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I got a wonderful massage for my birthday, (a gift from my mom) that was just heavenly.  The massues is a friend of my mothers and she is really good in therepy for Fibromyalgia.  For anyone who has a muscular-skeletol condition, deep tissue massage can be a great pain reliever.  I know it was ordered for me when I first diagnosed, and really need to keep it up.  But it really does wonders for me!

im scared os spiders, ur porlly thinking who isnt, right?

Im deathly scared of them. If i see a spider i cry, scream, tremble and freak out. If i feel something slightly like a spider touch me the same thing.

Most people laugh at me cause they think its funny and then that makes me depressed cos i feel like a loser for acting like that over a spider, even daddy long legs.

Im scared im going to pass this on to my kids. Its already started they r scared of spiders and wont go anywhere near them

Imagine Me and my 2 girls, we live alone and 1 spider. Its hell. My mother instincts kick in cos i have to protect them from it so ill spray a whole can of repelant on to the poor thing till it dies them use like a whole roll of toilet paper to pick the damn thing up and flush it cos then i know it cant come back to life and get me back.

Ur laughin by now right.

Well i had the worst week last week because i wnt out side to do my routine spraying of the outdoor furniture and i tipped a chair over to find 2 yes 2 Redbacks, big ugly ewwww... Redbacks. I screamed cryed and went ans sat in my car (kids were at school) I sat in my car and called everyone i know to come save me. lol. I rang my land lord he came strait over and we ended up finding 18 redbacks in my yard.

I couldnt sleep for ages.

Is anyone else like this??

hi all well i hope winter is almost done as i went into sever depression as i didnt want to nothing ,but i did stop smoking been 53 days.also in past few weeks a i had a ms scare as i could not walk i was so scared i didnt no what to do doctor said get a cane and i bursted in tears just thing holy crap iam 31 years oldnever did get one as my feeling in legs camw back but i guess i should for the bad balance days i just hate the syares i get  i guess i should care well hope all of ya are doing good and are feeling good

 typical migraine headache attack produces some or all of these signs and symptoms:

Moderate to severe pain — many migraine headache sufferers feel pain on only one side of their head, while some experience pain on both sides
Head pain with a pulsating or throbbing quality
Pain that worsens with physical activity
Pain that hinders your regular daily activities
Nausea with or without vomiting
Sensitivity to light and sound
When left untreated, a migraine headache typically lasts from four to 72 hours, but the frequency with which they occur can vary from person to person. You may have migraines several times a month or just once or twice a year.

Not all migraine headaches are the same. Most people suffer from migraines without auras, which were previously called common migraines. Some have migraines with auras, which were previously called classic migraines. If you're in the second group, you'll likely have auras about 15 to 30 minutes before your headache begins. They may continue after your headache starts or even occur after your headache begins. These may include:

Sparkling flashes of light
Dazzling zigzag lines in your field of vision
Slowly spreading blind spots in your vision
Tingling, pins-and-needles sensations in one arm or leg
Rarely, weakness or language and speech problems
Whether or not you have auras, you may have one or more sensations of premonition (prodrome) several hours or a day or so before your headache actually strikes, including:

Feelings of elation or intense energy
Cravings for sweets
Thirst
Drowsiness
Irritability or depression

Chronic migraine is a disorder in which a person experiences migraines 15 or more days each month. The cause of chronic migraine isn't clear. Some research suggests that it may be due to changes in parts of the brain that control pain. Chronic migraine is not due to overuse of pain medications.

Treatment of chronic migraine may include certain antidepressants, anti-seizure medications or cardiovascular drugs. However, even with such treatment, migraines may persist.

Sometimes, episodic migraines increase in frequency to daily or near-daily migraines — often without the usual features of a migraine, such as nausea or light sensitivity. In such cases, these migraines are referred to as transformed, or evolved, migraines

Depression for me sends me to bed whenever it hits because the only way I've discovered that lets me forget the bad feelings is sleep. All I want to do is run away from me and be somebody else somewhere else.

just want to know if it would be appropriate to leave a comment on someones blog entry or would it be better to minti mail them?

