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Reasons for Procedure
Heart failure occurs when the heart is too weak to pump all the blood it receives and blood begins to back up. Blood can back up into the lungs and into the lower parts of the body. This can cause trouble breathing, cough, and swelling of the legs and ankles.
Getting a VAD is a way to improve the heart's ability to pump without having a heart transplant. A VAD is sometimes referred to as a bridge to transplant, since it can be used while a person is waiting for a heart transplant. This device can also be used for permanent treatment in people who:
- Are not candidates for transplant
- Do not respond to standard treatment
- Have a low risk of surviving one year
Possible Complications
If you are planning to have VAD implantation, your doctor will review a list of possible complications, which may include:
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- Blood clots
- Infection
- Device failure
- Adverse reaction to the anesthesia
- Kidney, lung, or heart damage
Factors that may increase the risk of complications include:
- A serious infectious disease
- Advanced disease of vital organs other than the heart
- Blood clotting disorder
- Excessive alcohol consumption
- Smoking
Also, if you have a small stature, you may not be able to get a VAD due to the size of the device.
Be sure to discuss these risks with your doctor before the surgery.
What to Expect
Prior to Procedure
If you need a VAD, it is because your heart is failing. Most likely, you will be on a list to receive a heart transplant. You may already be in the hospital. Your doctor will do many tests, including:
- X-ray
- Echocardiogram—size, shape, and motion of the heart are examined
- Cardiac Catheterization—to look for coronary artery disease
- Psychological and social system evaluations to make sure you are prepared to manage the device outside of the hospital
Leading up to the procedure, your doctor will instruct you to:
- Avoid eating for 8 hours before the procedure
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certain medications for one week before surgery. Medications often stopped include:
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- Blood thinners
- Anti-platelet medications
General anesthesia will be used. It will block any pain and keep you asleep through the surgery.
Description of the Procedure
This procedure involves open heart surgery. The doctor will make an incision down the length of your breast bone. The breast bone will then be split and separated. You will be placed on a heart-lung machine. This machine will take the place of your heart and lungs during the surgery. The doctor will place the VAD into a pocket on the inside of the abdominal wall. Tubes will be sewn to your heart. Tubes may also be sewn to your aorta, depending on the type of device.
Immediately After Procedure
You will be in the intensive care unit (ICU) after the procedure. You will be connected to many tubes. The medical staff will monitor you.
How Long Will It Take?
About 4-8 hours
How Much Will It Hurt?
You will have pain from the surgery. Ask your doctor about medications to help with the pain.
Average Hospital Stay
- 2-5 days in the ICU
- 2-4 weeks in a regular hospital room
Postoperative Care
When you return home, do the following to help ensure a smooth recovery:
- Stay in contact with the heart center. You may be waiting for a heart transplant.
- Slowly increase your activity as instructed. Ask your doctor if you will be able to return to work.
- Take blood thinners as advised by your doctor. These will prevent blood clots.
Be sure to follow your doctor's instructions. Instructions will include:
- How to take care of your VAD
- When to contact the hospital—Make sure that you know how to call your doctor if you have an emergency.
Ask your doctor about when it is safe to shower, bathe, or soak in water.
Call Your Doctor
After you leave the hospital, contact your doctor if any of the following occurs:
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- Problems with urination or bowel movements
- Redness or swelling in legs.
- Warning indications from the device
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joey1212 wrote:i watch it , its a great programme but, why do we have to wait so long for the specials!!
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That's a good question mate, why. I think the Tennant is busy with other things and that new guy hasn't taken over yet, in the meantime try giving Torchwood a go if you haven't already. It's more adult than the doctor but shares many of the same ideas and it all ties in with the Doctor Who series.
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Have you realized your potential?
How did you do it?
Did you just one day wake up, work hard and suddenly you're at the top? Or are you struggling every day, not realizing it, sitting at a desk, watching these TED video's and praying for a better life.
If I may ask, what are your individual stories behind your passion and potential?
Was it starting a company in you're basement, knowing that you could do something better? Or inside a multi-billion dollar company starting in the mail room, then suddenly working on the thirtieth floor?
People's stories, especially on topics like this, really really interest me. I want to learn from them, so maybe I can realize my potential. Any thoughts?
gwer fly
Dec 30 2012: I joined just because I wanted to reply to this. I have learned that trying to realise your potential is probably a false aspiration. I believe we are all capable of many things and are often...very often frustrated because we are thwarted in our personal desires. I believe I still have personal potential that i will fulfill but life keeps calling me to other things. They are my responsibilities because I love the people I spend time with, It might not be the best use of my time or energy but I won't do otherwise. Having said this I have managed to have a lot of fun. I have lifelong friendships and a healthy happy environment. I have had a fulfilling career despite wanting to do something else and I am very glad I have lived my life this way. Things go wrong, things go right. Things always change, nothing good lasts forever neither does anything bad. The very focussed will think I have been a straw blowing in the wind. So be it.
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Mia Hart
Dec 31 2012: I think this is a very healthy view to be honest. Full potential is not just about a career, full potential is about how you live your life, relationships and the people you touch and touch you along the way.
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Jan 9 2013: Dear gwer, I am so glad that you joined TED, your view is extremely refreshing :-)Dec 22 2012: One can never "realize" the full potential because as a person grows so does their potential.
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I build resilience into my life meaning I keep learning so I can respond to opportunity and by being prepared I can bounce back from any adversity. Financial resilience is at the core of realizing ones potential. Once we develop a residual income that frees us from a "job" we can devote our time and resources to accomplishing what is important to us.
When we reach our goal, we set a new one. When we move each day a bit closer to our goal, we are living our life to its full potential.
In Hawaii, we call it living pono. It is living a life in balance with all things, in harmony with our environment and with those around us. Creating strong, trusting relationships is vital in our lives. Without them, we cannot live our life to its full potential. Working alone, we are limited. Working together, we can create miracles.Dec 27 2012: The day I realized my potential was the day my son was born. From a broken home , a runaway discarded child of parents who both had new and improved version of the American dream that of which I didn't belong I was constantly looking for a love strong enough to make feel as if I was worthy of being loved. That came in an amazing package of a 7lb 12oz ball of love that was all my own! My son didn't grow up with a father but with a mother who was more then both. No one could possibly be loved more then him, no one! Some years ago when I fought colon cancer my son at the age of 16 stayed by my bed while I suffered through chemo sickness and wouldn't let me wallow in my sickness he made me bed dance with wii! He also carried up and down the steps so I didn't feel like the walls were closing in on me. When people found out I was sick their first thought wasn't oh poor me it was what would my son do without me. We have always been that close. I beat cancer in no small way because of my son, the same way I beat the helplessness of my childhood with totally pure love. My son is on his way to becoming a surgeon and seeing the amazing gentleman he has turned into I know I reached my potential. I was put on this earth to be his mother and every other accomplishment I've made in my life dims in comparison with the pride I feel knowing he has never known one single second of feeling unwanted or unloved! And that from a runaway-thrown away child who my parents didn't deserve!
