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March 26 & 27: Academic Advising
March 27, 2014: Student Conference
Conference: First Floor White Hall
March 27, 2014
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Psychological Assesments
Psi Beta will be providing the opportunity to take different psychological assessments related to personality, emotional intelligence, stress, and more!
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Art Therapy as a Coping Technique for Managing Stress
This session will explore art therapy which is a creative use of art to provide for nonverbal expression and communication through which to foster self-awareness and personal growth. Participants will learn more about using art as a coping technique for managing stress and will experience an introductory art therapy activity. Space will be limited to the first 20 people.
11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Love Psychology But Don't Want to Be A Psychologist?
What else might you do with a Psychology Degree? What degrees and careers are available that are similar to psychology, but provide a different educational and career path? In this session, practitioners from related fields will share various career options that provide alternative paths for psychology or related majors.
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., Too Much Drugs and Alcohol: The Work of a Substance Abuse Counselor
This session will introduce students to the work of a Substance Abuse Counselor. Participants will hear about how these disorders are present in a person's life, possible causes, and techniques used as treatment. This particular presentation will have a unique perspective on the use of hypnotherapy as a tool applied to treatment.
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This presentation will discuss the role of intimate relationships in young adulthood. Variables such as social networking and social media will be considered in how these relatively new technologies affect the development of intimacy. Other topics include factors related to sexual satisfaction as well as gender issues related to intimacy.
All session are free and open to any student at GRCC. There is no need to register, but sessions will be filled on a first come – first served bases. Arrive early to assure a seat in the session. Refreshments will be served.
Advising: Third Floor White Hall
March 26 & 27
The Psychology Department will be holding one-on-one academic advising for students majoring in psychology, social work, gerontology, or those currently enrolled in PY-097.
During this time you can meet with a professor in the Psychology Department to:
- Develop a schedule for the fall 2014 semester.
- Plan for your future classes.
- Determine what classes you need to graduate.
- Decide which classes are best for your transfer or career goals.
- Ask questions about career options in psychology, social work, counseling, gerontology, or related fields.
Please talk to your professor or see the information in the Psychology Department for specific advising times during these two days.
If you cannot attend the drop-in sessions, you can make an individual appointment to meet with a faculty member depending on your major.
Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Gerontology –
Kate Byerwalter, PhD
301 C, White Hall
Frank Conner, PhD
301 B, White Hall
Judith Jankowski, EdS
301 A, White Hall
Sophie Rubin, PhD
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301 D, White Hall
Students in PY-097
Sandra Lancaster, PhD
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303 B, White Hall
Ennis Young, MSW
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The people make the guild great, yes... but a focus is also amazing. There are many guilds who say 'we do a bit of everything'. That, for me, is too vague; granted, you'll get a bunch of players in the guild who may share your particular interests... but you'll also get a bunch of players who don't necessarily share your interests. If those that do share interests aren't online at any given time when you happen to be online... well, it feels kinda lonely. You're definitely not going to ask the hardcore raiders if they wants to RP with you, now are you? Especially if they happen to be, y'know... raiding.
A single focus seems limiting, but it helps immensely in the long run. It unites like minds, and makes for an all-around better time, I think.
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That is actually what I do like about my little-bit-of-everything guild. I'm a person who likes playing the game in several different ways, according to my mood, and I like trying some things occasionally that I wouldn't want to do all the time.
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Help me get off of SSRIs!
I've been taking 20mg of Lexapro for about 3 years for my depression and anxiety. While the medication has helped, I feel that I'm ready to come off of it. Not because my depression is completely under control, but because the brain zaps, fatigue, and long-term use are starting to worry me.
(I know people will pop in here and say that these side effects could be mitigated by switching to another medication. I'm feeling really distrustful of any kind of antidepressant since my research on the troubling 'brain zaps' basically showed me that the medical community/research is pretty much in the dark about what brain zaps are and what damage they could be doing to my brain. I get the zaps even while on a steady dose, and I just want off altogether).
I've tried weaning off twice before, both times to disastrous results. I've ended up agitated, depressed, crying, and basically non-functional. My attempts to go off my medication have never lasted more than a couple of weeks.
This is where you guys come in. I want to believe that I can do this. I have this deep fear that I won't be able to make it without medication, especially since I'm starting a demanding, four-year graduate program in the fall. I'd really appreciate hearing about others who have managed to successfully come off of medications and keep their depression at bay, even through times of stress.
I know metafilter can be pretty pro-antidepressants, and I too value them for helping pull me out of a suicidal hole. But I'd like to hear the other side of the story now. I'd like to hear good reasons for going off of my meds (anecdotal and scientific), encouraging stories about getting through withdrawal and staying off meds, and any advice about natural ways I can deal with my stubborn depression. I just bought some Omega 3 supplements, some melatonin, and a B complex vitamin. I'm going to try to get into yoga and mindfulness meditation. I'm spending a lot less time on the computer/my phone. I have the Feeling Good Handbook and am going to try to work through the exercises. I smoke small amounts of pot, which helps. I just want to be able to use all these resources and not end up a snivelling mess, lying in bed with my brain zapping and my thoughts despairing. Please give me hope that I can do this.
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Wait, you do know there's different classes of anti-depressants outside of SSRIs, right? IANAD, but from what I've read, brain zaps are exclusively SSRI/SNRI territory. Are you seeing a psychiatrist, or are these prescribed by your GP? If it's the latter, I suggest you find a psychiatrist, especially if you're trying to withdraw from medication due to side effects and not because you're ready to get off of the medication. Remember: depression is an
, and from what you've said about your prior experiences of withdrawing from the medication you take for your illness, getting completely off all medication may not be the best idea.
To get off SSRIs you
have to taper
. Otherwise, they're going to kick your ass twice as hard as they are now. Coordinate withdrawal with your doctor, because, seriously, cold turkey-ing off SSRIs is a terrible thing to do to yourself.
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Is there a reason that therapy done with a professional therapist isn't part of your treatment plan?
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Also, vitamin D-3 can do wonders for one's mood. I take 1500 UI (more in the winter) but you should probably start lower and work your way up until there's a noticeable effect.
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I admire you for your desire to get off SSRI's. (Sadly, doesn't surprise me that a bunch of people here are pro-drugs.)
I have one major and a few minor things to suggest. Major thing is zone diet. Basically, the goal is to take the "runner's high" feeling one gets and extend it for most of your waking hours. If you exercise enough and are disciplined enough, the results on depression can be dramatic (my experience and other anectodal evidence). (I think there have been studies on this, but the "science" might just come from one of those holistically-oriented MD's like Mercola.)
