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According
to a new study by researchers at Swinburne University of Technology in
Melbourne who were looking into the psychological benefits of blogging,
bloggers tend to feel a greater sense of connectedness to a particular
community, and feel that they have a larger social support system
behind them compared with those who do not blog. Using social networks
such as MySpace and Facebook, the researchers found, also "lifted the
mood of all participants (of the study) in some way."
Viewed in this light, blogging could be prescribed as a potentially
cheaper (and drugs-free) way to help people overcome a feeling of
isolation.
That bloggers derive an elevated sense of self-worth comes as little
surprise to this blogger. Blogging has been dismissed as a
narcissistic pursuit, the equivalent of giving a megaphone to the most
opinionated person in the room. But it can also be a tremendously
beneficial pursuit -- for both the blogger and his or her readers. Most
of the time, anyhow. [TIMES-ONLINE
Blog] (Thanks to Jon S)
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HA,
that's in line with my theory that all bloggers are
phucked-up. Here's something else that a very few of you
will find of interest. When I can't sleep, I often find myself
listening to a XM radio show called "Reach
MD." It advertises itself as the only radio program
"for medical professionals, by medical professionals." I know, go
figure. Last night I caught this 12 minute segment Realities and Limitations of SSRIs.
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Part of our series: Clinician's Roundtable
Stephen C. Ellen, MD (This guy is good)
SSRIs are among the most common medications prescribed in the world.
What have we learned since Prozac was introduced in 1987?
Psychopharmacologist Dr. Stephen Ellen discusses pros and cons of SSRIs
with host Dr. Leslie Lundt.
Hosted by: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
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These discussions aren't directed at non-professionals, but
nevertheless you'll be able to understand the gist, which is that SSRIs
(Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) like Prozac may effectively
use serotonin to increase a sense of well being, but still leave
the other effect of clinical depression untreated You feel
better, but will not have regained your concentration, motivation,
ability to complete tasks, etc. If this sounds familiar, give it
a listen. If not, go fuck yourself.
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