I've had probably 5 nights in a row now of nightmares. There's nothing special going on - no more stress than there has been, no more earth-shattering, life-changing events, and yet I'm having nightmare after nightmare after nightmare. They're very similar to the nightmares I've had when weaning off antidepressants in the past.
I haven't looked too hard, but I recall being told that all psychoactive drugs, including SSRIs, must be fat-soluble to pass into the brain. Treating metabolic syndrome (including insulin resistance) can improve depression and bipolar symptoms. SSRIs can cause weight gain.
First: Chocolate reduces likelihood of preeclampsia - so, apparently eating dark chocolate is still good for you, and those who had 5 servings a week had a 69% less chance of the high blood pressure spikes of preeclampsia, which is a pretty serious complication in pregnancy.
*makes mental note to go in search of more chocolate to replenish the stashe at work*
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What's with people driving 15 mph below the speed limit in the center lane of a multi-lane interstate during rush hour?
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No phone calls from the family, so I'm going to take that as a positive sign for my uncle.
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