DEAR DR ROACH: I’m in recovery from addiction to opioids, benzodiazepines and cocaine, which I used for up to three years. I have been clean and sober for almost a year now, yet I continue to suffer from headaches, muscle aches, insomnia, excessive fatigue and worsening anxiety and depression. Oftentimes I feel worse now than […]
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Introvert experiences slow start fitting in on new job
DEAR ABBY: I started a new job a month ago. It’s a well-paying job at a great company. My problem is I’m an insecure introvert. Making friends has always been hard for me. At this new job, my desk is away from everyone else, and no one has ever asked me to lunch. I’m sure […]
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Gemini: Let romance guide your day
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Evan Handler, 58; Pat Benatar, 66; George Foreman, 70; Rod Stewart, 74. Happy Birthday: Refuse to let the past hold you back. It’s time to make changes that will encourage you to build better relationships with positive people who have just as much to offer in return. New beginnings will […]
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Friend working three jobs envies man on easy street
DEAR ABBY: I am having issues with a friend who gets handed most everything he wants. I had to grow up when I was very young, pay my own way for things and take care of myself. I work three jobs to pay my rent in a house with four other people while still pursuing […]
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Overgrown small intestine bacteria unresponsive to treatment
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been suffering with small intestine bacterial overgrowth syndrome for five years. It started when I was treated for H. pylori with omeprazole. I’ve had two endoscopies, a colonoscopy and lab tests. I’m negative for celiac disease. I had a positive breath test four years ago. I’ve taken five courses of […]
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Wife returns home to find extra lingerie in her bed
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married 31 years. We have four lovely children and seven grandchildren. I went to visit a friend out of state for a week. After I returned home, I went to make our bed. When I pulled back the sheets, I found a pair of lacy underwear that […]
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Taurus: Suppress the need for argument
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nina Dobrev, 30; Kate Middleton, 37; Dave Matthews, 52; Jimmy Page, 75. Happy Birthday: You’ll face some personal and emotional changes this year. Don’t fret over what others do when you should be considering what you want and how to go about making your dreams come true. Handle legal and […]
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Allergy shots stopped working — now what?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ve had allergies my entire life. I started taking allergy shots, and all my symptoms disappeared. I had years of symptom-free springs and falls. Then, a few years ago, the itchy, watery eyes returned, along with other symptoms. I have to take Flonase and an allergy pill on top of my allergy […]
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Diet soda not a magic bullet for weight loss
DEAR DR. ROACH: My family members drink mega amounts of diet pop, including the kids, ranging from age 3 to age 10. All the adults have serious weight problems. They say they have to drink something besides water. What comments do you have? — A.H. ANSWER: There remains a controversy about the effect of diet […]
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Teen surprised to discover she is attracted to women
DEAR ABBY: I am a 19-year-old college student (female) who needs advice regarding something I’m trying to figure out. An ex-boyfriend I’m good friends with recently introduced me to his new girlfriend, and I took a more-than-friendly liking to her at first meeting. My feelings about her confused me at first. Then I began thinking […]