Other things you can try is early rising with early exposure to bright light (raises testosterone levels, which I believe helps even if you're female.) Resistance training (same idea). Other things that work short-term are sauna's (using a hot/cold routine), hot yoga, keeping regular routines, and hard-core breathing exercises (pranayama).
In general, I've found that you if you get a toehold on depression by using one of the above, then it's easier to implement things like positive thinking / thankfullness etc.
Good luck (and if interested in diet, feel free to email)
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I've tried weaning off twice before, both times to disastrous results. I've ended up agitated, depressed, crying, and basically non-functional. My attempts to go off my medication have never lasted more than a couple of weeks.
I too value them for helping pull me out of a suicidal hole
These two statements make me feel like you need to really think over your decision to go off them. I'm on antidepressants, I know first hand that some of the side effects can be a significant issue, but I'd choose the side effects over how awful I feel off of them.
If you are adamant that you want to come off them, then you
to do it with the guidance of a doctor and maybe engage in some therapy concurrently. If you are serious about getting off of them in a long term and healthy way then you need help. Doing it on your own and doing a bunch of self medication of suppliments etc. isn't the smart way. You need to go at it much more strategically. Make up a plan with your doctor and therapist, and do it in a way that gives you the best chance of success.
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Weaning off is tough, no doubt about it. Having bounced around with half a dozen different meds and then voluntarily going off completely, I can say for myself that the zaps were worse than the tapering. That's what made me persevere; the conviction that I didn't want another single week of disorientation and would put up with a lot to achieve that goal.
You've already got several things going that helped for me - B-vitamins, exercise, meditation. The other things that helped were busy work at home, keeping a daily schedule, contacting friends frequently, getting lots of sun, and having a 'no screens after 8pm' rule (helps with getting to sleep on time).
On the medication side, there were different dosages of the pills I took, and my GP prescribed some smaller ones to make the tapering steps less drastic. This helped too.
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Remember: depression is an illness, and from what you've said about your prior experiences of withdrawing from the medication you take for your illness, getting completely off all medication may not be the best idea.
These two statements make me feel like you need to really think over your decision to go off them.
I'd really appreciate just advice on how to go off them, and not advice that maybe I should stay on them. I think what I need most is the conviction and hope that this is possible, that if I work hard I can do it, and that it is possible to handle and treat depression without using pharmaceutical antidepressants. I mean, a lot of research suggests that most of the effect of SSRIs may be placebo, so I'd like to equally convince myself that I can use other techniques to effectively treat my depression.
Thanks for all the answers so far. I have an appointment with a psychiatrist for Wednesday, and have just moved to a new city and will look into getting a therapist.
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When you weaned yourself off of anti-depression pills, how did you do it? Did you reduce your intake over a long time? Or were you on 60mg and went down to 50mg, 40mg, etc.?
I know Ask Metafilter is pretty anti vitamins/minerals/supplements, but I really do think they help. Along with your Vitamin B and Omega, try Vitamin C and magnesium. (Epsom salt baths help too!)
A popular home remedies website has a lot of positive feedback for 5-HTP and cold showers. (Not necessarily together!)
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Whalebreath: The fact that you're able to assert yourself in the face of someone saying you should stay on drugs, tells me you'll be able to get off them.
Besides the things already mentioned, there are all sorts of resources out there I'm sure you'll be motivated to seek out. And once you get some confidence that you have some power over your depression, a "virtuous cycle" starts where you'll add more and more elements to your life that support and sustain you.
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I finally got off SSRIs at the beginning of this year (for anxiety). Definitely wean *slowly*. Talk to your psychiatrist about the best way to wean yourself off. I don't know how hard Lexapro is to get off (I took it years ago but had switched a couple times in the past few years), but when I decided to go drug-free I was on Effexor which is very hard to quit. My doctor actually switched me first to Prozac then had me wean off that. I didn't get any "SSRI Discontinuation" symptoms while weaning off, but I did feel pretty depressed for a few weeks after while my body adjusted. However, by knowing that my symptoms were just temporary and that once my brain/body adjusted I would feel better, it was a lot easier to manage the symptoms and get through it.
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I've weaned myself off meds before and you must wean yourself REALLY slowly. So you are taking 20mg now... for a couple of weeks take 15 mg. Once you are seeing no negative side effects at 15 mg move down to 10 (but make sure you take at least 2 weeks). Then 5. Then 2.5.
Make sure you work with a doctor while you do this.
Make sure you are getting outdoors, in the sunshine, every day.
Make sure you are getting exercise.
Make sure you are eating really, really, really well. Lots of fish, whole grains, leafy veggies, berries, fresh fruit.
Make sure you are during a low-stress stretch in your life.
Make sure you are not drinking.
Make sure you get lots of sleep.
Consider fish oil supplements and Vitamin D.
And if you ever need them in the future, consider using one of the older tricyclics like nortriptyline.
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I take, daily:
*omega-3 supplements (flax oil and DHA from algae because I'm vegetarian, but most people take fish oil) because I read
this article
*vitamin D b/c I probably have seasonal affective & I live in Canada (less sunlight in winter) (here is
a link about low levels of vitamin D linked to depression
*a B-complex vitamin (here is a
relevant link
*a low dose of vitamin E (here is
a link with more info
about dosage issues & studies seeing low levels of vitamin E in those with depression)
*an iron supplement, because I've been either pregnant and/or breastfeeding for probably 90% of the past ten years and I have had issues with low iron; iron deficiency is linked to
PPD and perhaps depression in general
*a women's pregnancy/postpregnancy multivitamin (for the zinc, folic acid, and anything else I might want to be on top of)
I use melatonin when I'm behind on sleep - I'm a mess if I don't get enough deep sleep (when I'm trying to lose weight, and in keeping my moods on an even keel).
I do not find taking these supplements are a "magic bullet", they don't solve the depression or make it go away - taking them makes it easier to cope day-to-day, and I usually experience a significant drop in my mood if I miss days. When I begin taking them again I notice an improvement within a few days.
If I am getting exercise regularly (has to be something that takes a certain level of effort - cardio and/or weights - so that I break & sustain a sweat) - that helps regulate my depression as well. I have to have a routine, and it has to be made quite easy for me to keep to my routine, for this to work.
The things I do when I'm depressed tend to feed my depression and make it a bigger, stronger, more firmly controlling monster in my life: eat junk food, stop doing my chores, stop exercising, having nothing at hand to distract me from anxiety or a shame spiral, hide in my house & don't go out and be social. I don't exactly have answers for this because I know all too well that I can
what I should do and that it will help but that isn't usually enough to motivate me to
do it
no matter how logical it is.
