DEAR DR. ROACH: How do you diagnose bipolar disorder? Do you need a blood test, or can it be diagnosed by a person’s actions? — A.Y. ANSWER: Bipolar affective disorder, formerly called manic-depressive illness, is a psychiatric condition that is frequently misdiagnosed. Over a third of people diagnosed with bipolar disorder waited at least 10 […]
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Cancer: Everyone won’t appreciate a lifestyle or image change you make. Implement ideas that encourage support and ward off conflict.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alisan Porter, 41; Nicole Kidman, 55; John Goodman, 70; Lionel Richie, 73. Happy Birthday: Take a wait-and-see approach. Listen, but question anything that doesn’t sound accurate. Back your word with actions. Look at the big picture, but don’t take on more than you can handle. Acting on well-thought-out plans with […]
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Long distance relationship jolted amid talks of future
DEAR ABBY: Two years ago, at a national conference, I bumped into a woman I had dated decades ago. We started dating again, even though she lives in Phoenix and I live in the Midwest. The geographical distance between us is challenging, but we made it work through phone calls and traveling to see each […]
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Gemini: Weigh the pros and cons and suggestions others make before you jump into something new. With a plan and timeline in place,
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Macklemore, 39; Zoe Saldana, 44; Jean Dujardin, 50; Paula Abdul, 60. Happy Birthday: Press forward with enthusiasm. Be resourceful, connect with like-minded people and put together a plan that allows you to use your skills uniquely. Raise the bar by including attributes and talents that you enjoy using, and you’ll […]
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Taurus: Don’t take what others do or say personally. Consider what’s best for you and head in that direction without worrying about who chooses to join you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Blake Shelton, 46; Carol Kane, 70; Isabella Rossellini, 70; Paul McCartney, 80. Happy Birthday: Stretch your mind, use your connections and follow through with your plans using enthusiasm, intelligence and hard work to reach your destination. Talk is cheap; it’s your actions that make a difference. Be honest with yourself […]
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Grown child wants mom to move past divorce
DEAR ABBY: When my sibling and I were 6 and 10, our parents sat us down and told us they were getting a divorce because Dad had an affair. Mom was, to say the least, incredibly hurt. Her hurt and resentment haven’t subsided to this day. Dad has never apologized to her, but he has […]
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Aries: Don’t limit what you can do because you lack experience. Do your research, and you’ll figure out how to reach your objective.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Venus Williams, 42; Will Forte, 52; Greg Kinnear, 59; Barry Manilow, 79. Happy Birthday: Think matters through, and plan your year based on your needs. You’ll develop a strategy that makes what you want to achieve doable. Expand as you go instead of trying to do everything at once. Take […]
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Fatty tumor removal is not a simple solution
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 88-year-old male suffering from a fatty tumor located on my gluteus maximus. Two different local gastroenterologists have refused to remove this 2.5-inch-diameter tumor, probably due to my daily blood-thinning medication apixaban. The tumor continues to grow and is becoming an impediment to good health. I am writing to you […]
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Wedding planning leads to showdown over sister’s beau
DEAR ABBY: I am engaged to be married, and I’m over-the-moon excited. My grown daughter will be my maid of honor, and I had all my bridesmaids picked out. My sister is the issue. Her new boyfriend (she goes through a lot of them) makes my daughter uncomfortable. He has tried repeatedly to add her […]
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Granddaughter’s behavior at funeral offends family
DEAR ABBY: Our dear mother recently passed away after an extended illness. We all knew it was inevitable, but it didn’t make our loss any easier. My siblings and I were devastated, and we still are. The day of her funeral was especially hard. One of our older daughters brought her children, our granddaughters (13 […]