Dec 27 2012: Mrs Goncalves,
That is absolutely amazing! Congratulations isn't near enough. I've honestly never looked at a single mum in this light, it's entirely different. I really hope that sometime in the future (The near future I hope) when I have kids, I hope and pray that I will always be able to look at them the way you look at your son. Thank you, your point of view is a breath of fresh air.
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Dec 28 2012: I think it's wonderful how many folks seem to learn to see themselves more fully after having children.
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Dec 29 2012: Hi Max,
I think/feel children teach us a LOT about curiosity, trust, honesty, compassion, respect and unconditional love....they demonstrate all the "potential" we have as thinking, feeling, growing human beings.
Then we are told to "grow up", and sometimes we lose sight of our potential.
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Jan 9 2013: Marlene - I send you and your son love:-) your story is one of the most beautiful stories I have read in all my life !Dec 25 2012: The term "realized youtr potential" bother me on a personal and professional level. That is like the Army's "be all you can be" Shoot the target 10 out of ten times and your set for life. Did someone write on your birth certificate .... s/he will be a accountant at the age of 32 .... nothing to follow.
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Who has the right to decide your potential ... when a boss says you are not living up to your potential ... what does that mean. His intention is most likely to kick start you into greater efforts but to you he has said "I ain't happy" with you.
Do your best everyday .. stay out of the office politics ... do not fool around at the office .... after that it is up to fate.
I did a job for a young colonel in the military ... he made general ... he called on me often for other jobs ... I rode his stars to a successful career by doing the jobs he gave me the best I could. Sometimes you just get lucky.
That brings me to the conclusion: You can influence the outcomes in your life. Prepare for your challenges through education .... do your homework ... apply yourself ... be honest and sincere in your dealings with others.
If you accept that you have no more potential then others will also believe that too. Hang in there.
All the best. Bob.
Dec 25 2012: Thanks for serving your nation. I aqree we can never realize our own potential. The folks at our funeral can make an effort to do that. Be well , and MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Dan Geurin
Dec 24 2012: We have so much potential as people that even the most accomplished people are only using a fraction of what we are capable doing in this life. We run out of life way before we run out of potential.
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Dec 24 2012: Potential:
"existing in possibility; capable of development into actuality..."
So, I agree with you Dan...we probably run out of life way before we run out of potential. To me, it feels like potential is unlimited....unending....in fact, with that in mind....maybe we still have potential even after this human life adventure!
edward long
Dec 22 2012: Wouldn't a "yes" answer be tantamount to saying, "That's it. I can do no more."?
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Dec 25 2012: I was more hoping that a yes would be an equivalent to "I can do more in this single direction what's next?" Although you are correct, my question doesn't reflect that.
Dec 26 2012: Thanks for a provocative question Mr. Roberts. In your reply here did you mean to say, "I can do NO more in this single direction what's next?" I can only speak for myself. I understood your question to be asking if I have done EVERYTHING I am capable of doing in this life, i.e. "realized my potential". If you did not intend the question to include such a wide scope my answer would be different depending on your revised wording. Thank you!
Dec 26 2012: I'm glad you find it provocative, it's nice to know people find my questions intriguing. Again, you are correct, for some reason that I fail to remember, I did not place the "No" in my revised question. So now you have me very curious as to what your answer will be.
edward long
Dec 26 2012: I guess my answer is not appreciably different. If the focus is on a specified area or task, and we say we have realized our potential therein, then we are saying it is unlikely that we will impact the issue anymore favorably than we already have. I remain reluctant to make such a statement. Ask me if I can surely accomplish a thing and I may answer, "I don't know." Ask me if I will surely try to accomplish a thing and I will answer, "I will."
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Dec 26 2012: That is very wise, I've suddenly found some more food for thought..
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Jan 10 2013: To put it as vaguely as possible, there is no such thing as realizing or reaching your true potential. This idea of people having a maximum potential is contradicting to the idea of potential itself. You must first ask yourself what you want in life. Is it money, love, friends, family, a successful career, knowledge, the list goes on and on. As far as I see it, ones potential increases daily since we learn things everyday, good or bad, knowledge is experience. You can not limit yourself by stating that I have reached my potential because I believe potential is exponential and changes everyday do to the decisions you make and the things you want in life. Keep learning, keep living and do what makes you happy. If you forget to think for yourself, you will be trapped in this narrow minded society that tells you there is a limit to ones potential. Potential is endless and so is your knowledge, so stay true to yourself and don't let anyone tell you that you've reached your highest potential, for potential has no limit except the limit you put on yourself. Kcco.
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David Bollom
Jan 19 2013: You nailed it!Dec 31 2012: No one ever reaches their full potential because the more we learn the more potential we have. Potential is a moving goal post.
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@Blend Frangu is absolutely right when he says, "there is no opportunity to improve or develop your creativity in anything here unless it makes you prosperous or loaded with money". Our potential is always limited by our resources. We have to have the time and money to pursue our dreams. All to often, we are self limiting. "those burning desires and vision started to vanish" and we loose our dream. It is the tragedy of our times. Unless you are very lucky, your job will not full fill your dreams, nor will your job allow you to fulfill your potential.
Making a lot of money is not fulfilling your potential. It is what you do with that money that allows you to pursue you dreams. My life mission is to help people understand what we must do to leave this earth the kind of place we want our great-grandchildren to live in.
Iʻve learned to write and to use photography and video to share the story of our earth. Iʻve learned to share my message with others using the media including the internet. Iʻve learned to use the internet to create the income I need to fulfill my mission and I teach others to do what I do.
To the extent that I am successful at sharing my message, I am reaching my potential. I reach out to others to form relationship that help us work together to create income and work for common goals.
We have to strike a balance between caring for our family and striving for our goals. Build strong relationships with others and do something every day that brings you closer to realizing your dreams.
Bill Sager, email@example.com, kumuwaiwai.comDec 28 2012: Hey Kaleb,
3 years ago I realized I was unauthentic and not reaching my full potential as a human professionally and personally. The last 3 years have been extremely painful and wonderful at the same time. I had to look at myself honestly and ask how I was going to change to reach my full potential. I'm still a work in progress, I suspect I will use the rest of my life to grow and expand as a person. What has helped me overcome hurdles in personal growth is getting into therapy, reading these TED discussions or listening to TED talks, getting my hands on anything and everything from people who have a similar story. Learning from their mistakes/tribulations and applying their work to the work I do for myself. I've always had this feeling that I could be more, but wasn't sure how to accomplish becoming more. I think with a community like TED and with our own intelligence and that of others we can all find a way to be the very best version of ourselves. Hard work and finding a mentor have been life savers to me. Hard work, I can do all on my own. Finding a mentor can be difficult or challenging, but I hope you find someone! When I haven't had a mentor in my life to bounce off professional/personal ideas that's when I reach out to TED, listen to podcasts, reading books by Napoleon Hill, Jillian Michaels, Mike Dooley, Dr. Wayne Dyer, Sam Harris, Robert Kiyosaki etc. Lastly, believe in yourself. This is the best advice I've ever received. Because once you know you can do something, there's no stopping you! Good luck with your journey, may you receive all that you desire!
