Sandpiper77

@Sandpiper77 (14)

Australia • Age 55

Joined myLot 16 years ago

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What has helped with my anxiety

dmm1932 @dmm1932 (46) • United States 13 Feb 08

I have been suffering from Generalized Anxiety Disorder and panic attacks since I was 21. I am now 32. I am not sure if you ever completely get over it, but one thing has helped me more than anything. Lucinda Bassett's Attacking...

anxiety

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Sandpiper77 I'm so glad you found relieve because I know first hand how debilitating an anxiety disorder can be. I've been a sufferer for all of my adult life and got no help from the medical profession - their only solution was drugs with awful side effects. I...

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When a child commits suicide do you blame the parents?

mspeegle @mspeegle (15) • United States 29 Jan 08

My 14 yr old nephew committd suicide this past Oct. He and I were very close and he showed no signs of depression or anything. I know my sister in law is messed up in the head and had done all kinds of things to upset him all his...

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Sandpiper77 One of the cruelest aftermaths of suicide is the guilt that everyone who knew the person is plagued by. Everyone obsesses over what ifs and shoulds. Even casual acquaintances believe they should have done something. The truth is that once immersed in the...

29 Jan 08

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Original or Prints?

hillarietasche @hillarietasche (32) • Canada 28 Jan 08

The age old question - Originals or prints: Which to sell as an artist!?! How do you feel about this? I sell original watercolors at http://hillarietasche.etsy.com

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Sandpiper77 I tried selling prints (which isn't really the right term as any printmaker will tell you as they tear their hair out. I think the term for commercial reproductions is glicee?). But to make it economic you have to have quite a large print run and while...

29 Jan 08

Do you Ever feel like you were meant for something else

k8y1984 @k8y1984 (12) • Australia 29 Jan 08

Interested to know if anybody else ever thinks that they were meant for something else. Whether it be that you were meant to be in another occupation than you are, whether you feel you meant to be in a different place etc. Myself,...

thinking

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Sandpiper77 Yes, my life has not turned out the way I would have liked in many areas. I think I've made too many concessions to other people's needs and expectations. When I was young I wanted to be an artist and was accepted into a highly regarded art school but my...

29 Jan 08

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writing a book

kiran1978 @kiran1978 (4134) • Australia 25 Jan 08

I have started writing a book on study tips for students. However I have lost motivation as I do not have the confidence in my ability. I keep doubting myself and I am not sure if people would be interested in reading or even...

writing a book

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Sandpiper77 If the book is not too long you might also consider turning it into an ebook.

26 Jan 08

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what should I do?

kantu007 @kantu007 (3) • United States 25 Jan 08

What if the person you thought was your true love leaves you without giving any reason? should you wait? move on? how to forget your past?

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Sandpiper77 There are few things in life as painful as being left by someone you love, especially when you don't know why. But try not to take it personally and try not to obsess about what might have been. I know it isn't easy but move on, distract yourself with friends,...

25 Jan 08

why do love ones betray!!

07011987 @07011987 (70) • India 16 Jan 07

looking for a befitting reply to d unanswerable question as to why do our love ones betray....why the trust breaks...as to why...why..why....

love love

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Sandpiper77 It's an age-old question but research has shown that many people cheat because they are basically more concerned with themselves than with the one they claim to love. We are all narcissistic to a degree (and need to be to survive) but some people have a...

25 Jan 08

Helium vs Associated Content

Sillychick @Sillychick (3275) • United States 24 Jan 08

Which site do you like better? Which one is easier to navigate? Which pays better, and where do you submit more articles? I'm curious because I joined AC but haven't published anything there yet. I find it much more difficult...

associated content

helium

writing sites

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Sandpiper77 I haven't tried AC but I'm a bit disillusioned with Helium. It seems as though an article must be on a 'hot topic' to have even a small chance of being seen. With so many people blogging and writing it seems there is an oversupply of articles and even really...

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Helium.com

foxxeechocolate @foxxeechocolate (525) • United States 23 Jan 08

Anyone write for helium? Anyone actually make any money. I know I won't make a million dollars or anything but will I make anything at all? Anyone have any luck at all with this writing site?

helium

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Sandpiper77 To me Helium requires a lot of hard work for very little return. Call me cynical but I think there are many sites cashing in on bloggers' needs to promote their blogs. There have to be easier ways to make money and to promote your site.

23 Jan 08

Showing off your Artwork

mollyrose @mollyrose (414) • United States 2 Jan 08

Whats a good way to get your artwork seen? I have heard about people having their own websites but I don't know how to start and I don't have a working scanner to upload my pics so what do I do?

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artwork

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Sandpiper77 I think the importance of having a website is over-rated. There are millions of artist sites but I doubt that they do much to promote the work displayed. Personally I wouldn't buy art over the net. However if you want a site, try using a free blogging...

23 Jan 08

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Am I Wrong

drkimble05 @drkimble05 (191) • United States 22 Jan 08

now i have to tell you a story. one of my best friends has this boyfriend that started off being very nice layback and cool. he would come and hange out chip in on the weekend agenda and everything. slowly but surly he...

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Sandpiper77 Unfortunately this guy sounds like one of those people who seem all sweetness and light when you first meet them but only later on show their true colours. It's often very difficult to spot people who can cause us trouble because they wear a pleasing,...

23 Jan 08

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