Sobergirl
Hello folks! Sobergirl05/ Sobergirl are pen names for Linnea Johnson. Linnea has a background in health care and has worked as a professional caregiver and a counselor in mental health rehabilitation. She is currently studying addiction treatment counseling with a focus on dually diagnosed clients. She is herself in recovery and plans to use her experience as a platform for articles.
Linnea has 2 children. A daughter who is 23 and a son who is 19. She is proud of both. She is an animal lover with an emphasis on the feline persuasion. Linnea is an avid reader with a passion for history and considers herself an amateur medievalist. Linnea lives in San Jose,California and grew up nearby in Los Gatos, California.
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Linnea has 2 children. A daughter who is 23 and a son who is 19. She is proud of both. She is an animal lover with an emphasis on the feline persuasion. Linnea is an avid reader with a passion for history and considers herself an amateur medievalist. Linnea lives in San Jose,California and grew up nearby in Los Gatos, California.
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Mental Health Worker,Counselor(dual diagnosis),Experienced Professional CaregiverInterests
medicine, mental health, history(middle ages), recovery, medically assisted treatment, addiction counseling.Motto
"If you want something you've never had before, you must do something you've never done before."Favorites
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Children of Two Parents with Schizophrenia Have Greatest Risk for Developing Disorder, Study ShowsA recent study published in the March 2010 issue of Archives of General Psychiatry looked into the close relationship between two parents with schizophrenia and development of the disorder in their offspring. -
Glioblastoma Multiforme - the Tumor That Takes RootWhile new treatments and chemotherapy agents are under investigation all the time, glioblastoma multiforme continues to elude researchers searching for improved life expectancy for patients. -
Drug Abuse Treatment Affects Spread of Hepatitis C VirusStudies and literature continue to indicate the importance of drug abuse treatment in stopping the spread of the hepatitis C virus, or HCV. As with all infectious disease, education, treatment, and outreach are imperative. -
Youthful Offenders with Mental Illness Deserve TreatmentJails and prisons are full of inmates who, as adolescents, did not get the treatment for their mental illness which could have changed their future. We owe our youths the chance to succeed and to experience wellness. -
Suicide Common in Borderline Personality DisorderBecause of the focus on well known disorders such as major depression, the very real danger of suicide for individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder have not been stressed enough in the public eye. -
Smoking Marijuana Increases Chance of Developing PsychosisHeavy marijuana use in young people with developing brains has been connected with an increased risk of psychotic disorder development, including schizophrenia. -
Smoking Among the Mentally Ill Currently Sky HighThe decline in the acceptability of smoking has brought much needed focus to the problem of smoking among the severely mentally ill.
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Symptoms of Schizophrenia - Positive and NegativeThere are two groups or classifications of symptoms in schizophrenia. These are known as positive symptoms and negative symptoms. Schizophrenia also causes cognitive deficits which can persist despite medication.
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Breast Augmentation SurgeryEvery woman who has thought about, or has had breast augmentation surgery, finds the decision a very personal one. No one can make the choice for you. You alone must weigh the risks involved with the benefits before you decide.
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Depressed and Going CrazyDepression may become more than awful feelings of hopelessness.Depression may develop into a psychotic illness subjecting the consumer to hallucinations such as hearing voices. -
Cell Phones and Brain Tumors - Connection or Hype?Despite numerous worldwide studies that indicate mobile phone usage is safe and plays little if any part in the development of brain tumors, questions and concerns abound. -
Develop Your Own Wellness Recovery Action PlanThe Wellness Recovery Action Plan was devised by consumers for consumers with a focus on improving their quality of life and minimizing disturbing symptoms.