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		<title>Depression</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Mood Disorders - Depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[feeling alone]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[no hope left]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;People think depression is about being sad.  They think its just when you &#8216;feel down&#8217;  It&#8217;s not.  It&#8217;s like a darkness that creeps over you and fills you.  It drains all your emotions.  It takes everything from you, and leaves you feeling hollow and numb.  It&#8217;s not sadness, it&#8217;s not anger, it&#8217;s hopelessness.  Imagine waking(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Major Depressive Disorder</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mood Disorders - Depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[clinical depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[interfere with life]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Major Depressive Disorder]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Depression may be described as feeling sad, blue, unhappy, miserable, or down in the dumps.  Most of us feel this way at one time or another for short periods. True clinical Depression is a Mood Disorder in which feelings of sadness, loss, anger, or frustration interfere with everyday life for weeks or longer. Depression can change(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Support System</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Your Support System]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fix all your problems]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fix you]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[support system]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;I can&#8217;t promise to fix all your problems, but I can promise you won&#8217;t have to face them all alone.&#8221; It&#8217;s hard to not ignore the attempt of friends making their best efforts to fix you, to solve the problem. When we love someone, it&#8217;s easy to believe we are of best use to that person(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Projection</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/projection/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>LightSearching</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Perception]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[projecting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[projection]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[projection bias]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[psychological projection]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.com/?p=5438</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Psychological projection or projection bias is a psychological defense mechanism where a person subconsciously denies his or her own attributes, thoughts, and emotions, which are then ascribed to the outside world, usually to other people.  Thus, projection involves imagining or projecting the belief that others originate those feelings. Projection reduces anxiety by allowing the expression of the unwanted unconscious impulses or desires without letting the conscious(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Rewire Your Brain &#8211; Mindfulness</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/rewire-your-brain-mindfulness/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Learned Behavior]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rewire your brain]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rewire your brain for love]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[science of mindfulness]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Some months ago I talked about the Vicious Cycle in treating forms of Depression. I learned that medication is effective in treating the most severe symptoms.  But it is intended as a band-aid while you work on the source of the illness. That begs the question, &#8220;What is the source?&#8221; Recently, my therapist shed some(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Intermittent Explosive Disorder</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/intermittent-explosive-disorder/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2013 14:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Impulse Control Disorder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[intermittent explosive disorder]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED) is characterized by extreme expressions of anger, often to the point of uncontrollable rage, that are disproportionate to the situation at hand. It is currently categorized as an Impulse Control Disorder. Impulsive aggression is unpremeditated, and is defined by a disproportionate reaction to any provocation, real or perceived.  Some individuals have reported(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Personality Disorder</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/personality-disorder/</link>
		<comments>http://knowmental.com/personality-disorder/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Personality Disorder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personality Disorders]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s strange the word Disorder is attached to the word Personality. We want to believe our Personality shapes who we are. But from some, it may be a trait that feels uncontrolled and affects life experiences. I&#8217;ve read it described as: Set of enduring behavioral and mental traits that distinguish human beings Personality disorders are(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Body Dysmorphic Disorder</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/body-dysmorphic-disorder/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Obsessive Compulsive Disorder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BDD]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[body dysmorphic disorder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dysmorphophobia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[imagined ugliness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[perceived defect]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[suicidal ideation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Suicidal Idolization]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD, also known as Dysmorphophobia) You can&#8217;t stop thinking about a flaw with your appearance — a flaw that is either minor or imagined. But to you, your appearance seems so shameful that you don&#8217;t want to be seen by anyone. Body Dysmorphic Disorder has been called imagined ugliness. Manifested as excessive(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Obsessive Compulsive Disorder</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/obsessive-compulsive-disorder/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Obsessive Compulsive Disorder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[obsessive compulsive disorder]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Obsessive &#8211; Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry.  Resulting in repetitive behaviors aimed at reducing the associated anxiety. The frequent upsetting thoughts are called Obsessions.  Obsessions are thoughts that recur and persist despite efforts to ignore or confront them.  To try to control them (the upsetting(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Glutamate and GABA</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/glutamate-and-gaba/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Anxiolytics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Substance Abuse - Dependence - Addiction]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gaba]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[GABA and glutamate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[GABA glutamate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[glutamate]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Glutamate and GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) are the brain&#8217;s major &#8220;workhorse&#8221; neurotransmitters. Over half of all brain synapses release Glutamate, and 30-40% of all brain synapses release GABA. GABA and Glutamate regulate action potential traffic. GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter, stops action potentials. Glutamate, an excitatory neurotransmitter, starts action potentials or keeps them going. Since GABA is(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Addiction</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/addiction/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2013 14:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Substance Abuse - Dependence - Addiction]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[addiction]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cocaine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dopamine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[substance abuse]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[substance dependence]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Normal Dopamine molecule binds to a Dopamine receptor (in pink).  After the Dopamine binds, it comes off the receptor and is removed from the synaptic cleft by uptake pumps (also proteins) that reside on the terminal (arrows show the direction of movement).  This process is important because it ensures that not too much Dopamine remains(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Exposure Therapy</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/exposure-therapy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Anxiety - Panic - Phobia - PTSD]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Obsessive Compulsive Disorder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Therapy-Hospitalization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Exposure and Response Prevention]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Exposure Therapy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Imaginal Exposure]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[In Vivo Exposure]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Prolonged Exposure Therapy]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Exposure Therapy &#8211; Intended to treat anxiety disorders and involves the exposure to the feared object or context without any danger in order to overcome their anxiety. The therapist identifies the cognitions, emotions and physiological arousal that accompany a fear-inducing stimulus, and attempts to break the pattern of escape that strengthens the fear response, through measured(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Desiderata</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/desiderata/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2012 14:01:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>LightSearching</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Desiderata]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Go placidly amidst the noise and haste]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Max Ehrmann]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Go placidly amidst the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons,(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Melancholia</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/melancholia/</link>
		<comments>http://knowmental.com/melancholia/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2012 14:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mood Disorders - Depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Melancholia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Melancholiacs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Melancholic Depression]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Melancholia a mood disorder of non-specific Depression, characterized by low levels of both enthusiasm and eagerness for activity. Melancholic Depression or Depression with Melancholic features: one of the following symptoms anhedonia  (the inability to find pleasure in positive things) lack of mood reactivity  (i.e. mood does not improve in response to positive events) at least three of the(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Thought Disorder</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/thought-disorder/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2012 14:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Schizoaffective Disorder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Schizophrenia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flight of ideas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[schizophasia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[thought disorder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[word salad]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Thought Disorder underlies multiple mental illnesses. Symptoms: Flight of Ideas – Language may be difficult to understand,  it switches quickly from one unrelated idea to another. Long-winded and very delayed at reaching its goal Schizophasia – (Incoherence or Word salad) Characterized by confused usage of words with no apparent meaning or relationship attached to them.  Words are inappropriately strung together resulting in(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Schizoaffective Disorder</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/schizoaffective-disorder/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Schizoaffective Disorder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[schizoaffective disorder]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Schizoaffective disorder has features that resemble both Schizophrenia and Mood (affective) Symptoms. A person who has Schizoaffective Disorder will experience delusions, hallucinations, other symptoms that are characteristic of schizophrenia and significant disturbances in their mood. People who experience more than two weeks of psychotic symptoms in the absence of severe mood disturbances—and then have symptoms(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Neurotransmission</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:01:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Psychiatric Medication]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Agonist]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Antagonist]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hyper]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hypo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Inverse agonist]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[neurotransmission]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[reuptake inhibitor]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Some key words to help you better understand medications for mental disorders. Neurotransmission, also called synaptic transmission, is the process by which signaling molecules called neurotransmitters are released by a neuron (the presynaptic neuron), and bind to and activate the receptors of another neuron (the postsynaptic neuron).  Neurotransmission usually takes place at asynapse, and occurs when an action potential is initiated in the(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Symptoms of Schizophrenia</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Schizophrenia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Symptoms of Schizophrenia]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I found these comic strips made by an artist expressing what she learned in Psych Class. I also posted sketches finding humor in a person&#8217;s own experience with Depression. Featured Image Artist: ladyz0e.deviantart.com &#8211; Schizophrenia &#8211; 1 &#8211; Hallucinations ladyz0e.deviantart.com &#8211; Schizophrenia &#8211; 2 &#8211; Delusions ladyz0e.deviantart.com &#8211; Schizophrenia &#8211; 3 &#8211; Negative Symptoms]]></description>
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		<title>Schizophrenia</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Schizophrenia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[delusions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flat affect]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hallucinations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hearing things]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[schizophrenia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[seeing things]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[voices]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Symptoms of Schizophrenia Hallucinations: seeing, hearing, smelling or feeling things that no one else is experiencing. A decline in social functioning and an increase in isolating themselves. Delusions, such as believing they have super-natural powers, they are being sent messages through the television or other outlets, or they are someone else, such as a famous(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Mental Health APPS</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 14:01:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[HELP]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Writing - Self Monitor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mental health app]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mental health apps]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I created charts to help myself while in therapy.  I&#8217;ve made these charts available for mental health professionals to download in hope to encourage a much needed rise in self-advocacy. In group therapy, you get pages and pages of loose-leaf paper on self-help topics but rarely a page to encourage writing or recording one&#8217;s progress.(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Impulse Control Therapy</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 14:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Impulse Control Disorder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Writing - Self Monitor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[counting compulsion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Impulse Control Therapy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stimulus control intervention]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I was given a page called Stimulus Control Intervention recommending ways to intervene the Body Focused Repetitive Behavior.  I&#8217;ve added a few that apply to my situation.  Please comment new ideas I could add the list.  Hope this helps! General Remove tweezers, needles, safety pins, sharp objects from the house (&#38; purse) If the behavior(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Self Monitoring</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2012 14:01:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[CHARTS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Impulse Control Disorder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Writing - Self Monitor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[behavior tracking sheet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[impulse monitoring card]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[self analysis form]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Self Monitoring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Self Monitoring Form]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Self Monitoring is a crucial step in treating an Impulse Control Disorder.  We created a self monitoring form to help you easily track a number of factors. It is an 8½ x 11 inches page that you fold into four. We call it the &#8220;Impulse Monitoring Card&#8221; We created 2 versions: Version 1 &#8211; This(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Habit Reversal Training</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/habit-reversal-training/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2012 14:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Impulse Control Disorder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Writing - Self Monitor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Habit Reversal Training]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m learning how to manage Dermatillomania, an Impulse Control Disorder. My therapist says it&#8217;s not about stopping the urge. The body is reacting / expressing a need and I am going to learn how to deal with it in a different way. Example, instead of allowing the urge be expressed via skin picking, the urge(...)]]></description>
