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I think sugar is a carbohydrate

Sounds like you are on a great path in dealing with this. Taking care of your health and happiness is the only way to go.

Keep up the good work.

I'm gonna have to look into those articles if for nothing else than to satisfy serendipity.... just this morning i read about serotonin on the Biggest Loser website: Truths and Myths section - http://www.nbc.com/The_Biggest_Loser/exclusives/resources/truths_myths/ It says "(Carbohydrates) help ...

I'm a leo too

hi hey-its-ok love your name. in fact i'd say that will be the first method I will share today. The last couple of my days here have been filled with doubt about where money will come from, fear that I'm doing all the wrong things, topped off by hurting myself slipping on a slick rock (my back is fe...

So sorry to hear about these troubles with your best friend. One thought I have is this: Your friend is only human and perhaps carrying the load of being there for you in your sadness just became too heavy and now he doesn't know what to do. Maybe he feels he's tried everything he can and doesn't kn...

Hi, I'm Joan. In the past I have had bouts with depression and low self esteem. I was so lost in the downward spiral so often that my spirit was nearly deleted. Somehow, without technically official therapy I have been able to find joy in nearly every moment of my life for over 2 years now. My metho...

Sometimes I take a walk, gaze up into the universe, see the stars, feel how big everything is, feel how small i am... i take a step back from my situation... see how small and insignificant the cause of my depression is as compared to the bigger picture... see how long life is and how short and ins...

That was great! I just watched people's sad frown faces turn upside down with just a little talk of chocolate!

Chocolate saves the day again!!!

I find that a great way to get talking to people is to ask them about themselves and listen, be yourself AND be polite, and if you got nothing to smile about, FAKE IT. a smile is infectious and just trying to smile while listening will prompt a smile from your new friend and BADABING you feel better...