter. I am still planning on doing a spray bottle w/ a little moisturizer + a lot of water...
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    Bi-polar information

    So, here are some more thoughts for you on dealing with your step son: He is in the middle of a disability case. I am assuming he is citing BPD as his disability. In order to win his case, he has to prove that he is doing all he can to help himself and that he is complying with medical...
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    Bi-polar information

    I think he has unreasonable/ unfair expectations of you and your husband. Yes, people should try to understand it isn't his fault that he has mental problems and try to help him...but he also needs to take responsibility for himself and do what he can to help himself as much as possible. From...
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    Bi-polar information

    Yes, living with my roommate does have an effect on me mentally. I have to remind myself on occasion, when he makes certain comments or suggestions to me, that he is not dealing with reality.....and that I should not follow his advice or pay attention to what he is saying. It used to be harder...
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    Bi-polar information

    I think that the answers to these questions are very much dependent on the severity of the BPD and the amount / type of medication they are on. I can give 2 examples at opposite ends of the spectrum, because my roommate/ ex has milder BPD and only takes trileptal, and my cousin has severe BPD...
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    Bi-polar information

    Hi, I think that it is hard to tell exactly why your step son may be doing those things. It's likely a combo of a few factors. I can say that not all bipolar people are messy, inconsiderate or manipulative. Many are the opposite of that, usually. My roommate and cousin are both very neat and...
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    Seeing people you used to know coupled up as well as having children

    Please don't torture yourself with that thought.... I have studied and worked for years in the field of nutritional biochemistry, specifically focusing on high risk pregnancy. Folic acid is a special interest of mine. It is mainly taken before and during pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects...
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    The Sewing Thread (and other fiber/textile stuff).

    Started a new pair of socks
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