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Seeing Stars
by pmartin462 on February 29th, 2012
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Before I discovered the therapeutic qualities of cycling, I knew that physical exercise, especially that for which I could get away from the confines of modern society, was good for me. This is a theme (getting away from it all) that I have written a… more »
Drug Companies Lying to Doctors and Patients
by pmartin462 on February 16th, 2012
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This article (see link above) is somewhat old (2008), but important. I did not know this information when I started taking antidepressant drugs in 2005, and still would not know five years later when I stooped taking them. more »
Five Years Ago Today
by pmartin462 on February 14th, 2012
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Five years ago today I was admitted to a hospital. Life had gotten too hard. I had lost three jobs as a teacher, and had lost all hope. I could not face looking for another teaching position, which I was sure I would loose. I could not even bring mys… more »
Possible Side Effects
by pmartin462 on February 13th, 2012
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I went to a website to website to find the side effects of Lexapr0--this is the antidepressant drug that I use to take. Constipation; decreased sexual desire or ability; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; headache; increased sweating; ligh… more »
Taking the Dog for a Walk
by pmartin462 on February 8th, 2012
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I have been cooped up in the house for a several days now. Going around a sharp corner, at the top of a steep hill, last week I slammed into the back of a mail truck. Luckily I was going fairly slow. This means that my bike has taken up residence at the bike shop. more »
Going Through a Rough Patch
by pmartin462 on February 7th, 2012
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I would like to think that my bad periods are a thing of the past. But, I know that being depressed is just a part of life. I do not mean that I will live with depresion for the rest of my life. I feel the exact oppostie to be true. That a life of dep… more »
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