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		<title>MAOI</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/maoi/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Antidepressants]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[maoi]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[monoamine oxidase inhibitors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tyramine]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Monoamine oxidase inhibitors - MAOIs Because of potentially lethal dietary and drug interactions, monoamine oxidase inhibitors have been reserved as a last line of treatment, used only when other classes of antidepressant drugs have failed. MAOIs act by inhibiting the activity of monoamine oxidase, thus preventing the breakdown of monoamine neurotransmitters and thereby increasing their availability. There are two isoforms of monoamine oxidase, MAO-A(...)]]></description>
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		<title>stigma of mental illness</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/stigma-of-mental-illness/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[broken brains]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mental illness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stigma]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stigma of mental illness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stigmatized]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Mental illness is just that: Illness. We often forget that. There is always suffering with pain, but with the type of anguish that mental illness brings, pain takes on a sometimes more sinister feeling. I might suffer some pain if I break my leg, but it will eventually heal and I will walk again without(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Anxiolytics</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:20:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Anxiolytics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Benzodiazepine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CIV]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[klonopin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[valium]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[xanax]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Anxiolytics are used to treat the symptoms of Anxiety, Fibromyalgia, Insomnia, etc.  They have a tranquilizing/sedative effect. Take the time to research Medications prescribed to you: -  Prescribing Information -  Boxed Warnings -  Medication Guide -  Be aware of any guidelines or warnings if taken in conjunction with other psychiatric medications In your prescription pamphlet:  if(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Stimulants</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:15:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Stimulant]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stimulant]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stimulants]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Stimulants (Psychostimulants) are used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Narcolepsy, and/or clinical Depression, etc.  Effects are enhanced alertness, wakefulness, etc. Take the time to research the Stimulant prescribed to you: -  Prescribing Information -  Boxed Warnings -  Medication Guide -  Be aware of any guidelines or warnings if taken in conjunction with other psychiatric(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Antipsychotic</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:10:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Antipsychotic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[antipsychotics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Neuroleptic]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[An Antipsychotic, also known as Neuroleptic, is used in the treatment of Schizophrenia, Manic Depressive Disorder (Bipolar) and/or other disorders with symptoms of psychosis, delusions, hallucinations, thought disorder, manic or depressive episodes, etc.  They may have a tranquilizing effect.  Some may have an effect on the Dopamine system. They tend to block receptors in the brain&#8217;s dopamine(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Mood Stabilizers</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:05:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mood Stabilizer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mood stabilizer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mood Stabilizers]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Mood stabilizers are used to treat Manic-Depressive Disorder (Bipolar), Schizoaffective disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), and/or Fibromyalgia, etc. They suppress mood shifts. Take the time to research the mood stabilizer prescribed to you: -  Prescribing Information -  Boxed Warnings -  Medication Guide -  Be aware of any guidelines or warnings if taken in conjunction with other psychiatric(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Antidepressant</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/antidepressant/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Antidepressants]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[antidepressant]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[antidepressants]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Antidepressants are used to treat mood disorders such as Major Depressive Disorder, as well as Anxiety disorders (Panic or Social Anxiety), Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCD), Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Fibromyalgia, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), etc. Take the time to research the Antidepressant prescribed to you: -  Prescribing Information -  Boxed Warnings(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Serotonin Syndrome</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Homeopathic-Alternative]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Psychiatric Medication]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hyperserotonemia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Serotonergic Syndrome]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Serotonin Syndrome]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[too much serotonin]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Serotonin Syndrome (also called Serotonin Toxicity, Serotonin Toxidrome, Serotonin Sickness, Serotonin Storm, Serotonin Poisoning, Hyperserotonemia, or Serotonergic Syndrome) is a potentially life threatening drug reaction that causes the body to have too much Serotonin. Most often occurs when two drugs that affect the body&#8217;s level of Serotonin are taken together at the same time. The(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Migraine</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/migraine/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Migraine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[head splitting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[headache]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[migraine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[migraines]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sensitive to gluten]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[serotonin and migraines]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tyramine foods]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A typical migraine headache is unilateral (affecting one half of the head) and pulsating in nature and lasting from two to 72 hours. Symptoms may include: nausea vomiting photophobia (increased sensitivity to light) phonophobia (increased sensitivity to sound) sensitivity to smells fatigue irritability pain aggravated by physical activity sense of the world spinning fainting confusion head splitting(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Overwhelming</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/overwhelming/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 14:01:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>LightSearching</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[accept who I am]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[overwhelming]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[overwhelming feelings]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Why can&#8217;t I just be &#8220;normal&#8221; and not feel all of these overwhelming feelings? Why can&#8217;t I just act like the way other people do and be &#8220;happy&#8221; or at least pretend I am? I am in a constant battle between who I think I am, who I want to be, and what others want(...)]]></description>
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		<title>In my Journal</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/in-my-journal/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 14:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ExpectingAcceptance</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Writing - Self Monitor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[in my journal]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A Psychiatric Nurse recommended I make an effort to write everyday in my journal: GOAL FEELING I AM THANKFUL FOR (List 5) Here&#8217;s what I wrote today in my journal: Goal:  Stay focused on today only. Feeling:  Anxious I am thankful for my kids. I am thankful for my children&#8217;s father. I am thankful for(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Mood Faces Chart</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/mood-faces-chart/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[CHARTS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Writing - Self Monitor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[behavior chart]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[daily mood chart]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mood faces chart]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[psychiatric disorders]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[psychological disorders]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A daily mood chart / behavior chart  for tracking the symptoms of psychiatric disorders.  A great tool to help you (or your patient) to evaluate from a day: Falling asleep Staying asleep Washed up Eating Activity Naps Interacting Took Medication &#8211; Experience Side Effects Thoughts &#8211; Behaviors Significant Event &#8211; Trigger In addition, is a(...)]]></description>
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		<title>It doesn&#8217;t Matter</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/it-doesnt-matter/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2012 13:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[It doesn't Matter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pretend to be normal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pretending to be normal]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[You are unique.  Every person living in the world is unique. We are all humans. Yet we have different shades of skin tones, body shapes, eye colors, hair texture, etc. The differences on the outside also exist in the inside, how the nerves communicate with each other, how food is processed, size of bones, etc.(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Impulse Control Disorder</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/impulse-control-disorder/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Impulse Control Disorder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[compulsive shopping]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dermatillomania]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[impulse control disorder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kleptomania]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pathological gambling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pyromania]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sexual compulsion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Trichotillomania]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[An impulse control disorder (ICD) is a class of psychiatric disorders characterised by impulsivity – failure to resist a temptation, urge or impulse that may harm oneself or others. Five behavioural stages characterize impulsivity: An impulse Growing tension Pleasure from acting Relief from the urge Finally guilt (which may or may not arise) So here&#8217;s a list of some considered to be(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Coffee Enema</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/coffee-enema/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2012 13:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Homeopathic-Alternative]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[coffee enema]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I learned about the Gerson Therapy in reaction to my grandmother&#8217;s diagnoses of a terminal illness (brain tumor).  She was given 6 months to live, she passed away after 3.  I wanted to educate myself on cancer and it&#8217;s treatments, so if it resurfaces in my circle of loved ones, I am prepared to advocate.(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Medication Chart</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/medication-chart/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2012 13:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[CHARTS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Psychiatric Medication]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Writing - Self Monitor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[medication chart]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[medication management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[psych]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I created a number of charts to help record important information needed during the process of treating a mental illness.  Charts to easily record: Contact Information of Medical Providers An address book page to enter Doctor, Psychiatrist, Therapist, Crisis Hotline and others&#8217; information: Name Title Place Street Address City, State  Zip Phone Number (s) Fax(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Glucose</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/glucose/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Homeopathic-Alternative]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Acetylcysteine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[glucose]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[glutamate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Glutathione]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hypoglycemia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[N-Acetyl Cysteine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[N-Acetylcysteine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[NAC]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A sugary snack or soft drink that quickly raises your blood sugar level gives you a boost, but it&#8217;s short-lived. When you eat something with a high sugar content your pancreas starts to secrete insulin. Insulin triggers cells throughout your body to pull the excess glucose out of your bloodstream and store it for later(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/body-focused-repetitive-behaviors/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2012 13:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Impulse Control Disorder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BFRB]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Body-Focused Repetitive Behavior]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) involves a person causing harm or damage to themselves or their appearance. It can occur when a person experiences feelings such as anxiety, fear, excitement or boredom. BFRBs include: Trichotillomania &#8211; Pull out the hair from their scalp, eyelashes, eyebrows, pubic area, underarms, beard, chest, legs or other parts of the(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Trichotillomania</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/trichotillomania/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Impulse Control Disorder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hair Pulling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Trich]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Trichotillomania]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Trichotillomania (trick-o-til-o-MAY-nee-ah) - A disorder that causes people to pull out their hair from one, two sites, or multiple of the following sites resulting in noticeable bald patches: scalp eyelashes eyebrows pubic area underarms beard chest legs other parts of the body Some experience: Inability to resist urges to pull out one&#8217;s hair Mounting tension before one(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Journal Pages</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/journal-pages/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2012 13:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[CHARTS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Writing - Self Monitor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[affirmations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[daily inspiring quotes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[inspirational quotes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[journal page]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[printable journal pages]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[serenity prayer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[treasure board]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vision board]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.com/?p=4280</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A packet of inspirational tools for you or your patient to utilize for writing encouragement. A Lined Journal Page to: Vent &#8211; Writing Thoughts Therapy Note Taking Gratitude &#8211; Positivity A Page filled with Affirmations 90 Days of Inspirational Quotes (check box next to each one, 5 pages) Vision Board Instructional Page Generic Serenity Prayer(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Amino Acid Analysis</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/amino-acid-analysis/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2012 13:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Homeopathic-Alternative]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[amino acid analysis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[amino acids tests]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[essential amino acids]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Simple Talk: Amino acids are compounds that combine to form protein.  When proteins are digested, amino acids are left.  They are the raw materials used to make neurotransmitters and other substances. Amino acids are classified as either &#8220;essential&#8221; amino acids (which must be consumed in the diet), or &#8220;nonessential&#8221; amino acids (which can be made(...)]]></description>
