Physical and mental health
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Topics in Physical and mental health
Quit buddy campaign
The Shed Online's health focus for December is on quitting smoking so we have introduced this "quit buddy campaign" topic to The Shed Online discussions. This topic can be used to offer support to other Shedders who are looking to give up smoking, o…
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Wed, 19th December 2012, 5:00pm
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Featured topicWhitelight Blackdog
Whitelight Blackdog is a 6 track EP by independent Melbourne musician Caity Fowler, aimed to dispel the secrecy and shame surrounding suffering from depression & creating a network to combat the feelings of isolation that accompany this illness. …
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Thu, 16th May 2013, 3:50pm
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HOW TO SURVIVE A HEART ATTACK WHEN YOU ARE ALONE??
HOW TO SURVIVE A HEART ATTACK WHEN YOU ARE ALONE?? Since many people are alone when they suffer a heart attack, without help,the person whose heart is beating improperly and who begins to feel faint, has only about 10 seconds left before losing co…
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Mon, 13th May 2013, 9:07pm
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Help needed- Am I suitable for disability payment?
Hi guys and girls.. 3 weeks ago I had a incident where I completely tore my acl damaged my miniscus, mcl (both moderate) and a fishhook fracture of bone as well as something else in there. I need surgery and its a 6-9 month recovery. At the moment I …
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Mon, 13th May 2013, 6:12pm
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"Performance" anxiety causing depression???
Hey all, Got a slight problem which I'm at my wits end about, as is my wife but because of the way things har I find it very hard to explain to her. We are trying for children and have been for about 18 months. I have no problem with this and reall…
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Fri, 10th May 2013, 7:30pm
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Mid-Life-Crisis, or depression?
Hey all, I just joined today, and I'm hoping for some advice. I'm a father to five kids aged 6 to 18, married, I run a small business. Money is always tight but not so tight we don't have some fun, family life is hectic but pretty good, my marriage …
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Fri, 10th May 2013, 5:19pm
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Why does it take so long to do the most menial tasks
I am reasonably handy and have a good eye for detail. So why does it take me so long to do the most menial tasks. Give you one example out of many. The driveway gates needed re-paneling, they were about 40 years old, steel frame, paneled …
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Thu, 9th May 2013, 5:31pm
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Talking about struggles
Hi all, Looking to talk to some of you men about your experiences and dealings with Male Depression for a piece I'm writing. Discussing our ignored pressures as men and what has caused and why the sudden spike in Male Depression. If you wis…
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Thu, 9th May 2013, 10:33am
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Mental health discrimination in the workplace
Hi all, This is my first post, on behalf of my fiancé, who is late 20's and diagnosed with bipolar disorder last year. He has clearly suffered symptoms and problems from his early teens and last year finally sought professional support. He is an …
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Tue, 7th May 2013, 1:44am
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Prostate Cancer
Hi Just like to know anyone wanting to chat about Prostate cancer,Ihad my prostate out back in June this year i was so terrified to think what was going to happen to me when told i had cancer had no symptoms of prostate cancer was on top of t…
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Mon, 6th May 2013, 11:53pm
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Over medication or incorrect medication for older australians
Thanks to the Newcastle Herald & Amy Corderoy for the story http://www.theherald.com.au/story/1477349/medication-may-cause-elderly-to-become-frail/?cs=7 Being a type 2 diabetic, I know the federal goverment has recommendations for multiple drug…
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Mon, 6th May 2013, 9:22pm
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Shingles
I am just getting over Shingles. They were Diagnosed on saturday the 27th April. I am finished with my medication & the Dr said all is going well. I still have the scars/ sores but they are getting better. I am still a bit sore & get a bit of…
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Mon, 6th May 2013, 3:44pm
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Depression
I suffer/co-exist with depression. The hardest thing for me was to come to terms with my own prejudices with the disease. I have found that the only thing about this disease is to clear your mind I am not crazy but "but just unwell, just wait and s…
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Fri, 3rd May 2013, 7:29am
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Workcover Hell
The straw that broke the camel's back.......Over the last five years, following a workplace injury (dealing with Workcover), I have been misdiagnosed, resulting in me having major surgery (spinal...double laminectomy / artificial disc replacement /…
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Wed, 1st May 2013, 4:08pm
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The wonders of honey and cinnamon Part 2
Continued from Part 1. LONGEVITY: Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder, when taken regularly, arrests the ravages of old age. Use four teaspoons of honey, one teaspoon of cinnamon powder, and three cups of boiling water to make a tea. Drin…
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Sun, 28th April 2013, 10:23am
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Disabilty Support Pension - Centrelink Woes.
I lost my partner in April of this year and have severe depression. On top of that, I have degenerative osteoarthritus of the spine which affects my abilty to function in many ways. I have been trying for several months to get Disability support pens…
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Sat, 20th April 2013, 9:36am
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Motivation help needed for Husband
Hello, I am wanting some help on how I can postively motivate my husband to work? Some days he does not need any motviation, other days it is like dragging a dead weight around to help him work. When we have days like this, he just wants to watch tv…
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Sun, 7th April 2013, 7:15pm
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Alone in Isis
After many years of a stable life and dream girl (now separated), it came to an end. I am stuck in rural Qld with no family or support network.. Realising that I may have thoughts of ending it all, I went to 2 local GP's and after nearly breaking …
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Sat, 6th April 2013, 8:05pm
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Just a warning re warfarin from a past user ....
Saw the new post from the mods on Warfarin ... Most see it as the be all end all, but ..... From anyone I know that has been subjected to use it as "the almost miracle" just be exceptional careful and think twice before as in my case (and it's not un…
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Fri, 5th April 2013, 5:00pm
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Beverley Broadbent
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/beverleys-choice-20130401-2h30d.html Comments discussion, Gentlemen.
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Fri, 5th April 2013, 4:25pm
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