KristaDec 23 2012: Hi Kaleb,
I believe I have reached my potential at any given time, and there is always more potential.
The basis of this feeling or belief is that life is a journey, and at any given time, I am reaching the highest potential in that particular moment. For me, it is not about being "at the top", unless we are refering to being "at the top" in that moment. I do the best I can throughout the life journey, and a part of that practice means NOT struggling, or imagining a "better" life in any way. I LOVE being fully engaged in the moment...whatever opportunity the moment offers:>)
The only "story" regarding passion and potential for me, is to "BE" all that I can "BE" with whatever situation I am moving through in the life adventure. I am a daughter, sister, aunt, mother, friend, TED participant, former owner of small businesses, former competitive athlete, retired professional actor, model, singer, dancer, gardener, mentor, volunteer in several social services agencies, guest lecturer at the university, survived cancer and a near fatal head injury.....
We can realize our passion and potential in each and every moment by being fully present and engaged with all of life.....in my humble perception and experience:>)
Sean Brother
Dec 24 2012: Hi Colleen: I think you have a very precise and smart idea about life journey. I completely agree with you. I think that one of the most fascinating experiences one can develop is just trying to do our best on a new and unknown challenge. If not, life lost a great part of its sense.
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Dec 24 2012: Thank you Sean. I LOVE living life with the curiosity of a child and unconditional love. The life adventure is, as you insightfully say, fascinating:>)
Sean Brother
Dec 25 2012: I agree with you. For those of them who hadn't a nice childhood and for everyone, to live with a huge curiosity is one good way (or the best?) for never begin to die, for renew oneself constantly, for making the best use of our time and energy. It's very curious for me, because what you think about that point is just the same as I think about, and I try to convince to my friends about that's a very good way of thinking.
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Or telling it in other way: If one don't see life with child's eyes, one is beginning to die. (Somehow).
pat gilbert
Dec 24 2012: so you are saying life takes place now
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Dec 24 2012: In my humble perception sir, yes...now. This moment has never "been" before, and will never "be" again....it is the only reality. I know you know this:>)
Dec 25 2012: Otherwise it is sort of like driving down the road by looking in the rear view mirror.Dec 25 2012: Yes....or like letting your wake run your boat:>)Dec 25 2012: Hi Colleen,
You talk about living now, how can I do that? I know it should be an easy thing to understand, but for some reason, I find it very hard to fathom. I've learned to be grateful for the simplest of things (Watching the sunrise over the islands in the harbor for instance) Perhaps I'm greedy, I'm not sure, but I feel like there has to be more than this. I don't believe in working all day every day to gain financial happiness, but I do it. I want to change the way people see the world, again I have no idea how to do this. Maybe I'm just not capable of being satisfied. I'm just to hungry for life's experiences and lessons. Are things always like this?
I know it sounds strange (It sounds strange to me as I'm writing this) but there are nights I cannot sleep, because of this burning hole in my chest. This isn't caused by anything physical, rather it's what drives me. I cannot sleep knowing that things in this world, (even just in this one town) are the way they are. Is this normal for people who want change?
Dec 26 2012: Hi Kaleb,
It sounds like you are already living in the NOW. I find that gratitude is a big part of being fully present and mindfully aware in the moment. What is the "MORE" you are seeking?
Do you think/feel it might be helpful to be clear in yourself before trying to change how others see the world? I find the best teaching method is to "BE" what we want to "SEE" in our world.
You say..."maybe I'm not capable of being satisfied...just hungry for life's experiences and lessons".
I have been told a couple times that I am never satisfied BECAUSE of my desire and love of learning, growing and evolving in each and every moment:>) I AM totally satisfied with each and every moment, AND I KNOW there is MORE learning and growing, which I will be doing until I take my last breath on this earth school:>)
Life is what we make it....don't you think? In my perception it is always about learning and growing. I don't generally lose sleep because of the way things are. As thinking, feeling, intelligent, evolving human beings, we have choices. I choose to be clear about how, why, when, where and with whom I spend my time and energy.
It is unrealistic to think that as individuals we can change our world. It IS realistic, in my perception, to believe that we can CONTRIBUTE to change in our world.....yes? If we are losing sleep because of our thoughts of all the things in our world that need changing, we may not be using our time, energy and potential in a productive way? The body and mind need sleep to function well.
How about choosing one thing that you will pursue in your desire to change the world? It depends on your time committments, finances, skills and talents, etc. at different stages in your life. For example, when my kids were little, I volunteered for activities that involved the kids. When I retired, I spent time and energy volunteering with social services agencies. What are YOU capable of, and interested in doing right now?
Dec 26 2012: Hello Colleen,
For some reason, that just clicks. Right now, I've started (with my room mate who happens to be a local Priest) a group called Illogical Arithmetic. Our current project is starting the inside out project here. We've started to undertake this so hopefully it will open peoples eyes, and then they can see the sunrise. Maybe even each other.Dec 27 2012: Kaleb,
We all have the potential to teach AND learn with any process. So, I strongly suggest that while you are teaching "them" and putting in effort to "open people's eyes", you also open your own heart and mind to learn from "them". We often teach what we need to learn. Your idea of opening other people's eyes is a noble cause, and it suggests that you know more than they do? Are more insightful, evolved or more intelligent then they are? Everyone has something to teach us in every moment, and with the understanding of this concept, we use our full potential to teach AND learn:>)
David Fuchs
Dec 23 2012: I haven't yet but I am about to.
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"Did you just one day wake up, work hard and suddenly you're at the top?"
No, I woke up one day with out power or heat, after hurricane Sandy hit the east coast of the US, then I got really pissed off and decided to change things.
Potential and getting to the top are not the same, it is not a step by step process someone can tell you how to accomplish. It is not something that can be taught. It is not about waking up one morning and saying, "hey cup of coffee, then I should do something and draw a chart of my future actions".
It is about making a change. It is about being consistent and following through. It is about ignoring all of those people around you that say "that is impossible" and moving forward. It is about taking and balancing the risk and stepping on the fires that come up.
In the end you make your own future.
Elly Zhilyak
Dec 23 2012: I think realizing your full potential is doing something you are passionate about, something you strongly believe in.
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Dec 24 2012: Live that passion. I call it my calling. If your career and your calling are not in sync, make a change. If your job doesn't let you live your passion, it is time for a new job, or better yet, your businesses that lets you live your passion.