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		<title>MTHFR</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/mthfr/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2012 13:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Homeopathic-Alternative]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[folic acid]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MTHFR]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mthfr mutation]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Vitamin B-9, or folic acid, plays an important role in brain development and overall mental health, and folic acid deficiency can lead to birth defects and clinical depression. Folic acid contributes to the production of S-adenosylmethionine, or SAM, which is necessary for healthy neurological function. These B vitamins cannot work well in the body without(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Perception</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/perception/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2012 13:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Perception]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[perception]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Perception is the process of attaining awareness or understanding of the environment by organizing and interpreting sensory information.  All perception involves signals in the nervous system, which in turn result from physical stimulation of the sense organs.  For example, vision involves light striking the retinas of the eyes, smell is mediated by odor molecules and hearing involves pressure waves. Perception is not the passive receipt of these signals, but can be(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Vicious Cycle</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vicious cycle]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[It becomes a vicious cycle. Depression hits.  I feel weak and detached.  I don&#8217;t want to eat, walk, or talk. No appetite leads to poor nutrition hence fatigue, irritability, &#8230; Staying in bed leads to poor circulation, weakness, &#8230; Not socializing leads to anxiety, fear, &#8230; Now the focus isn&#8217;t where it began. Now it&#8217;s(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Fibromyalgia</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/fibromyalgia/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2012 13:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fibromyalgia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fibro]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Fibromyalgia is diagnosed when a person has long-term, body-wide pain and tenderness in the joints, muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues. It has been linked to fatigue, sleep problems, headaches, depression, and anxiety. Painful areas are called tender points.  Tender points are found in the soft tissue on the back of the neck, shoulders, chest, lower(...)]]></description>
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		<title>B12</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Homeopathic-Alternative]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[B-12 Injection]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[B12]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[B12 deficiency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[what is B12]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[B12 is an essential vitamin with roles throughout the body. It is needed for the development and maintenance of a healthy nervous system, the production of DNA and formation of red blood cells. A severe B12 deficiency results in pernicious anemia, which can be picked up by a blood test. But the less dramatic symptoms of a(...)]]></description>
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		<title>So Tired</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/so-tired/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2012 13:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Homeopathic-Alternative]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[anemia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[anemic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[feeling weak]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[so tired]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Depression and other forms of mental illness can be a symptom of Anemia.  Or it can co-occur creating a dangerous mindset. If your body is saying, &#8221; I am so tired&#8221; all the time.  It is important to uncover why. A simple blood test can rule out Anemia. Anemia is a condition that develops when(...)]]></description>
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		<title>12 Steps</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/12-steps/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2012 13:01:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[12 Step Programs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[12 steps]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous We admitted we were powerless over alcohol—that our lives had become unmanageable. Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of Godas we understood Him. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Serenity</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2012 13:01:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[12 Step Programs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[serenity]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[&#8230; Grant me the &#8230; Serenity to accept the things I cannot change Courage to change the things I can The Wisdom to know the difference Patience for the things that take time Appreciation for all that I have Tolerance for those with different struggles Freedom to live beyond the limitations of my past ways(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Coping</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/coping/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2012 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Coping]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[coping]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A flyer was given to us called, “Twelve Steps to Managing Depression” Be aware of the indicators that tell you that changes are needed. Know that anger can be uncovered and choices can be made regarding its purpose. Become committed to healthy boundaries and assertions. Believe in yourself. Know your worth and value as a(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Be Calm</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/be-calm/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Homeopathic-Alternative]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[be calm]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[medicinal tea]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Drinking tea is a great way to be calm and promote relaxation.  What&#8217;s even better is if the tea&#8217;s ingredients are carefully selected for just that purpose.  Here are some tea benefits: Sleepytime Extra® Wellness Tea has Valerian in it, a natural sleep aid because of its mild sedative properties. The result is a tea with(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Sugar Crave</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/sugar-crave/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2012 13:01:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Homeopathic-Alternative]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[serotonin diet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[serotonin sugar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sugar crave]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Serotonin seems to be the first line of defense when treating depression.  A medication to boost Serotonin activity in the brain.  I recently tapered off my psychiatric medication.  It&#8217;s been three months.  I crave sugar ALOT in recent weeks?  An extended period of physical or psychological stress will produce stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline, that(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Craving Sugar</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2012 13:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Homeopathic-Alternative]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[craving sugar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[glucose]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hypoglycemia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hypoglycemia depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sugar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sugar depression]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I find myself craving sugar alot &#8230; so I began research in the possible connection between Depression &#38; Sugar.   Excessive sugar consumption, when converted to glucose, can expose the body to free radical attack upon the immune system and DNA.  Glucose is easily oxidized into peroxides and other toxins.  The body has a defense mechanism against(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Deal with People</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/deal-with-people/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Learned Behavior]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[aggressive]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[assertive]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[deal with people]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[passive]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[passive aggressive]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[PASSIVE COMMUNICATION is a style in which individuals have developed a pattern of avoiding expressing their opinions or feelings, protecting their rights, and identifying and meeting their needs. Passive communication is usually born of low self-esteem. These individuals believe: “I’m not worth taking care of.”  AGGRESSIVE COMMUNICATION is a style in which individuals express their feelings and(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Tunnel Vision</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2012 13:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Perception]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cognitive distortions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[jumping to conclusions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tunnel vision]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Cognitive Distortions Tunnel Vision:  Focus selectively on the negative details, to dwell on them and tune out positive aspects of a situation or yourself. All-or-None Thinking:  Jump to broad, over-generalized conclusions about yourself or reality. Negative Predictions:  Make highly negative, pessimistic predictions about the future, for which there is no evidence, and which result in(...)]]></description>
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		<title>List of Mental Disorders</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/list-of-mental-disorders/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2012 13:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[ABOUT]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CHARTS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[list of mental disorders]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mental disorder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mental illness]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A mental illness can be defined as a health condition that changes a person’s thinking, feelings, or behavior (or all three) and that causes the person distress and difficulty in functioning. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Always seek a medical professional’s guidance in further understanding a diagnosis. This list is compiled from a number(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Angry</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/angry/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 13:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[People]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[angry]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[What do you do when you’re angry with someone? I keep it all inside. But it doesn’t stay inside. It releases physically via headaches, stomach troubles, breaking out skin. Some bottle up the anger &#38; then let it all out in an explosive manner. Or don’t bottle it up at all and explode right away,(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Mindfulness</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/mindfulness/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 13:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Perception]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personality Disorder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mindfullness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mindfulness]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.com/?p=3919</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Mindfulness is a state of active, open attention on the present.  When you&#8217;re mindful, you observe your thoughts and feelings from a distance, without judging them good or bad. Instead of letting your life pass you by, mindfulness means living in the moment and awakening to experience. Mindfulness can involve: Bringing one’s complete attention to(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Rumination</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/rumination/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 13:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Perception]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Neurotic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pessimistic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rumination]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Rumination is a way of responding to distress that involves repetitively focusing on the symptoms of distress, and on its possible causes and consequences. Rumination is similar to worry except rumination focuses on bad feelings and experiences from the past, whereas worry is concerned over potential bad events in the future. The tendency to ruminate is a stable(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Write in a Journal</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/write-in-a-journal/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 13:02:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Writing - Self Monitor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[write in a journal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[writing therapy]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[“When people are given the opportunity to write about emotional upheavals, they often experience improved health,” Dr. James W. Pennebaker says. “They go to the doctor less. They have changes in immune function.&#8221; Featured Images &#38; Quoted from Source:  utexas.edu &#8211; Writing to Heal  Writing therapy is no doubt powerful.  It should be approached when ready and(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Mind is Racing</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/mind-is-racing/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 13:01:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ExpectingAcceptance</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[falling apart]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mind is racing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[no sleep in days]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.wordpress.com/?p=748</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[My mind is racing, it won&#8217;t stop.  It races in the morning, afternoon, and night.  I&#8217;m exhausted&#8230;&#8230;.no sleep in days, how unhealthy for recovery can this be for you?  How familiar does this sound?  How do I fix and get myself out of this funk called &#8220;negativity&#8221;?  How do I get the power to control(...)]]></description>
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		<title>The pretending begins&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/pretending-begins/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 13:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dark secret]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pretending]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[trapped inside]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.com/?p=1961</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Please visit the link below, the artist created this work based on lyrics to a song. They say every person looks at an art piece and seeks to understand by finding a way to relate.  I immediately saw myself some years ago when the depression began.  Beautiful, independent, hard working woman with a dark secret(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Love and Hate</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/love-and-hate/</link>
		<comments>http://knowmental.com/love-and-hate/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:01:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Personality Disorder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[devaluation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[idealization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[love and hate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rejection]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.com/?p=3902</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I found an intense Q &#38; A that helps to unravel the extremes of idealization and devaluation (love and hate) in BPD.    I have quoted a part of Dr. Robert Saltzman&#8217;s answer below: Borderline Personality Disorder is a kind of mental illness characterized by pervasive instability in self-image, in moods, in interpersonal relationships, and in behavior.(...)]]></description>
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		<title>BPD</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/bpd/</link>
		<comments>http://knowmental.com/bpd/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Personality Disorder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BPD]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[up and down in life]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex and serious mental illness that is frequently underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed. The DSM IV-TR criteria for BPD includes: Frantic efforts to avoid real or imagined abandonment. [Not including suicidal or self-injuring behavior covered in Criterion 5] A pattern of unstable and intense interpersonal relationships characterized by alternating between extremes(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Psychoactive</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/psychoactive/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:01:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Psychiatric Medication]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Substance Abuse - Dependence - Addiction]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[psychoactive]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A psychoactive drug, psychopharmaceutical, or psychotropic is a chemical substance that crosses the blood–brain barrier and acts primarily upon the central nervous system where it affects brain function, resulting in changes in perception, mood, consciousness, cognition, and behavior.  These substances may be used recreationally, to purposefully alter one&#8217;s consciousness, as entheogens, for ritual, spiritual, and/or shamanic purposes, as a tool for studying or augmenting the mind, or therapeutically as medication. Psychoactive drugs are divided into three groups according(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Psychiatric Medication</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/psychiatric-medication/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[CHARTS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Psychiatric Medication]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[psych meds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[psychiatric medication]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.com/?p=3794</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Psychiatric medications are constantly evolving and change, as discoveries of the brain are uncovered. Therefore, there may be medications not included in this list. Medications are listed alphabetically by generic name, based on marketed in the U.S.A. Brand Names / Registered  Trademarks are in ( ).  They are listed for informational purposes only with no(...)]]></description>
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		<title>SPECT</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/spect/</link>
		<comments>http://knowmental.com/spect/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:01:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Imaging]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[spect]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.com/?p=3632</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[What is SPECT?  It is an acronym for Single Photon Emission Computerized Tomography.  SPECT is a sophisticated nuclear medicine study that looks directly at cerebral blood flow and indirectly at brain activity (or metabolism). A radioactive isotope is bound to a substance that is readily taken up by the cells in the brain.  A small amount(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Brain Imaging</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/brain-imaging/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Imaging]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[brain imaging]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[test brain]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.com/?p=3636</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;His brain imaging work has taught him that our brains typically become less active with age and we become more vulnerable to memory problems and depression. Yet, one of the most exciting lessons he has learned is that with a little forethought and a brain-smart plan, you can slow, or even reverse, the aging process(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Mental Health</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/mental-health/</link>
