DEAR ABBY: My husband is a very aggressive driver. He tailgates, cuts people off, narrates ”play by play” during driving and stresses me out. He was involved in two accidents that I am convinced were his fault, although one was blamed on the other driver. Fortunately, nobody was hurt. Because of this I prefer to […]
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Husband's aggressive driving makes wife a nervous wreck
DEAR ABBY: My husband is a very aggressive driver. He tailgates, cuts people off, narrates ”play by play” during driving and stresses me out. He was involved in two accidents that I am convinced were his fault, although one was blamed on the other driver. Fortunately, nobody was hurt. Because of this I prefer to […]
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Blood test not always needed to regulate meds dose
DEAR DR. ROACH: My son was diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder. The doctor prescribed sertraline (Zoloft). When I inquired about a blood test to determine his serotonin levels, the doctor told me it wasn’t necessary. How could a medication be prescribed without knowing what his levels are? My wife has her levels checked each year […]
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Scorpio: Ask questions and listen to those with more experience
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ashton Kutcher, 39; Chris Rock, 52; Garth Brooks, 55; James Spader, 57. Happy Birthday: Keep an open mind and a positive attitude. Let your charm help you navigate through both the good times and the bad. Show compassion and understanding and be willing to see your faults and accept those […]
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Libra: Expand your mind, delve into the unknown
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rick Astley, 51; Axl Rose, 55; Kathy Najimy, 60; Tom Brokaw, 77. Happy Birthday: Follow through with your ideas, plans and your dreams. Turn something you love to do into a bigger part of your life. Invest more time in yourself and the people you enjoy being with. Take the […]
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Wedding is not the stage for ex-best friends’ drama
DEAR ABBY: One of my best friends just got engaged and I’m invited to the wedding. My problem is, my ex-best friend is in the bridal party, and I don’t know how to act if I see her and have to talk to her. She terminated our friendship without giving me a reason. Not only […]
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It’s wise to consider potential side effects of treatment
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year-old woman with lichen planopilaris. While I know that this is rare and not life-threatening, it is nonetheless extremely upsetting to me. Are there any promising treatments, and what side effects do they have? I was told that with one drug you must have your eyes checked regularly, and […]
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Libra: Expand your mind, delve into the unknown
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rick Astley, 51; Axl Rose, 55; Kathy Najimy, 60; Tom Brokaw, 77. Happy Birthday: Follow through with your ideas, plans and your dreams. Turn something you love to do into a bigger part of your life. Invest more time in yourself and the people you enjoy being with. Take the […]
Posted inDear Abby, sj-web
Wedding is not the stage for ex-best friends' drama
DEAR ABBY: One of my best friends just got engaged and I’m invited to the wedding. My problem is, my ex-best friend is in the bridal party, and I don’t know how to act if I see her and have to talk to her. She terminated our friendship without giving me a reason. Not only […]
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It's wise to consider potential side effects of treatment
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year-old woman with lichen planopilaris. While I know that this is rare and not life-threatening, it is nonetheless extremely upsetting to me. Are there any promising treatments, and what side effects do they have? I was told that with one drug you must have your eyes checked regularly, and […]