Taking Charge

Taking On Tourette’s -

Can someone with Tourette Syndrome be treated without drugs? Skipp and Campo-Flores explore the question through the story of Marg Mackrell, who, at age 9, began suffering dozens Tourette’s tics every day. Her parents learned of an old but little-used therapy called habit-reversal training (HRT), and decided to give it a try — with impressive results. While the disorder is still generally treated with anti-psychotic drugs, researchers are now taking a fresh look at HRT. A brief but interesting contribution to the discussion of how to treat psychological disorders, particularly in children.
in Newsweek by Catharine Skipp & Arian Campo-Flores, 3 September 2007
This abstract was edited by Brijit. Read more here…

Taking On Tourette’s -

Can someone with Tourette Syndrome be treated without drugs? Skipp and Campo-Flores explore the question through the story of Marg Mackrell, who, at age 9, began suffering dozens Tourette’s tics every day. Her parents learned of an old but little-used therapy called habit-reversal training (HRT), and decided to give it a try — with impressive results. While the disorder is still generally treated with anti-psychotic drugs, researchers are now taking a fresh look at HRT. A brief but interesting contribution to the discussion of how to treat psychological disorders, particularly in children.
in Newsweek by Catharine Skipp & Arian Campo-Flores, 3 September 2007
This abstract was edited by Brijit. Read more here…

The end of summer is quickly rolling around the corner, especially here in the North East. That means that it’s time to start packing up your garden hose for another winter and get your snow shovels ready. Why wrap your hose up around your arm and strain yourself when you can pick up Garden Hose reels and make your life a little easier?

While you’re there, take a look at what else you can find. Halloween will be here before you know it, so pick up a few new Halloween decorations to make your house a bit more welcoming for the ghosts and ghouls.

You definitely don’t want to miss out on the end of summer prices to stock up for next spring and summer. Don’t get caught by surprise when the snow falls or melts away next spring.

The end of summer is quickly rolling around the corner, especially here in the North East. That means that it’s time to start packing up your garden hose for another winter and get your snow shovels ready. Why wrap your hose up around your arm and strain yourself when you can pick up Garden Hose reels and make your life a little easier?

While you’re there, take a look at what else you can find. Halloween will be here before you know it, so pick up a few new Halloween decorations to make your house a bit more welcoming for the ghosts and ghouls.

You definitely don’t want to miss out on the end of summer prices to stock up for next spring and summer. Don’t get caught by surprise when the snow falls or melts away next spring.

Happiness is.. knowing that you’re doing what is best for you.

My moods are swinging all over the map lately. I’m stressed, I’m busy, I’m calm, I’m content, I’m happy, I’m filled with hope.

I am stressed because of bullshit that other assholes are starting.
I am busy because I’m working my ass off every day so that I can go back to school.
I am calm because I know that I won’t always be stressed and busy.
I am content because I can see the future.
I am happy because I am loved and in love.
I am filled with hope because the future looks really damn good.

I am. I really am.

Sometimes, it’s best to leave things unsaid, but there are times when you can only sit back for so long before saying what’s really on your mind. Right now, I’m going to say what’s on my mind.

There are some people in this world who really need to grow the hell up and get over whatever bullshit issue has crawled up their asses. I’m goddamn tired of seeing my friend get attacked for who he is. I’m goddamn tired of having someone come into the chat and disturb the dj that’s on air, the listeners there to chat.

We tried to handle things with dignity and grace, we have not said word one against them without provocation, yet we’re supposedly lamers and losers. You know what? We’re not. We’ve kept all but one of DJ since we started. That person was fucked about with and given false information. Fine. But I bet if anyone asked our staff if they’re happy, they would say that they are. They would say that they enjoy being part of the team.

As far as I’m concerned, they are the lamers and the losers.

Wanna play paste email and conversations? I can too.

UDP - ~* Margaret *~ Serena?
~* Margaret *~ UDP - Yes?
UDP - ~* Margaret *~ I just wanted to, drop by, and since your the only one of the guys online in msn I hope you don’t mind if i ask you to pass on a message for me?
~* Margaret *~ UDP - I’ll be happy to
UDP - ~* Margaret *~ I wanted to say, that i’m sorry, that you guys got caught up in the personal issues that myself and Nicole are having. That I know it must be tough for you guys with both of us gone, and not really knowing/understanding what has happened between us.
UDP - ~* Margaret *~ I know Nikki desperatly wants to come back, and desperatly wants to be involved in any way she can, shes said it herself that she misses the place, and I won’t deny that I do too. However at the end it was my decision to leave and I guess that I sort of forced her in to it.
UDP - ~* Margaret *~ I do hope, that you will have her back, whatever the status of our relationship. Once things are settled. She really does have a great heart, and really does just want to help you guys.
~* Margaret *~ UDP - We totally understand, even tho we don’t know what happened, we don’t need to know. We’re more than happy to have either of you back, hell both of you back would be ideal. We do want her back, that’s not an issue. We just want a bit of time to finish moving things
UDP - ~* Margaret *~ I also wanted to say, that i’m sorry I bailed out on you guys so quickly, before things were transitioned. I just had to go, not only because I had promised that I would, but because I needed too. I won’t be back in the rooms, in any way, shape or form, even if it will make things easier on you, i’m sorry but I just can’t do it.
~* Margaret *~ UDP - We do understand why you did. It was what you needed to do.
UDP - ~* Margaret *~ Thank you
~* Margaret *~ UDP - We just think that with everything in such a chaotic state, that it’s best for her to wait until things are settled
UDP - ~* Margaret *~ I’m heading of for the night, i’m heart-broken, exhausted (i’ve completly forgotten what a good nights sleep is) and having a horrible reaction to my new meds. Is there anything you need from me before I go?
~* Margaret *~ UDP - You know better than most of us how chaos and Nicole don’t go together well
UDP - ~* Margaret *~ I honestly agree, I think if she does join you again, it needs to be when things are stable. Both between us (me and nikki) and at the station.
~* Margaret *~ UDP - I think I’m good for tonight, I’m just moving files over tonight
~* Margaret *~ UDP - Go get some rest, you need and deserve it
UDP - ~* Margaret *~ OK, thanks serena, good luck
~* Margaret *~ UDP - Thanks *hugs*

I am evil.

*cackle*

4 teenagers in the cemetery by my house.
2 teenagers having sex in said cemetery.
1 “You could have the decency to have sex where people can’t see you” later.
4 scared teenagers yanking at clothing and taking off.

Yeah.

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I’m so sick of dealing with nonsense. I was enjoying djing again, but like the clock keeps on ticking, the joy just keeps seeping away and a lot of times it seems like a chore.

I was thinking today about the song “The Internet is for Porn” and I was thinking that it’d be more accurate if it were called “The Internet is for Drama”.

I thought I had more I wanted to say, but there isn’t really. I need to get around to blogging about this season of BB:US, but eh.. a lot of the stuff I do online has lost it’s joy. The only good thing lately is talking to some people.

Now I’m going to wander towards my bed.

Leona Helmsley Leaves $12M To Her Dog

Can I be that dog? Seriously.. I would be happy with 1/12 of that even…