Hypertension Mantra

Ailments and all, each one deserves a merry Christmas. Forget all the physical pain, the worries and the anxieties. Think only of what's good in our life and the hope for a new beginning. To me these are the keys to joy and happiness during this season. Merry Christmas Everyone! Cheers!

I didn't know that depression can be characterized in so very many ways. Somehow, I have forgotten my Psychology 11, which I took many, many, years ago. Wikipedia says that depression could be be melancholic. It is characterized by a loss of pleasure (anhedonia) in most or all activities, a failure of reactivity to pleasurable stimuli, a quality of depressed mood more pronounced than that of grief or loss, a worsening of symptoms in the morning hours, early morning waking, psychomotor retardation, excessive weight loss (not to be confused with anorexia nervosa), or excessive guilt. I wonder, do I have it? Periodically, I suffer from some or even most of the symptoms described. Even if I try hard to rise above the condition, it just won't go away. I have always wanted to go to a health professional, but the cost of getting "help" might even depress me more :-) To learn more of depression, see here and here .

I found this interesting post from barumbadha. It really made me smile, becuase I have seen all of these before. If any of you single girls out there see these signs from men you date, leave now before it is too late. This is an advice from a someone who's been there :-) Cheers!

You Are A Thoughtful Idealist You are a bit tentative when it comes to new experiences. You have to push yourself to try new things, but once you do, you love the adventure. You like to think that people see you as intellectual and wise. You consider yourself to be very smart.You are a very romantic person. You can't help but see the world as it should be. Right now, you feel like the whole world is open to you. You see lots of possibilities. Overall, your life is well managed and fulfilling. You enjoy every day, even if nothing out of the ordinary happens. You are extremely optimistic about the future. You feel like things are always getting better. The Castle Personality Test

Sure I am You Are an Oddball You tend to be understated and under appreciated. You have a hidden force to do amazing things, doing them your own way. People may see you as strange and shy, but they know little. Your unconventional ways have more power than they (and even you) know. Your strength: Standing up for what you know is true Your weakness: You tend to be picky and rigid Your power color: Silver Your power symbol: Square Your power month: April What Does Your Birth Date Mean?

You Are the Crow Pose You have an amazing amount of strength. You don't need anyone but yourself in the world. You are able to life yourself up when times get tough. You know how to persevere. You are disciplined. You don't let pain or struggle be an issue for you. Even though you are very independent, you also have the makings of a great leader. What Yoga Pose Are You?

As I mentioned in my earlier post I am now on a anti-cholesterol drug. This very short post is just about documenting what seems to be different about how I feel physically after taking this drug for over 5 days now. I couldn't exactly say I have never experienced this before, but I have these muscle cramps around my thighs and legs including my arms every time I wake up in the morning. Maybe lack of exercise? I have not gone anywhere outside my house in the last three days. Maybe I need to shake a leg a little. Let me plan that out.