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Corner into Intervention
Asked by E.B. from Seattle
on April 1, 2011
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I want to start off by saying...I LOVE MY BEST FRIEND.....Today she cornered me into an intervention of sorts. I have posted on here about my struggling with Eating ...
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- Here is what i think, Yes you were seeking help which she might not have known about, SO i would take her intervention combined with you being ready as a sign that yo...
- She is a good friend to you. It might of shocked you that she did this. She doesn't want you to die. You might not realize how thin you actually are. your family might...
- Do not be angry at her. Embrace her thoughtfulness and worry and remember that what she did was an act of love. If she was contemplating suicide, would you get her ...
Drug Testing Whehn Applying for Welfare
Asked by E.J. from Lincoln
on August 9, 2011
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I read that Flordia and Kentucky are going to start drug testing those who apply for welfare. There have been all the rightous quote on facebook about how people who ...
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- While in theory, I think it's a fantastic idea, but I wholeheartedly agree with you that only the child will suffer.
- Yes, yes, and yes!! It's about accountability. We deserve to know that our tax dollars are being spent to help people who need it, not people who make a career out ...
- EDIT: Child Find is geared for children birth through age 3. There are two separate sets of regulations guiding the processes with different criteria and requirements...
Question for Ex Drug Addicts
Asked by D.S. from Tulsa
on June 26, 2010
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is there anything anyone could have done to get you off of drugs?? my step son has turned to drugs and is 18 he has cut off all communicatioin with the family. but he ...
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- We are right there with you with a few family members. Our best weapon is to: Pray ....Pray....Pray ....Pray ....Pray Put him on prayer lists....prayer chains....
- I know I wouldn't have stopped until I finally decided using was causing more problems than it was solving--and that meant a lot of pain for me and the people around m...
- My heart just broke when I read this. My daughter 4 1/2 years ago at the age of 16 decided our rules (mine and her step fathers) were too tough (we have always been t...
Husbands Drug Addiction
Asked by S.I. from Chattanooga
on June 13, 2008
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My husband has had two car wrecks that have hurt his back within the last 5-6 years and now he has slowly became addicted to pain pills. He is a wonderful father to m...
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- S.- I am the 34-year old daughter of an addict. I know my story is just one perspective, but I also know first hand what it is like to live with an addict and how it...
- Is he working and bringing home a check? Sounds like he needs a 12 step program. Addicts can lie, and make you think you are the lying one. I would get to an al anon f...
- Do not try to scare him with a divorce unless you actually plan to follow through with your threat. Otherwise he will know that it is an empty threat and it may backf...
"Bath Salts" or "Plant Food" Are You Familiar with This Drug?
Asked by ☆.A. from Pittsburgh
on February 21, 2012
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Apparently the $20 packets are sold legally in stores in most states.
They sound quite dangerous.
This was news to me--so a head's up for moms of teens.....
Have ...
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- Around here the teens' drugs of choice (besides pot and alcohol) are prescription drugs (taken from parents/grandparents) and add/adhd medications. Teens will find a ...
- i'm confused about why people who rant (which is fine, i like rants!) are accusing other people of ranting, on subjects that don't seem to have anything to do with the...
- I dont have teens, but it is illegal here.
Does Anyone Have Experience with "Neurofeedback" Non Invasive, Non Drug.....
Asked by J.C. from Los Angeles
on November 24, 2009
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I am considering taking my children to a neurofedback center. My daughter has special nedds and my other two have minor issues. Has anyone had experience with this? ...
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- My suggestion would be to start with diet changes first. Have you had an IgG blood test on each of the kids to find out what causes inflammation in them. Once you remo...
- Hi J., The experience I have is not with children but my husband did this for migrane headaches. It worked and the headaches went away for almost 2 years. When th...
- Hi J., I am a psychologist/neurofeedback practitioner and I am about to publish a 'Beginner's Guide to Neurofeedback' book that I just finished writing. If you se...
Drug Addiction
Asked by L.S. from Baton Rouge
on December 19, 2007
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my son is 19 years old and has been addicted to drugs and alcohol for six years. do any other moms experience this?
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- L., I am so sorry for what you are going through right now.... I know how difficult it is to watch a loved one go through this. You can force him to get help....in si...
- when i was 18 i moved out and started using drugs, i never hid it from my mom but told i didn't want her in my life, i was very mean to her but she never gave up on me...
- Al-Anon!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't say it enough. It has saved me! The program is tough even if you think you want to be involved. But give it the 6 weeks that they reque...
Is Using Nubane (Sp?) Still Considered Having a Natural Birth?
Asked by S.!. from Los Angeles
on July 20, 2011
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Just curious what the definition of natural birth is? Is nubane a pain releiver or just a mind altering drug?
thanks!
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- To me - natural birth is vaginal, lacking pain medications, using positioning, voice and body/mind connections to stem pain. Nubain is definitely a prescription opi...
- Are the baby and mom happy and healthy? Who cares! Let her brag, she is proud of her accomplishment. Not matter how you give birth, it's something to be proud of. Let ...
- I think everyone's entitled to set their own standards. By mine, a drug like that wouldn't fit into "natural" birth, but I don't imagine my opinion matters to anyone ...
Need Information About Resperedol
Asked by F.R. from Salinas
on February 13, 2008
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Hello, I wrote Mamasource a while back because my daughter has a condition known as Medial Temporal Sclerosis. We have managed her condition with the anti-seizure drug...
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- Hello, I have a son who is 13 and is taking it, no side effects he has been on it 2 years i like it..
- Hi F.. I would question why Risperdal for ADHD. This is a psychotropic that is usually used for bi-polar. Have they tried other ADHD meds? There are so many out th...
- I would try the ADHD board on BabyCenter.com. A lot of very supportive parents there and you won't get the anti-med bunch there. Just some open-minded BTDT moms who ...
Hitting the Fan and Falling Apart
Asked by K.E. from Denver
on August 25, 2011
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A few of you know that I had some issues with my family this week re: a "drug intervention" for my sister. The responders had harsh words for me - but in the end my s...
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- Focus on what you can control and be thankful for what you have. "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I c...
- You did what you thought was right -- if your family members are mad at you for your sister's problems then their anger is misplaced. Just be positive and caring,...
- First off I think you need to get up, and dry your tears. You didnt do anything wrong. So stop feeling guilty. Second, I think that you need to disengage yourself w...