So I find a lot of support is key, whether that be people to listen to you, people to lean on when you're having a bad spell who take you out, people who can make or bring you healthy food, people who can help enforce good habits like take you to a class at the gym every other night, having someone to help clean, people sleeping over (if you live alone) so you're not alone - I don't know your flavor of depression or what will help you, personally, the most, but you see the common thread here is
other people to help you somehow
. So, yeah, all of that is the advice I can share. Good luck & I'll root for you.
*swiped some of my links from
this previous AskMe answer I made
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Daily exercise and regular therapy appointments.
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Your psychiatrist (or a psychiatrist, if you haven't been seeing one) will help you develop a plan for how much to reduce your dose each week safely. It's worth seeing a psychiatrist for a one-time consult on this if you don't have a psychiatrist.
I have never taken Lexapro, but when I've come off Effexor, I've reduced the dose gradually by 37.5 mg, and then when I got to 37.5 mg reduced it by half and stayed at that for a couple of weeks, and never had any of the dizziness/synaptic discharge/headaches issues that are considered a side effect of coming off the drug.
Crazymeds.org has lots of useful info.
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Benadryl helps some people, some of the time, with the zaps.
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I was on these types of meds (ssri, snri, and anti depressants) for about two years, switching as problems occured, until I eventually fell on to abilify which made me decide these medications were not worth it anymore.
I quit cold turkey. Don't do that! I learned that the hard way and boy did it suck. The fatigue, the brain zaps all that shit. Start off by a tamper, and little by little it will work.
Surprisingly this is about the time I started smoking marijuana as it did ease the symptoms... what doesnt cannabis help?
I know metafilter can be pretty pro-antidepressants,
that is an understatement, it seems people believe they are a solve all.
They are not, this is neither here nor there, but I just want to say you can get off of them, and life will get better. it can take a while, it was about 2 months before I felt normal. The most sucessful thing I can say with regards to depression is to keep an eye on it. notice the symptoms. I am always surpised how many people are drugged and dont have a therapist or a psychiatrist they see when necessary to actually work on behavior and thought pattern recognition. best of luck!
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whalebreath, if you feel it's appropriate, can you elaborate a bit on where you're at right now, in terms of daily function? What's your daily routine like? Are you able to exercise, go to work/school, socialize, all that stuff?
This might help us give more focused answers re: practical steps you can take to get off the medication with the least duress possible.
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on June 11, 2012
Have you ever been on Benzodiazapenes? I know your goal is getting off drugs, but the side effects of a benzo like Klonopin are far less troubling. They might help you smooth out the transition off Lexapro. They will at least help the anxiety and agitation, and also probably help with withdrawal symptoms.
I have been on many antidepressants, Lexapro for the longest. I've never been able to tolerate them for long, I've always found the side effects to outweigh any possible benefits, but benzos help me (I only take them now on a very occasional basis, because I don't went to be addicted to any kind of medication, although there addictive potential is pretty low.)
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I've been on Anti-depressants and Ritalin or Concerta for several years (7 or so?) and over the winter I decided I'd had enough. The bi-monthly doctor visits for prescriptions, the pharmacy and the dependence on the drugs was killing me, so I decided to stop.
I took a different approach - probably not the best, but it worked out fine for me and I was fully functional. I knew that I could stop the Ritalin without much issue, so when that script ran out, I just didn't refill it. That part was fine.
The Effexor was tougher. I knew from previous experience that I could go about 36 hours between doses before I started to feel dizziness/disorientated, etc.. I also knew that I could deal with the dizziness in most situations (it wasn't debilitating, just uncomfortable) and so my first step was to push my 'delta' between doses to 2 days, then to 3 days, etc.
I found that the dizziness was often resolved by strong, hard exercise (I mountain bike and when I couldn't bike, I'd get on the rowing machine or elliptical machine). Often, if I started to feel the dizziness toward bedtime, I'd just go to sleep and wake up fine the next morning. But really, it was exercise that was the most helpful in 'pushing the delta' between doses.
All told, it took me about 2 months to fully stop taking the pills. I never cut the pills for smaller doses, just took them every few days when the dizziness was too uncomfortable. And I did this on my own - no guidance from my doctor.
Since I have been fully off the meds, I have taken care to pay very close attention to my anxiety, destructive thoughts/behaviors (my depression stems from anxiety and low self esteem/self depreciation issues), and make sure to 'check myself' every so often to make sure I'm not slipping back to where I was (which is to say, laying on the couch, watching TV, every night after work for hours). I've found that I have a hair-trigger for tears in any given situation - ridiculous stuff makes the tears come (radio commercials, for example) - but mostly I just laugh it off these days.
Honestly, I was afraid that this 'experiment' would be a big failure - I still have a small stash of about a week's worth of Effexor that I keep hidden away. I was sure I'd have to use it at some point. Its been about 5 months since I've fully detoxed and I think things are just fine - and so does my husband who's been there since the start of the depression and meds.
The ONLY thing I know for sure is that I really have to exercise regularly. If I go more than a few days without exercise, I feel myself slipping. A good, sweaty workout usually kicks me right back into place and life goes on as planned.
Drop me a note if you want to talk more about this.
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on June 11, 2012
The thing about my experience with anti-depressants is that I have gone on and off them for varying periods of time my whole life. I think it's great to try managing your depression without them, but if that doesn't work for you, or if it works for you for some time (often for years at a stretch in my own experience), going back on them might be a life-saver.
It's not all or nothing; when you go on them, you don't have to be on them forever, and when you go off them, you don't have to be off them forever. Being on medicine isn't a failure.
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A few things that have helped me, some of which have been mentioned: Getting some type of activity/exercise, Getting out even if it is just sitting in the SUNSHINE. Being around positive people that can help me stay in a positive mind frame, positive self-talk, twice a day doses of fish oil ( I forget the milligrams but it is the max), Max dose of vitamin D3, tapering SLOWLY, my doctors recommendations have always been faster than what I can handle and I have always had to go slower.
Best of Luck
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oh my god, I hate SSRIs. the first time I went off my daily dose.. honestly it was terrifying. night sweats, head zaps, headaches, bewilderment, etc. then when i went back on i had f'ing terrifying suicidal thoughts, which i thought were an exaggeration but apparently it's very real.
second time i went off, i did it differently. i started chopping pills in half, skipping days, then skipping two days.. basically i spent a month very slowly stopping it. the key things were:
-slow cessation
-watch out for symptoms, and when you know to expect them they can be easier to deal with
-MARIJUANA (yes, in all caps). not only do I love pot, but it eased my initial symptoms ON the meds (this should have been a sign).. it made coming off them drastically easier. it relaxed me, lifted my mood, calmed some shakiness (like that feeling you get when really need to eat), etc
-don't drink alcohol. i'm not a drinker, so this is advice to others. i just know it makes things worse
-if you're really deep into it on a certain day, take a half pill. don't feel like taking one if you were intending to skip a day means you failed.
oh.. and i've been off it for over 6 months. and i enjoy these .. emotion things. i feel happiness and sadness. like a person is meant to.