What are you doing? Are you living your passion. Do you set goals based on your passion? Do you do something every day that moves you closer to your goals?
We should never reach our full potential. If we think we have, it is because we have stopped growing and have failed to live our passion.
Dec 24 2012: I agree William.........love what we do, and/or do what we love:>)Dec 25 2012: I'll agree with both of you, that is an excellent way to put it. Thank you guys,
tyler ludy
Dec 22 2012: I know that I have plenty of potential, I don't know how to use any of itJan 20 2013: Well I guess I am that one person who's watching TED videos and finally doing something... I guess somewhere along the way I met people who wanted me to believe that to have a better life I have to forget about my dreams and do all that "is expected" of me. Including most of my family members.
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I found about TED only few months ago, at first didn't really pay it any attention, but now I cannot go a day without watching at least one video.
After spending time here, it just made me realize how RIDICULOUS it is NOT to follow your dreams... your passion. I mean... I was raised to believe that there's only one path for everyone. You are good at science? Go, study science. Art is a "no-no". You don't need to DISTRACT yourself unnecessarily with something like that.
As I said. Ridiculous and narrow-minded. And it just made me scared that I'll be a failure in other fields. But to move forward, you need to accept that failure is a part of life. And you never know what you might excel at :)
Now I feel free knowing that if I want to paint... I'll paint! I want to learn a new language? Why not give it a try?
So I would say that I am still in a process of finding myself, but I am really glad I took off the blindfold and am finally seeing the world full of all those vivid colors.Jan 19 2013: The day I will stop realizing my potential will be the day I will die. I even think that some of my thoughts and efforts will continue after me through my friends, family and colleagues, fading slowly with time. I want to leave a legacy.Jan 8 2013: I don't think I'v realized my full potential, but in another way, I have; if that makes any sense. I'v gone through life (being only 18) being nice as possible to everyone and helping as many people as possible. I'v only completed one semester of college and that has already taught me a lot. There was one point in my life (senior year of high school) where I was sure I had everything figured out. I entered college deciding to major in Business, but since then, I have changed my major 3 times. I am now majoring in Management with the option of HRM. I chose this because I really like solving problems and making sure things are done right, I'm kind of a perfectionist in a way.
I know all of that was a little off topic but I think I was put on this earth to help other people and make sure things are done right.
I hope all of that didn't sound to cliche but in a way, I think I have found my potential.
Anne N
Jan 8 2013: No, I don't think I've yet to realise my potential. One thing is for sure though- I don't think potential can be realised in a day. It took me years to find my calling and now that I've embarked on this road, it will probably take many more years before I become the best that I can be. To realise your potential, I feel that you have to be passionate about a cause or idea. Next, you have to work towards that cause. Many failures will take place before you realise your potential because it takes a lot of learning and a humble attitude to realise that you have so much more to learn. Even then it takes more learning and growing before you finally feel that you have attained your fullest potential.
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Personally, I'm not there yet so I wouldn't know what it feels like. :)
Ben Jarvis
Jan 8 2013: well first advice would be to beware of people and especially publications that try to tell you how to realise your potential. your potential is mostly indeterminate, and if anything is able to influence your potential it's usually others. i can tell you what has been working for me though:
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strive for efficiency - improvement always comes about through trying to get more out of less, say making customers happier without increasing the workload. this raises what you are able to achieve and what you will next be able to achieve.
be dubious - any idea you have about how to make something better will by definition be amateur, because it's new. spend at least a year mulling over and trying to find holes in your plans, so that when you try them they have the best chance of success and you are less likely having to flounder to fix a problem you hadn't foreseen. so many people who "know" they could do something better actually just don't have the information to understand that their ideas are terrible.
don't ask - other people are also dubious, it's just a part of human biology, and they don't have the same experience. plenty of secretaries' great ideas have been shot down by a boss who's never spent a day as a secretary! be careful with though, of course. start small, and work up to bolder ideas as your standing grows - it's easier to forgive a $10,000 failure to a salesman with a 5 year history of consistent success than an upstart who hasn't yet landed a major deal. it's unfortunate, but clout matters.
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Jan 9 2013: " If anything is able to influence your potential it's usually others " - Ben I feel this is one of the best statements I have come across - ever!!
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Jan 9 2013: these days it's not up to the teachers, it's set by education departments, psychologists, principals (who no longer teach, remember!) and school boards.
it's interesting you chose that talk. ken robinson is great speaker, and his studies in english and drama mean that's hardly surprising, but he hasn't taught a single class in his life so it's also hardly surprising that he has no idea what he's talking about. everything he has to say sounds great but is detached from reality. it's people like him who have no experience in education but feel compelling to dictate what should be done that are the problem. creativity is important yes and ken mentions how creative all those TED speakers were, completely ignoring the fact that they all had a decidedly non-creative education which gave the the knowledge and skills they would need to then be able to take the next step creatively.
i myself love kids designs of things like buildings, they always come up with imaginative ways to make skyscrapers that look like giraffes and such, but of course they couldn't actually be built because things like gravity and shear stress don't vary according to how creative the builder is, and things like elevator shafts and plumbing need to be taken into account. learn about the world first, then apply creativity. there's a reason the phrase "starving artist" exists in the english language.
perhaps you can think of a situation where suppressing a student's creativity would help them reach their potential?Jan 6 2013: I hope not! Based on average life expectancy, I have approximately 25 years left. The thought of not growing during that time is depressing.
Barry Palmer
Dec 24 2012: Conversations about potential are usually meant to motivate people. Sometimes they do the opposite, by making people feel bad about themselves. In a sense, personal potential is a myth because we can never know anyone's potential. One of humanity's most pleasant characteristics is our ability to surprise ourselves with our accomplishments.
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Perhaps a more pointed question would be, are you using all of your talents?
edward long
Dec 24 2012: I agree that the concept is bogus which says there is some particular set of skills built-in to everyone and we must strive to know what set we have and learn to live within the confines of that set.
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Dec 25 2012: @ Juliette Zahn: Sorry, we have discouraged you. I think, I understand what you mean emotionally and I agree with you :-) Words are not the best way to communicate. Wonderful holidays to you too...
Tedd Dooley
Dec 26 2012: The real problem to solve is discovering what your strongest skill-set is. That is the most difficult puzzle for me to solve.
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Dec 27 2012: Often people are good at something that they don't like doing. And often people are not passionate and energetic enough to make effort to do what they like. E.g. many people enjoy to exercise, but they don't like the effort. That complicates the puzzle...
