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Alternatives to self-medication.

By Marks & Katz, LLC

Many "recreational" drug users are not only using them for recreation, but to self-medicate. The following blues-fighting list from local psychologist Michael Radkowsky, though basic, is spot-on. As an aside, I met Michael through the listserv of the Horowitz-Margareten extended family; we are very distantly related.  Beat the Winter Blues By Michael Radkowsky, Psy.D. Licensed Psychologist www.personalgrowthzone.com As the weather gets colder and the days get shorter, many of us experience a downturn in our mood.  If this is happening to you, here are some suggestions for combating the blues:  1.  Spend some time in the sunshine every day.  (Check with your dermatologist about how to protect your skin from damaging rays.)  2.  Get regular aerobic exercise, which helps your brain combat depression and anxiety...continue to full post

Full post as published by Underdog on November 19, 2009 (boomark / email).