CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rachel McAdams, 41; Dylan Walsh, 56; Danny DeVito, 75; Martin Scorsese, 77. Happy Birthday: Education is encouraged this year. Experience what life has to offer, broaden your spectrum and discover what makes you happy. Be ready, willing and able to take advantage of new beginnings by ensuring you have ended […]
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Off-topic discussions cause patient to question therapist
DEAR ABBY: I have been working through major anxiety issues with a therapist for the last few months. Sometimes he is very helpful; other times he goes off on tangents, talking about topics I don’t feel the need to discuss (and things that don’t necessarily pertain to me). I find it frustrating, and at times, […]
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Pisces: Avoid risk and put your health first
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kimberly J. Brown, 35; Maggie Gyllenhaal, 42; Martha Plimpton, 49; Marg Helgenberger, 61. Happy Birthday: Revisit the highs and lows throughout your life, and prepare to let go of the past after considering what you’ve learned. It’s time to focus on where you see yourself heading. Don’t fear to take […]
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Memories of childhood abuse occupy survivor’s thoughts
DEAR ABBY: I have some bad memories connected with my mother, who was physically abusive. It wasn’t consistent, but sometimes she would lose it, and I was beaten quite badly a few times. It weighs on my mind intermittently, and I want to have a conversation with her about it. Then I remind myself that […]
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Kratom not a safe choice for anxiety
DEAR DR. ROACH: With the current popularity of CBD and hemp products, I wonder your thoughts on Kratom, another plant-derived product. It is sold nearby. Is it an effective way to treat anxiety? — D.H.A. ANSWER: Kratom is an herb (Mitragyna speciosa) often used as treatment for opioid withdrawal, as a stimulant or sedative (depending […]
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Aquarius: Allot yourself time to reach your personal goals
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shailene Woodley, 28; Jonny Lee Miller, 47; Beverly D’Angelo, 68; Sam Waterston, 79. Happy Birthday: Keep personal matters a secret this year to avoid interference. Money matters should be handled cautiously, and joint ventures should not be considered. This is the year to make personal changes; look inward to decide […]
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Wedding guest list is full of questions for bride-to-be
DEAR ABBY: I am engaged to the love of my life (“Tom”), and I dread making the guest list for our wedding. I don’t want any of my cousins there. The young ones are rude and obnoxious, and the one who’s an adult I no longer talk to. I asked my mom what to do. […]
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Capricorn: Figure out how to help others without hurting your integrity
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Travis Barker, 44; Josh Duhamel, 47; Patrick Warburton, 55; Harland Williams, 57. Happy Birthday: Put more thought into how you handle your money this year. Don’t let someone else control your finances. Invest in what suits you best. Coming up with a plan that gives you leverage to make decisions […]
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Family enjoys mother-in-law just fine from a distance
DEAR ABBY: My mother-in-law is contemplating a move to the small Southern town my husband and I have called home for more than 10 years. She’s a vibrant, well-to-do Southern lady with many friends and family in the big city where she has lived her entire life. The problem is, I really don’t want her […]
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TMS is a treatment option for some kinds of depression
DEAR DR. ROACH: After reading your recent column regarding psilocybin for depression, I looked online and found information on transcranial magnetic stimulation. I had three rounds of electroconvulsive therapy, and had to stop the last two because the amnesia and reactions to anesthesia were so bad. Can you give me your input on TMS as […]