Lady Gaga's "Born this way" song makes it sound as if anyone could be a rock star. It may be inspirational, but does not seem to be true. My favorite quote from Eeyore "we can't all and some of us don't" sometimes sounds more encouraging :-).Dec 27 2012: Tedd and Arkady,
Sometimes, it may seem like a puzzle because we (humans) often try very hard to "think" about it and put it into a logical, reasonable structure. To be aware of what I love doing, I first "feel" it....what makes our heart sing? What brings bliss and joy to our lives? What is the activity we can get lost in? Once something draws me with a "feeling", then I use the logical mind to work out the details of how I will pursue the goal.
You say..."often people are not passionate and energetic enough to make effort to do what they like. E.g. many people enjoy to exercise, but they don't like the effort. That complicates the puzzle..."
I agree with this....sometimes people simply want something without putting in the effort?
To use your example, they may like the RESULTS of exercising, and don't really want to contribute to that process. Do you think that some folks have a sense of entitlement? It seems like I observe that in our world.
For me, part of the pleasure of reaching a goal, is being aware of the effort I put in to reach that goal, and I'm wondering if that may be a piece of the puzzle that some folks are missing? Contributing the effort is a big part of realizing our potential, in my perception. There's no fun in having something handed to us. In my perseption and experience, it is the journey....all of the journey.....which contributes to potential.....and......everything else IMHO:>)
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Dec 24 2012: I disagree. I think Edward is correct. Any estimation of our abilities will be grossly underestimated. When faced with a crisis, especially when survival is at stake, people are capable of redefining themselves and accomplishing the impossible. "Human potential" can only limit us. We must use a better vocabulary, that avoids any limitations and emphasizes the importance of our choices. We do not find ourselves; we invent ourselves.Dec 25 2012: Juliette, what you say, although is well-intended, does not make sense.
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Re: "personal potential being a myth because we can never know anyone's potential" This is exactly why personal potential is a myth. How often those "teachers" of whom you speak consider a student hopeless, and the student grows up to be a successful businessman? I can dig examples from personal life or other sources, but you may agree with me.
Re: "Every person knows inside their deepest heart what their potential is. No one else." This seems to contradict your thesis that teachers can know potential of their students. I can also argue that we don't know our own potential either.
It still seems to me that "potential" is a matter of faith. This is one of the mysteries of our life that religions capitalize on - read the stories how David became king, defeated Goliath, etc. I don't think, this concept can be rationally explained. We can only appeal to emotion here as in many other areas of our life.Dec 25 2012: We cannot do more than we can, can we?
We all have a limit, but the beauty is that we don't know it. This creates illusion of "potential". It all comes down to faith. We set our own limits in our head. I'm not sure if this mental exercise is useful.
Dec 25 2012: That is exactly my point. The concept of potential is not useful, certainly not as useful as inventing ourselves. Starting out by putting limits on ourselves puts limits our selves. Not useful.Dec 25 2012: Arkady and Barry,
I think the concept is useful and a fun exercise...another cycle:>)
You say..."We all have a limit, but the beauty is that we don't know it."
Could it be that we are all UNlimited, and we create our limits? I agree that "we set our own limits in our head":>)Dec 25 2012: Re: "Starting out by putting limits on ourselves puts limits our selves. Not useful."
"Putting limits" is deciding what we cannot do. That is not useful. But is it useful to decide what we *should* do with our life? E.g. if I decide that my potential is to become a scientist, doesn't it mean closing myself to other possibilities?
I would agree with you that the best approach is to "invent ourselves" by finding out what we love and doing it without much concern of what we can or cannot, should or should not do. Sometimes, even what we love does not matter. We simply have to deal with what life throws at us.
Dec 26 2012: Arkady,
Perhaps we can focus on one thing for awhile when we feel we want to pursue that goal, and that does not necessarily mean we close ourselves off from other possibilities....does it? It hasn't meant that for me anyway. I have passionately, excitedly pursued what I loved doing, at various stages of the life adventure, and that continues to change.
While pursuing what we love, it also helps to use our logical, reasonable mind to help guide the process. I think/feel it's important to be practical and consider everything else that is happening in our world, like family, finances, etc. Pursuing what we love without consideration for people and circumstances is probably not using our full potential:>)
Dec 27 2012: Yes. It's like riding a bicycle - turning a wheel where we lean so that we don't fall while keeping a general direction in mind and, sometimes, taking scenic routes when we like it or detours when the road is not what we expected. Sometimes we just have to get through that sandy road or get off the bike and push it up the hill.Dec 27 2012: I LOVE the metaphor Arkady, and wholeheartedly agree.....it sounds, looks and feels a LOT like balance!Dec 23 2012: No
I feel realizing one's full potential means end of her/his HUNGER to do anything else.....how does that sound?
Dec 24 2012: Reaching ones potential is another name for giving up. Potential grows as we grow. The goal post moves as we grow. If you allow others to define your potential you will never achieve your potential.Dec 24 2012: Salim and William,
"existing in possibility..."
I feel "hungry" for possibility, and I believe "potential" grows as we grow, as William says. So, if we feel that we have reached the end of our hunger, or potential, it feels like giving up possibilities to me.....what do you think about that?
Dec 28 2012: Colleen
I feel HUNGER is the magic .....What William said about potential's potentiality to grow happens if one can keep that HUNGER sustained....
Dec 29 2012: Salim,
I think I understand what you mean when refering to hunger as a motivator in relationship to potential. Perhaps it is our individual image, perception or interpretation of "hunger", because I cannot say that I ever felt "hungry" for potential. In fact, I've most often felt very "full" with potential, and it is that fullness that has been a foundation for growth:>)Dec 31 2012: Good day Colleen
I guess we are talking same thing but in different laguage or from different perspective....
Feeling "very Full" which you referred I guess by saying so you wanted to mean a state of self full fimilment that's fine if that does not make one complacent. On the other hand lack of self fullment may turn one in to state of frustration....resulting into emission of negative energy so we need a balance between two...
From my cultural backdrop I am sharing a saying in my language that says "it's healthy to keep one's stomach a bit empty, full full eating is killing"......wonder about origin of such proverb in my socio cultural backdrop ....may be despite being one hugely resourceful my country historically was poverty striken , where for a great proportion of people it was a luck to eat full stomach a meal in a day....so that proverb came as a solace.....neverthless full full stomach is really not good for health...
Let me take POTENTIAL as metaphor of Stomach....and HUNGER is the desire to fill that. Whatever can be one's POTENTIAL if one can keep the HUNGER alive s/he can use her POTENTIAL in a much better way....That's the point I wanted to shed light on....
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I'm very pleased with the product and pricing, however I don't like how Nashbar allows the shipment to be transferred from UPS to USPS...that adds two additional days to the delivery.
Great hydration
By damark
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I like the Pomegranate-berry flavor.
Worth Trying
By Mike
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During high-intensity efforts this makes my stomach upset. It does work to prevent muscle cramps.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
First try with energy drink
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I find my legs don't cramp, don't tire as easy and don't hurt next day. I get a second wind on my rides now which helps me go further with less exertion. Grape is usually my favorite flavor, but not with this. I can tolerate it to get through my workout.
