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Rachel Getting Married and BPD
So, when I read about the movie “Rachel Getting Married” I heard a lot of my wife as a young adult in the Anne Hathaway character. Here’s a review that agreed that the character is probably BPD: The story is simple enough: two big, intelligent, loving, and interesting families gather at the big, comfy, casual Connecticut home of the bride’s dad for the wedding of a sweet daughter of one to the gorgeous and loving son of the other. Immediately, though, you know there’s trouble. Another daughter, Kym, (played by Anne Hathaway, looking the part – no glam here) is getting a weekend pass from rehab in order to attend.…
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Benzos, from ABC News
A story about stopping benzos from ABC News: Tranquilizer Detox Withdrawal Can Last Years FDA, Patients Say Quitting ‘Benzos’ Abruptly Can Lead to Horrific Side Effects By LAUREN COX ABC News Medical Unit Dec. 1, 2008— Americans take a lot of “benzos,” even if they don’t know exactly what “benzos” are. In 2007, U.S. doctors wrote more than 82 million prescriptions for a type of tranquilizer called benzodiazepines, often called “benzos,” which includes Valium, Ativan, Xanax and Klonopin. The positive effects of benzos are widely discussed in blogs, and in the media. But the much appreciated “mother’s little helper” drugs can have dangerous side effects that last for years. Some…
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1 in 5 Young Adults Has Personality Disorder, Study Finds
A report from the AP on study: 1 in 5 Young Adults Has Personality Disorder, Study Finds Tuesday , December 02, 2008 AP CHICAGO — Almost one in five young American adults has a personality disorder that interferes with everyday life, and even more abuse alcohol or drugs, researchers reported Monday in the most extensive study of its kind. The disorders include problems such as obsessive or compulsive tendencies and anti-social behavior that can sometimes lead to violence. The study also found that fewer than 25 percent of college-aged Americans with mental problems get treatment. One expert said personality disorders may be overdiagnosed. But others said the results were not…
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Sad, sad suicide of teen watched online
I read this article yesterday on my mobile… how horribly sad: Fla. teen commits suicide with live Web audience By RASHA MADKOUR – 1 day ago MIAMI (AP) — A college student committed suicide by taking a drug overdose in front of a live webcam as some computer users egged him on, others tried to talk him out of it, and another messaged OMG in horror when it became clear it was no joke. Some watchers contacted the Web site to notify police, but by the time officers entered Abraham Biggs’ home — a scene also captured on the Internet — it was too late. Biggs, a 19-year-old Broward College…
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BPD mentioned in defense of alleged muderer
I stumbled across this article today about the trial of a man who allegedly killed his ex-girlfriend…. I thought some of the wording was interesting. I have marked up this article to show what I found interesting about it. Ventura murder trial opens By Raul Hernandez Originally published 12:01 a.m., November 20, 2008 Updated 01:00 p.m., November 19, 2008 A Ventura woman tried break free from her killer’s grip but was stabbed more than 130 times in a deadly attack, a prosecutor told a jury today in the murder trial of 24-year-old Uriel Cruz. Prosecutor Rebecca Day told jurors that the 2007 death of Barbarita Yvonne Luna, 25, was premeditated…
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The Emotionally Transmitted Disease
Here is an article on CNN that caught my eye. I found it funny because, over a year ago, a friend of mine and I discussed this very topic and he urged me to write a book about it. I started, but ended up with WHINE, because I felt more comfortable talking about BPD. Beware catching this from your spouse Story Highlights Studies: Emotional contagion in marriage can harm spouse with bad moods Wives more likely to get hardening of arteries from hostile fights with husband If your husband is in nasty mood, go for a walk and recognize it’s his mood In happy marriage, one spouse’s optimism can rub…