		<comments>http://knowmental.com/mental-health/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[HELP]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Therapy-Hospitalization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[depressed]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health mental]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[help me depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[help me suicide]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mental health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mental hospital]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[psychiatric hospital]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.wordpress.com/?p=1667</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Please use the below link to find a mental health provider close to you. If you feel suicidal / unstable, you need to find an inpatient facility (the psychiatric unit of a hospital). An outpatient facility has programs/group therapy for multiple mental disorders where you attend for certain amount hours during the week.  It is considered(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Mood Chart</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/mood-chart/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[CHARTS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Writing - Self Monitor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[knowmental]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mood chart]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mood charts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mood color chart]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mood tracking chart]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[scale from 1 to 10]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.com/?p=3809</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A mood chart can be used to track a particular symptom for a number of mental/medical conditions. A Psychiatrist utilizes this method every time they ask you to rate your mood on a scale from 1 to 10. I was asked to find a mood chart and begin rating how I feel everyday. Instead I(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Comment on Article</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:01:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[SUPPORT]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Your Support System]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[effects of depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[living with depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[walking on eggshells]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.com/?p=2463</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Article Comment: &#8220;I was married to someone who periodically falls into depression, and for years and years I walked on eggshells trying not to upset him or say the wrong thing.  Then one day, when my father was in critical condition, he chose to get terribly down about something very minor, and I realized that(...)]]></description>
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		<title>What Not to Say to a depressed person</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/what-not-to-say/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[SUPPORT]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Your Support System]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[living with depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[who is depressed]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.com/?p=2455</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I found this great article about what NOT to say to someone who is living with depression and the alternative suggestions.  It is worth visiting the link and reading the article in full so you can understand WHY.  Thanks for taking the time to research and learn how to care for your loved one who(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Mental illness cannot be seen under a microscope</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/mental-illness/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:01:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[acceptance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fight for life]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stigma]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.com/?p=2470</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;I&#8217;ve got some issues that nobody can see&#8230;&#8221; It seems easy for society to have compassion or acceptance for a person diagnosed with &#8230; cancer in need for chemotherapy a headache in need to take aspirin the flu in need of bed rest But a mental illness in need of antidepressants, ECT, or disability &#8230;(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Afraid of the Light</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/afraid-of-the-light/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[you know what i mean]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.com/?p=3605</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When you see visual artwork, it&#8217;s human to make some sense of it.  A meaning or interpretation that is obvious or even deeper in relating to oneself.  The same can be done with music. It amazes me when I understand or feel a certain way to a song while listening and realize how different it(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Neurotransmitters</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/neurotransmitters/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Antidepressants]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[catechol o-methyl transferase]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[comt]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dopamine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[maoi]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[monoamine oxidase inhibitors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[neurotransmitters]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[NORADRENALINE]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[serotonin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[snri]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ssri]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[synapse]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[synaptic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tca]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tricyclic antidepressants]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[You may have heard about the &#8220;imbalance of chemicals in the brain&#8221; leading to &#8220;mental illness.&#8221; We are going to make our best effort in explaining this..  The research has been difficult considering the abundance of conflicting information.  So I will summarize what we found.. These chemicals are called neurotransmitters (chemicals aka messengers). Neurotransmitters are(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Medical Conditions underlying (cause) Depression</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/medical-conditions-underlying-cause-depression/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mood Disorders - Depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cause of the depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vitamin Deficiencies]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[There are a number of medical conditions that can mimic/cause the symptoms associated with Depression.  When you begin treatment, it is in your best interest to have a physical exam and blood work drawn to rule out or discover any underlying causes.  Others tests may include brain images or EEGs. A diagnosis of the Depression alone(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Time will Heal</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/time-will-heal/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[better in time]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[time will heal]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Better in Time &#8211; Leona Lewis I love this song and all that it represents: &#8220;It&#8217;s gonna hurt when it heals too&#8221; &#8220;It&#8217;s time I let you go So I can be free&#8221; &#8220;No matter how hard it is I&#8217;ll be fine without you&#8221; &#8220;It&#8217;ll all get better in time&#8221; Letting go.  Change.  Acceptance.(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Low Self-Esteem, Controlling &amp; in Denial</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/low-self-esteem-controlling-denial/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Codependency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[controlling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[denial]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Low Self-Esteem]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I felt a sense of relief to understand the numerous poor decisions made in my past relationships.  At the same time I felt anger and disbelief that this is who I&#8217;ve been for the majority of my life.  How did I get here?  Why am I like this? I&#8217;m still trying to figure it out,(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Dog Days are Over</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/dog-days-are-over/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dog days are over]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[suicidal death]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Florence &#38; The Machine &#8220;Dog Days are Over&#8221; Happiness, hit her like a train on a track Coming towards her, stuck still no turning back She hid around corners and she hid under beds She killed it with kisses and from it she fled With every bubble she sank with a drink And washed it(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Dear Depression</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/dear-depression/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dear depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[depression]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Dear Depression, Every day I live wanting to die.  I allow myself to live for the sake of others.  A peace of mind for their existence and torture in mine.  They are aware of my sadness.  When I consider ending this life, I plan.  I will be clean, papers in order, letters written, method successful.(...)]]></description>
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		<title>I am. I am. I am</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/i-am-i-am-i-am/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[I am. I am. I am]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[quotes about depression]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[“Sometimes I feel like I’m not solid, I’m hollow.  There’s nothing behind my eyes, I’m a negative of a person.  And as if I never, I never thought anything.  I never wrote anything, I never felt anything.  All I want is blackness.  Blackness and silence.” She says it so well.  If you are able to(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Sylvia Plath</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/sylvia-plath/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[ABOUT]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[plath]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sylvia plath]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I saw the movie Sylvia yesterday.  It is about the poet Sylvia Plath.  I chose this movie unaware of her story or even if she was based on truth.  A random choice from Netflix with a description that leaves much to be discovered: A whirlwind courtship kick-starts the tempestuous marriage between American poet and novelist Sylvia Plath(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Group Therapy</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/group-therapy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Therapy-Hospitalization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[group therapy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[support group]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[support system]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;I must build a support group with those whom I am transparent and will be honest. Examination means facing the truth&#8221; Building my support group began in Group Therapy.  It&#8217;s amazing the progress you see when meeting others who can empathize with how you feel. It is a powerful form of help. Second building block is a(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Thought &#8211; Behavior &#8211; Feeling</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/thought-behavior-feeling/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Perception]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[behavior]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[feeling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[thought]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[It easy to believe feelings comes first then the thoughts hence the behavior. ³I feel scared to take the test because ¹I might fail therefore ²I don&#8217;t take the test. It&#8217;s not true as much as it &#8220;feels&#8221; real to you. The truth is: THOUGHT → BEHAVIOR → FEELING I might Fail → I don&#8217;t take the test →(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Self-Image</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/self-image/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Perception]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ashamed]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[emptiness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[insecure]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[self image]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stigma]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Self-image may consist of three types: Self image resulting from how the individual sees himself or herself. Self image resulting from how others see the individual. Self image resulting from how the individual perceives others see him or her. What controls or makes up your self-image? When I first learned I was dealing with major(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Compulsive Skin Picking</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/compulsive-skin-picking/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Impulse Control Disorder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chronic Skin Picking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Compulsive Skin Picking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CSP]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dermatillomania]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[impulse control disorder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[self mutilation]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Dermatillomania &#8211; Compulsive Skin Picking (CSP) involves picking at normal skin variations such as freckles and moles, at actual pre-existing scabs, sores or acne blemishes, or at imagined skin defects that nobody else can observe.  Fingernails, teeth, tweezers, pins or other possible mechanical devices are used and as a result, CSP may cause bleeding, bruises, infections,(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Therapy-Hospitalization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CBT]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Psychotherapy]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a psychotherapeutic approach: a talking therapy.  CBT aims to solve problems concerning dysfunctional emotions, behaviors and cognitions through a goal-oriented, focus on the present. Psychotherapy, or personal counseling with a Psychotherapist, is an intentional interpersonal relationship used by trained psychotherapists to aid a client or patient in problems of living. It aims to increase the individual&#8217;s sense of their own well-being.(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Empathy</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/empathy/</link>
		<comments>http://knowmental.com/empathy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2011 14:01:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[empathize]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[empathy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[irrational]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rage]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[&#8230;&#8230;., On Friday I felt incredibly low, a grim feeling geared mostly to myself.  It&#8217;s a blessing and curse to feel like you live and exist for others.  Life should be lived and loved first for our own.  That is the goal.  The love that exists for your daughter and I for my siblings is(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/borderline-personality-disorder-bpd/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2011 14:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Personality Disorder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Borderline]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Borderline Personality Disorder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BPD]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Borderline Personality Disorder is a condition in which people have long-term patterns of unstable or turbulent emotions, such as feelings about themselves and others. These inner experiences often cause them to take impulsive actions and have chaotic relationships. People with BPD are often uncertain about their identity.  As a result, their interests and values may(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Emotions Anonymous</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/emotions-anonymous/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>LightSearching</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[12 Step Programs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[control]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[EA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[emotions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Emotions Anonymous]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[feeling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[feelings]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Feelings and emotions are very powerful. If you are not careful, your feelings and emotions can run your life. A life run by feelings and emotions can be very chaotic. Feelings and emotions cannot be always controlled, however, we can control our actions. Sometimes what you are feeling can be overwhelming and it can cloud(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Amino Acids</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/amino-acids/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Homeopathic-Alternative]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[amino acids]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[choline]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[glutamate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[herbal medical]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[phenylalanine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tryptophan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tyrosine]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Here is a list beneficial supplements and foods necessary for the following neurotransmitter&#8217;s production and utilization: A few words about neuro-psychiatric drugs.  If you are on one or more of these types of medications, do not simply stop taking them and switch over to these natural alternatives.  This transition must be done only under medical(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Neurotransmitters: Serotonin GABA Dopamine and Acetylcholine</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/neurotransmitters-serotonin-gaba-dopamine-acetylcholine/</link>
