New study reveals what really turns men on  
According to a recent study published in Psychological Science, men are attracted to the smell of a fertile woman. The scientists behind this study took their cues from the animal kingdom, where previous studies indicate that mating rituals are influenced by scent signals released by the females. Male testosterone levels go up ...

Sexuality And Relationships In Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease   (Parkinson's Disease)
People with young onset forms of Parkinson’s disease (PD) face unique challenges – among them raising children and maintaining partnerships and relationships while coping with a progressive and chronic illness. Of course, these sorts of challenges also occur for older people with PD, but they may be more pressing for those with ...

I’m Disoriented   (Parkinson's Disease)
I just went back into the bedroom for one of very many times so far this evening to check on her. When I asked her what was causing her to be so restless, she answered, “I’m disoriented.” She has been moving around in bed this evening, lifting herself up on her elbows and looking around. I have become conditioned to head to t ...

Another change  
I sure don't like change! My entire life will change tomorrow when I start a new treatment at a pain clinic, which will include medication to help me taper off OXYcontin as well as things like steriod shots into my knees, physical therapy, psychological counseling, random urinanalysis, and visits three times a week to the clini ...

Medication change  
I saw the Dr over 2 weeks ago and he wanted to try me on a couple of new Meds that recently came out for Fibromyalgia. He took me off the Celexa and started me on Sevella ? I don't have the bottle here in front of me, but he also wants to see if Nucynta will work so I do not have to take Percocet anymore. So far no luck with it ...

Scientists Find Depression and Anxiety Among Preschoolers  
According to scientists from the University of Montreal, preschool isn’t all fun and games. As shown in their newly released study, up to 15 percent of preschoolers are currently suffering from depression and anxiety disorders -- especially children whose mothers’ have a history of depression. This five-year investigation was ...

Buprenorphine   (Drug Addiction)
What a double-edged sword, like so much in the world. Nothing comes free or without a cost or consequence, and so it was with Suboxone with me. I started using Subutex but the insurance company would not approve it as a pain control medication. It DID work for several months but I developed some sores in my mouth and loss of ...

Another Day  
Feeling lonely and isolated today until I signed on to this site. Asked a few questions, made a few comments, changed my mood from mildly depressed about and in pain to feeling more accepting and that things to change. It's so important to acknowledge the good in our lives, in our moments because they are so fleeting. I so ha ...

First Blog  
Managing the pain of inoperable ostearthritis in the knees with opiates is a tricky thing. Over twenty years, I've worked my way up to narcotics and addiction, and alcoholism to boot ... but that was already in my genes. I went through addiction treatment almost eight years ago and am wonder if I succeeded or not, as I'm manag ...

Grieve Your Way, Not How Others Want You To   (Widows & Widowers)
Don’t let anyone tell you that you need to find love again, or a companion again. You do what you want to do, and if they don’t like it too bad for them! They don’t understand what you lost. Grieve in your own way.