Great taste and no more cramping
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Cytomax has a great taste and since I have used it on long rides I have no more cramping. This is a must if you ride.
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I've used Cytomax for years, during my rides. I highly recommend it. It does everything it claims to do.
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Cytomax isn't too sweet and it kepps the energy going. It just works. It does take up space on long distance rides, 60 miles a day, every day, but it works.
Best for stopping leg cramps
I have used Cytomax for over 1 year now. I had a bad cramp during a ride abut 1 year back that would not go away. A friend had me put some in my water and within 10 minutes it went away and I was able to complet the century ride. I never go on a ride without it.
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Best taste the manufacture has by far..... On a side note stay away from the Tropic Punch, grape is good too.
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Simple but effective use of a Hasbro playset with Legos!
Jabba's Palace
Simple but effective use of a Hasbro playset with Legos!
Jabba's Palace
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Your work is always so great! You should change your name to A+CPin!
Speaking of the Jabba's Palace set (unless it's been talked about already, sorry), has anyone seen it in stores? I noticed one the other day, and the Leia figure is quite risque for a toy, IMO.
"I went to Star Wars Celebration VII in Anaheim, and I didn't get even a lousy t-shirt."
I managed to get all three sections. It is really cool. Leia looks a little on the "thick" side, after all she is a lego. It is a little on the risque side though. She is bare backed, oh my, you made me look at a female bikini clad lego piece. The whole thing fits together quite nicely!
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The diorama is sharp!
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looks nice, you should make some custom mini-figs to join the party
i need an ephant mon, who wants to help? :D
Didn't Slave Leia get those "curve lines" painted on to make her seem less like a brick?
Darth Vader is becoming the Mickey Mouse of Star Wars.
"In Brooklyn, a castle, is where dwell I"
The use of a lightsaber does not make one a Jedi, it is the ability to not use it.
Thanks for the compliments even if it took over a month before anyone took notice about it!
Seriously though, this didn't require that much work since all I did was put the Jabba sets that my sons assembled on the hasbro playset. I just figured that it would be a nice complement to the sets and if you've got both it's easy enough to create your own Jabba's palace scenes.
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Yes, Leia's curve lines are painted on. The Jabba is pretty cool, I would like to see his little court jester, Salacious Crumb, made to sit by his side. They even have a frog to put in the bowl for Jabba to feast on.
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Dang! These Legos just get cooler and cooler. I want all of these (MUST...HAVE...THAT POWER DROID! GONK!GONK!) and will probably starting collecting these instead of the action figures.
Seriously, totally top notch sets! Now if they'd just do a Cantina! Drool!
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Automobile construction/automotive, electromobility and aerospace are traditionally strong sectors of the competence field transport + logistics in Stuttgart. The region is considered the birthplace of the automobile and now the most important automobile cluster in Europe – and not just because of Porsche and Daimler. Vehicle construction supports 180,000 jobs in the region and revenues in 2008 were over € 43 billion with around 70% of production destined for export. Companies in the Stuttgart region invest € 5 billion every year in research and development. With an R&D budget of 6 % of the region's GDP, companies in the Stuttgart area head the list by some distance in Germany. A wealth of automobile and automotive-related degree courses, numerous regular major sector events and attractive fringe programmes and exhibitions on the subject of automobile history complete the picture in this competence field.
With its unique expertise in vehicle construction, the Stuttgart region is destined to play an important role in the imminent transformation of the automobile industry. Taking a holistic approach, it is the common task of all partners to find answers to the key technological and market challenges posed by electromobility and thus contribute to achieving the federal government's goal of putting one million electric vehicles onto Germany's roads by 2020 and integrating them into an environmentally friendly mobility concept.
The aerospace industry also has a long tradition and great significance in the Stuttgart region; it is one of Europe's most important locations in the sector. The city's university trains around 80 percent of the space engineers in Germany. The Faculty of Aerospace Engineering has twelve institutes and is the largest in Europe with 1,500 aerospace engineering and 200 geodesy students - an enormous source of future professionals. Global leaders in the sector and also important suppliers are present here: Tesat-Spacecom, Fichtner, Thales ATM, innovative navigation, Bosch or Behr Industry.
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CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The popular Wilson College World Travel Film and Ethnic Dinner Series celebrates its 20th anniversary this season by offering around-the-world tasting and traveling adventures – without ever leaving town!
Armchair travelers will enjoy spectacular color cinematography with breathtaking footage documenting some of the world's most enchanting cultures and awe-inspiring places, all brought vividly to life by the personal anecdotes of the lecturers.
All films and lectures start at 7 p.m. and are held in Alumnae Chapel, Thomson Hall. Seating is unreserved, but tickets should be purchased in advance. Save by ordering season tickets. A four-film ticket package is $23 for adults, $18 for senior citizens and $11 for students ages 10 to 18. Admission for children under 10 is free. If seats are available, additional single tickets can be purchased at the door the evening of the film presentation. Individual tickets are $6.75 for adults, $5.75 for seniors and $2.75 for students ages 10 to 18.
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"Inside the Tuscan Hills" - Presented by John Wilson
Thursday, Oct. 13
This film is a vivid portrait of a place where ancient traditions have never disappeared, and gives an insider's look at the rich rural culture of Tuscany. With exclusive access to the workshops, kitchens and homes of the Tuscan people, "Inside the Tuscan Hills" takes viewers on a journey to one of the world's most beautiful places, showcasing the region's amazing diversity of landscape, arts and food; and revealing how the Tuscans themselves really live.
MENU: Panzanella (Italian bread salad), roasted potato with red onion, spuntature e fagioli (spare ribs with beans), piselli alla Fiorentina (Florentine style spring peas) and zuccotto (sponge cake with chocolate).
"The Best of Bavaria" - Presented by Fran Reidelberger
Tuesday, Nov. 15
Many writers have called Bavaria "Germany's Heaven." Travelers call it one of the world's top tourist destinations, and filmmakers Fran and Brooke Reidelberger call it a photographer's dream. In this new production, the Reidelbergers travel from the flatlands of Franconia to Alpine peaks, mixing old and new, ancient and modern, mountains and forests, cities and towns, people and things, the mundane
and the magnificent, to create an entertaining and enlightening presentation they call "The Best of Bavaria."
MENU: Warmer blaukrautsalat (warm red cabbage salad), kartoffenkuche (Bavarian potato pancake), bofflamot (marinated beef), gemusepichelsteiner (Bavarian vegetable stew) and karottenkuchen (carrot cake).
"The Silk Road: A Journey through China, Central Asia and Turkey" - Presented by Marlin Darrah
Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012
Few adventures in the world arouse as much curiosity and wonder as traveling along the place called "The Silk Road." Along that timeless road, magical places like Samarkand, Buhkara and Khiva are legend. In ancient times, warriors traveled by camel and on foot along the Silk Road, transporting not only precious cargo and treasures, but also fascinating customs and cultures. This film takes viewers to such places as Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tibet, Turkey and China.
