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Is Recovery Possible?
There are two distinct viewpoints: those that believe recovery from an eating disorder is not possible, and those that believe it is. My opinion is that of the latter.
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What is your nightmare?
Attachments to things, people, places and ideas can become so obsessive that we lose focus on other things. Then they're no longer relationships, work, food, ideas, and normal success...they are something much worse!
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Hot New Thrillers
The Game by Derek Armstrong is a darkly comic take on reality TV that's full of twists, turns, and the occasional snake. Kellerman's Obsession is also interesting.
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Fixing Body Image Problems
Poor body image can go beyond comparing your body to others'. Body dysmorphic disorder is a psychological disorder that involves thoughts like, "I am an ugly monster."
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Star Struck
A student's commentary on the media's obsession with celebrity.
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Ludwig Lew Wetzel Indian Fighter
In the 18th century Ohio frontier Ludwig "Lewis" Wetzel served as the boogeyman of the forests on his one-man revenge-fueled warpath
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The Vocabulary of Anxiety/Panic Disorders
What do all those words mean??? Check out vocabulary words for anxiety and panic sufferers.
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Obsessive Personality of a Stalker
A recent study compared coeds' assessment of personality traits of those they perceived as stalkers and of partners of a 'normal' relationship.
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Death Does More Than Take a Vacation
Brad Pitt is Death on vacation in <i>Meet Joe Black</i>. This romantic drama takes a memorable look at love, life, and death through the eyes of unforgettable characters.
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Checking Your Exercise Sanity
You may be fit but are you well? Athletes and fitness devotees need to make sure their dedication doesn't "tip over" into an unhealthy attitude towards training.
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Shoes vs Handbags – Designer Wars
The following fashion seasons will see an increasing trend in lavish and imaginative footwear designs as we enter a new era of the "It" shoe.
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OCD Resources
There are several very good books about OCD and its treatment. This list will help you decide which ones are best for you.
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Mistakes new parents make
A look at some of the common mistakes most new parents succumb to. What to avoid, what not to worry about, and how to know the difference.
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Compulsive Personality
Obsessive-Compulsives are constantly drawing up and dreaming up lists, rules, orders, rituals, and organizational schemes.
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Documentary About Tiffany Fans
In its East Coast Premiere at the Florida Film Festival, Sean Donnelly's new documentary focuses on two fans obsessed with the pop singer Tiffany.
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Emo Boy
A review of "Emo Boy Vol. 1: Nobody Cares About Anything Anyway, So Why Don't We All Just Die?" by Steve Emond
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Notes on a Scandal DVD Review
Cate Blanchett and Judi Dench cling to each other out of loneliness in the psychological thriller, Notes On a Scandal - available on DVD - April 17/07
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Orthorexia
Not focused on dramatically losing weight, like Anorexia, but striving to eat only healthy foods, Orthorexia can be just as dangerous.
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PoorService
Accepting poor service in a restaurant, store, bank, or elsewhere has moral implications.
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Why Research Your Family Tree?
I'm often asked why I study genealogy or why I research my family tree. I have yet to come up with a reasonable answer, besides "I can't stop".
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Mystery Date Zine
"One Gal's Guide to Good Stuff"
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A Few Thoughts on the Church Fathers
A few brief thoughts and insights into the impact of the church fathers, particularly Augustine, and negative theology.
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Advocacy -- What Can We Do?
What can one person do to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness and make mental health care more available in our society?
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Australia’s big roadside things
Visitors to Australia can find the world's biggest banana, prawn, crocodile, bull, pineapple, mushroom, sheep, wine bottle, guitar, spider and rocking horse.
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Billy Bunter
Unlike the heroes of school stories like Tom Brown, Billy Bunter's school career is a long series of stolen cakes, cunning plans, and being booted for his misdemeanours.
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Common PD Features
Most personality disorders share a set of symptoms (as reported by the patient) and signs (as observed by the mental health practitioner).
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Hercule Poirot
An enduring figure in crime fiction, Agatha Christie's detective Hercule Poirot is one of the most famous characters of the "golden age" of the whodunnit.
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Inspector Morse
Inspector Morse, created by Colin Dexter and played by John Thaw, is a cerebral and isolated figure - as much an enigma as the cases he solves.
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Males and Eating Disorders
One of the most widespread beliefs is that males aren’t affected by disordered eating. This is not true.
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Patterson's You've Been Warned
Paranoia or threat, dream or reality --James Patterson's latest thriller draws the reader in with its unique plot. Unfortunately, the novel doesn't deliver an ending.
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Property and the Feelgood Factor
TV programmes and colour supplements have made rising house prices feel like a right for Britons. Faced with a credit crunch, that surely can't be a good thing...
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Road Rage
Aggressive driving has ethical implications.
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The Poetry of Branwell Bronte
Charlotte, Emily and Anne Bronte are celebrated 19th century novelists. Their brother Branwell's own literary works are often overlooked.
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The St. Petersburg Traveler
In St Petersburg, the history minded traveler discovers much to see and do.
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On the Road Again
How one certifiable plant nut travels. Come along for the ride and maybe, if you are capable of becoming one yourself, you'll learn how to have a great time.
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One Sweet Potato, Two Sweet Potato
A look at the history, popularity and ways to eatsweet potatoes
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The Newcomer
The arrival of a new cat in the Lhasa household
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TV Review: Journey to the Center of the Earth
USA's version of Verne more extended stay than "Journey."
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ABC's Women's Murder Club
The new ABC series based on the James Patterson "Women's Murder Club" books is surprisingly well done, leaving viewers eager for next week's episode.
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Burton's Vincent in 3-D
Tim Burton's 1982 short Vincent will precede his Nightmare Before Christmas in 3-D, which returns to theatres this October.
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Dalton Isn't Talking
Borrowing a title from a great new novel about a family's story of autism, I continue my discussion on our son and our family's journey with autism.
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Erotic Fine Art and Artists
A list of the most famous artists who used sex and eroticism as part of their symbolism and content. Included are Gustav Klimt, Balthus and Michelangelo.
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John Harvey and Charlie Resnick
Prolific writer John Harvey has freed his faithful protagonist Charlie Resnick from the confines of his own stereotype, remerging as Frank Elder in Harvey's latest works.
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Johnny Hart (1931 - 2007) Pt.#1
Johnny Hart, whose long-running strip comic B.C. courted both kudos and controversy, died at his storyboard aged 76. Part #1 of a two-part series.
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Leap of Faith by Queen Noor
The compelling and eye opening story of the American woman who married King Hussein and became Queen of Jordan, learning first hand about cultural and political relations
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Pagan Symbol of the Sun
To the Pagans, the swastika was a symbol of the sun. After Hitler adopted this symbol for Nazism, its use was abandoned in Pagan magickal practices.
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Remake Madness
With a remake of "Robocop" announced, has the film industry gone remake crazy?
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