		<comments>http://knowmental.com/neurotransmitters-serotonin-gaba-dopamine-acetylcholine/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Homeopathic-Alternative]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[acetylcholine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dopamine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gaba]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[neurotransmitters]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[serotonin]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Here are four key neurotransmitters essential to our health and well-being: Serotonin, GABA, Dopamine and Acetylcholine.  Heres&#8217; a brief look at specific functions, symptoms and conditions related to each. You will note that some symptoms are common to multiple neurotransmitters. You may discover that you fall into one specific neurotransmitter category or may have symptoms(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Can a Brain Heal ?</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/can-a-brain-heal/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[ECT - Electroconvulsive Therapy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[heal brain]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[your memory]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Current scientific knowledge reports that when a nerve cell dies, it does not grow back.  However, existing nerve cells can grow branches or arms called dendrites that can connect to living nerve cells.  When your brain cells are reconnected, you obtain your previous level of functioning and that part of your brain is healed. Growing(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Neurons</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/neurons/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[ABOUT]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Antidepressants]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ECT - Electroconvulsive Therapy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chemicals in the brain]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[neuron]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[neurons]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[So, have you been told you may have a chemical imbalance in the brain?  What does that mean.  I found an explanation below to help you better understand what this chemical is. &#8220;The brain consists of about 100 billion cells.  Most of these cells are called neurons.  A neuron is basically an on/off switch just(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Memory Loss &amp; ECT</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/memory-loss-ect/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:01:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[ECT - Electroconvulsive Therapy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[convulsions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[electroconvulsive]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[epilepsy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[memory loss]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[seizure]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I pondered the question, &#8220;Why does ECT cause memory loss?&#8221; ECT research would only explain memory loss as a result/side effect of the treatment. So I dig deeper. What does ECT do?  It creates electric currents to pass through the brain, deliberately triggering a brief seizure. What is a seizure?   A seizure is the(...)]]></description>
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		<title>ECT ( Electroconvulsive therapy )</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/ect-electroconvulsive-therapy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[ECT - Electroconvulsive Therapy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bilateral]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ECT]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ect (electroconvulsive therapy)]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ect therapy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Electroconvulsive Therapy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[electroshock]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[induced]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[seizure]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[unilateral]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[what is ect]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[What is ECT?  It stands for electroconvulsive therapy, formerly known as electroshock, a psychiatric treatment in which seizures are electrically induced in anesthetized patients for therapeutic effect. ECT therapy is most often recommended for use as a treatment for severe depression which has not responded to other treatment, and is also used in the treatment of mania and catatonia. Electroconvulsive therapy can differ in its(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Food and Depression</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/fast-food-depression/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Homeopathic-Alternative]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[addicted to fast food]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[food and depression]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Down in the Dumps? Blame It on the Junk &#8220;Spurlock ate only food from McDonald’s for thirty days and not only experienced fat accumulation but also lost muscle mass, began to feel depressed and lethargic, and suffered from headaches. His nutritionist even pronounced him “addicted” to fast food. It seems a burger is more than(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Style of Anger</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/style-of-anger/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[People]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[aggressive]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[anger]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[assertiveness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[passivity]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Withholding &#8211; lets others know how you feel by not speaking to or ignoring them, but it tends to provoke anger in return, thus creating a vicious cycle.  It is self-defeating b/c you waste your own time &#38; energy. Somatizing &#8211; is anger formed into physical manifestations such as tension, ulcers, high blood pressure, headaches,(...)]]></description>
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		<title>What is Agoraphobia</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/what-is-agoraphobia/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Anxiety - Panic - Phobia - PTSD]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[agoraphobia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[panic attacks]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Agoraphobia is considered to be present when places or situations are being avoided.  People with agoraphobia generally do not feel safe in public places.  Their fear is worse when the place is crowded.  Symptoms of agoraphobia include: Becoming housebound for prolonged periods of time Dependence on others Fear of being alone Fear of being in(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Alcohol is a Depressant</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/alcohol-depressant/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 13:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Substance Abuse - Dependence - Addiction]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[alcohol depressant]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[depress]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[intoxication]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Alcohol is a depressant, which means it slows the function of the central nervous system.  Alcohol actually blocks some of the messages trying to get to the brain.  This alters a person&#8217;s perceptions, emotions, movement, vision, and hearing. In very small amounts, alcohol can help a person feel more relaxed or less anxious.  More alcohol causes(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Understanding ADD/ADHD</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/understanding-addadhd/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder ADD (ADHD)]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[about add]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ADD/ADHD]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[attention deficit disorder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[impulsivity]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[IS IT NORMAL  KID BEHAVIOR OR IS IT ADHD? The signs and symptoms of ADD/ADHD typically appear before the age of seven. However, it can be difficult to distinguish between attention deficit disorder and normal “kid behavior.” If you spot just a few signs, or the symptoms appear only in some situations, it’s probably not(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Is it Bipolar or ADHD?</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/is-it-bipolar-or-adhd/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder ADD (ADHD)]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[adult ADHD]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bipolar or adhd]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[impulsive]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[So what are the signs of adult ADHD?  Here it is: 1. Easily agitated If children with ADHD may be too energetic, then adults with ADHD are just feeling tense or nervous. “Adults do not show signs of a more obvious like running and jumping. Hyperactivity presented more subtle form of anxiety,” said Colette de(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Causes of the Depression</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/causes-of-the-depression/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Homeopathic-Alternative]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[amino acid]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[causes of the depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[st johns wart]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ST. JOHN'S WORT]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[thyroid gland]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A majority of this list can make you think of possible causes of the Depression.  For some, a few lifestyle adjustments can make all the difference. How To Treat Depression Naturally 1.  Consider why you might feel depressed. Sometimes depression is a symptom of something circumstantial in your life, rather than biochemical imbalances. Does your(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Racing Thoughts</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/sandras-post/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ExpectingAcceptance</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[negative thought]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[racing thoughts]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Thinking as I always am, whether it is a positive thought (which rarely happens) or a negative thought, (which I experience more often)&#8230;.Are thoughts something we have power over?  Can one decide what they will think of that day?  Am I just crazy?  The infamous question that I think of daily.  It saddens me so(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Let Go</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/let-go/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ExpectingAcceptance</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Codependency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[how to let go]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[let go]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[letting go]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[To &#8220;let go&#8221; does not mean to stop caring, it means I can&#8217;t do it for someone else. To &#8220;let go&#8221; is not to cut myself off, it&#8217;s the realization I can&#8217;t control another. To &#8220;let go&#8221; is not to enable, but to allow learning from natural consequences. To &#8220;let go&#8221; is to admit powerlessness, which means the outcome(...)]]></description>
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		<title>What next&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2011 13:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ExpectingAcceptance</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mind is going]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[self-worth]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Just when I think things can&#8217;t get any harder or worse&#8230;bam..the bomb goes off.  When do I realize that I play a role in this life of mine?  When am I going to get strong?  The anxiety I live with is beyond words.  Today I realized so much.  I am only one person with no(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Dr. Flower</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:01:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Homeopathic-Alternative]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dr bach]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dr flower]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[emotional block]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[healers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mimulus]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Care2&#8242;s article ignited an interest in learning how many other Dr. Flower drops were available.  The list below is available in a free e-book download on www.bachcentre.com &#8220;Dr. Bach found that when he treated the personalities and feelings of his patients, their unhappiness and physical distress would be alleviated naturally as the healing potential in their(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Feel better with Flower Drops ?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Homeopathic-Alternative]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[anxious]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[depressed]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[doctor bach]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flower drops]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hopeless]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hopelessness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pessimistic]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Doctor Bach Flower Drops Elm When you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed because you are overworked or have too many responsibilities, Elm is the remedy of choice. Gentian When you feel pessimistic, discouraged, or have lost faith.  It is used for depression when a person knows the reason for his or her sadness. Gorse(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Healing properties of Meditation</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/healing-properties-of-meditation/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:03:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Homeopathic-Alternative]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[anxious anxiety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[deep breathing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[how to calm down]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[power of meditation]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;To meditate means to focus your thoughts on something with the purpose of quieting the incessant chatter of the mind. If done properly, your brainwaves reach a level of consciousness called alpha state, and it is in this state that your mind and body begin to heal. The healing benefits of meditation are threefold –(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Reiki</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/reiki/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:02:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Philosophy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chakras]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hands on healing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[healer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[reike]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[reiki]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[reki]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing.  It is administered by &#8220;laying on hands&#8221; and is based on the idea that an unseen &#8220;life force energy&#8221; flows through us and is what causes us to be alive.  If one&#8217;s &#8220;life force energy&#8221; is low, then we are more(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Ayahuasca</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/ayahuasca/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:01:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Homeopathic-Alternative]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ayahuasca]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ayahuasca ayahuasca]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lifetime of depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[shamans]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I found this forum regarding, &#8220;Ayahuasca, a medicinal tea prepared from Banisteriopsis Caapi (a jungle vine found in the tropical regions of South America) often combined with other plants, commonly Chacruna / Rainha (Queen);  Psychotria Viridis.&#8221; Quoted: During my time in the Amazon I have witnessed countless people transform their lives in just one week through this(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Herbal Medicinal</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/herbal-medicinal/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Homeopathic-Alternative]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[catnip]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[effects of black cohosh]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[effects of st johns wort]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[herbal medicinal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hops]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kava]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kava kava]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[passion flower]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[skullcap]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[valerian root]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ Kava Kava  Helps to relax the body, relieve stress, combat mild to moderate anxiety, and for relief from headache and back pain.  It has been recognized as an alternative to Xanax and Valium.  Kava&#8217;s active principal ingredients are the kavalactones, of which 15 are considered psychoactive.  Only six of them produce noticeable effects, and their concentrations in(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Wake Up</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/wake-up/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[be positive]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[do not give up]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[do the best you can]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[light at the end of the tunnel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[personal growth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wake up]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.wordpress.com/?p=1581</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Wake up, do not forgot that you are the sun that lights up the day of many lives.  Illuminate the day, as you only know how to.&#8221; To find out what is happiness begins with waking up. Do the best you can every day. Personal growth takes time and will lead you there. Keep trying, do not give up. The light at(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Am I Co-Dependent?</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/am-i-co-dependent/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 13:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[12 Step Programs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Codependency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Am I Co-Dependent]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[co-dependency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Co-Dependents Anonymous]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CoDa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[compromise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Low Self-Esteem]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I attended a Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDa) group hoping to better understand what it is to be Co-Dependent. Their pamphlet titled, &#8220;Am I Co-Dependent&#8221; helps you understand the cause rather than providing a definition. They recognize the long-standing destructive patterns of living that lay behind co-dependency. 1.  Denial &#8211; &#8220;I perceive myself as completely unselfish and(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Live For The Moment</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/live-for-the-moment/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[live for the moment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[motivation]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Motivation to &#8220;Live for the Moment&#8221; go for long walks, indulge in hot baths, question your assumptions, be kind to yourself, live for the moment, loosen up, scream, curse the world, count your blessings, just let go, just be. &#8220;Quote&#8221; Image Source: Live For The Moment &#8220;Quote&#8221; Author: Carol Shields Featured Image Source]]></description>
