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    Medication Withdrawal & Unwanted Thoughts

    I honestly didn't think anyone was responding until I looked today, so thanks so much. Here's my update: 1. I have been back on Effexor 150mg for just over 3 weeks, along with 1mg Klonopin in the morning and 1mg at night - until the Effexor fully kicks and then I taper off the Klonopin. 2. My...
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    GAD & Intrusive Thoughts (PLEASE RESPOND)

    I am hoping for some reassurance first of all, nothing negative at this point I was on Effexor for about 6 or 7 years and decided I would try to go off. I was on 150mg most of the time. I then went to 75mg for about a month. I talked to my doc and we agreed to see how I would do off the...
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    Off & On Again (Effexor)

    So about 4 weeks ago I was doing just fine on my Effexor at 75mg to the point that I asked my doctor to wean me off it. I was on 37.5mg for a week and off completely (kind of cold turkey in retrospect). Since then, I've had major panic attacks and 24/7 anxiety and intrusive thoughts. I went to...
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    Medication Withdrawal & Unwanted Thoughts

    I've been off Effexor XR for 2 weeks (due to annoying side effects), while taking Klonopin daily until I find a new regular daily medication. My first week of withdrawal was mostly physical symptoms (fatigue, irritability, etc.) One day, my wife and I were giving my 8-month old a haircut...
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    Where to start looking?

    I am currently attending Seminary (Liberty Online) and have already obtained my BA in Theology/Philosophy. I am not necessarily looking for something full-time, but something to get my foot in the door. I hope to one day be a Professor in Christian education. Any ideas?
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    Looking For A Way Out

    I am currently attending seminary fulltime (my first year) and have already received a Bachelors in Theology and Philosophy. I have been working in the same phone bank for about 3 years now and I'm about ready to go crazy. It is in no way fulfilling and, actually, it can be demoralizing. I've...
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    Small Group Topics Needed

    I am a month away from leading the small groups ministry in my church an am in need of some advice. I have looking for topics for our small groups and have narrowed it down some: 1. We need something from the New Testament. 2. We are small church of about 45 people. 3. Most people are new...
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    Bloggers Unite

    You can check out a growing community at the following if anyone's interested: Kingdom Horizon (kingdomhorizon.com) All feedback, suggestions and comments welcome!
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    Hello

    Hello all, I don't know that I've formally introduced myself, but name is Jesse and I've been a Christian for most of my life. I've just started a Christian website and you can find out more about me and what I write there :) It's an up-and-coming place for people from all walks of life to...
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    Predestination

    As I read more and more of the Bible with the thought of predestination in the forefront of my mind, I've begun to realize that this is how God seems to have been working the whole time. I was an advocate of free will, but it just seems that God works through predestination all throughout the...
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    Origen & St. Jerome

    Was it true that these key players in early Christianity struggle with addictions to sex and women? I've been reading their "biographies" (or at least what we believe we know about their lives) and I've come across these surprising details. Has anyone else heard of this?
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    Christians & Hate Crimes

    With the churches stance against many of today's popular lifestyles, do you think we will be under persecution for committing so-called "hate crimes" for standing up for what God's Word says? Do you think that we will need to start hiring people who are opposed to the church in general just...
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    Liberty Online Seminary?

    Hello everyone I will be attending the Liberty Online Seminary this October and was wondering if anyone here has heard any reviews of this school? Has anyone here attended? Thx!
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    Mass Effect anyone?

    Also agreed. One of the best RPG's I've played in a very very long time. I just finished, and while I was hoping it would've lasted a bit longer, I'm very satisfied. Can't wait for Mass Effect 2!
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    What's Your Favorite Song Ever?

    "Don't You (Forget About Me)" - Simple Minds (the Breakfast Club theme)
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    WWE: Sport or Entertainment?

    Growing up I remember the days of Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant and the Ultimate Warrior and the excitement I felt when the "beat up the bad guy." As I got older I soon realized that things didn't really seem as they appeared. Meaning people who seemingly got knocked out where never actually...
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    Guys, I'm scared.

    Remember that Jesus' stripes from the cross have healed all sin and death. Fix your eyes on trusting Him. Call on His name and He will deliver you.
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    A Composer's Intention

    As we hear music played on the radio these days pertaining to drugs, sex and immoral lifestyles, we automatically assume it is a direct result of the influence of evil and the corrupt human nature. What about those classical pieces that had no lyrics? Should we consider the writer's motives...
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    Satan Getting Desperate

    It seems with new movies coming out that are strictly dedicated to horror, hell, violence and mutilation there is no more sense of decency and moral responsibility. It's come to the point where movies like Drag Me to Hell etc. are almost like Satan's last resort. Now it probably isn't, but it...
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    A Jesuit, a Dominican and a Franciscan...

    A Jesuit, a Dominican and a Franciscan were walking along an old road, debating the greatness of their orders. Suddenly, an apparition of the Holy Family appeared in front of them, with Jesus in a manger and Mary and Joseph praying over him. The Franciscan fell on his face, over come with awe at...