The psychologists tell me that it’s a problem with my serotonin. I’ve been prescribed serotonin re uptake blockers, basically keeping higher levels of serotonin in the intracellular fluids between my nerve cells. If it’s not taken back up, this “happiness” hormone is more likely to find its cell site to bind to make me feel happier.
Category: Medicine
Lack of Insurance 2/13/20
I was raised to be immensely practical. As such, I had to refuse her very kind and loving offer. My readers might immediately think this has something to do with pride, and I suppose I’d have to admit that that has something to do with it, but not nearly as much as you might think.
Forgotten Drugs 11/30/19
Every few years, it seems as though there’s another story of a student that dies with alcohol poisoning. I don’t know if my classmate made it or not, but I can tell you that I never saw him again.
Radioactive Strontium in Bones 11/21/19
One common thread among the victims of the nuclear accident is the discovery of Strontium-90 in their bones.
My Mortality 9/30/19
I'm celebrating (if that's the proper term for it) the seventh anniversary of my heart attack.
Chlamydia 9/24/19
Open and honest discussion allows for education, debate of ideas, and helps to protect people from, well, Chlamydia, along with other things like pregnancy.
Vegan Meat 9/17/19
before going in with both feet, let's give it a little time before diving in head first. Sure, have it for a meal once every week or couple of weeks, and if it seems safe in a couple of years we can begin to increase its use
