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NEWLY DIAGNOSED: Keep a medication list

Almost inevitably, cancer patients will be put on a range of different medications, and it's important that you keep a list of what you're taking, wha…

on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 23:31 by KB55 in Non Hodgkins Lymphoma - Tip
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CHEMOTHERAPY PREP: Oral hygiene

Chemotherapy often causes problems in oral hygiene and digestion. Some drugs contribute to dry-mouth and often lead to the patient developing painful …

on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 21:43 by RobinS. in Non Hodgkins Lymphoma - Tip
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NEWLY DIAGNOSED: Prepare a treatment folder

The cancer diagnosis is always devastating, enough to cause a bit of shell-shock. Unfortunately, the patient is often asked to make tough decisions o…

on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 06:19 by Michele-pa in Non Hodgkins Lymphoma - Tip
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Free grief counseling

I was researching grief counseling in my community I came across a website for counseling at my local hospice center, it said for the community but I …

on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 01:27 by domestic in Grief - Tip
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MANAGE ANXIETY: Don't forget to breathe!

When you're feeling anxious--and even when you aren't--try diaphragmatic breathing. It's a long word, but it simply means taking deep breaths by flexi…

on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 23:25 by sethkerww in Anxiety - Tip
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MANAGING DEPRESSION: What if you don't want to?

One of the strange things about depression is that sometimes even when it's making you feel very unhappy, you find yourself not wanting to fight it. S…

on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 22:39 by sethkerww in Depression - Tip
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DIET & NUTRITION: Finding an oncology nutritionist, part I

I was fortunate to have spent a very informative hour on the phone today with Tinrin Chew, RD, CSO, one of only a couple hundred oncology nutritionist…

on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 22:23 by nicolegab in Non Hodgkins Lymphoma - Tip
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NEWLY DIAGNOSED: Clarify your Hodgkin's diagnosis

A proper Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosis is difficult to make and should therefore be made by a hematopathologist or blood pathologist. It will include a…

on Mon, 01/16/2012 - 00:25 by Ross in Hodgkins Lymphoma - Tip
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MANAGE ANXIETY: Can a pet help?

A number of research studies have found that owning pets can reduce anxiety and even improve health. A loyal pet can provide much-needed affection and…

on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 10:04 by TennisPlayer in Anxiety - Tip
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TREATMENT: Affording mental health therapy

I've noticed several people mentioning that seeing a counselor or psychologist isn't an option for them because they simply can't afford it. This is a…

on Thu, 12/29/2011 - 10:00 by nicolegab in Depression - Tip
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Why Is Eating Healthy Good for Your Body?

X Chris SherwoodChris Sherwood is a professional freelance journalist who specializes in health and fitness, diseases, medical and health research, …

on Tue, 12/20/2011 - 17:39 by LDL007 in Anger Management - Tip
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Body 'Checking'

You know what ‘body checking’ is…you are constantly feeling your stomach to see if it feels bigger….you may see if, and how many, fingers you …

on Sun, 12/18/2011 - 17:47 by living.art in Eating Disorder - Tip
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SEASONAL DEPRESSION: Suggestions to help with the winter blues

Many people don't realize how common it is to feel extra depressed during the winter months, when the temperatures are cold, the skies are overcast, a…

on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 13:59 by sethkerww in Depression - Tip
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RECOVERY: Insomnia

Insomnia is a common complaint when addicts are in recovery from opioids and benzos, chiefly because the addict has been dosing him or herself to slee…

on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 03:19 by sethkerww in Drug - Tip
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Support Groups for Spouses/Partners/Family Members of Sex Addicts

S-Anon (Sister group to Sexaholics Anonymous which is for the addict) www.sanon.org Codependents of Sex Addicts (C.O.S.A.) (Sister group to Sex …

on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 16:44 by charli0217 in Sex Addiction - Tip
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Choosing a Therapist

Many people who struggle with an eating disorder are ambivalent about seeking treatment, even after taking the first step of admitting that they need …

on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 18:38 by apelfresh in Eating Disorder - Tip
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NEWLY DIAGNOSED: Clarify your non-Hodgkin's diagnosis

Most cancers are indicated in a simple way, by geography within the body; bladder cancer is pretty much bladder cancer. Lymphomas are not immediately…

on Sat, 10/29/2011 - 04:41 by rascal1 in Non Hodgkins Lymphoma - Tip
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Has everyone already heard of this book?

Trauma and Recovery, by Judith Lewis Herman. She also wrote Father Daughter Incest, both full of useful information. …

on Fri, 10/28/2011 - 09:46 by voiceless in Incest Survivors - Tip
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dosaging Xyrem

I have had a very bad week... for some reason ever since I had the flu last weekend I haven't been sleeping with my dose(9 gm/night). This sleeplessne…

on Sun, 10/09/2011 - 01:46 by Amanda2920 in Narcolepsy - Tip
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TREATMENT: Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)

Most people have heard of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) or electroshock treatment, a treatment usually reserved for severe mental disorders, like de…

on Thu, 10/06/2011 - 21:58 by mandydawn in Depression - Tip