Addicted to Grief?


	Addicted to Grief?

wildcat

7-18-2008 6:07 AM

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grief, mind, healing, time, brain

wildcat says:

When time doesn't heal, the brain's reward system may be playing a role

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7-18-2008 6:28 AM

Antara

amazing.....

7-18-2008 11:05 AM

shandora

Nothing like some good, fulfilling, suffering

7-18-2008 3:14 PM

carrerinyes

7-18-2008 3:38 PM

wiccantexan

That would explain in part folks who seem to thrive on drama, which often centers around self-suffering.

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