SerpentsTongue

@SerpentsTongue (67)

United States • Age 52

Joined myLot 18 years ago

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Do you find alcohol/drugs and depression go together?

apky12 @apky12 (769) • United States 6 Feb 07

My brother has depression and he's an alcoholic and does drugs to try to get through the depression. He also has anxiety too. He's been in and out of rehab and we're really hoping it works this time. Do you find that if you are...

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SerpentsTongue Yes. If you do drugs/alcohol you are much more likely to get a mental illness such as depression. And if you have a mental illness you are way more likely to do drugs/alcohol. I have bipolar and am in recovery for alcoholism. A great resource is Dual Recovery...

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What was the first craft you ever learned and do you still do it today?

auburndreams @auburndreams (838) • United States 8 Jan 07

I think our childhoods reflect what we do the rest of our lives. Art was always my favorite subject in grade school, but I think we only got to do it twice a week. Probably because of cost, we seemed to do a lot of paper crafts...

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SerpentsTongue I did the usual crafts in school, making valentine cards, and decorations for the various holidays. But on my own, my first one was beading/jewelry making. I read and taught myself to bead when I was in my first year of college. Then I stopped for several...

8 Feb 07

My Brother..... please read

KrisNY @KrisNY (7590) • United States 7 Feb 07

My brother is a great man- He's 37 and a sargaent in the US Army. He is a wonderful father of 3 children (15,12 & 7). My brother is shipping out tomorrow a.m for Iraq. I am so scared-- I knew the day would come (He told us back...

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SerpentsTongue First. please tell your brother I said thank you for protecting us. He is a brave man. I will send my prayers and good wishes out to you.

7 Feb 07

Friends can you tell me why I don't get enough response.

worthy @worthy (2413) • India 6 Feb 07

It's really frustrating to get only a couple of responses to my discussions.I don't really understand why? First I thought that people don't want to read personal and lenghty discussions.So i starting many discussions which...

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SerpentsTongue I know how you feel. I can't get many responses either. Sometimes I think they have to be stupid or bigoted for people to respond. If I don't piss somebody off then they don't respond. It's all just stupid

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Antidote for Depression

satya_music @satya_music (586) • India 14 Jan 07

Hey guys I wanted to have your ideas upon a very serious yet a very lightly taken disease ,That's Depression. Well I wanted your feedback on how to counter it . Can U wise people out there suggest some kind of an antidote or a...

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SerpentsTongue You can't cure depression but you can treat it and it can go into remission. Stress can activate it. You could have a chemical imbalance in the brain. Meds help a lot if the depression is serious, therapy, and something called Dialectical Behavior Therapy....

27 Jan 07

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spirit or ghost...makes you depressive?

symontimea @symontimea (842) • Romania 23 Jan 07

A daemon sprite, or especially ghost. A ghost is usually conceived as a wandering spirit from a being no longer living, having survived the death of the body yet maintaining the mind and consciousness. does it make you...

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SerpentsTongue Of course not. Situations make people depressed, such as death of a loved one, or loss of job. Others have a chemical inbalance in their brain that causes the depression.

27 Jan 07

Should I Be Depressed?

nicelyrom @nicelyrom (521) • Philippines 15 Jan 07

I have been single and boyfriend-less for almost 2 years. I have some suitors and admirers but it's either I don't like them or they are not yet ready for commitment. I am now 25 years old. Should I be depressed?

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SerpentsTongue Of course not. You don't have to be with someone to be happy. 25 is a great age to be by yourself. You can date people and get to know yourself and what you really like and want in a mate. Focus on your education and work. Socialize and have fun. It will...

27 Jan 07

Working from Home

kdarrell @kdarrell (1562) • Canada 26 Jan 07

Does anyone here work completely from home off the internet? How did you take the plunge from working outside of the home to working at home? Was it a difficult decision to make? In June, I will not have a babysitter anymore,...

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SerpentsTongue You can check out freelance writing jobs at www.writerlance.com it is free. Also check out www.allfreelancework.com it is also free to use. They have jobs in all sort of categories. I have found it to be very hard to find a legitimate onlinee work at home job....

27 Jan 07

Folkwear Patterns

auburndreams @auburndreams (838) • United States 4 Dec 06

I just splurged and ordered Folkwear's Tribal Belly Dancing pattern and the accessory book of tribal headdresses and make-up. If you want to see the photo it's on here: http://www.folkwear.com/aboutfolkwear.html. Go to the...

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SerpentsTongue This pattern looks great. I want to learn tribal style belly dance soon and this looks like a great pattern to get started. It seems to have everything. Please let me know how the sewing turns out.

3 Jan 07

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What do you do if your child talks about suicide?

beckyomg1 @beckyomg1 (6756) • United States 1 Jan 07

What do i do other then getting him into a session with his counseler about this? He is bipolar and goes from one state to another, his med usually keep him alright but he found another "friend" but he wanted more and she gave him...