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Sorry. What are brain zaps?
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"Brain zaps" are posited to be random synaptic discharges that feel like a static shock in your head (or elsewhere in your neural system). It's a commonly reported withdrawal effect from SSRI meds.
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I think it's critical you find a psychiatrist who is pro-weaning off medication. Pair her/him with a therapist with the same bent and experience. Oliver Sacks has an article in "Anthropologist on Mars" about a client with Torrettes Syndrome dealing with medications (Torettes is one of those neurological disorders which have serious upsides) and working through in therapy (with Sacks, but I doubt you'll find a psychiatrist who does therapy anymore) his mixed emotions/responses to using medication. In that single subject case, the therapy removed all side effects of the medication when he went on it again; a similar effect may be gained by going off in a comprehensive manner.
Exercise has been clinically proven to have the same effects as anti-depressants; the issue is the avolition that is part of depression which impedes someone from exercising.
You could also look into Electro-convulsant Therapy (ECT). It's still largely experimental, due to the large negative history of "shocking" people, but the current therapies are really showing to have some positive effects on depression (though there are side effects possible as well, so it's not a sinecure).
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I've done a three year stint followed by a year long stint on anti-depressants, and have been clean for 5 yrs. I was not on SSRI, I was on NDRI and I still tapered like my life depended on it. I'd drag out the tapering by twice as long as usual.
To echo my earlier comment in another thread, I too supplement like a mofo. I currently take a potent high quality multi, LOTS of omega's (highest range of dose), D and probiotics. These do amazing things to my body, and yes, bloodwork showed deficiencies in D and a couple of others, so I'm not making it up.
I also exercise pretty steady, with heavy lifting twice a week, and cardio 2-3 times - anything from bootcamp to bike rides, mood and weather permitting. I meditate, about ten minutes on the commute each morning. My meditation is both traditional 'empty mind' and meditating on reframing my thoughts. There is a lot of self talk involved, and deep breathing. Books like 'Loving What Is' can be very helpful. Unlike many others I don't do well with marijuana, it makes me sleepy and heart racy.
I prioritize my sleep like it's going out of style. 7-8 is mandatory, going up to 9-10 on weekends. I take melatonin if I need to fall asleep quickly, and I find after taking melatonin for a couple of weeks the effects linger for a few weeks.
All that has resulted in many years drug-free, with many traumatic events to test my mettle so to speak. I lost my father last week, and while fully grieving, I'm coping well. You can do it.
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And also... if you ever have a return to depression, you'll be much quicker to recognize the symptoms and you'll never go through the same hell as the first time, until you take the plunge with meds again. You will know what to watch for, and be much more proactive about it. That can give you peace of mind, knowing that even if you have to face depression again, it's never as bad cause you're quicker to catch it. (Also it's been more like seven years now that I think about it).
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Having gone on and off Zoloft a few times, I can tell you this: when I was "ready" to come off of it, I didn't have very many emotional symptoms after coming off. When I wasn't ready, I felt terrible while coming off. FWIW.
I did have the brain zaps, but they really weren't all that bad. Don't fear them, don't freak out; it's sort of like being persistently startled for a while. They also (for me anyway) tapered off very slowly.
Keys to success: eat plenty of protein with tryptophan, and CBT/positive mental attitude.
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I highly recommend
using a benzo to wean off an SSRI. Kicking a benzo dependence (like klonopin) makes getting off an SSRI seem like a walk in the park. Getting off an SSRI is really uncomfortable, but getting off a benzo will make you want to curl up in a dark corner and pray to a god you don't even believe in to make you stop being constantly aware of your heart beating in your chest.
I'm on an SSRI now, but I've gotten off two prior to being on this one. A couple things that echo what has already been said but that I think ought to be stressed:
-The most important thing you can do is to taper. Do it under the guidance of your Pdoc.
-When you're getting off, pick up new healthy habits to focus on. Do them and think about how good they feel. Eat a really balanced diet. Exercise. Sleep. Give up the coffee for a bit (which will help keep you calm and reduce your anxiety about getting off the meds). Focus on how good these things make you feel. When you get the zaps or cringe at noises or get headaches or puke or can't sleep, breathe deep and think about all the great things you are doing for your body.
-Yoga and meditation have done wonders for me (still have depression and still on meds, but a lot less than I would have to be on). I highly recommend these practices. They will make you feel good, they will make you want to take care of yourself, and they will help you accept the icky feelings withdrawal. They will help you sort of look at your withdrawal - the nausea and the freaking out feeling - and allow you to step away from them and recognize, 'hey, that is how my body is feeling right now because the chemicals are shifting' and learn to just sit in it, accept it - it will pass.
-Tea is awesome. Stay away for now from things like St. John's wort and Kava. But Chamomile is great when you're feeling anxious. Switch out your morning coffee for some green tea.
-Support. Find someone who you can call up and talk to when it gets bad, because it will probably get a little bad. Try to occupy yourself with friends and things you like doing rather than wallowing.
-Make an environment you love. Make your home and your bed a place you want to be. Clean it well before you start to go off. Have some plants for comfort and to give you a small task everyday. Have candles and your favorite classical pianist at the ready. Stock your fridge with healthy comfort foods. Reading can get hard when your brain is all a buzz coming off the meds - times like these call for your guilty pleasure netflix shows. Watch them to pass the time without judging yourself harshly.
-Make getting off your meds your priority but don't obsess about it mentally. That is, make this your main project. Put anything else you can on the back burner for a while. Forgive yourself for not working on your novel right now. But don't feel consumed by getting off your meds. Don't constantly think 'oh god, this is terrible!' Find relaxing and comforting ways to be occupied.
-Don't drink. I learned this the hard way. It's a great immediate solution to anxiety but it's not sustainable and makes things far worse in the long run.
-If you have to go back on them, forgive yourself and accept that you need to be on them. But do give kicking them the college try. I've come off them twice. The last time, it was great at first, and then things became Really Bad. It boiled down to me being on meds, which I wasn't thrilled about, or me being a mess that couldn't get out of bed and was on the verge of suicide. I opted for the meds. It was the better of two evils. There's no shame in it.
Best of luck.
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3 month update: I am now med free! It's been 10 days since I last took any kind of dose, but I have tapered slowly over these last few months.