MENU: Tomato, onion and pepper salad (Kyrgyzstan); vegetable plov (rice pilaf, Uzbekistan); turkmen stuffed chicken (Turkmenistan); vegetable stir fry (China) and asure (Noah's pudding, Turkey).
"Discovering the Dutch" - Presented by Sandy Mortimer
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
"Discovering the Dutch" goes beyond the clichés and gabled houses typically associated with Holland and to examine life today and history in the making. Viewers will be treated to historic sites in Amsterdam. They'll vicariously visit a lively cheese market, climb inside working windmills, stop in at a flower auction and the World War II site of Arnhem, go underground for a look at a historic coalmine
and visit a fishing village with a fascinating legend.
MENU: Dutch cucumber salad, smoked gouda risotto, gestoofde vis (poached whitefish), navy beans and snap peas and Dutch apple pie.
Each year, patrons provide additional financial support for the film program through their generous contributions. To become a patron, contact the Wilson College Office of Conferences and Special Events at 717-262-2003 or email@example.com.
Founded in 1869, Wilson College is a liberal arts college dedicated to the education of women. Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church and located in Chambersburg, Pa. Wilson offers bachelor's degrees in 30 areas and master's degrees in education and the humanities. The college's 2010-11 enrollment in the College for Women and the Adult Degree Programs was 796 and included students from 21 states and 13 foreign countries.


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Washington Capitals (12-10-1) at Toronto Maple Leafs (13-8-1), 7 p.m.
(SportsNetwork.com) - The Washington Capitals hope to avoid matching their
longest losing streak of the season when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs
for Saturday's encounter at Air Canada Centre.
The Capitals recently lost the last two games of a three-game homestand in
regulation. The consecutive setbacks came on the heels of a three-game winning
streak, but a loss on Saturday would give Washington its longest slide since
an 0-3-0 stretch from Oct. 5-10.
After getting dealt a lopsided 4-0 loss by Pittsburgh on Wednesday, the
Capitals dropped a 3-2 decision Friday against Montreal. The Canadiens jumped
out to a 3-0 lead in the first period and that would prove to be enough
offense to subdue the Capitals.
"We have to have better starts. We can't expect to win games if we're down
3-0," said Capitals forward Troy Brouwer.
Travis Moen, David Desharnais and Daniel Briere scored in a 4:47 span in the
first period for Montreal, while Alex Ovechkin tallied his NHL-leading 18th
and 19th goals of the season for the Capitals. Ovechkin has 25 goals in 30
career games versus Toronto.
Caps goaltender Michal Neuvirth settled down after the rough opening frame to
post 28 saves. Braden Holtby will get the start in net Saturday for
Washington. He is 2-0 with a 1.00 goals against average in two career outings
against the Leafs.
The Maple Leafs will try to get back in the win column Saturday after losing
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Toronto opened the residency with consecutive wins over Buffalo and the New
York Islanders before dropping a 4-2 decision against the Predators.
Thursday's defeat also was the first home loss for the Leafs since they were
dealt a 3-2 regulation decision by Carolina on Oct. 17.
Jonathan Bernier allowed all four goals on 28 shots in the loss to Nashville,
dropping the goaltender to 5-3-0 on home ice this season. James Reimer expects
to get the start on Saturday and is 1-2-1 with a 2.97 GAA in four career games
versus Washington.
Peter Holland and Nazem Kadri scored one goal apiece for the Maple Leafs, who
took a 1-0 lead on Thursday before allowing the Preds to score four unanswered
"We were flat after the first period. We didn't seem to have any energy, we
didn't seem to have any enthusiasm," head coach Randy Carlyle said. "It just
seemed like the game turned, and then we couldn't get it back."
The Leafs, who still boast an impressive 8-3-0 record at home this season,
will complete this homestand in Monday's meeting against Columbus.
Washington has won four of the past six meetings against the Maple Leafs, but
Toronto has claimed two of the last three encounters at Air Canada Centre.
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Keeping Depression at Bay
Some people have only one episode of depression, but many have problems and recurrences that may last a lifetime. In the U.S., about 6.7% of adults have depression every year.
The risk of recurrence
Some people are more at risk for recurrence than others.
Depression is more likely to recur if:
You have had 1 or more episodes of depression in the past.
Your depression has gone untreated for a long period.
You have lingering symptoms of depression, even after treatment.
You've had a past episode of severe depression with suicidal thoughts or very poor functioning.
Other family members have been diagnosed with depression.
You abuse alcohol or drugs.
You have a lot of stress in your life.
You have other mental problems or serious chronic physical health problems.
If any of these situations apply to you, tell your therapist. He or she can help you weigh the risks and benefits of stopping treatment.
Ongoing drug treatment
If antidepressants have worked for you, your therapist will probably suggest that you continue your drug treatment for at least 6 to 9 months. At that point, you may decide to continue the treatment. Or you and your therapist may try lowering your dosage or decide to stop the medication.
Mental health experts say it's important to watch out for suicidal thinking in a person who is starting drug treatment. This is especially true for children and teenagers.
The FDA advises health care providers, patients, families, and caregivers of adults and children to closely watch anyone who is starting therapy with antidepressants. Also closely watch when doses are either increased or decreased. Depression may get worse and the person may have suicidal thoughts at either of these times. The FDA also says that a person taking antidepressants should also be watched for anxiety, agitation, panic attacks, insomnia, irritability, hostility, impulsivity, severe restlessness, hypomania, and mania. This is especially true for a person who has bipolar disorder.
The FDA issued a warning in September 2004 that antidepressants may cause some children and teenagers to become suicidal. But the overall risk for suicide is low. If 100 people are given the drugs, 2 to 3 more will become suicidal than would have had they been given placebos. What's important is to carefully watch the person's behavior and encourage to person to share any suicidal thoughts.
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Ask yourself the following questions if you've been using psychotherapy to treat your depression:
Am I feeling better?
Do I understand my problems or myself better?
Have I made the changes I wanted to make?
Do I believe I can maintain these changes?
Have I met my goals?
How often and how long you'll need psychotherapy depends on your goals and on the type of psychotherapy used. You may have learned what you need to know to change your behaviors and have better control over reactions to stress or triggers for your depression.
But you may need maintenance visits if you slip back to old patterns. For some people, the ongoing support of the therapist is key to maintaining stability.
In any event, you should always discuss your thoughts about discontinuing treatment with the therapist. Stopping abruptly can be at least self-defeating and sometimes dangerous; it may even be a sign that your depression is worsening.


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Inside the locker room: Ben RoethlisbergerPosted by on October 31, 2012 – 3:01 pm
Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger spoke to the media before practice on Wednesday, talking about the offense and the Giants game this week.
