Edge of the Abyss: a life reshaped by struggle and therapy
A man recounts years in a state mental hospital, education and work, and family losses shaping a fight with addiction. He describes sobriety, relapse, and ongoing therapy with partner Ellen guiding him toward stability while his son Jake battles similar issues.
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Anna
Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center
Choate
Steve
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Tennessee
Mary
Jake
Ellen
Thuja plant as homeopathic remedy for skin ailments urged
The Miami Herald health page examines Thuja as an alternative remedy, noting homeopathic use and claims of antiviral properties while citing scant medical evidence. It warns against pregnancy, ulcers, and seizure risk, and suggests caution with limited support for cancer or AIDS claims. Shari Rudavsky notes reader inquiries to The Health Page.
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Shari Rudavsky
The
Miami Herald
Herald Plaza
Miami
Recovery and Struggles of Steve with Schizophrenia
Steve describes ongoing recovery from schizophrenia with medication and therapy. He notes impatience, a tendency to defend others, and progress in expressing anger appropriately. He lives on disability due to back problems, hopes to work again, and finds solace in cycling and guitar. Ellen supports him and offers blunt honesty.
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Ellen
Steve
Willie
Waylon
Ray Charles
Pinckneyville Hospital plans upgrades and new equipment
Pinckneyville Hospital Board reviews upgrades including tele radiology gear and new Bipap devices for COPD patients. Floor repairs are needed near the medical surgical wing. Mammography relocation completed. old rooms repurposed for radiology. An employee appreciation committee was formed. Dr. Pineda may begin practice after immigration paperwork. Dr Fazard reappointed. A Tree of Life Endowment Fund was created. CAP survey results were favorable. preparations for a state Critical Access Hospital inspection proceed. Mardi Gras craft market plans discussed.
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Pinckneyville
Pinckneyville Hospital
Stra
Patrick Lawrence
Raymund Pineda
J. Gregg Fazard
Memorial
Tree of Life
Eva Hopp
College of American Pathologists
Too Many Moms Dear Ann and Readers
A reader shares woes of stepfamily conflicts and holiday clashes culminating in a painful wedding moment. Advice notes that second wives face inevitable comparisons but should avoid feuding. officials offer elder abuse statistics and resources, plus a decorous tip for guests leaving gatherings. Also mentions National Mental Health Screening Day with helplines.
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Ann
Stepmother
Adult Protective Services Agency
Dept. of Social Services
Dept. of Human Services
National Center On Elder Abuse
Elderabusecenter.org
Mary S. Twomey
Goldman Institute On Aging
San Francisco
Mary Twomey
Eldora
North Carolina
N.C
New York
Washington
Mentalhealthscreening.org
Libra to Aquarius: a year of focused choices ahead
Horoscope roundup urges Libra to avoid disputes and family financial risk, Scorpio to pursue outdoor self‑improvement, Sagittarius to cut draining habits, Capricorn to let go of stress, Aquarius to advance professionally, Pisces to host events, and Aries through Virgo to take decisive action, plans, or travel. Leo and Gemini face home moves, Cancer needs change of scene, Taurus plans outings, and Virgo travels for business or pleasure.
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LIBRA
Scorpio
Capricorn
Aquarius
Dylan opens 35 city tour with Love and Theft
Bob Dylan and his band launched a 35 city Pacific Northwest tour blending vintage protest songs with his classics and new material from Love and Theft. The 60 year old performer electrified Seattle with dance steps and a cowboy hat wave before a two hour set, with next show in Medford Oregon on Tuesday and a final wrap in Boston November 24.
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Bob Dylan
Pacific Northwest
Dylan
Seattle
Medford
Ore
Boston
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ABYSS
SIRSS
By Christi Mathis
Southern Illinoisan
Beverly Hills
Calif
Bey
Ann Landers
Eugenia Last
Sagittarius
Aries
Taurus
Gemini
Leo
VIRGO
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