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Britney not fit to go to court
CNN reports: Attorney: Spears not fit enough to take part in probate case * Story Highlights * Britney Spears’ attorney says the pop star is not ready to participate in court * Lawyer told court Thursday that Spears’ medical condition is “fluid” * Spears’ probate case scheduled to go to trial July 31 LOS ANGELES, California (AP) — Britney Spears is not yet fit to participate in court proceedings in her conservatorship case, her lawyer told a Los Angeles Superior Court commissioner Thursday. Samuel Ingham, Spears’ court-appointed attorney, Alex Spiro and attorneys for the pop star’s father and conservator, James Spears, spent 90 minutes in Commissioner Reva Goetz’ chambers. Ingham…
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Amitriptyline and BPD
For some reason, I get a lot of searches on this blog about Amitriptyline and BPD. I posted a note on Amitriptyline and Xanax and their interaction with BPD. I still get a lot of hits on that brief snippet, even though I wrote it back in 2006. I also spelled Amitriptyline with two “l’s” as amitryptilline (Elavil). I’m not sure which is the correct spelling, but I’ll put them both here so people searching can get hits on this post. Here’s some information on Amitriptyline studies: Amitriptyline (Antidepressant Tricyclic) Soloff PH, George A, Nathan RS, Schulz PM, Perel JM. 1987 Psychopharmacol Bull.23 – Behavioral dyscontrol in borderline patients treated…
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Why did I bother to write a book?
Interestingly, I have sold more downloaded books than print copies thus far. I have sold about twice as many of the downloaded version (at $7.50) than the print copy ($19.95). This is not something that I expected to happen. I have been asked time and time again why I bothered to write a book. There are other books out there, including the best-selling Non-BP book “Stop Walking on Eggshells” (or SWOE). I read SWOE about 2 ½ years ago and found it lacking. The big problem with it for me was that the prescription for “taking back your life” wasn’t working in my life. The application of boundaries, for example,…
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Sleep and BPD
One of the physical aspects of BPD is problems with sleep. People with BPD are likely to have trouble going to sleep and trouble getting up in the morning. One of the reasons is the “ruminating” aspect of BPD. Another seems to be that their brain chemistry is configured in such a way to utilize serotonin ineffectively. Many people with BPD will require sleep medications and sometimes will take these medications in large doses. Some people find that these comfortable ear plugs for sleeping, really help them sleep at night. This inability to sleep and awake punctually can also contribute to a visit to the disciplinary board or getting fired…
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Why Hope is Not Enough
A comment on the title of my book, When Hope is Not Enough. I’ve had several people say the book is perfectly titled and others say they don’t like the title. I decided to title it that because I believe that you need more than love to help someone with BPD and to help yourself. The problem with love is that saying “I love you” to someone with BPD can be invalidating. Saying “I’m proud of you” can be even more invalidating. And saying “You can do it” even more so. Let me explain. Validation is about the other person’s emotions (the BP). It is not about you and your…
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Heather Mills to write “book” giving health advice
I read today that Heather Mills (on my standby list of celebs with possible BPD) is writing a “book” called “Get Healthy with Heather.” I really felt I had to put “book” in quotes because it’s only 64 pages – more of a booklet IMO. Personally, I think it should be called “Get Wealthy with Heather,” considering her $40 Million dollar settlement from Paul McCartney. Here is a gem of healthy wisdom from Heather: Last November, she launched a campaign with vegetarian group Viva – which is also involved with her new book – encouraging people to drink rats’ and dogs’ milk to help save the planet. Arguing that livestock…