Show rr t C4 — The Herald Journal Logan Utah Thursday October 2 2003 i Causes of IflMeOOTMDEDf) some valid points — counseling can be expensive (although there are alternatives) and there should be a way to measure progress We spoke to a Chicago psychiatrist and hare are his guidelines for deciding j whether re not therapy i4 working for you: 1' ' Do you feel comfortable with your therapist? Does he or she offer a tentative diagnosis or an idea of what is going on? 2 Does the therapist’s interpretations open new thoughts understanding and help? Do your sessions reduce anxiety and cbnflicts? Do the sessions connect — is there an ongoing theme evolving? Do sessions make you think more when you are outside the therapist’s office? Do you dream more? 3 Do others such as relatives friends or associates tell you that you seem better — more confident or more at ease? 4 Does the therapist stick with difficult sessions rather than placating you? Therapy does not work for everyone You get out of it only what you are willing to put into it How long it takes to make progress depends upon your openness in facing the problems and your ability to work on them with the therapist If you feel the counseling is not helping you should discuss it with the therapist There may be an unconscious resistance Ask if a consultation with a second therapist can be offered or of course you can get a referral on your own low-co- DEAR ANNIE: Because 1 believe your ' column is of value to so many people I feel I must comment about the commonly given advice to seek counseling As a middle-age- d woman I've sought counseling at different points in my life for various reasons and reached the conclusion that counseling is a waste of money Most counselors require you to commit to weekly sessions and there are no guarantees of success or methods of recourse if it doesn't work The money is gone Last time I tried therapy I stuck with a highly recommended counselor for six months before dcciding it was pointless I will concede that many people may have found counseling to be useful but as for me I'd rather have my thousands of dollars back Give me a guarantee or at least some guide- lines of expectations so that I can recognize poor progress and make a change without feeling like a quitter — Through With Therapy in the Midwest DEAR THROUGH: You’ve brought up M8-JSS- ’tUrr'eN9T Zggg&i L KyfrTvJwY unajaj jwffwmwr st - 6000 HrtL' Ik-- --Miiaasl EM0M44 1 O lerTTMOO well-respect- ed 1 GILBERT I LOVE GOLF GOLFING FUN ITS A GOOD DAY TO GOLF DO YOU UANT TO GO GOLFING IN THE RAIN IS NO THANKS I HAVE PLANS TO SANDPAPER MY ENTIRE BODY AND ROLL AROUND IN SALT ARLOANDJANIS flUOOGHlV AttOUlSCER ttUMESS IgtlZEDCOUni 1 blood fats i By Pater H Gott MD Newspaper Enterprise Association DEAR DR GOTT What is hyperlipidemia? Is there a cure for this disease or canr it be con- trolled? DEAR READER: There are two major blood fats — cholesterol and trigjycerides Hyperlipidemia simply means that the blood level of these fats is elevated Experts recommend that cholesterol not exceed about 200 milligrams per deciliter the upper limit for triglycerides is ISO mgdL Hyperlipidemia has many causes the most common is a genetic predisposition Diet also : plays a Iarge role and diseases such as diabetes can raise the blood fats A high cholesterol level is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease including heart attack Excess triglycerides can cause inflammation of the pancreas as well as contribute to cardiovascular damage In general most people can lower their blood-f-at levels by adhering to a prudent diet that contains less fat than Americans are in the habit of eating Regular strenuous exercise will also reduce fat levels as will moderation in alcohol consumption For people whose blood fats continue to be excessive despite dietary modifications and lifestyle changes physicians ordinarily prescribe drugs Because hyperlipidemia may lead to serious health consequences it should not be ignored individuals with this disorder should be under medical supervision GRIZZWELLS WRREHtbHbQREAUZE NE AU I’VE EVERm ABOUT fflLL Gfi IT W m? ng zrrs Horoscope By Bemlcn Bede Osot Newspaper Enterprise Association ' ' FOR BETTER OR WORSE Therapy not By Kathy Mitchell & Marcy Sugar Creators Syndicate Inc i For Thursday Oct 2 2003 ' Your birthday Mother Nature can sometimes be tardy in acting but she eventually delivers as promised so don't prematurely give up on the goals you set for yourself in the year ahead LIBRA (Sept 23-O23) — The results of' your procrastination may start to gang up on you today and pressure you to do all those ' things you had promised to do but didn’t SCORPIO (Oct 24-N22) — Today may be a day of reckoning if you had said anything unkind about others or did anything that was out of line SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23-D21) — Remember your past experiences and don't involve yourself in' a financial situation similar to one that did not work out for you previously 1 n CAPRICORN (Dec 9) — Today’s events will be substantially influenced by those with whom you choose to associate Saddle yourself with losers and you'll lose hop a ride with winners and you'll go far b 19) — That AQUARIUS (Jan on weight you're feeling your back today is the ct ov ec 22-Ja- 20-Fe- heavy hand of neglected responsibilities It behooves you to do everything within your power to start to alleviate those burdens " h PISCES (Feb 20) — Peer pres- ' sure could be your worst enemy today if you ignore your better judgment arid succumb to their damaging demands ARIES (March 19) — Be extra mindful of your behavior today because your public image is extremely fragile at this time check Keep your tempo-iy TAURUS (April 20) — Instead of wasting time pointing a finger of blame today or trying to establish who is at fault for a blunder use your energy to correct the situation ' GEMINI (May 20) — The world is not acting on a agen- da today as you might like It's all serious business with no free rides CANCER (June 22) — The kind of from others today can responses you expect will be determined by your own attitude and behavior If you’re sharp-tongue-d or highly critical anticipate similar treatment in return LEO (July 22) — Misinterpreting 'the actions of others today stems from expecting the worst from life and having a chip on your shoulder VIRGO (Aug 22) — That critical eye of yours that you depend on so heavily might not be operative today so you’d be wise to steer clear of expensive purchases or involvements You could be duped 21-Ap- ril 20-Ma- GARFIELD GUESS WHAT ESCAPE? 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