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SerpentsTongue You did exactly right. The therapist will evaluate him and determine if he is a threat to himself or others. If he is, then he will be put on a 72 hour hold in a mental hospital for evaluation. At the end of that time it is up to the doctor if he will keep him...

3 Jan 07

seroquel causing Obesity

solmari @solmari (123) • United States 27 Dec 06

I have concern with this medication I have a sister who is depressive and she is also bipolar and she is taking this medication among others and she has gain an amaizing amount of weight, does anyone seem to have the problem?

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SerpentsTongue I haven't had this problem with seroquel, but I have from some of my other bipolar medications. If she is on an antidepressant or a mood stabilizer these could make her gain weight. The best thing to do is to ask her doctor.

3 Jan 07

Random Thoughts #1 - Suicide

Ravenladyj @Ravenladyj (22902) • United States 3 Jan 07

"Sometimes you wake up afraid to live"... There are plenty of topics on here about suicide and of course I respond to them because truth be told I'm very passionate about it...it is a very key and personal thing in my...

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SerpentsTongue Suicide is always a touchy subject, but I am glad you posted about it. Suicide is not about religion or morals, it is about a biological illness called depression. Suicide is simply a symptom of that illness. Suicidal people need help not recriminations. I do...

3 Jan 07

Lana or Lois?

theaustinproject @theaustinproject (99) • United States 29 Dec 06

I have now watched all of the Smallville episodes from season 1 through season 5 and I have to tell you... I am sick of Lana. I have not seen any of the season 6 episodes, but I am so ready for Lana to be out and for Lois to be...

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SerpentsTongue I agree with you. Lana has become a pain and is becoming evil. She is morally corrupted. Plus she just annoys me.

2 Jan 07

my sister has been dead for 1 year now,but i just cannot get over it

classy56 @classy56 (2880) • United States 30 Dec 06

i cry everyday over her.everywere i look. i think of her,she was my only sister.i know shes in heaven at a better place.when ppl talks about her i even cry an have to leave the room.i keep busy but that dont work an i even written...

sister death cry dealling

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SerpentsTongue It is normal to feel pain when you lose your sister. A year is not very long to deal with it. Try finding a bereavement support group, or talk to a therapist to help ease the pain. You will never get over it, but you can learn to live your life happily.

2 Jan 07

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My sister has a PERFECT life..

mkup30 @mkup30 (494) • United States 2 Jan 07

yet she is still so unhappy. She has a young healthy baby girl, she works from home 2-3 hrs/day and raises the child. Her husband has a very high paying job as an engineer and is a good guy. So why does my sister always put my...

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SerpentsTongue She sounds like she is a miserable person who just wants others to feel as bad as she does. Maybe she has postpartum depression, or regular depression. Maybe she is jealous that you don't have any kids yet. Something in her life is upsetting her and she is...

2 Jan 07

Have you ever met anyone famous in person?

sharone74 @sharone74 (4837) • United States 1 Jan 07

I met Rosa Parks years ago when she came out to the Desert to speak to a group, I once met John Glenn at a party and I would swear that it was that old codger who pinched my bottom. Especially from the way he was grinning when I...

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SerpentsTongue I have only met one famous person, Ray Bradbury. He is a well known science fiction author. I met him when he gave a talk at a local college. He signed a book for me and dated it the next day because he said he always lives in the future!

2 Jan 07

is suicide right or wrong ??

abrcet @abrcet (563) • India 27 Sep 06

i think life is a precious thing ......we have no right to end that ....

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SerpentsTongue Suicide is wrong in most circumstances. It is a selfish act that causes pain to those who love you. However, if a person is terminally ill and suffering and in pain, I think they have a right to end their life. These decisions should be made in the family and...

25 Dec 06

I feel suicidal most of the days, does anti stress medicine help to control it?

cyclone_1234 @cyclone_1234 (28) • India 25 Dec 06

Does medicines of benzodiazepine class help to control depressive symptoms like restyl or valium. Is there any side effects in them?

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SerpentsTongue Benzodiazepines are used for stress not depression. If your depression is stress related they may help. What you probably really need is an antidepressant. There are many new antidepressants that are very effective. Some are calle SSRI's - Selective Serotonin...

25 Dec 06

All people who are depressed are just self absorbed and need to get over.

CheckNitout @CheckNitout (853) • United States 16 Dec 06

Now, lets think about this before you reply. I know it has been said that brain chemical inbalance can cause depression and even genetics. But can it not all be cured with a little less selfishness. To sit around all day and...

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SerpentsTongue Depression is caused by an imbalance in brain chemicals which causes distorted thinking which leads to inappropriate behavior. Asking a person who is depressed to just get over it is like asking a diabetic to just get over it. Both conditions require medical...

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