I did well at each taper, but once I stopped taking it completely I was getting lots of zaps, nausea, and parts of my face (tip of nose) would go numb. My doctor supported using Benadryl to deal with these side effects, and one Benadryl seemed to do the trick when the zaps and nausea were getting too bothersome. I took the Benadryl for almost a week, and am now finding that I don't need it anymore.
I've had a few crying spells and find myself really emotional and sometimes overwhelmed, but I clued my friends and family in to what I was going through, and they've been great and patient and I just remind myself that this is part of the withdrawal process.
Mindfulness meditation has been the thing that has helped the most - I do that in the morning and feel so much better all day (and noticeably not-as-able-to-cope if I miss a couple days).
My energy and motivation have returned significantly!! I've been waking up and doing things, which in itself seemed like an exhausting ordeal on the lex. I've also stopped depending on pot as much to help me get motivated - I find I just don't need it as much any more.
I'll try to update again in a few months, once the stress of grad school is in full force. Thank you all so much for your advice and support - this community rocks!
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I recently heard -- from a psychiatrist, this isn't wingnutty -- that there are some interesting studies coming out about niacin and L-methylfolate supplements being used to help out serotonin and dopamine. I don't know the dosages, so it's something you should talk about with a doctor. The psychiatrist told me that she's deliberately eating more tuna and peanuts in order to get plenty of niacin; the L-methylfolate supplements would be necessary only for some people, while niacin alone would do the trick for others.
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In audio post, it was grow or die in the uppermost echelon. The biggest facilities, including hsr|ny, Nutmeg, and Sound Lounge made serious expansions into audio and/or video:
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Platinum Studios added Augspurgers to Studio K.
Sear Sound set up the Moog-centric Studio D.
Tainted Blue swapped out its SSL for a Euphonix (nee Avid) System 5.
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Advanced smaller studios – independent and within larger facilities — and producer rooms also opened up at a peppy pace:
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The former One Point Six in Williamsburg was reborn as Three Egg Studios.
Manhattan Center Studios launched The Fuse Box with Public Enemy's Brian Hardgroove.
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Sisko's Min-Max Studios opened up in midtown.
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Guitarist Justin King moved his Vinegar Hill Sound from Portland, OR to DUMBO, Brooklyn.
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Composer Peter Nashel turned ears everywhere with his work for shows like Rubicon.
Outfits like Expansion Team scored for networks such as the Biography Channel.
Tom Salta understands how to get chosen to score for games like Prince of Persia and Red Steel 2.
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Jingle Punks continued to grow.
Mechanical licensing experts RightsFlow kept progressing.
One of NYC's most controversial music business plays, peer-to-peer file sharing network Limewire, appeared to be finally finished.
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Neon Indian, Beach House, Matt and Kim, Bear Hands and more were mastered at The Lodge.
MSR Studios handled Kid Cudi, Evanescence and Broadway Cast recordings.
Lenny Kravitz, The Dirty Pearls, "Glee", and Vampire Weekend were all at Avatar.
Joe Lambert Mastering worked with Moby and Ninjasonik.
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The great hip hop/jazz experimentalist Guru was gone before his time.
Clinton Recording Studios hosted its last session.
Brick and mortar music retail took another hit when Fat Beats shuttered its last stores.
Baseline Studios, home of Just Blaze and countless Jay-Z hits, closed.
Chung King Studios started off 2010 with a bang by suddenly vacating Varick Street.
NYC-based producers, mixers, engineers and artists became businesses in their own right:
Producer Chris Coady worked on some hugely acclaimed records this year, including Beach House Teen Dream and Delorean Subiza, as well as records with Hooray for Earth, Zola Jesus, Smith Westerns, Cold Cave.
People like Allen Farmelo developed their distinctive sound.
Choice songwriter Claude Kelly made a business of hits.
Shane Stoneback's career took off via work with Sleigh Bells and Vampire Weekend.
Mixer Mark Saunders embraced multiple aspects of the biz from his studio at Beat 360.
Dream Theater's Jordan Rudess took his iPad/iPhone app MorphWiz all the way to #1.
Joel Hamilton continued down an immersive production path, working on records with Blakroc, Dub Trio, The Parkington Sisters and Blakroc.
And John Agnello brought his classic production and engineering technique to new records for Kurt Vile, J Mascis, Shayna Zaid And The Catch and Dead Confederate (among others).
The studio scene got a lot more socialicious and FUN:
Flux Studios was always hosting something in the East Village, like Alto and Dangerous converging for a schooling from Fab.
Digital Music NY was one of many popular business-based meetups.
Stadium Red partied down post-CMJ.
20dot20 mixed advertising and music.
And the Connectors connected a LOT of people.
What big stories would you include? And what do you see next in 2011? Don't be shy – leave a comment and let us know!
– Janice Brown and David Weiss
Digital Music NY Meetup Tonight, Wednesday, 11/10: Breaking into Int'l Markets
November 7, 2010 by David Weiss
This month's Digital Music NY meetup has a distinctly international flavor, as the popular networking and discussion event presents: "Breaking into International Markets – from China to MIDEM".
The mixer and panel will be hosted, as always, by MusicDish and the Fortex Group. The event is tonight, Wednesday, 11/10 starting at 6:00pm, at Greenwich Village restaurant/bar Gonzalez y Gonzalez.
Tonight, Digital Music NY host and MusicDish*China founder Eric DeFontenay will open the discussion with Mathew Daniel, Vice President at R2G, which developed the first centralized music distribution platform in China promoting the consumption and monetization of legitimate digital content – will be discussing the emerging music industry in China and how US artists and labels can position themselves to break into the world's largest music market.
He will be joined by Steven Masur, a Senior Partner of MasurLaw who has over 15 years of experience working with digital media and entertainment companies on their corporate and intellectual property transactions and day-to-day operations.
Finally, JP Bommel, VP of Business Development for North America at REED MIDEM, will be discussing the upcoming MIDEM 2011 being held in January. MIDEM is the world's largest music industry trade fair, which has been held annually at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France, since 1967. Bringing together musicians, businesspeople, cultural policy makers, and journalists from many countries, it provides a forum for business talks, discussing political and legal issues, and showcasing new artists, musical trends and music-related products.
Networking hour will be from 6:00pm – 7:00 tonight, with speakers and discussions beginning at 7:00.
The event is free, and guests are asked to RSVP. Gonzalez y Gonzalez is located at 625 Broadway between Houston and Bleecker streets.
Digital Music NY Presents "Music Law in the Digital Age" Tonight, Wednesday 10/13
October 13, 2010 by David Weiss
Digital Music NY, Women in Music and Limelight are teaming up to present "Music Law in the Digital Age" at their monthly meetup.
