: About Me

I am 46 year old  mom of two kids. I have a B.S. Degree in Psychology. My minor was in Sociology. I also enjoyed philosophy courses. I attended South Texas College of Law. Completed 1 1/2 years, then my daughter was born. I never went back. I wanted to stay home with my baby.

I love learning. I like to talk about what I have learned, however, writing about it enables me to reach a larger audience. I get a kick out of any of my articles that reach a level 3 or above. I was always told I was a poor writer in school. I'm thankful to Helium for the chance to realize and improve my writing skills.

My expertise comes from education, life experience and reading. My main expertise is parenting, psychology, debate, law, sciences, health, pets, animals,mental health and my heart.

My passion is ...

learning

I know too much about ...

there's always more to learn

My parents always told me ...

I thought too much and I'd become a dictator of a small South American Country?

My childhood ambition ...

early childhood ambition was to marry Dr. DooLittle and be a commentator of some kind.

My favorite memory ...

The births of my children.

Why I write ...

When I want to write, I can't stop. I love it.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Scientific American/watching House/my trying to "play" the guitar

My first job ...

a clerk at a a dry cleaners

My best moment ...

I have had a lot of best moments. But, a lot moments that weren't so good.

My inspiration ...

I love learning. I love writing about what I learn.

Health & Fitness > Addiction When does it become addiction

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Addiction, when does one become an addict ? Addiction is a complex problem. It is often misunderstood. It illustrates the mind body connection in heart wrenching perfection. People can become addicted to many things. Most people think of drugs, alcohol or smoking when they hear the word addiction. But, there are people who are addicted to exercise. Some are addicted to sex. The list is endless. People can become addicted to any thing that makes the brain secrete endorphins. The brains natural "feel good" chemicals. One measurement of addiction is if that thing or activity (sex, drinking al...

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