thewriter

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Has anyone had a relationship with a person with bipolar disorder?

thewriter @thewriter (198) 19 Aug 09

I am currently in a relationship with a guy who has type one bipolar disoder. I think at present he's suffering from mania if you know what I'm talking about. He seems to want his own space and see me when it suits him. I haven't...

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Han anyone had a relationship with a person with bipolar disorder?

thewriter @thewriter (198) 19 Aug 09

I am currently in a relationship with a guy who has type one bipolar disorder. He is very hard work at present I think he has 'mania' if you know what I'm talking about! He seems reluctant to see me, and wonder why that is. Is...

Has anyone had cognitive behavioural therapy to treat anxiety and deepression?

thewriter @thewriter (198) 19 Aug 09

Has anyone had cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to treat anxiety and depression and did it work? I have had CBT back on 2006, but don't think it's worked for me. But how would I tell?

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The guy I love withdrew his affections and yet still wants my friendship.

thewriter @thewriter (198) 20 Jul 09

The guy I love has withdrew his affections, says he doesn't fancy me, is happy if I meet another guy, yet still wants to be my friend. Go figure! I love him too much to just be friends, so I made a bit of a scene, crying at the...

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Has anyone used a clairevoyant's services?

thewriter @thewriter (198) 20 Jul 09

I recently consulted a Clairvoyant. I was very skeptikal as I usually scoff at such things. Anyway I went with an open mind. She (the clairvoyant) told me stuff that seemed to resonate very well. The only thing she said which...

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What is honesty in God's eyes?

thewriter @thewriter (198) 5 Sep 08

Recently I attended a Church service where the vicar said that at the gates of Heavan each of us will be striiped bare to reveal our true soal. But, I ask is a bad soal, not an honest soal? In other words is it just being...

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What is your ideas of heavan?

thewriter @thewriter (198) 21 Aug 08

I was wondering what peoples' ideas of heavan are, as in terms of the pleasures in life. My idea of heavan is, sitting in a comfortable chair at the fire side of a log or coal fire watching an old black and white...

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Does wealth ruin your appreciation of luxeries and simple pleasures?

thewriter @thewriter (198) 20 Aug 08

I was recently on a very tight budget. During this period a long walk in the English countryside, stopping off at a cafe or tea room for a cream tea was the simple pleasures I permitted myself. Ironically, this all took place in a...

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My discussion with Chinese students about Tibet.

thewriter @thewriter (198) 19 Aug 08

I recently engaged in a discussion with Chinese students over China's occupation of Tibet. Their view was that Tibet depends on China (for things such as food) and that the Dalai Lama only want a free Tibet so that he can can gain...

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Did my colleagues deliberately snub me due to my age?

thewriter @thewriter (198) 18 Aug 08

Some colleagues arranged a night out together without asking me whether I wanted to go. I only found out from another colleague that they arranged this night out secretly and therefore behind my back. Now these aforementioned...

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How difficult is it to come off antidepressants?

thewriter @thewriter (198) 25 Jun 08

I have been on 20 mgs of the antidepressant Citalopram for nearly four years, and I am now ready to come off them. Will this be difficult?

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Is it right that western companies should trade ethically.

thewriter @thewriter (198) 24 Jun 08

A documentary broadcast on BBC1 here in the UK last night showed how a large and highly profitable retail chain called Primark gained its clothes and textiles from the inadvertant exploitation of children. What I mean by...

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How do I curb sweet and chocolate cravings?

thewriter @thewriter (198) 23 Jun 08

I am endeavouring to lose weight, but I find I crave sweetness and especially chocolate all the more. Any idea how I can curb my craving?

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Do men feel threatened when their (female) partner earns more money then them?

thewriter @thewriter (198) 20 Jun 08

According to a chat show panel on TV in the UK, men feel more threatened when their female spouse earns more than them. Is that true?

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Have you been dismissed from a job?

thewriter @thewriter (198) 19 Jun 08

My cousin who holds a university degree and is one of the most intelligent women I know has been sacked from lots of jobs. She tried administration work through an agency, but was dismissed on numerous occasions for being...

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Can a woman start a career at 45?

thewriter @thewriter (198) 17 Jun 08

As a mature graduate from university, can I start a new career at 45 years of age? Are my prospects limited to teaching? My friend says; " you can't teach an old dog new tricks".

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Looking down on ones parents - is it a terrible attitude to have!

thewriter @thewriter (198) 17 Jun 08

My girlfriend, who I met up with for dinner last night told me that she finds that she looks down on her parents because they are ... "uncultured, lack a university or college education, and are lacking in adventure". But my...

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Is sport a man thing?

thewriter @thewriter (198) 16 Jun 08

Is it because I'm a woman that I find sport boring? I find that now the summer is here the TV channels are dominated by soccer, tennis, athletics, cricket and horse racing festivals. Yawn! Are you a woman who likes sport, or is...

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Are you a hoarder?

thewriter @thewriter (198) 16 Jun 08

I am currently taking respite from the spring clean of my cupboad right now. I find I have allot of items that I never use, but nevertheless can't bare to part with. I keep thinking to myself that I might regret the items. Does...

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What to do with a critical Mother?

thewriter @thewriter (198) 13 Jun 08

After making an exciting purchase of an ornamental doll at a bargain price yesterday I asked my Mother's opnion of the said doll. She reacted by saying in an abrupt manner; "not allot". This caused an angry reaction by me. Was...

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