DEAR ABBY: I have always struggled with a lack of self-esteem and confidence. I would like to get breast implants. It’s not to seek attention or anything; it’s merely to feel better about myself. Clothes don’t fit me properly, and I am embarrassed. My boyfriend is completely against it. He says he doesn’t want to […]
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Wife’s retirement jitters need adjustment therapy
DEAR ABBY: I’m writing about the letter you printed from “Excited in Maryland” (Aug. 16), whose wife makes snide comments about his impending retirement. That milestone is the biggest, scariest life change people make — a time marker like no other. With many people, our identity is tied to our careers. In my case, I […]
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Liver’s blood pressure system is complicated
DEAR DR. ROACH: My cousin has a significant degree of liver cirrhosis from a metastatic carcinoid. The carcinoid hasn’t grown in a couple of years, but the cirrhosis continues to progress. This is from micro carcinoid tumors plugging up the flow of blood on the capillary level. He has now developed ascites. He was recently […]
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Scorpio: Don’t judge others
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Adam Brody, 36; Julie Taymor, 63; Don Johnson, 66; Tim Conway, 82. Happy Birthday: Make a serious attempt to stabilize your course. Greater security should be your goal, along with bringing about the change required to encourage others to have confidence in you and your abilities. A simple but effective […]
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Libra: Keep your thoughts to yourself
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Vanessa Hudgens, 27; Natascha McElhone, 46; Dee Wallace, 67; Patty Duke, 69. Happy Birthday: Look at the possibilities and let your enthusiasm build until you are ready to give your all. Success will be achieved by taking action and being willing to make the adjustments that will improve your life […]
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Vertigo’s spinning may be helped by head exercises
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a terrible case of vertigo. I’m not sure what causes it or what I can do to prevent it from happening to me again. I was given two medications, promethazine for nausea and meclizine for vertigo, but still the problem persists. Can you offer some kind of help? — J.G. […]
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Rapists should be accountable for the suffering they cause
DEAR ABBY: My rapists are dead now, but I can see from the years since their attack what damage they have caused. I’m having medical complications that have developed over time, pain and suffering from those complications, PTSD and additional stress over pharmacy bills because of it. It has affected the way I feel about […]
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Southerner chilly about move to north
DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my amazing husband for two years. He has worked his butt off to put me through school, and I am appreciative and thankful. He has recently been offered a promotion, which means we will have to move from the South to the Midwest. Though I’m not a fan […]
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Libra: Best to keep your plans a secret for now
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Taylor Swift, 26; Jamie Foxx, 48; Steve Buscemi, 58; Wendie Malick, 65. Happy Birthday: Think big, but make moderate alterations. Let your imagination flow, but only indulge in what you can handle. Many gains can be made if you are conservative and stick to what you know and do best. […]
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Virgo: Think of fun ways to finish the year
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mayim Bialik, 40; Madchen Amick, 45; Jennifer Connelly, 45; Dionne Warwick, 75. Happy Birthday: You will have to take a practical approach instead of indulging the foolhardy, adventure-loving side of your personality. Keep busy with matters that bring you closer to your goals personally and professionally. A high energy level […]