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		<title>Reflect on Your Story</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/reflect-story/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[HELP]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hope]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[twloha]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[your story]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Fears vs. Dreams from TWLOHA on Vimeo &#8220;You matter. No one else can play your part. You are entirely unique. Our hope is that you might arrive at a place where those things feel true. Our hope is that you will take some time to reflect on the story that you are living. More than anything,(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Remember Gratitude</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/remember-gratitude/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ExpectingAcceptance</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gratitude]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[live every day to the fullest]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[live to the fullest quotes]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Live every day to the fullest.  Each minute is a blessing from &#8220;God&#8221;. Never forget the people who make a difference in our lives are simply the ones that love us just the way we are. If you see someone without a smile give them one of yours. Live simply&#8230;Love seriously&#8230;Care deeply&#8230;Speak kindly&#8230;and leave the(...)]]></description>
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		<title>The Secret</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/the-secret/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:01:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Philosophy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[manifest]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[positive thoughts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[secret movie]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[the secret]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[universal law]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[unwavering faith]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;The Secret teaches us that we create our lives, with every thought, every minute, of every day.&#8221; It is based on a universal law that allows us to manifest with positive thoughts, affirmations, vision boards, unwavering faith and more &#8230; Trailor for The Secret Movie First 20 minutes of The Secret.  Quality is Fair. I(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Stoicism</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/stoicism/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Philosophy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[beliefs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[perception]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[serenity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stoicism]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[values]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This is intense.  A bit difficult to swallow.  I deemed it worthy to share. It aligns with what I learned in therapy regarding perception and the ability to change how you receive a person&#8217;s opinion, anger, etc. For example,  I decided to take medication.  My mother&#8217;s religious beliefs and values are against this.  Therefore, I(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Laughter Medicine</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/laughter/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2011 13:01:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Homeopathic-Alternative]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[laughter is the best]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[laughter medicine]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Laughter is the best Medicine. List 5 things that never failed to make you laugh in the past. Here&#8217;s mine: 1.  Watching a movie (comedy) 2.  Asking my cousin about her 5 years old daughter who always manages to say or do something outrageous. 3.  YouTube videos 4.  Sitcoms like &#8220;friends&#8221; 5.  Watching my boyfriend(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Q:  SAD ?   A:  Glimpse of Sun in your Day.</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/sad-glimpse-of-sun-in-your-day/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2011 13:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Homeopathic-Alternative]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mood Disorders - Depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[light therapy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[phototherapy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SAD]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Seasonal affective disorder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Seasonal Depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[serotonin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vitamin d]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Do you know the benefits of the SUN!  5-15 minute exposure at 10AM OR 3PM In order to receive the benefits of the sun, it has to penetrate your skin, with no sunblock and not through glass. So what does the SUN do for you? Vitamin D &#8212; which boosts the body&#8217;s immune system Boosts(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Waiting for change ……..</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/waiting-for-change/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[feel numb]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[feeling of living]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[waiting for change]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I feel as though I have been waiting for change forever.  I want me &#8230; I want to laugh, not cry &#8230; I want to enjoy life, not dread it &#8230; I want to feel again, not feel numb &#8230; go through the motions.  I don&#8217;t want to lie when someone asks how are you?(...)]]></description>
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		<title>&#8221; Ponder &#8220;</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/ponder/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:01:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[ABOUT]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[crazy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[meaningful quotes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ponder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rock bottom]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.wordpress.com/?p=1680</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Meaningful Quotes from Films Revolutionary Road: Hopeless emptiness.  Now you&#8217;ve said it.  Plenty of people are onto the emptiness, but it takes real guts to see the hopelessness. Tell me the truth, Frank, remember that?  We used to live by it.  And you know what&#8217;s so good about the truth?  Everyone knows what it is(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Mental illness in Movies</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/movies-mental-illness/</link>
		<comments>http://knowmental.com/movies-mental-illness/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[ABOUT]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[empathy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mental illness in movies]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.wordpress.com/?p=1674</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve watched a number of films depicting a mental disorder from true life experiences (mental illness in movies).  As dark and heavy they are, I felt a sense of relief in knowing I am not the only one.  Some have a positive outcome, some don&#8217;t.  When I say not the only one, I mean &#8230;(...)]]></description>
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		<title>How i saved my Life</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/how-i-saved-my-life/</link>
		<comments>http://knowmental.com/how-i-saved-my-life/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[HELP]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Therapy-Hospitalization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[detached]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[group therapy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[how i saved my life]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Psychiatric]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[suicidal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[suicidal ideations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[suicide attempt]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[survived a suicide attempt]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I remember having a number of breakdowns fairly close to each other.  Each time getting more painful.  I told my friend I couldn&#8217;t do it anymore.  All I wanted was to be left alone.  I couldn&#8217;t stop crying.  I felt such an overwhelming emotion and at the same time massively detached.  I told him something(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Work on a Marriage</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/work-on-a-marriage/</link>
		<comments>http://knowmental.com/work-on-a-marriage/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[People]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[conflict in relationships]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[how to work on a marriage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[work on a marriage]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.wordpress.com/?p=1413</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Marriage only works if you work at it. So here are three principles for strengthening yours: (1)  Become a good listener.  &#8221;Consider carefully how you listen&#8221; (LK 8:18).  Sometimes the most important thing in communicating with your mate is to hear what is not being said, learn to read between the lines.  Just &#8220;being there&#8221;(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Positive Thinking</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/positive-thinking/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2011 13:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[frame of mind]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[positive thinking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[unconditional love]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.wordpress.com/?p=1012</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I want to so badly to start posting more positive things, however I can&#8217;t when it&#8217;s not what my mind, body, and soul feel. I&#8217;m sad and it is what it is. Where do I go from here? I try to remind myself everyday just how blessed I am. I want to write more stuff(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Mourning</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/mourning/</link>
		<comments>http://knowmental.com/mourning/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 13:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Grieving]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bereave]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[grieving]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mourning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[numbness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[phases of grief]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.wordpress.com/?p=937</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[bereave &#8211; &#8220;to deprive (of) something or someone valued.&#8221; grief &#8211; &#8220;keen mental suffering or distress over affliction or loss; sharp sorrow; painful regret.&#8221; mourn &#8211; &#8220;to feel or express sorrow or grief.  to grieve or lament for the dead.&#8221; A loss of someone (or something) by death, betrayal, choice, theft, distance, punishment, natural disaster &#8230;&#8230;  There is mourning to follow. Grieving the loss of someone that was actively in your daily life.  A break up, friendship falls apart, family member stops speaking with(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Ask Yourself This</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/ask-yourself-this/</link>
		<comments>http://knowmental.com/ask-yourself-this/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 13:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ExpectingAcceptance</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ask yourself this]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[grateful]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[journal]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.wordpress.com/?p=597</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[What did I do today for myself to make myself feel good? What did I do for someone else today? What did I see or hear that had nothing to do with me today? What problems did I have today? What am I grateful for today? We have to remember that everyone has good and(...)]]></description>
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		<title>How Bad Is Avoidance ?</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/how-bad-is-avoidance/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2011 13:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[avoidance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[group therapy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[support system]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.wordpress.com/?p=981</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Last week, at group therapy, I was so sad.  Did not know whether or not I should even attend group.  Did NOT want to bring anyone down that was feeling good.  Drove there, sat in the car, and decided if I was going to go.  Well, its times like that, when we question ourselves, we need to(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Movie about Depression</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/movie-about-depression/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2011 13:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mood Disorders - Depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[movie about depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[part time fabulous]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.wordpress.com/?p=987</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This movie about depression is an incredibly raw account of what it does to a person. I felt deeply moved watching this trailer &#38; looking forward to the direction of the story. Relating, empathizing &#8230; moments of seeing oneself in the Character. I look forward to the film. Are You Part Time Fabulous? (Trailer).  Learn(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Our Truth</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/our-truth/</link>
		<comments>http://knowmental.com/our-truth/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ExpectingAcceptance</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[face our fears]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[focus on ourselves]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[our truth]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.wordpress.com/?p=562</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[What do we do with our selves when the change we had hoped for isn&#8217;t happening quick enough?  How do we handle it?  If we are having a hard time dealing with life, how do we get our loved ones to be patient with us and stand by our side?  Coming from my own thoughts(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Resentment</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/resentment/</link>
		<comments>http://knowmental.com/resentment/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 13:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ExpectingAcceptance</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[forgive]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[forgiveness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[forgiving]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[resentment]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.wordpress.com/?p=617</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[How do we get rid of resentment?  We know and are very aware of just how unhealthy it is yet we still allow our minds to have those feelings.  We know it stops us from growing, yet we still allow ourselves to carry resentment towards others. When we hold resentment we do not allow ourselves(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Hard to say NO</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/hard-to-say-no/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ExpectingAcceptance</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hard to say no]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.wordpress.com/?p=613</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Why is it so hard to say  no?  What are we so afraid of ?  Is it rejection?  Judgement?  Being analyzed?  Could it be just our perception?  Sometimes we have to learn the word &#8220;NO&#8221; without feeling guilt.  Being honest with one self is the most important thing for personal growth.  You grow when you(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Your Secret</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/your-secret/</link>
		<comments>http://knowmental.com/your-secret/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[your secret]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.wordpress.com/?p=570</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Watch the film FIRST ↑ &#8220;Let&#8217;s make something different, together.  I really mean you, who are sitting watching this video and me, ok?  Let&#8217;s think of something beautiful.  Not something you would buy.  Not something trendy.  Something cheerful and personal.  Something colorful.  Something important.  Something insignificant (maybe for others but not for you).  Like how excited you were by candies when you(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Raising Children while dealing With Depression</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/raising-children-while-dealing-with%c2%a0depression/</link>