Tonight's mixer will feature a book signing and reception with the authors Allen Bargfrede and Cecily Mak.
As always, this lively meetup will take place 6-9 at Greenwich Village bar/restaurant Gonzalez y Gonzalez. Networking starts at 6, and speakers/discussions kick in at 7:00.
Digital Music NY is a monthly event series which brings together New York area music professionals working in the digital music sector. The events feature company announcements, presentations of the latest technology, guest speakers, and plenty of time for networking.
The event is tonight, Wednesday, 10/13 and is free to attend. guests are asked to RSVP here. Gonzalez y Gonzalez is located at 625 Broadway between Houston and Bleecker streets.
Digital Music NY Meets Tuesday, July 27th, for "Leading Ladies of the Music Biz"
July 26, 2010 by David Weiss
MusicDish, The Fortex Group and Women in Music will host the latest installment of Digital Music NY this Tuesday, 7/27 from 6:00pm – 9:00 at Greenwich Village restaurant/bar Gonzalez y Gonzalez.
This month, the event is partnering with Women in Music to present "Leading Ladies of the Music Biz", an intimate panel with five female music professionals shaping the industry. Confirmed speakers include:
* Jennifer Blakeman – Senior Vice President, Universal Music Publishing Group
* Amanda Ghost – President, Epic / Songwriter
* Samantha Cox – Exec. Director Writer Publisher Relations at BMI
* Marsha Vlasic – Sr VP concerts @ ICM
Digital Music NY is a monthly event series which brings together New York area music professionals working in the digital music sector. The events feature company announcements, presentations of the latest technology, guest speakers, and plenty of time for networking.
Networking hour will be from 6:00pm – 7:00 on Tuesday, with speakers and discussions beginning at 7:00.
Tuesday's event is free to attend, and guests are asked to RSVP here. Gonzalez y Gonzalez is located at 625 Broadway between Houston and Bleecker streets.


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I attended the 2012, 20th Anniversary of The Annual Trumpet Awards, to solute African- American Achievement. It's held every year in "hotlanta" (Atlanta) the first week of January and when I tell you that this event is "off the chain," trust me, it doesn't disappoint!! So when I decided to go, I called my stylist Glam Diva of Low Key Fashion Finds and told her to hook a sista up with some trendy pieces cause I had to "represent" in the ATL. LOL. Now for those of you who are not familiar with The Trumpet Awards, it was created by Turner Broadcasting in 1993 to herald the accomplishments of Black Americans who have succeeded against immense odds. Special recognition is given to the few, who symbolize the many, who have overcome the ills of racism and poverty and achieved special greatness. In 2005, The Trumpet Awards Foundation was formed by former Turner Broadcasting executive, Xernona Clayton, to continue the tradition of demonstrating total community involvement, global respect for all humanity and its commitment to diversity by heralding the accomplishments of men and women who have significantly contributed in enhancing the quality of life for all....individuals and/or groups who augment the richness of this great global society by partnering the cause of justice and equality of all.
Guess who was one of this year's honorees????? Drum roll please.......none other than Newark's own, Mayor Cory A. Booker!!! Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap! LOL. I know, I was shocked and surprised too. When Xernona Clayton invited me to attend over a month ago I had no idea that the Honorable Cory Booker was being honored. But when I found out I was thrilled!! Yall know I am always happy when anybody "bigs up" Newark. I gotta tell ya, when I saw Mayor Booker walk across that stage at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre to receive his award, I felt such a since of pride. I yelled out; "Newark is in the house!" Yes, people were starring, most were smiling in support, but yall know I'm real grown and real sexy these days so I just do me and to hell with who don't like it! LOL. Ladies, Mr. Cory was looking bald and beautiful! I think he is a real cutie and being smart just kicks his swag up a notch. LOL. Anywhoo, right before they presented him with his Trumpet Award they showed a little clip of all of his accomplishments; during the month of March 2010 marked Newark's first murder-free month in over 44 years. That's huge!! Booker also attracted over $100,000 million in private philanthropy and when President Obama offered him a position to head the new White House Office of Urban Affairs Policy, he turned it down expressing his commitment to Newark. I had no idea he did that. That is a very unselfish act; I love Newark but if President Obama offered me a big job like that I woulda been on the midnight train to Washington D.C. LOL. And although I know that Mayor Booker is a Twitter Tweeter, I had no idea that when a constituent tweeted him to send someone to her 65 year old father's house to shovel his driveway, he offered to do it himself and 20 minutes later, the Mayor of Newark was at the senior's house shoveling the snow; very impressive! For the first time in my many years of traveling, I heard people whispering positive things about Newark. And that was a good thing because I get so sick and tired of defending this city as if we are living in some kind of war zone. People who don't live here and who have never been here, kill me talking smack about Newark as if they are living in some kind of Utopia. Especially folks from Harlem, the Bronx and Brooklyn; where they live ain't no bed of roses so they need to shut their pie whole!
The Trumpet Awards put a spotlight on Newark's excellence by honoring our Mayor with the Political Leadership Award. Yall don't even know, I was soooooo filled with joy that I wanted to jump up on the chair like Tom Cruise did on Oprah that time and shout, "that's right, Newark is the bomb! No, I didn't do it cause that would have just fed into the untrue stereotype that Newarker's are ghetto and classless. So I just chilled. Cory's speech was short but very impactful and when he finished he got a standing ovation. WOW, that was a really good look! Cory, if you're reading this article, sorry you weren't able to stick around for a photo op so I just wanna say, congrats boo!!
There were other very distinguished honorees; some whom you may or may not know, but I wanna give them a shout out because our people need to hear about what black folks are doing to impact our communities and the nation. The legendary band Earth, Wind and Fire received a Trumpet Award for Lifetime Achievement. Well that makes total sense cause they have been rockin' out for over 40 years. Most musicians can't say that. The music industry tends to crank out a bunch of one hit wonders so when you see a group like EW&F, who has won 20 Grammys, recorded eight #1 R&B singles, eight double platinum top pop albums, sold 90 million albums worldwide, which earned them their place in musical history; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, it's no surprise that they would receive an honor like the Trumpet Awards. And all those guys are aging gracefully. Only Maurice White's brother, base player Verdine White, percussionist, Ralph Johnson and of course falsetto singer, Philip Bailey were in attendance. Remember the song Reasons? Philip hit a note so high he broke bricks. LOL. Whew, that boy can sang!! They were all very nice and friendly and I actually got to take a picture with Philip. Loved it!
