Abby advises on marriage woes and a Halloween birthday tale
Excerpts from Dear Abby include a plea for ten do’s and don’ts to win back a husband, observations that there is no universal fix, and notes on facing issues directly. Other letters recount ski trip dilemmas, Halloween birthday quirks, and concerns about ethics in therapy.
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Embroidering as Therapy Sparks Letters to Abby
In a bizarre exchange readers debate embroidery as a ritualized therapy used by a man linked to doctors and psychologists. The column echoes with praise for the hobby and notes about family life, pregnancy, and mutual support in marriages.
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Swedish Aged On Drugs In Old Age Homes Revealed
Swedish elderly residents in 71 homes show heavy reliance on sedatives hypnotics and antidepressants. A study of 1720 people led by Dr Percy Nordqvist at Goteborg Vaca Hospital found these drugs common for keeping patients quiet. Also mentions vanity lavatories and space-saving vanity units.
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