		<comments>http://knowmental.com/raising-children-while-dealing-with%c2%a0depression/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ExpectingAcceptance</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[parent with depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[parents with depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[with depression]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As a parent with depression, one of the toughest things I have had to do is put on all the masks for my children.  But are they really working?  Kids today are become harder to fool.  So with that being said; &#8220;Who&#8217;s the fool here?&#8221;  I often wonder do they know when mommy is not(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Is Depression in your Relationship ?</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/is-depression-in-your-relationship/</link>
		<comments>http://knowmental.com/is-depression-in-your-relationship/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[SUPPORT]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Your Support System]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[depression in a relationship]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[depression in relationships]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[is depression]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.wordpress.com/?p=1377</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Depression in relationships takes a toll on both parties.  Here&#8217;s some great advice on what to do when Depression is in your relationship. &#160; Remember, your role is to offer support and encourage your loved one to seek professional help.  Encourage your partner not to settle for partial improvement and explain that with the right(...)]]></description>
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		<title>A Friend</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/a-friend/</link>
		<comments>http://knowmental.com/a-friend/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ExpectingAcceptance</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[People]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[a friend]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[disappointment]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.wordpress.com/?p=788</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Why do we lose friendships?  Why do things have to get so complicated sometimes? I always envisioned this unconditional love by those who have been in, and touched our lives in so many different ways, for such a long period of time.  Was I mistaken?  Was my perception totally off?  Were my expectations set so(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Suicide &#8211; How RaW Depression ExisTs</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/suicide-how-raw-depression-exists/</link>
		<comments>http://knowmental.com/suicide-how-raw-depression-exists/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 14:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[i want to die]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[suicidal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[suicidal thoughts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[suicide]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.wordpress.com/?p=1367</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[&#160; &#8220;Death is not the most tragic loss in life, the most tragic loss is what dies inside of you while you are still alive&#8221; The feelings of hopelessness are real and will not go away of their own.  Suicide is tempting, but not the answer.  These suicidal thoughts do not have live with you,(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Puppets of Emotional Abuse</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/puppets-of-emotional-abuse/</link>
		<comments>http://knowmental.com/puppets-of-emotional-abuse/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[People]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[depressed]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[emotional abuse]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sadness]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.wordpress.com/?p=1360</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;I&#8217;m not saying it&#8217;s gonna be easy, but I don&#8217;t think you can carry on like this. I mean, you can. Of course you can, but it has a price. I think sometimes we just have to risk it. Live the way we feel. And you know, it might not turn out well&#8230; &#8230; sometimes(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Bipolar Disorder (manic-depressive) – Certain medications can trigger Mania</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/bipolar-disorder-manic-depressive-certain-medications-can-trigger-mania/</link>
		<comments>http://knowmental.com/bipolar-disorder-manic-depressive-certain-medications-can-trigger-mania/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 14:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bipolar - Manic Depressive]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bipolar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bipolar I]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bopolar II]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cyclothymia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hypomania]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mania]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[manic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[manic depressive disorder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[medications can trigger mania in bipolar]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.wordpress.com/?p=1342</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There are two primary types of bipolar disorder. Bipolar I:  Experience at least one fully manic episode with periods of major depression. Also known as manic-depressive disorder. Bipolar II: Seldom experience full-fledged mania; instead they experience periods of Hypomania (elevated levels of energy and impulsiveness that are not as extreme as the symptoms of mania).(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Struggles</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/struggles/</link>
		<comments>http://knowmental.com/struggles/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ExpectingAcceptance</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[People]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[relationships]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[struggles]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.wordpress.com/?p=776</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Struggles, How do we get through them? How do we help others get through it? How do you help others you love yet resent so much? How do you get through it when you are feeling the same way your loved one is feeling? How do we help each other? Where do you find the(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Vitamins play a role in Mental Health</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/vitamins-play-a-role-in-mental-health/</link>
		<comments>http://knowmental.com/vitamins-play-a-role-in-mental-health/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2011 14:01:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Homeopathic-Alternative]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Antipsychotic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[b1]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[b6]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Magnesium]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vitamin and]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vitamin B12 deficiency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Zinc deficiency]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.wordpress.com/?p=1529</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When I started the behavioral health outpatient program, the Psychiatrist ordered a blood test to rule out any underlying causes as should all Doctors and Psychiatrists prior to prescribing medication. Here are some key factors Dr. Ron Grabowski addresses in a presentation called &#8220;Nutrition  Considerations of Mood Disorders&#8221;  provided by Spectracell Laboratories. Antipsychotic medicines can(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Micronutrient Testing exposes nutrient deficiencies in the body</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/micronutrient-testing-exposes-nutrient-deficiencies-in-the-body/</link>
		<comments>http://knowmental.com/micronutrient-testing-exposes-nutrient-deficiencies-in-the-body/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2011 14:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Homeopathic-Alternative]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chronic disease]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[micronutrient testing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nutrient deficiencies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[spectracell labs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vitamin and]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.wordpress.com/?p=1523</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;SpectraCell&#8217;s micronutrient testing is a clinically effective diagnostic tool for the prevention and management of chronic disease conditions. There is overwhelming evidence confirming that nutrient deficiencies have been shown to suppress immune function contributing to chronic disease process including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, arthritis and Alzheimer&#8217;s.&#8221; &#8220;Our panels are designed to provide you with the most(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Affirmations</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/affirmations/</link>
		<comments>http://knowmental.com/affirmations/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Writing - Self Monitor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[affirmations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[i am]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[positive thoughts]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.wordpress.com/?p=890</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Affirmations? What is that you ask. Here are a couple of definitions: The act of affirming or the state of being affirmed A statement of the existence or truth of something; assertion It is a tool used in many ways: Attaining a frame of mind that currently does not exist but wish to attain. A(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Take Pride in Who You Are</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/take-pride-in-who-you-are/</link>
		<comments>http://knowmental.com/take-pride-in-who-you-are/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2011 14:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ExpectingAcceptance</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[have no control]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[love yourself]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[take pride in who you are]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.wordpress.com/?p=858</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Allow yourself to love yourself, believe in yourself, most importantly respect yourself. As you fall into this pattern, you will see others loving you and accepting you just the way you are. Not everyone, but the true people in your life will.  There will always be that handful of people, we have no control over.(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Slipping ?  Isolated ?</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/slipping-isolated/</link>
		<comments>http://knowmental.com/slipping-isolated/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 14:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ExpectingAcceptance</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[change]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[isolated]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[isolation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[slipping]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[suffering from]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.wordpress.com/?p=853</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[What do you do when you feel yourself slipping, when the darkness is returning &#38; the crave for isolation?  What do you do when death feels like a better option than fighting the battle of Depression, Substance Abuse, BiPolar Disorder, which ever mental illness it may be you are suffering from?  There has to be an(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Anxiety</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/anxiety/</link>
		<comments>http://knowmental.com/anxiety/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 14:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ExpectingAcceptance</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Anxiety - Panic - Phobia - PTSD]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[anxiety]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.wordpress.com/?p=841</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[What brings on the anxiety?, I ask myself.  Is it situational?  Does it need to be situational?  My heart literally aches because the pounding is so intense.  My head feels as though it is going to explode.  The shortness of breath, the feeling that I&#8217;m going to die&#8230; This is it, I say to myself.(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Depression Relapse</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/depression-relapse/</link>
		<comments>http://knowmental.com/depression-relapse/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jan 2011 14:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[depression relapse]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[imbalance in the brain]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[relapse]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.wordpress.com/?p=821</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I take my medicine everyday.  I start to feel better after a few months, therefore I&#8217;m cured!  I stop the medicine and the inevitable happens &#8230; you crash, you crash hard.  This is a relapse. My primary Doctor said the medicine corrects the imbalance in the brain and helps the brain learn to properly function(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Who Can I Talk To</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/who-can-i-talk-to/</link>
		<comments>http://knowmental.com/who-can-i-talk-to/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2010 14:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[HELP]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[alone]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[desperate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hopeless]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[in crisis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nervous breakdown]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[suicidal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[who can i talk to]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.wordpress.com/?p=557</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Who can I talk to?  I was alone and felt like there was no one I could talk to.  I felt embarrassed, even ashamed to call family or friends.  I was having a nervous breakdown.  Desperate and ready to get in my car and drive&#8230;just drive.  My instinct knows this is not me.  I needed someone(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Unconditional</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/unconditional/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 14:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ExpectingAcceptance</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Your Support System]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[light at the end of the tunnel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[love and support]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[unconditional]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Life throws us &#8220;stuff&#8221;, at the most inconvenient times, at a time we find that we cannot go on.  What more can I handle?  What else is going to happen that WILL put me over the edge?  &#8221;I don&#8217;t have the will, courage, strength to continue&#8221;, says my loved one.  Coming from a place where(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Self Control</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/self-control/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 14:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ExpectingAcceptance</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[self control]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.wordpress.com/?p=457</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[So when you run into a situation that you have no control over, how unfair does it feel?  Why do we have to accept them?  Why do we always seem to have to be the bigger person?  Why does life throw us these curve balls?  Went to therapy today&#8230;. learning that I have a lot(...)]]></description>
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		<title>SSRIs</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/ssris/</link>
		<comments>http://knowmental.com/ssris/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Antidepressants]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ssris]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) are used to treat Depression.  There are so many brands and new ones always surfacing in commercials.  Here is a start to comparing the medications available. &#160; Reference: eMedTV Source: http://depression.emedtv.com/ssris/comparisons-of-ssri-antidepressants.html]]></description>
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		<title>Advocate</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/advocate/</link>
		<comments>http://knowmental.com/advocate/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2010 14:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Writing - Self Monitor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[advocate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[depression journal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[suffering from depression]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.wordpress.com/?p=773</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This is what I wrote in my Depression Journal the day I completed my 3 months in group therapy: I know it is different for all of us &#8230; the changes we have to make, medication we choose to take, thoughts/beliefs that need to be changed &#8230; the changes to be made are one at(...)]]></description>
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		<title>To Journal</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/to-journal/</link>
		<comments>http://knowmental.com/to-journal/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Writing - Self Monitor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[omniwriter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[to journal]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I need a quite place.  This is a wonderful way to journal your thoughts or simply escape from the moment and write. Ommwriter from hs&#38;co on Vimeo. http://www.ommwriter.com/]]></description>
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		<title>Behavioral Health</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/behavioral-health/</link>
		<comments>http://knowmental.com/behavioral-health/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2010 14:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[HELP]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[behavioral health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[crisis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lifeline]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mentalhealth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[self advocacy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[suicide]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[suicide prevention]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.wordpress.com/?p=1442</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Since creating KnowMental I have been in search of other initiatives in education/awareness of behavioral health, suicide prevention, and emotion outlets. There are a great many behavioral health organizations to explore: helpguide.org BringChange2Mind.org Twloha.com activeminds.org jedfoundation.org halfofus.com loveislouder.com suicidepreventionlifeline.org reachout.com inspireusafoundation.org imalive.org hopeline.com bpkids.org bpkids.org/flipswitch postsecret.com thetrevorproject.org befrienders.org crisischat.org commongroundhelps.org samhsa.gov &#38; many more I(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Know Your Worth</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/know-your-worth/</link>
