My book site is back on as I was advised to do. Check out www.silvaredigonda.com

Well, I closed my book site as I explained before because I could not connect to Canada Post with Go Daddy. I sent out several emails to different web designers in Toronto with what I wanted and not one responded. I did call Canada Post and I will try to connect with them after I do some catch up with other things on my must do soon list. So, if any of you order my books or download my ebook and you are having any difficutly at all please let me know. You can also pick up a book from my office when I am doing paper work there. If you provide me with an address and postal code, I can check with Canada Post on their line to give you the various posting options and costs. The costs are almost as expensive as the books in some areas and more in others. However, I can post anywhere in the world. I had one person tell me that my second book could not be found anywhere. That prompted me to ask for advice and a writer who is successful told me to get my web site of books back on immediately regardless of how satisfied I am with it. That was yesterday. It is on there now. There were a list of other things as well and I will get to it. Some suggestions is belong to a club with other writers, get my books into the stores (that I cannot do right now) go on amazon (they do not take ebooks from individual writers) etc....So, I have work do to. I will do my best because I do love to write stories. It is fun. However, I would like the time to write them and had to put the "Internet Murders" down for a while though my brain is buzzing to return. But for now it is back to psychotherapy, deciding what I can and cannot attend for seminars etc... So, for you Canadians I hope you had a nice and safe and fun Canada Day! For you Americans, I hope you have a nice and safe Jul 4th. And for the rest of the world, don't hesitate to buy my books and if you want to keep it simple, download my ebook. Have a wonderful weekend.

cont.: Different Types of Schizophrenics (prior to DSM changes) Hope everyone had a Happy Canada Day

To be continued: Different Types of Schizophrenics 1. Paranoid preoccupation with one or more delusions or frequent auditory hallucinations. none of the following is prominent; disorganized speech, disorganized or canonic behavior or flat or inappropriate affect. 2. Disorganized Type a. all of the following are prominent: (1) disorganized speech (2) disorganized behavior (3) flat or inappropriate affect 3. Catatonic Type A type of Schizophrenia in which the clinical picture is dominated by at least two of the following: motoric immobility as evidenced by catalepsy, excessive motor activity, extreme negativism (or rigid posture), peculiarities of voluntary as evidenced by posturing movements, prominent mannerisms or prominent grimacing. Echopraxia (repeat what you say or they say over and over again). 4. Residual Type (nothing fits alone) A. Absence of prominent delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech and catonic behavior. B. There is continuing evidence of disturbance - negatives symptoms or two or more symptoms listed in criteria a. for Schizophrenia, present in an attenuated form ( eg. odd beliefs, unusual perceptual experience. History Reactive Schizophrenia - stress motivated. Where does it come from? Data - runs in families. Prof never dealt with first generation family of schizophrenia. Have I? No. Not even if not called Schizophrenia in the past eg. nervous breakdown and hospitalized for 11 years. Twin Studies - much higher concordance in M twins than D twins and much more between siblings than non siblings. Higher in adoptees of biological parents rather than adopting parents. Biological than adoptive siblings. It is quite clear that there is genetic influence. Nature - nurture < sibling interaction. Genetic studies come from Scandinavian studies - reason because they keep registers of people from birth to death and note conditions/jobs/arrested alcoholics etc… Data is there to look at. If have credentials/study/finding will share date. One study : 80% Schizophrenics born in Scandinavia born between Dec and Mar (25% of year) so started think what might it be also? Schizophrenics tend to be born in schizophrenic families. - not entirely determined by genetics, otherwise not important in what birthdays. Does not fit pattern of genetic dominant or not —obviously some predisposition but some environment condition to trigger it. What is it that occurs in these four months? - a virus called sygomadis virus, a slow acting virus - does not show directly eg. syphilis. It takes years to show symptoms latent phase, than 20 years later develops and psychotic, memory loss and death. So decided to look at twins. One has it and one does not. D 2 different eggs share half genetics. M - identical genes. If entirely genetic then not expected to be any discordance between M Twins because M should all be Schizophrenics or neither. Therefore should not be any difference so took M-twins discordant from Schizophrenic. Spinal taps for fluids and this fluid contains fluid from the brain. Looked for antibodies against virus. What was found was twins who were Schizophrenic had antibodies against this virus and vice versa. _both twins had antibodies of virus therefore at some point exposed to brain. Somehow, virus got into the brain. Prof’s hypothesis - blood brain barrier - glio cells that come between blood vessel and neurons - all kind of molecules that are harmful to the brain. Blood brain barrier protects the brain so that if exposed to this environmental virus then gets into the brain and 20 years later sees effects of schizophrenia - if no tendacy of late born barrier will be in body but not into brain because protected by blood brain barrier. Depends also on nutrition of fetus and sometimes on position of fetus. P twins might get more or less nutrition and that tips balance would explain why (theory only so far). One percent of population where ever studied. Females do better. Higher in males but slightly. To be continued with : Neurological Basis to Schizophrenia

