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submitted by Supahvaporeon
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Hey guys, I'm looking to make some new friends and play games with new people. Is there any one in here that has a Steam account (preferably from the UK) ? c:

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submitted by MagicalSpaceDragon
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Hey i'm looking to make some female friends that i can just converse with and actually make a friendship. I'm 14 an i'm wondering if there is anyone in the fandom that i can talk to and try and make at least a friend if not two. The reason for this is the girls at my school are all very sporty and i was wondering if there was anyone that is actually in to nerdy things or is a furry? I know it may be a long shot but, it is worth a try. I have the capabilities to text and Skype.

submitted by SociallyIncapable
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c:

Edit: I'll do 3 today and maybe more letter so comment away.

submitted by HarmonyHeartstrings
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"It will be about a week" turns into weeks, then months, then never.

Please don't name artists.

I'm out about $120 to date despite holding physical paper receipts from cons in my hands -- just my luck I guess. I couldn't get a badge done to save my life, it seems. Going to have to resort to a "Hello, my name is..." sticker for future meets.

submitted by zerobeat
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So this is sort of a pipedream of mine, to create a city in the future where all my friends and stuff will live with me, raise our kids together or whatever. And it got me thinking, why not found a city by furries for furries? Imagine a place where people walk around in tails and suits or whatever and that's considered the norm, as opposed to deviance. I think I might write a letter to the US capitol since I couldn't find any articles regarding the founding of cities and I'm curious if it's possible in the modern era.

submitted by Darunian
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If not, could someone make one?

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submitted by Evilinc90
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Just a reminder for those of you headed to Rainfurrest this weekend that the Cóyotl Awards ceremony will be held Friday night at 7 PM, where winners will be announced for 2012 and 2013. (And for those of you getting to the con on Thursday, there’s also going to be an FWG meet Thursday night at 7 PM – all are welcome, so come find out more about who we are and what we do, and just get a chance to hang out with other writers.)

Thanks to Mary E. Lowd for hosting both events!

 

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submitted by nztdm
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Hello, 

My name is Ross Smith and unfortunately I suffer from bipolar disorder. I've found every day it gets harder and harder for me to cope; at some points they lead to serious panic attacks that I can’t control. What do you think I should do cause my parents say I fake it and doctors don't seem to be interested either.

JD Husky (age 25, United Kingdom)

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Dear JD/Ross:

Are you sure you have bipolar disorder? Panic attacks are not the same thing as being bipolar. How did you come to the conclusion that you were? Bipolar disorder is a disease in which sometimes you are extremely depressed; this can be followed by manic episodes, although sometimes irritable and grouchy. Sufferers do not necessarily alternate between highs and lows, however. For example, they might have lots of depressive episodes but only occasional, and relatively mild, periods of being “up.” It’s like having your nerves go from sluggish to hyperactive in an unpredictable way. Have you been formally diagnosed?

Bipolar disorder is not only about one’s mood. The illness can also impair your memory and ability to concentrate, affect appetite and sleep, and give you anxiety attacks (this last one sounds like you). Suicidal thoughts are also a risk; if that happens to you, please get help immediately. You can call the national suicide hotline at 800-273-TALK or visit www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org. There is no charge. For the United Kingdom, go to http://www.samaritans.org/ or call +44 (0) 8457 90 90 90.

Being bipolar can make life difficult, to say the least. It makes it harder to form relationships, hold down a job, and makes you more vulnerable to drug and alcohol addiction, high blood pressure, migraines, and even heart disease and diabetes. Because of how it affects mood and impulsiveness, it might cause you to make rash decisions that are not in your best interest (like deciding to quit a job or break off a relationship for no good reason), and it can cause your self-esteem to plummet. 

Many people don’t realize how incredibly complex bipolar disorder is, and no two people who have show exactly the same symptoms. Medical professionals have developed three categories for the disorder, therefore: 1) Bipolar I, which is the kind people usually think of with extreme highs and lows of mood; 2) Bipolar II, which involves milder highs (hypomania) coupled with severe depression; and 3) Cyclothymia, the milder form which is marked by cycles of hypomania and less severe depression. 

If some or all of this describes you, then, yes, you could be bipolar, and if your doctor acts uninterested, then I would find another doctor. Too bad you can’t do the same for parents who are unconcerned about their own child’s health or call him a liar.

Some good news: even without medication, there are a few things you can do, non-medical-wise, to ease symptoms, including such simple things getting enough rest (and doing so at the same hours each day), eating healthy foods, getting exercise, and doing other techniques (yoga, meditation, Tai Chi, a relaxing hobby) to reduce stress. You can also keep a journal tracking your mood swings and other symptoms, which might help you figure out if there are some things in your life and environment that contribute to these episodes. People with bipolar disorder can, with help, lead normal and happy lives.

If you can’t get help from your family or can’t get a doctor, contact the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance. Their website has a wealth of brochures, and they offer peer support as well. Visit their site at www.DBSAlliance.org/FindSupport/. The DBSA is in Chicago. You can still take advantage of their publications, but you might want to contact an organization in the UK, so for that I would recommend Bipolar UK at http://www.bipolaruk.org.uk/.

Good luck!

Papabear

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