Baby Boy Tyrese Gibson received the Pinnacle Award. He has crossed all genres of entertainment; singing, modeling and movies. We came to know and love Tyrese when he blew up from the memorable Coca-Cola commercial. After that, everybody wanted a piece of him so he signed a contract with RCA records where he recorded his first R&B album and was nominated for a Grammy. Tommy Hilfiger made him the face of his clothing line which was one of the most successful campaigns in fashion industry history. Then he took his modeling career to the next level when he signed with GUESS? and became the first and ONLY African-American male model in history to land a multimillion dollar exclusive contract. WOW, I never knew Tyrese was doin' it big like that!! I saw him on The Wendy Williams Show recently where he shared that he turned director John Singleton down when he asked him to play the role in the movie Baby Boy because he just didn't wanna act. Secretly he was afraid. But John kept hawkin' him. Eventually he said yes and now he has seven films under his belt with block busters like 2 Fast 2 Furious, Four Brothers, and Transformers. But what I learned and was most impressed about was that he started a charity organization known as The Watts Foundation. Its goal is to raise enough money to build a state of the art youth center in his hometown of Watts. Awesome!! Tyrese was so chocolaty, creamy and sweet to look at and to people. He signed autographs and took pictures with everybody who wanted one. I didn't get a chance to strike a pose with him but I did get a chance to interview him on the red carpet at the 1999 MTV Music Awards and gurls, when I tell you that he is "fau-ween," I mean creamy and smooth. And those teeth are so straight and white, when he smiled, I had to say, OMG!!
Former NFL player Emmitt Smith and his gorgeous wife Pat Smith was honored with the Humanitarian Award. I got a chance to meet both of them at the Sponsorship Dinner the night before the awards and not only did they graciously take a picture with me but his wife Pat complimented me on my height and the dress I was wearing. We ended up kicking her hubby to the curb and continued our conversation about the importance of strong, powerful, confident women, like we were old girlfriends from around the way. It was amazing! Howeva, I was checking out Emmitts nicely muscled body over my shoulder. Is muscled a word? Well it is now. LOL. I was feeling Pat in our little chit chat but I had to peep her husband because he was looking oh sooooo splashy!! His suit was perfection!! Mmmm, Mmmmm, da-li-cious!! LOL. I do like a mature man. As a cougar, I don't like 'em too young cause I need a guy with a little man weight. And that doesn't happen in most cases until men are around their middle 30's. Oh, I digress. LOL. Emmitt is now a speaker, bestselling author and entrepreneur. He is the CEO of Smith Enterprises where he has a passion for making a difference through his philanthropy. Emmitt's vision for his companies is best summed up in the organizations core purpose statement, "Building Bridges to Open Doors." Under the umbrella of Smith Enterprises his wife created Treasure You- - - a brand of products and services dedicated to renewing the spirits of women by helping them to achieve their dreams and find their passion in life despite their setbacks and circumstances. They are so deserving. I really, really like their hustle.
My "gurl" Aretha Franklin was in the house at this year's 20th Annual Trumpet Awards Celebration. They were honoring her father, Reverend C. L. Franklin, with the Civil Rights Warrior Award and she was there to accept it on his behalf because unfortunately, he was shot in 1979 during a robbery attempt on his house in Detroit and remained in a coma for 5 years until he died on July 27, 1984. But the good news is, he made an unforgettable imprint on our society with his activism. C. L. was an active member in the civil rights movement. He co-organized the 1963 "Walk Toward Freedom March" with his close friend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He was also actively involved in such organizations as the Urban League, NAACP and on the Executive Board of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Everybody was moved when Aretha Franklin was escorted onto the stage and during her acceptance speech where she became emotional and wept as she spoke about her dad. I have seen the Queen of Soul on many awards shows, talk shows and heard her on radio interviews, but this was my first time seeing her break down like that. It was touching. I say, her father used his time on this earth wisely.
It was very apropos to give Ted Turner the Golden Trumpet Award. The man is a media mogul, businessman and philanthropist. He is the founder of the well respected CNN and WTBS, which pioneered the superstation concept in cable television. He owns several sports teams and is a partner in Ted's Montana Grill restaurant chain, which has 46 locations nationwide. For those of you who are familiar with Ted, you are aware that he's been accused of being this very hard edged, no nonsense, task master. When he was married to Jane Fonda she once said, "Ted is high maintenance." But after hearing about his dedication to environmental issues and his generosity, I decided that he is like a chocolate covered strawberry; sweet and crunchy on the outside and soft and sweet on the inside. LOL. He actually has a very good sense of humor as well and was so friendly at the celebration. As Wendy would say, "he's a friend in my head."
Just when you think you're smart there is always much to learn, cause I had no idea who Dr. Levi Watkins Jr. was before The Trumpet Awards. He was honored with the Medicine Award. Dr. Watkins is a distinguished surgeon who became the first black to be admitted and graduated from Vanderbilt University's School of Medicine. After graduating he started a general surgery residency at Johns Hopkins University Hospital where he was the first black chief resident of cardiac surgery and he went on to conduct cardiac research at the Harvard Medical School of Physiology. Dr. Watson later performed the world's first human implantation of the automatic implantable defibrillator and subsequently developed several different techniques for the implantation of the device. To date, over 1 million devices have been implanted and saved the lives of most of those patients with this treatment. WOW!! He took the Hippocratic Oath very seriously! But what was fun about Dr. Watkins was he was just like a regular dude. We often think that people who are accomplished in the sciences are nerds. But he was so approachable, conversational and down to earth; a real bedside manner. We spoke briefly while waiting for our limousines to pick us up and I enjoyed our little banter.
The Trumpet Awards does not always honor stars, politicians and athletes. The criteria for eligibility and consideration is for men and women, who through consistency and longevity, have achieved success in a chosen profession or career. Potential honorees are those persons who are viewed not only for what they have individually achieved but also for the achievement they inspire in others and Mary Parker is one of those people. So she was given the Business Award at this year's celebration. Mary is the President and CEO of ALL(n) 1 Security Services, Inc. which is the only nationally certified African-American woman owned full service security firm in the United States. She went from a small home based office in Atlanta and now has offices in Alabama, Mississippi and Nebraska. She has been featured in Black Enterprise Magazine and Minority Business Enterprise Magazine just to name a few. When she accepted the Trumpet Award she said, "to whom much is given much is required." You can't argue with that fact. As Beyonce says, "who runs the world girls girls."