		<comments>http://knowmental.com/know-your-worth/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 14:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[firework by katy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[know your worth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[self-esteem]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.wordpress.com/2010/12/28/youre-a-firework/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Firework by Katy Perry encourages you to know your worth and promotes self-esteem. Featured Image Source: Fireworks &#160;]]></description>
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		<title>This Too Shall Pass</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/this-too-shall-pass/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 13:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Philosophy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eight principles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[how to be happy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[how to enjoy life]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[this too shall pass]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.wordpress.com/?p=1457</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[box of crayons  http://www.eightprinciples.com The eight principles of fun is about what you can do. Steps on how to enjoy life, how to be happy again. And learn that &#8230; this too shall pass. 1. Stop hiding who you really are 2. Start being intensely selfish 3. Stop following the rules 4. Stop scaring yourself(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Challenges</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/challenges/</link>
		<comments>http://knowmental.com/challenges/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2010 13:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ExpectingAcceptance</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[challenges]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[emotional]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.wordpress.com/?p=738</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When beginning the recovery stage from whatever mental illness it may be you have, how do you keep yourself there?  How do you not go back to self-destructive behaviors when situations change in your life, when the challenges become more and more difficult by the second?  When you go back and think when you were(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Cause of Depression</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/cause-of-depression/</link>
		<comments>http://knowmental.com/cause-of-depression/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2010 13:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mood Disorders - Depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cause of depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[depression]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.wordpress.com/?p=353</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Provided by the&#160;Depression Health Channel&#160;on&#160;eMedTV.com Please view this well done video in explaining Depression and Why the Brain is considered a factor among other reasonings.  It is worth watching all 12 slides. Source: emedtv.com &#8220;eMedTV: Health Information Brought to Life&#8221; Video Link:  Video on Depression &#38; the Brain Featured Image Source: http://channel.nationalgeographic.com]]></description>
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		<title>Am I Broken</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/am-i-broken/</link>
		<comments>http://knowmental.com/am-i-broken/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 13:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ExpectingAcceptance</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[am i broken]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[the healing process]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.wordpress.com/?p=695</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When sadness doesn&#8217;t go away, when you can&#8217;t take a deep breath, when you feel like the sky is falling, when all you want is for everyone to go away, when all you want and feel is darkness, when you tell everyone to just let you be, let you cry.  Yet, at the same time,(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Cope with Stress</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/cope-with-stress/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 13:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ExpectingAcceptance</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[change the situation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cope with stress]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.wordpress.com/?p=659</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When we don&#8217;t have a magic pill to cure situational stress.  How does one cope with stress?  Is it okay to cry?  How is crying going to change the situation?  Can we get angry?  How is anger going to change the situation?  What about going away somewhere?  Isn&#8217;t the problem going to be there when(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Toxic People</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/toxic-people/</link>
		<comments>http://knowmental.com/toxic-people/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 13:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ExpectingAcceptance</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[detach]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mental state of mind]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[toxic people]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.wordpress.com/?p=642</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[&#160; How to know when a person, people or situations are toxic We have to reach a point in our lives where we become who we have always wanted to be.  That doesn&#8217;t mean you have to be mean or disrespectful to anyone, however, is it okay to get rid of / detach from people(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Face the Truth</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/face-the-truth/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2010 13:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ExpectingAcceptance</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[accept who you are]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[face the truth]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.wordpress.com/?p=567</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When we don&#8217;t deal with the truth we are making ourselves sick.  When your self esteem is so low you begin to believe your own lies and forget the truth simply because it is easier to do.  On any given day you can and have the ability to learn and grow, you just have to(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Heal my Wounds</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/heal-my-wounds/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:01:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Self Injury - Harm]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[heal my wounds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[scar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[scars]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://knowmental.wordpress.com/?p=1126</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Recent advice I received from my Dermatologist on wound care: Keep the area dry the day of the procedure.  Starting tomorrow: Clean the area gently once a day with hydrogen peroxide After cleaning the area, apply a thin coat of polysporin ointment OR triple antibiotic ointment such as neosporin OR vaseline Every time you clean(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Self Harm</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/self%c2%a0harm/</link>
		<comments>http://knowmental.com/self%c2%a0harm/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Self Injury - Harm]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cutting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hurt]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[self harm]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[self injury]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[self medication]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[self mutilation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[twloha]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[About Self-Injury &#8220;While not always the case, often untreated depression and other struggles lead to unhealthy ways in which we try and deal with the hurt and pain we are feeling. We try and find anything that we can do to take away the hurt, painful feelings, or negative thoughts we are experiencing. Often the(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Taking Life For Granted</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ExpectingAcceptance</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[don't sweat the small things]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[taking life for granted]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Life is beautiful&#8230;..we are much more fortunate than we think we are.  We are much more blessed than we think we are.  Take the time to enjoy the nature, enjoy sunsets, enjoy laughter, the things in life that we don&#8217;t realize how lucky we are to experience.  There is always a chance to see the(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Hold On</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hold On]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[struggling with depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[to write love on her arms]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Music video by Stacy Clark performing Hold On&#8221; &#8220;To Write Love on Her Arms is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide.  TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery.&#8221; http://www.twloha.com]]></description>
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		<title>About Depression</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bipolar - Manic Depressive]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mood Disorders - Depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[about depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Atypical depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bipolar Disorder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cyclothymia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dysthymia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hopelessness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hypomania]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Major Depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Postpartum Depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Psychotic depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Seasonal Depression]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Clinical depression is still widely misunderstood. The prevailing attitude is &#8220;Keep a stiff upper lip, have a drink, maybe it will go away.&#8221; Depression: An illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts, that affects the way a person eats and sleeps, the way one feels about oneself, and the way one thinks about things.(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Confrontation</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[People]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[confrontation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[expectations]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Avoiding confrontation can be so hard sometimes.  When your heart believes something so deeply, how do you express it without the confrontation?  When the other person feels differently, is there a right or wrong answer?  Do you just learn to &#8220;agree to disagree?&#8221;  How about when you put yourself in a vulnerable situation and you(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Laugh At Oneself</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/laugh-at-oneself/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 13:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[andre jordan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[depressions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[laugh at oneself]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Below are works by Andre Jordan. Here are some of his doodles picked out from these websites: http://www.abeautifulrevolution.com and http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/play/ I related and laughed at so many of his doodles&#8230; they are raw and honest about his experience with the &#8220;depressions&#8221;. This is venting in an art form!]]></description>
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		<title>Help with Anxiety</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/help-with-anxiety/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[SUPPORT]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Your Support System]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[help with anxiety]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[How to help with anxiety of your loved one/family member: Be predictable, don&#8217;t surprise them. If you say you are going to meet them somewhere at a certain time, be there. If you agree to respond to a certain anxious habit in a certain way, stick to the plan. Don&#8217;t assume that you know what(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Panic Attack</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/panic-attack/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Anxiety - Panic - Phobia - PTSD]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[panic attack]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[10 facts of Panic 1. Panic is very uncomfortable but is not dangerous; While panic may be one of the most fearful and dreadful experiences you ever had &#8230;IT WILL NOT give you a: heart attack, give you a stroke, stop you from breathing, choke you, make you loose control or make you go crazy.(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Anxiety Disorder</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/anxiety-disorder/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Anxiety - Panic - Phobia - PTSD]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[anxiety disorder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gad]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[general anxiety disorder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[irrational fear]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[obsessive compulsive disorder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ocd]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[panic disorder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[post traumatic stress disorder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ptsd]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social phobia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[specific phobia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[unwanted behaviors]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Anxiety Disorder is the most common mental illness in America: more than 19 million Americans are affected by these debilitating illnesses each year. Types: Panic Disorder Repeated episodes of intense fear that strike often and without warning. Physical symptoms include chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, abdominal distress, feelings of unreality, and/or fear(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Sabotaging</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/sabotaging/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 13:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ExpectingAcceptance</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sabotaging]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[self defeating]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Isolation is not healthy. What should you pay attention to? Taking responsibility for what is not true. What can you learn from this? Expand your box of knowledge! How are you viewing the situation? Worrying about everything. Looking for the next big thing and when is it coming? Pain happens, suffering is optional. How many(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Thought</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ExpectingAcceptance</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[life has value]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[thought]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[your own opinion]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Life has value. You don&#8217;t have to be right all the time. I have staying power. I deserve to live free. Everything can change, it&#8217;s all the way you look at everything. Your own opinion is the one that matters the most. Pay attention to your next thought.  ☮♥☺]]></description>
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		<title>Mental Disorder</title>
		<link>http://knowmental.com/mental-disorder/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[SUPPORT]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Your Support System]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[about mental illness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mental disorder]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Do&#8217;s &#38; Don&#8217;ts in helping your loved one with a mental disorder. DO&#8217;S Communication: 1. Be respectful and calm. 2. Stick to one topic at a time. 3. Keep a positive attitude. 4. Be honest with yourself and with your family member. 5. Use humor (when appropriate). 6. Communicate openly and often with the doctors.(...)]]></description>
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		<title>☮♥☺</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ExpectingAcceptance</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[it is okay]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sharing is healing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As a wife with three children dealing with the depression and anxiety has been quite challenging to say the least. I have experienced multiple hospitalizations, multiple medication changes to find the right “cocktail” for my chemistry which alone has been very frustrating.  I have been judged by people who I never imagined would turn their(...)]]></description>
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		<title>Writing Goals</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Writing - Self Monitor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[writing goals]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Writing goals seems like a chore to me.  My head doesn’t want to go there.  I am happy to feel the lift of sadness, enjoying the still of my mind.  Afraid to enhance a moment that feels perfect.  But I know I have to keep moving forward.  Being still happy is as unproductive as being(...)]]></description>
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		<title>What is Mental Illness</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2010 13:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KnowMental</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[ABOUT]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[treatment of mental illness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[what is mental illness]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[What is mental illness? Every organ in the human body has a function.  Numerous problems can arise with each organ. The specific problem with the organ and the resulting disorder determines the appropriate treatment. Mental illness is a brain dysfunction.  Your brain is an organ of the body. The dysfunction (malfunctioning) affects: Perception &#8211; May(...)]]></description>
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