I have just noticed that I can have an absolutely excellent day with everything going well, when all of a sudden its like being slammed in the face with this terrible feeling of gloom and that nothing is ever going to be right again. This weekend was terrible and I am so annoyed that instead of fighting it I once again succombed to hiding under the duvet and crying and feeling sorry for myself!!
I feel so stupid again now. I want to beat depression yet I still keep giving into it!
I can't even prepare myself, it doesn't even creep up its just WHAM there it is again.
It is such a terrible terrible thing, I used to keep thinking it was all in peoples heads and they should get a life! Well now I know, i have first hand knowledge and I would not wish this on anyone.
But I'll brush myself off and start again. The dark, deep well that I keep falling in, ok so I slipped a bit, but I'll keep climbing out, maybe I'll get higher and higher each time and not slip so far one day. Wouldn't that be great.
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HI i'm glory i'm 24 years old and i suffer from chronic asthma , depression and migran. i have being at the hospital with asthma attack. i'm taking medicine every day to prevent from having another attack.

Learning behavior management techniques is considered to be an essential part of any successful ADHD treatment program. Most experts agree that combining medication treatments with extended behavior management is the most effective way to manage ADHD in children and adolescents.

There are three basic categories or levels of ADHD behavioral training for children:

1. Parent training in effective child behavior management methods.
2. Classroom behavior modification techniques and academic interventions.
3. Special educational placement.

Behavior management is most often used with younger children, but it can be used in adolescents up to 18 years old and even adults. In children and adolescents, the two basic principles are:

• Modeling behavior by encouraging good behavior with healthy praise or rewards. This works best if the reward or praise immediately follows the positive behavior.
• Negatively reinforcing bad behavior by allowing appropriate consequences to occur naturally.

Behavior Management Strategies for Preschoolers (Age 5 and Younger)

• Provide a consistent routine to the days and structure to the environment. Let them know when the routine is changing or something unusual is going to happen, such as a visit from a relative, a trip to the store or a vacation.
• Give your child clear boundaries and expectations. These instructions and guidelines are best given right before the activity or situation.
• Devise an appropriate reward system for good behavior or for completing a certain number of positive behaviors, such as a merit point or gold star program with a specific reward, such as a favorite activity. Avoid using food and especially candy for rewards.
• Engage your child in constructive and mind-building activities, such as reading, games and puzzles by participating in the activities yourself.
• Some parents find that using a timer for activities is a good way to build and reinforce structure. For example, setting a reasonable time limit for a bath or playtime helps train the child to expect limitations, even on pleasurable activities. Giving a child a time limit for chore completion is also useful, especially if a reward is given for finishing on time.

Behavior Management Strategies for Children Ages 6-12

• As much as possible, give clear instructions and explanations for tasks throughout the day. If a task is complex or lengthy, break it down into steps that are more manageable, keeping in mind that as the child learns to manage their behavior, the steps and tasks can become more complex.
• Reward the child appropriately for good behavior and tasks completed. Set up a clear system of rewards (point system, gold stars) so that the child knows what to expect when they complete a task or refine their behavior.
• Bear in mind that as your child gets older they will be more sensitive to how they appear to others and may overreact or be unduly ashamed when they are disciplined in front of others. It is important to have a plan for appropriate discipline for misbehaving that does not require carrying out in front of others. Setting up a specific consequence for a certain behavior is probably the best method of providing consistency and fairness for your child.
• Communicate regularly with your child's teachers so that behavior patterns can be dealt with before they become a major problem and before the teachers get overly frustrated with the situation.
• Always set a good example for your child. Children with ADHD need role models for behavior more than other children, and the adults in their lives are very important.

Behavior Management Strategies for Teenagers

• As your child matures, it is important to involve them in setting expectations, rewards and consequences. Empowering them in this manner will improve their self-esteem and reinforce the concept that they are ultimately the masters of their own behavior and can create positive results with good behavior.
• Teenagers are often very sensitive of how they appear to others and may overreact or be unduly ashamed when they are disciplined in front of others. As adolescents they are experiencing hormonal changes and sexual development, and this brings up a whole host of new issues. Teenage years can be tough enough without ADHD, so be gentle and understanding. Communicate openly with them about the issues surrounding physical and sexual maturation.
• Continue to communicate regularly with your child's teachers so that behavior patterns can be dealt with before they become a major problem and before the teachers get overly frustrated with the situation.
• Continue to be consistent and fair in your own behavior. Having a predictable, reasonable parent is always an asset for children with ADHD.
• Continue to set a good example for your child. Children with ADHD need role models for behavior more than other children, and the adults in their lives are very important.
• If you find yourself becoming overwhelmed by the situation, speak to a professional. It is only natural that you have needs and questions in this process, so seek help when needed.