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Life event that changes all: Horse riding accident in Zimbabwe in 1993, a fractured skull et al including bipolar anxiety, chronic fatigue …. co-morbidities (Nietzche 'He who has the reason why can deal with any how' details my health history from 1993 to date). 17th 2017 August operation for breast cancer (no indications just an appointment came from BreastCheck through the Post). Trinity College Dublin Business Economics and Social Studies (but no degree) 1997-2003; UCD 1997/1998 night classes) essays, projects, writings. Trinity Horizon Programme 1997/98 (Centre for Women Studies Trinity College Dublin/St. Patrick's Foundation (Professor McKeon) EU Horizon funded: research study of 15 women (I was one of this group and it became the cornerstone of my journey to now 2017) over 9 mth period diagnosed with depression and their reintegration into society, with special emphasis on work, arts, further education; Notes from time at Trinity Horizon Project 1997/98; Articles written for Irishhealth.com 2003/2004; St Patricks Foundation monthly lecture notes for a specific period in time; Selection of Poetry including poems written by people I know; Quotations 1998-2017; other writings mainly with theme of social justice under the heading Citizen Journalism Ireland. Letters written to friends about life in Zimbabwe; Family history including Michael Comyn KC, my grandfather, my grandmother's family, the O'Donnellan ffrench Blake-Forsters; Moral wrong: An acrimonious divorce but the real injustice was the Catholic Church granting an annulment – you can read it and make your own judgment, I have mine. Topics I have written about include annual Brain Awareness week, Mashonaland Irish Associataion in Zimbabwe, Suicide (a life sentence to those left behind); Nostalgia: Tara Hill, Co. Meath.

Edward Said … Zionism challenged (1988 recording). Palestinian-born intellectual and world-famous literary critic. Author of ‘Orientalism’ and ‘The Question of Palestine’. Professor of English Literature at Columbia University, NYC until his death in September 2003. From the BBC series ‘Exiles’.Edward Said … Zionism challenged.

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….Israel Hamas war …. Dr Gabor Mate on Moving Forward with Better Understanding

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“Prisoner of Childhood”. Christmas is such a time of joy for so many but do not forget those who carry heavy burdens of emotional pain. Dr Gabor Mate, a doctor in his 70’s who works, writes, gives conferences and all the more from his life experience; if you are in times of strife, please explore the lectures which thankfully are free from Google, or give one of his books as a gift to some one you know may need it and benefit. Google his name for his CV – it is impressive. This link is: “How to End SELF-SABOTAGING HABITS & Stop WASTING…” He deals with rise in child suicides…

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“The Mature Mind: Aging Resiliently. Source: Knowledge magazine.

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Ageing: YouTube “How to Deal With Caregiver Resentment and Anger”

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Israel slaughter in Gaza; beyond all comprehension. Russia 24th February 2022 invades Ukraine and that savage war continues. Songs lay pathways to emotions and many of us have become numbed to the horrors of our World at War. We cannot forget history; we have the opportunities now through social media to engage … “Ceasefire called to bury the dead”

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Nicola Hanney RTE programme Monday night; a brave woman, who decided to waive anonymity and declare the details of her horrific experience of Coercive Control. It used to be just physical abuse and protection from the courts but now verbal and emotional abuse leaves a person exposed.

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OCD – Obsessed with Writing. (Age 12 new school, it was Mr Mangan history teacher, class exam, the walls were a shocking pink. You see I had a problem, my handwriting was an obsession. I changed from backwards to straight to forward but then I had the answer, I would write with a ruler underneath but the key was not to let anyone notice. Mr Mangan stood by me and that was the end of the test for me. My writing would not have been perfect enough, for me!) The same applies to order in the kitchen, working until all work done leaving a clear desk was core to my workaholic philosophy. Aged 60’s now and the warning signs were there all those decades ago.

https://www.treatmyocd.com/what-is-ocd/common-fears/writing-ocd-fears

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Harvard Medical News: Building Models of the Brain to Take Them Apart: Computational neuroscientist probes how the brain learns, remembers, and decides. By CATHERINE CARUSO December 5th, 2023.

Building Models of the Brain to Take Them Apart Computational neuroscientist probes how the brain learns, remembers, and decides By CATHERINE CARUSO December 5, 2023 Research 6 min read Image: MicroStockHub/iStock/Getty Images E+ Collection Kanaka Rajan describes herself as an ever-curious, “stick-my-finger-in-the-electrical-socket kind … Continue reading →

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Christmas is coming; for some tension is in the air and fear too. Recommend identifying situations and learning a skillset to cope. This is an interesting one. “Narcissistic Deflection”.

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