Busy times - planning conferences

It is a busy week preparing, planning, working, and of course having fun, which makes for a very interesting and varied life. Sometimes I can also mix business with pleasure. I will be attending a three day conference with the American Association of Family Therapy in October and our American Colleagues will be coming as well. So I am looking forward to that. Learning and socializing is always fun for me. On the Specialist Pastoral Counselling side of the house there will be a day with speakers pertaining to "Assisted Dying" so that will be something new for me, according to the law changes. I read a few interesting articles from AAMFT's magazine which I will be sharing with you when I have more time. Again the revised DSM is being talked about and I have learned a few more things than I learned from attending Adler's School of Psychology on the topic. It is always difficult to cover everything, but the controversy remains. So, next week I shall continue with my notes on Abnormal Psychology and when all my notes are transferred here for you, I will write about the review of the DSM changes. Regarding my book sales, "Hey Guy Buy Me" was the selling book with no sales from my second book. I found that very interesting. I personally think my second book has more substance but all I got was a snear from one person who read outloud, "for love of country" Only men bought my books, though women stopped by saying that women probably buy the book more. I always find people interesting and it was a day of fun though there were fewer people than usual due to a big street fair, on Eglinton. I am very motivated to get back to writing my third book. At times I play with the plots in my mind while going somewhere. I am hoping for more time to get back to my passion of writing. I was asked once if I ever get writers block? No, it has never happened yet. I love to write and have so since writing stories for grade school. I still remember my English teacher in grade seven not believing that I actually wrote a short story that was requested in class. He challenged me in class telling me that I must have gotten it from a book in the library. I should have been flattered, but I was upset that he did not believe me and told him he could ask my mother, since I had written it in the kitchen while she was working and taking delight in my story. With that story I have shared, I would like you to think about a time when something similar happened to you. Who is in your life who supports you and validates you when you are faced with challenges? Do you have resilience and where do you get that from? Are you in a relationship that does not sustain you? Are you in a relationship that is emotionally, financially, sexually or physically abusive? Have all your support systems been removed so your partner has more control? Are you alone with no support system and rely on the internet for all your entertainment or friendships? Remember that you never know who you really are talking to. If anyone is abusing you and you are a minor, please report it to an adult preferably the police. Abusers will manipulate, threaten and terrorize. There is always help even if the abuse stems from within your own family. Where do you get your motivation to face challenges? What do you think?

American Bush politician, wishes Pope would mind his own business? It’s all our business pal!!!!!

Ok, so he didn’t say it quite that well, but when I watched the news this morning before starting my day and looked at that condescending smugness of a politician trying to separate religion from large corporations exploiting the poor and our planet, I felt my blood rising. That our planet is in serious trouble has nothing to do with religion, it has lots to do with our disrespectful nature all around us. But, someone needs to wake up and smell the coffee before we run out of it. Years ago I attended a two or three day seminar at a university where we were basically told, “ not your generation, and not your children but their children will see the end of this planet and if they continue to tamper, it may be even sooner”. This was before they even talked about global warming and changed it to climate change, because global warming is confusing for some. Why bother educating, just change the name. This information we were receiving originated from Scientists who have been basically ignored. Hard to tell a Scientist to mind his or her own business huh? Them you can just ignore or produce a gag order. So, I think that it is great that the Pope is taking this stand, because this problem is big and it is terminal. We are increasing the process yearly where before it took about 82 years. Several weeks ago I watched a USA documentary entitled "Poverty in America". Basically, the poor are getting poorer and the rich are getting richer. Anyone notice? (It's happening everywhere) They demonstrated about 400 people as the richest in the States who could control the bottom half of the States and about one percent of them are even more powerful. There used to be a narrower divide in income and this is becoming the past. I think that this is sad. I would recommend that every American and Canadian watch that program. Whatever happens in the States normally comes here. Unfortunately society does not learn from its past or neighbours. I was amazed as I watched and learned that American Corporations are paying less taxes than a firefighter. Am I surprised? It was bound to happen. When a bank here wanted to increase their teller fees, in spite of billions of profits, thankfully some went to the press and the bank told us that they heard. So, the fees from them are staying the same (for now). Every once in awhile some politician and hopeful comes to Toronto and tells us how we can improve etc….I believe that one of them was trying to get free health care for the States but then it quickly came to a halt. I wonder why that happened? Care to guess? They try to convince the people that a free health care system would be socialism. That is manipulation in its finest. These same people who say this, are backed by huge corporations who would lose a lot of money if caring for people became a priority. So, yes, it is all our business when people are getting poorer and our planet is sick. So, Bush, listen up. We all need to do our part, but some have the resources and others naught. In this day and age there is no need for anyone to go to sleep hungry, no one should have to lose their home to pay health bills or any bills. And it is definitely not ok, to exploit mother nature. It is time for all of us to look at all our politicians and observe what they are doing and then take action by voting while we still have an option. Oh, I almost forgot, though Bush obviously stung this morning, Trump, trumped him by reporting that he would build a wall South of the border. I couldn’t stop laughing long after he stopped talking. Looks like the Mexican government got a tad upset. Aw, forgive them for they really don’t know what they’re doing or do they???????? This Saturday I will be selling "Hey Guy Buy Me" and "For Love of Country: Military Policewoman". I will be at Oakwood Avenue (which is an extension of Ossington Avenue). I will be between the Bakery shop and the CIBC bank cooling off under an umbrella. If you are a friend of mine bring coffee. If you are not a friend of mine, no offence but I do not take any candy from a stranger. However, you are all free to buy a book. No pun intended. If you cannot make it, you still have the option to buy from me directly or on eBay. An ebook may be mailed to you as well. Have a very nice weekend, enjoy your lives and don’t mind your own business. What do you think?

