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tens of millions suffer from depression in the U.S. alone. I believe Prozac is one of the most common prescribed drugs in this country. You are definitely not alone, even though it feels like it. I’ve been on medication for depression for decades. It’s not an exact science. There’s been a lot of trial and error in finding the best drug(s) that work without causing side effects that I can’t tolerate. It’s frustrating and scary, but it’s worth it when you find the right combination of meds. If you can’t afford certain meds, some drug companies have special programs for low income patients. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,YOu need to get professional help. I have a long history of depression and the right medications help a lot. I am low income, but found a clinic that takes poor people. Do whatever it takes to get help. If you’ve been hiding this from your parent(s), you need to tell them and ask for help. If they don’t agree, go to a school counselor. This is not going to go away by itself. It’ll get worse if you don’t act. Is there any alcoholism in your family? If so, Al-Ateen, a free support group could help a lot. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,Alcoholics often use alcohol to relieve depression. The problem is they get addicted to alcohol and alcohol is a depressant. Going to AA meetings will help you with the alcoholism. If you still feel depressed after being sober 2-3 months, you’ll need professional help (psychiatric or medical) to deal separately with the depression. Been there, done that. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,Some women may have a preference, but since you can’t change yourself, why worry? I’ve only seen 2 that were so large (thick and long) that it hurt too much to repeat ever again. As a sexually active middle age woman, I’ve had more than my share of “you know whats”. The man attached to it is most important. If he is a kind, considerate guy who takes time with foreplay and is a good guy outside of the bedroom, that’s what counts most. Sex begins in the mind. Concentrate on becoming a good lover, not just in terms of technique, but in wanting to please your partner, asking her what she likes. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,I enjoy sex a lot, but I’ve met 2 men whose cocks were so think it made sex painful in spite of lots of foreplay and lubrication. Too much of a good thing exists for women. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,Since you can’t change it, relax and concentrate on becoming a good lover and boyfriend, i.e, being unselfish, fun, thoughtful and kind. Sex starts outside the bedroom. I taught this to my last boyfriend and it worked! Concentrate on pleasing your woman inside and outside of the bedroom. That’s what counts. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,I don’t have a scientific answer, but as a 50 year old, I can understand both sides of the issue. When you’ve grown up with a TV that has 3 buttons – on/off, volume, and channel, it’s very confusing and intimidating to see a remote that has 30 different buttons to adjust. The buttons on the old TVs could be immediately understood w/o instruciton manuals. The instruction manual for my new TV is 68 pages! Who has time to go through that? I prefer simplicity, e.g., a microwave oven with 2 controls – time and temperature. With fewer options, you can do things more quickly, automatically. When I come home, I want to relax without having to study a 68 page manual to watch TV. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,Yes, it’s true that my mother & aunt are confused by newer technologies, but they are able to live quite comfortably without them, e.g., my brother gave mom a computer so she could email her brother out of town easily. She tried, but preferred to continue calling and writing snail mail. I believe some newer electronic & digital devices can make things more impersonal. People use answering machines sometimes to screen calls in order to avoid unpleasant situations (bill collectors) or people they’d rather not talk to instead of having the guts to deal with these issues & people directly. Also, I still mail a hand written thank you note to anyone who gives me a gift. If they’ve taken the time and money to do something nice for me, I can take the time to write a note,which is much mo
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,Not all technological advances are seen as improvements. With cable TV, DVDs,etc. there are a lot of new options for entertainment. My elderly mother & aunts prefer to read, going to the library 3 times a week for new novels. They also go to movies. They do have cable TV, but there are so many choices and so much hassle to find the show you want, it can be more stressful than relaxing to enjoy this form of entertainment. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,Jews don’t believe we are the only true relgion. That’s why we’re one of the few religions that do NOT seek converts. We believe there are many roads to God. I can respect your religious beliefs as long as they don’t harm me. Why can’t other religions do the same for us? Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,I agree with you 100%. I’m Jewish and Jews do not seek converts. We believe there are many roads to God and can respect others as long as they are not harming us. Why can’t all religions adopt this “live and let live” policy? Frankly, I find it insulting and condescending when others try to convert me for it implies that their religion is better than mine. the Crusades, Spanish Inquisition and Holocaust have tortured and killed Jews for their beliefs. Why would I consider converting to a relgion that is not only intolerant of others’ beliefs, but will kill others “in the name of God”? Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,I’m in a minority of females that enjoy gay porn as well as straight porn. In gay porn, the guys are generally younger and better looking, you get 2 cocks for the price of one and sex is sex is sex. It’s all arousing. I think another reason I can enjoy gay porn is that when watching straight porn, part of me is aroused, but another part of me is turned off by the way women are treated like objects. With gay porn, that’s obviously not an issue. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,Yes! The men in gay porn are younger and better looking in general. All sex is arousing (unless it’s brutal). Lust is lust. I watch straight porn as well, but although it arouses me, part of me is pissed off about the way the women are treated like objects and they makes the experience less pleasurable. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,I dispute your statement that “when you believe in Christ he changes your life and you want to do good works for Him”. I haven’t seen a lot of proof of that in everyday life. I also know many “saved” Christians who are thoughtless and mean and very intolerant. Being kind, unselfish and charitable does not come naturally to most people. We have to WORK at it. It’s not supposed to be easy; otherwise God would not have given us commandments. In all human endeavors, people need specific rules of correct behavior – in child rearing, baseball, playing the violin,etc. I’ve met too many Christians who use the “Jesus died for my sins” belief as an excuse for bad behavior or a copout to reject personal responsibility for their behavior. Good works means behaving with kindness, for
User Detail :
Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,I asked a medical student about this and he gave me an insight on the situation. We tend to imagine these male GYNs looking at naked sexy women all day getting turned on. What they actually see, apart from annual pap smears, is women with yeast infections and other vile stuff oozing out of their vaginas, women with symptoms of urinary and STDs that would digust the average person. Needless to say, none of that is a turn-on. Perhaps some of them have a hard time separating these experiences from their relationships with healthy women. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,
