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TABLE OF CONTENTS SPOTLIGHT..............................................................14
MIND OVER MATTER: Seasonal Affective Disorder..........................................30
BEAUTY BULLETIN: Spring… Forward.........................................................44
FROM SOUP TO NUTS: Celebrate!....................................................................66
GRIN AND BARE IT..................................................78
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ears ago when you bought a daily planner, a school notebook or an annual calendar, more often than not somewhere in its pages was a chronicle of anniversaries and a list of their symbols. I haven't seen one of those in years. I don't know if they still print them, let alone if anyone actually follows them, but I do remember seeing them often and even studying them with some depth when I was much younger. I don't know if anyone ever took those lists seriously. Who composed them, I wonder? I can still recall some of the items on the list – wood, lace, pearls – but not which year each belonged to. The two I do remember were paper and silver. Paper was the symbol for the first anniversary, though I can't imagine why. What would be an appropriate paper gift and what wife would be excited on her first anniversary to get something made out of paper? Silver, I am pretty sure, was the symbol for the 25th anniversary and that made sense. Twentyfive years is a substantial landmark occasion and silver was and still is a valuable commodity. Like I said, I
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don't know if anyone ever took those lists seriously and I myself have not thought about them in many years but a recent birthday brought them to mind. My four sisters and I still exchange birthday gifts and on the last anniversary of my birth they all seemed to have consulted the same list. Accessory was clearly indicated for this fifty-something milestone. Apparently even my husband had gotten the memo. Between the five of them I received a pair of rose-gold hoop earrings, a fun gold tassel necklace, a black leather wristlet, a plaid blanket shawl and a black and white funky fur vest. Each gift was generous and much appreciated (although I was pretty sure I was not nearly cool enough or young enough to carry off the vest). They arrived individually from a couple of days before my birthday to a few days after, based on the busy schedule of the "gifter." While I have no doubt that each sibling and my spouse purchased their gifts individually, it seemed
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Continued from page 14 more than a coincidence that they all purchased gifts in the same category. Could they have been in cahoots? Could there actually have been a discussion about moi, something like, Rachayle's birthday's coming up. You know, she can really use some new, updated accessories? I am neither paranoid nor that insecure so I strongly doubt it. But it did seem a bit too coincidental. Just saying. When you think about it, it's pretty difficult to shop for another person – even a sister – especially when you've been doing it for half a century and you're trying to be creative. A substantial piece of clothing like a
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skirt or sweater is so personal. It's just too risky trying to pick out something like that even for someone you are close with. And that's without getting into the very sensitive issue of size and fit. Books are nice but everyone enjoys something else and how do you know they haven't just read the title you've selected? A gift certificate is pretty safe but you have to know the places the recipient frequents. I can't tell you how many times I've received gift certificates to places I don't normally visit and kept the card in my purse only to have the expiration date come and go without ever having made the trip to the assigned shop. Such a waste!
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Continued from page 16 So accessories are really a great way to go. While I wouldn't go picking out a pair of shoes for someone, anything where fit is not an issue is pretty safe. Jewelry, scarves, bags, fur collars, pom-pom hats, gloves etc. The choices are endless and these days so stylish. We usually devote our spring issue to the new season's fashions and this year the choices for women, men and children are across the board all worth a peek. While we are not always in the market to treat ourselves to new additions to our wardrobe, a new accessory can usually fit into our budget and will often make an older outfit look fresh and revamped.
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ow many times have we heard these words: “Why are you in such a bad mood? Did you get up on the wrong side of the bed?” Our mood defined as “a temporary state of mind or feeling” cannot possibly be determined simply by the side of the bed we get up on - or can it? In the late 19th century this saying came about as a result of an old superstition that it was unlucky to get out of bed with your left leg first. This fit with other superstitions of the time that in general the left side was unlucky. Of course one can always find an opposing opinion on the same subject. Some sleep psychologists have concluded that the left side of the bed is right and the right side of the bed is wrong. They know that the left side of the brain controls logic and rational thought, while the right side controls emotion and imagination. If you get out of bed on the left side they believe that you may focus your energy on logic and stay away from volatile emotions (which lead to a bad mood). Our mood can be very powerful. It originates from a physical source. The part of the brain responsible for our mood is the limbic system. The limbic system is made up of several structures located in the cerebral cortex. These structures register the levels of neurotransmitters being manufactured by the body in response to certain conditions that the person is experiencing. To give an example, a much greater level of serotonin is produced when a person is in love, eats chocolate or takes more drugs than normal. The brain registers this increase in level, and the resultant feeling is one we associate with happiness. Recently a client came to me describing feelings of sadness. My client explained, “I have a pretty good idea of what it is that puts me in both good and bad moods. With that knowledge I can sometimes know what situations, people and things to avoid or likewise to be around in order to create a certain mood. I think I know myself pretty well and things are pretty good in my life right now. That’s why I’m here. I can’t seem to figure out why I feel so depressed lately.”
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Continued from page 32 Because much of the reasons for SAD have to do with light, the treatment most often used is “light therapies”. (No, that does not mean running off to grab some sun in an exotic island - although I’m sure that would treat SAD quite nicely). Instead what people who experience this syndrome can do is simply buy artificial light. “Light therapy” brings more light into a person’s environment during the dark days of winter. These fixtures are known as “light boxes” and can be purchased in lighting stores as well as online. Other suggestions to treat SAD include keeping stress to a minimum (I realize that’s easier said than done but if something stressful can be put off until the spring/summer that would be recommended). Meditation is highly recommended, as well as exercise. Talk therapy is helpful in that it gives the person the opportunity to talk about the stress they may be experiencing and figure out better ways to alleviate it. Talk therapy hopefully helps a person deal with winters to come. Antidepressants are a valuable part of managing SAD. The antidepressant may need to be adjusted throughout the course of the winter. They should be prescribed by someone who understands the disorder and can medicate appropriately. Watching your diet during these months is crucial. If one eats sweets (and it’s not unusual to crave them if you have SAD), they will make you feel more lethargic and contribute to the depression. Alternatives to medications are supplements like: • Melatonin – to help regulate your circadian rhythm. • Omega 3 fatty acids - these are healthy fats that are being studied as a possible treatment for depression. • Psycho-education for a client is vital in the treatment of SAD. The reason is because with the right information a person does not have to suffer. So that’s the entire “SAD” story. I hope this helps some of you reading this article who just can’t figure out why you feel so “down and out” come the winter. Your mood has little to do with the side of the bed you got up on. It does however have to do with many variables that are controllable. If you know anyone who might be experiencing SAD please share this article so they can approach next winter with the proper tools. Meanwhile, let’s all enjoy the natural sunlight of the fresh spring season.
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