Did you have a nice weekend? You may now buy my books directly from me and pay with pay pal! How is that for a start?

My weekend was busy as usual but Sunday (my day of rest) was spent with family in my backyard. One family member fed the singing Cardinal and of course my squirrels came to watch, seeking more peanuts. It was quiet too because it was raining and so neighbours stayed indoors. Except for the faint roar of the Indy, it was a very peaceful day, eating and drinking and having good conversation. I want to let you know that I called pay pal and they gave me options. I have read some of what they have sent me. So, if you want any of my books or ebook, all I need is your address (with postal code). I will then check how much it would cost to ship the books to you. You will have the option of having it sent to you quickly or most economically. I will then find out for you and break in down for you on an email. Then I will have pay pal send you the pay options. Once you have paid, I will send you the book. If you want the ebook, I will upload it to you on an email and then you can download it. That would be the cheapter option. So, that is how I will work it for now, until I have the opportunity to explore other options. What do you think? How do you spend weekends? Does it make you happy? Why?

About my books: 2 are on ebay ----------- Go Daddy.........why?

I have been exploring my options and again I have to give it a rest, due to other work and play commitments. I have placed two books for sale on ebay. I have also learned after spending a full morning this week, that you can not upload an ebook on ebay which is too bad. The impression I am getting is that there is a concern of copy rights. I hold all rights to all of my two books and ebook. I am looking into pay pal for my blog so that I can post my books here and have interested parties pay via paypal. If I could have done that with the other one I wasted a lot of time with, surely I could do it here. Being a self published writer is a learning experience. If I wanted to do this right, I would have to hire an agent, a distributer etc....It is a big business which is kind of sad because the actual writer can beome quite dissuaded. However, where there is a will, there is a way, and I shall find it. I have to always consider that I have two businesses and I write for fun which has nothing to do with my practice. However, I do keep a few books there if anyone ever wants to drop by. This would be so easy if Go Daddy could figure out how to put a link to Canada Post. So, when you are buying products you think is coming from the States, it could be coming from Russia. Is that not interesting??? Now Canada has to start getting motivated to do our own thing. I have sent out emails to Canadian Companies and guess what?????You can guess, because I am still trying to figure this all out. Also, check the better business borough and complaints. That brought me back to the beginning. So, I need to now take a break from all this book non-business and do my other stuff. I shall pick a day next week to continue figuring this out. Who knows maybe by then Go Daddy will figure out how to put a link to Canada Post (Canada Post is complaining about losing business - maybe I should call them to see if they have any options for me? Their on-line business web doesn't really enlighten me). Maybe ebay can figure out that maybe people can sign and prove that they have all rights to their book? Wouldn't that be something? I am not really a business person because I have always worked in the service of others and quite frankly still do. But, what I would recommend to people out there, is get a business degree before deciding what you want for a career, because our world is one big business. So in a dog eat dog world, this pup is ready to roar. Have a nice weekend, thank you for reading my blogs. Take time to relax daily and spend one full day of time for something you love to do by yourself or family. Too much stress is very destructive and it can creep up without you realizing it. Managing stress should always be part of your life. What do you think?

Web site cancelled

When it rains, it pours. I had no choice but to cancel with Go Daddy for silva.redigonda.com. I do have my domain name for about the next three years, but they were kind enough to give me a refund for the rest, and because of that I would still recommend them for anything but having to ship an item out. I had been working on word press all morning and when working with that, I realized it is more or less a blog. It too did not function for me as a web site. However, for my www.redigondapsychotherapy.com site, I am quite pleased and it is very user friendly. I shall continue with go daddy for that. This is my day off, so I am now going to enjoy the rest of it. So, learn from me so you don't have to. If you want to buy a book, you may contact me personally.