Do you expect to continue to avoid being sacked against the Giants' defensive front?
You put a lot of faith in your offensive line, running backs and tight ends. They've done a great job this year. We'll keep trying to do the best we can to avoid sacks.
What do you attribute avoiding sacks to this year?
A little bit of a lot of things, really. The line has been doing a great job. Our offense is kind of designed for that, the "dink and dunk" offense, the shorter passes and just making plays. I think it's just a combination of a lot of things.
Do you feel physically better because you're taking fewer hits?
I feel about the same. When you get the high ankle sprain and things like that, it's unavoidable. Right now I feel great, just like I did last year at this time.
Re: The Giants giving up 400 yards passing to the Cowboys last week:
I just got done talking to the New York media about that. It's so deceiving because the Cowboys were down and you've got to try and score as much as you can. I think that number is a little bit deceiving.
Why has the time of possession been so good and what has it meant to the offense?
I think a big part of it is converting third downs. We've had a lot of long drives that we've converted a lot of third downs on. I think our third-down conversion percentage is still really high I believe. I think that's the biggest one.
When people use the phrase "dink and dunk" does it bother you at all?
That's what we are. Like I said, when I said it a couple of weeks ago people made a big deal about it like I was being negative. When I grew up, the 49ers, that's what they did. That's what a West Coast offense is. Not saying we're a West Coast offense but "dink and dunk' is not a negative term. We're taking advantage of quick, fast receivers, a lot of different receivers, running backs, tight ends, guys getting open. Especially when defenses take away the big play down the field, that's what's open.
How's this offense different from a West Coast offense?
Terminology is a lot different. Just the system, the way a West Coast works with things that are kind of more in-depth than we get into. It's similar in ways when you talk about a lot of short passes.
Does it matter who starts at running back for you guys?
No. We always say it's the next guy up and whoever's ready to go. That's really the case. We've got a lot of capable guys that we feel confident and comfortable with.
Re: The people affected by the storm:
Your heart goes out for all the families, the people, everybody up there that is going through a really tough time right now. It's just a crazy thing that's going on right now. Like I said, our thoughts and prayers are with everybody.
Re: OT Max Starks:
I couldn't be more proud of him. He's a new dad. It's awesome to have him out there because I've got so much confidence in him having my blind side. I just always know that he's going to be a guy you can trust and count on. He's been there for this organization and for me for a long time.
Re: WR Emmanuel Sanders having to meet with league about possibly faking an injury:
I can't talk about that.
Do you think opponents have faked injuries against the Steelers?
People get hurt. That's the way it is. You can't control injuries in this league.
Are you looking more toward TE Heath Miller this season, particularly in the red zone?
Yeah, I mean he is who he is. He's a great player. I just have comfort in him. It's not necessarily because we call more plays for him. It's just the way it is. He's getting open and we are calling some more things for him.
Is Miller's production a product of the new offense?
I think it's a little bit of the offense. We're getting down there and he's taking some screens. I think last week we called a screen to him. Like his touchdown last week, it was a regular drop back pass that I scrambled on and he scrambles and makes a play.
So Miller wasn't the main target on the touchdown pass last week?
Is the offense more consistent than in years past?
Well, we're playing pretty well. We always said that we felt like we had a good group coming into this year and we felt that the sky was the limit for us. We're playing pretty well right now but we still feel like we can get better.
Does any player on their defensive front scare you more than the others?
No. All of them [scare me]. You can't put all your attention on one guy because there are five or six them that will just get after you.
If the Giants defense overpursues does that open up the running game?
Possibly. I think they put a lot of comfort and trust in their front guys to stop the pass and the run. It will be a challenge for us.
Who is better from your draft class, you or Eli?
Eli. He's got the most recent championship and he's a good player. I'm happy to be here and he's happy to be there I'm sure.
Do you think the offensive line is getting used to the offense and more fresh at the end of games?
I just think they want to finish. It's always the linemen's mentality at the end of the game to put the nail in the coffin. It's all I'm saying in the huddle is, "Let's step on their throat. Let's just keep going and put them right into the ground."
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By Dean on Nov 2, 2012 | Reply
I like the new style offense!! Get the ball in the hands of your play makers. It makes the offense much more productive cause you're getting everyone involved. From the O-line blocking for the run (you know they LOVE that) to the wide-outs and tight-ends catching passes and getting down field. I've said for years that the Steelers need to get the ball to the tight-ends more to keep the line-backers honest, and not let them come blowing up in there on runs and blitz's. The whole idea of making the quick passes is to keep the defense guessing and not allowing them to get comfortable in their play calling. Get those five yard dinks & dunks and WEAR OUT THE DEFENSE!! Then you can step on their throats at the end of the game.
By eric proctor on Nov 3, 2012 | Reply
big ben is a great example of someone who had some negative media in the past but has went above and beyond to prove himself. he is a real class act. he wont take credit for most the things he does. He credits the team. i just wanted to say there couldnt be a better leader for the team..
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Do you love the outdoors? Do you love to explore the plants and animals of Florida? Are you 13 to 17 years of age? Well, the Broward County Parks and Recreation Division has a unique opportunity for you to realize your passion for nature.
The Apprentice Naturalist Program will begin on Saturday, February 8, 2014, and run through Saturday, June 21, 2014. Participants will explore the different natural areas of northern Broward County twice a month, for a total of 10 classroom/interactive experiences. Prospective Apprentice Naturalists will learn about the fields of biology, ecology, meteorology, environmental science, habitat restoration, and many others. The program schedule is as follows:
For ages 13-17. Round-trip transportation will be provided from Quiet Waters Park (401 S. Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach 33442) to all natural areas. Cost of the program is $170/person, which includes admission to all parks.
Group SizeThere is a minimum of four participants and a maximum of 15. What To Wear We will be outside for the entire time, so boots or sturdy shoes and a hat are recommended. It is also a good idea to bring sunscreen and insect repellent.
Suggested Equipment A small bag or backpack for carrying supplies, a notebook and writing utensils, gloves, binoculars, a compass, any Florida nature books you might have, snacks and or lunch, and a water bottle are recommended. We will supply plenty of cold water for students to fill up their water bottles. RegistrationPreregistration and prepayment are required by calling Quiet Waters Park at 954-357-5100, or by registering online.
For more information, contact Peter White or Katie Hendrickson at Quiet Waters Park by calling 954-357-5113.


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The Guardian "live music map" by LBi
LBi has created an interactive gig-mapping tool on The Guardian's music blog pages that shows fans' Tweeted reviews, Instagram photos and posts on an interactive map. Users can tag reports with #gdngig and stories are instantly pinned to a live map of gigs across and outside the UK. The tool appears on N0tice, a community platform and toolkit developed by The Guardian. The work was created by Thea Hamrén and Victoria Trow.