http://analyzinglife.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Analyzing Life en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:10:12 GMT 2009-12-31T20:10:12Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977396802 Self-Injury Awareness This information was obtained from and is credited to Deb Martinson . How do you know if you self-injure? Answer these questions: 1. Do you deliberately . . . Sun, 13 Jul 2008 15:38:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977396802 Analyzing Life 2008-07-13T15:38:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977069706 Ask most parents what their worst nightmare besides the actual death of their child is, and the vast majority of their replies will be “someone abusing my baby.” By abuse, most will mean . . . Sun, 29 Jul 2007 02:06:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977069706 Analyzing Life 2007-07-29T02:06:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977065575 People with bipolar disorder or manic depression suffer from an accelerated shrinking of their brain, researchers at the University of Edinburgh have found. The study shows for the first time that bipolar . . . Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:26:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977065575 Analyzing Life 2007-07-25T00:26:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977062196 Bipolar affective disorder Written by Dr Stuart Watson and Newcastle Affective Disorders Group What is it? Bipolar affective disorder (manic depression) . . . Sat, 21 Jul 2007 00:45:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977062196 Analyzing Life 2007-07-21T00:45:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977060884 Locating Birds Trying to locate a bird in a dense patch of trees or shrubs can be difficult with binoculars, especially for beginners. Use your naked eyes and ears first. Look for movement and focus . . . Thu, 19 Jul 2007 20:57:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977060884 Analyzing Life 2007-07-19T20:57:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977058357 Skin Conditions: Sunburn and Other Sun Reactions The sun produces invisible rays called ultraviolet-A (UVA) or ultraviolet-B (UVB) that can damage the skin. Too much sun can cause sunburn, skin texture . . . Tue, 17 Jul 2007 06:18:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977058357 Analyzing Life 2007-07-17T06:18:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977058301 Codependency involves a habitual system of thinking, feeling, and behaving toward ourselves and others that can cause pain. Codependent behaviors or habits are self-destructive. We frequently react to . . . Tue, 17 Jul 2007 05:15:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977058301 Analyzing Life 2007-07-17T05:15:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977058276 January 5, 2004 NEW STUDY SUGGESTS METHAMPHETAMINE WITHDRAWAL IS ASSOCIATED WITH BRAIN CHANGES SIMILAR TO THOSE SEEN IN DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY Results of a new study indicate that people who have recently . . . Tue, 17 Jul 2007 04:47:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977058276 Analyzing Life 2007-07-17T04:47:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977058251   There is a particular kind of pain, elation, loneliness, and terror involved in this kind of madness.   When you're high it's tremendous. The ideas and feelings are fast and frequent . . . Tue, 17 Jul 2007 04:15:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977058251 Analyzing Life 2007-07-17T04:15:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977058222 The Purple Elephant in the Room: Talking to Someone With Depression When someone’s suffering from depression, it can be hard to find the right thing to say. Our guide will get you started. By Deborah . . . Tue, 17 Jul 2007 03:36:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977058222 Analyzing Life 2007-07-17T03:36:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977058119 Meth addiction is a very serious and sometimes life threatening dilemma. Not only is it difficult for the addict, it is extremely hard on those around them who care about them. For the addict, admitting . . . Tue, 17 Jul 2007 01:19:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977058119 Analyzing Life 2007-07-17T01:19:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977058107 Relief of symptoms is only the first step in treating depression or bipolar disorder. Wellness, or recovery, is a return to a life that you care about. Recovery happens when your illness stops getting . . . Tue, 17 Jul 2007 01:03:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977058107 Analyzing Life 2007-07-17T01:03:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977058098 Twenty No-Cost, or Low-Cost, Things You Can Do To Help Cope with Depression, Stress, Anxiety or Nerves Sue Bergeson, President, DBSA If you are living with depression, stress or anxiety, it is important . . . Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:56:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977058098 Analyzing Life 2007-07-17T00:56:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977057949 Trapped in a world I don't want to live Endlessly dying inside I have no more to give Stripped of emotion An empty shell Merely existing Breathing feels like eternal hell Day after day No . . . Mon, 16 Jul 2007 21:33:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977057949 Analyzing Life 2007-07-16T21:33:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977057947 I missed the magic of childhood Was taught fear and pain far too soon I never knew sweet innocence Was never given the chance to bloom So many things he stole from me That can never be replaced . . . Mon, 16 Jul 2007 21:31:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977057947 Analyzing Life 2007-07-16T21:31:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977057946 Crazy girl All jumbled up inside With a sweet tooth and a craving For the candy that get's her high Her life has become a blur She's running ahead at full speed Jumping head first into euphoria . . . Mon, 16 Jul 2007 21:30:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977057946 Analyzing Life 2007-07-16T21:30:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977057943 Sitting side by side, your hand I take in mine Trembling, I begin...eyes glistening with tears This may come as quite a surprise... So well I've kept it hidden all these years I'm really not . . . Mon, 16 Jul 2007 21:28:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977057943 Analyzing Life 2007-07-16T21:28:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977057939 Pretty little girl All dolled up and raring to go Giving away little pieces of herself Searching for what, she doesn't know Inside the fragile little body Lives a battered, broken soul Blue . . . Mon, 16 Jul 2007 21:26:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977057939 Analyzing Life 2007-07-16T21:26:14Z