The Trumpet Awards Celebration is a four day event where you get a chance to meet and break bread with people from all over the world. Some of the highlights over the four day event was the powerful Race Relations Symposium, featuring panelists Cory "Coco Brotha" Condrey from BET, Dr. Joy DeGruy, author of, Post Taumatic Slave Syndromeand Dr. C.J. Vivian, Civil Rights Activist. The Prayer Breakfast honoring spiritual leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King's daughter, Bernice King. The International Civil Rights Walk of Fame were religious leaders are recognized and honored at the historic Eberneza Baptist Church. The High Tea With High Heels At The Hyatt, where they celebrate powerful women who have achieved greatness in their chosen field and made a difference in our communities, with a fashion show and an award. Yall should have seen these ladies strut their stuff in their high heels and fancy hats. All of them were absolutely gorgeous.
I have to toot the horn of my friend Xernona Clayton, Founder and CEO of The Trumpet Awards Foundation, who through the generosity of co-sponsors has generated over $4 million dollars to charitable and educational causes. They have given hundreds of scholarships to students to pursue their education. And when I tell you that she is the truth. She is the real deal yall; open, kind, giving and inclusive. Although there is a street named after her in Atlanta, she is still very gracious and unpretentious. Well, except for the fabulous outfits and the tiaras she wears. Whenever I speak with her it's like she is my auntie or grandmother. I absolutely adore her for who she is and what she has done for our community. Dr. Clayton is a jokester too. She had us laughing constantly. I felt honored when she invited me to attend this year's celebration. I learned a lot. I played a lot. And I got a chance to meet some fabulous people whom I didn't mention earlier; The Braxton's. I am a big fan of their show Braxton Family Values and when I met them they were uber nice. They were all dressed to kill at the awards ceremony so we struck a pose together in a photo. Kathy Hughes, owner of TvOne. Thank God Newark Cablevision fiiiiiiinally got the network in 2011! Hell, we pay a mint for cable so we should have every channel! Anyway, Cathy Hughes is unbelievably friendly and not camera shy at all. Met singer Estelle, who is absolutely stunning in person. She was so sweet and pleasant. Of course I had to whip my camera out on her. But she was a good sport about it. I recognized the former Divorce Court Judge, Mabelline Ephraim in the lobby of the Hyatt. She was a little frazzled but she made herself take a picture with me because I asked; that's how you treat a fan!! Professor of sociology at Georgetown University, Dr. Michael Eric, Dyson was in attendance as well. He authored 18 books and is a political analyst for MSNBC. Talking with him was like chillin' with my "homies." LOL. He gave me a pound or as some say a fist bump and offered me his personal cell and email to contact him to be interviewed for Soul Food Junkies; a documentary that I associate produced and will premiere Nationally on PBS later this year. And last but certainly not least, I met my boy Bobby Jones from BET. I told him I was gonna put him on blast because he is a hot mess; in a good way. We met earlier in the week at the Prayer Breakfast but everybody was bum rushing him so all he had time to do was take pictures with people. But I saw an entirely different Bobby Jones when I happened to be sitting in front of him at The High Tea With High Heels At The Hyatt event. He was cracking jokes like he was a seasoned comedian. It was refreshing to see a person who is spiritually esteemed but doesn't take himself too seriously. I had a ball laughing with him.
This year's Trumpet Awards is must see TV. It's hosted by funny man Wayne Brady. Sexy, talented actor Blair Underwood, TvOne owner Cathy Hughes, and The O'Jays are presenters. I literally ran into Eddie Lovert from The O'Jays at the Sponsor Dinner and when I introduced myself and asked would he take a picture with me he said, "suuuuure." LOL. Oh and I don't wanna forget to let you know that you are in for a treat this year cause they have performances by singing group Heads Of State, with former New Edition members, Bobby Brown, Johnny Gill and Ralph Tresvant. Estelle and Mint Condition also graced the stage with perfect performances. The show will air on TvOne at 8p.m. on Sunday, April 8, 2012 or check your local listings for details. Check out my photo album on Facebook. We look marvelous!! LOL.


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Micro sensor motes successfully travel through a Canadian heavy oil reservoir
REGINA, SK, Nov. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - What was once believed impossible became a reality on November 16th: micro sensor motes were successfully sent into a Canadian heavy oil reservoir through an injection well and retrieved via a production well.
This exciting result is from a field trial conducted by the PI Innovation Centre - a joint venture of the Canadian Petroleum Technology Research Centre (PTRC) and its Dutch-based partner INCAS3 - in collaboration with Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL), which provided field access.
Heavy oil recovery challenges
Using existing recovery methods such as CHOPS (Cold Heavy Oil Production with Sand), heavy oil reservoirs in Canada see only a five-to-eight percent recovery rate. In CHOPS, a sand and oil mixture is extracted; the produced sand leads to the creation of empty spaces or 'wormholes' in the reservoir. These 'wormholes' form a potentially immense network of channels preventing pressurization and, thus, influencing the efficiency of oil production. If this network of wormholes exists, sensors should provide information as to their number, diameter, direction and location.
Unprecedented success in field test
Initial results indicate that between 10% and 20% of injected sensor motes - those with a diameter of 7 mm or less - successfully passed through the reservoir. John van Pol, Managing Director of INCAS3, is positive about the results.
"The fact that the sensor motes traveled through the reservoir is a promising start for this innovative research."
Dr. Malcolm Wilson, CEO of the PTRC, also noted.
"With the kinds of recovery rates we experience in CHOPS production," said Wilson, "to actually be able to see and better understand these wormholes will enable us to develop improved recovery techniques."
The next step is to analyze the results. The PI Innovation Centre will set up a research program before moving to the next phase of trials.
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The clearest change noted so far by researchers studying social media and the role it's playing in the 2012 election is the way in which it is further compressing the news cycle. "In the pre-Internet era, you had morning-after polls," says Lee Rainie, director of the Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project. "But now, we've got these new tools where you can watch millions of people have real conversations … in real time, and the feel of this is so much greater than with a morning-after poll," he adds. "Here, you can instantly see what millions of people are saying rather than just sticking your microphone or notepad in a single person's face as they're walking by The Baltimore Sun building and saying to them, 'What did you think of the debate?'" William Powers, director of Crowdwire, a Boston-based project analyzing the role of social media in the 2012 presidential race, sees a "new symbiosis between Twitter and the news media" in the use of hashtags based on things said in the debates. The result is a near-instant news cycle driven by editors seeing hashtags go viral and then ordering up stories based on the hashtags — in effect, validating those hashtags and shaping the news budget.
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R1: Dollaway snaps off a quick leg kick to open things up. Dollaway then gets a nice takedown, and after a scramble, let's go and back to the feet. Munoz clips Dollaway and he goes down. Munoz follows up with a few strikes and the referee rushes in for a stoppage.
Mark Munoz def. C.B. Dollaway by TKO (referee's stoppage due to strikes) at :54 seconds, R1
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