How do I prepare for my marriage night?

Last updated on: October 15, 2012 at 12:04 am By Natasha Helfer

I am a 23-year old single male and have a question (several really). I have OCD (Obsessive Thought Disorder more specifically I guess) which I feel was brought on by severe guilt that I had from a masturbation/pornography problem when I was in High School. I say that, so it can be taken into account as I ask my question. When I masturbated, a couple of times I just laid face down with pressure on my penis and fantasized which... Read more

Is my marriage out of my hands?

Last updated on: August 17, 2011 at 2:08 pm By Natasha Helfer

Soon after we married 26 yrs ago, my husband changed, literally overnight, 180° and has never been the same. He went from a happy, engaging husband to a brooding, depressed roommate. He was upset and miserable about everything. He doubted the church and 4 yrs later left the church. It was difficult understanding his disaffection but I tried to be accepting and accommodating. It was heartbreaking and challenging, but I loved him and wanted him to be happy. Over the... Read more

FYI: Finding a Good Therapist

Last updated on: August 14, 2011 at 11:17 pm By Natasha Helfer

Find the Right Therapist to Fight Depression Read more

FYI: 7 Ways Depression Could be Useful

Last updated on: August 3, 2011 at 2:01 pm By Natasha Helfer

What a great positive reframe! Is Depression Good For You? Read more

Donations for Joplin

Last updated on: August 2, 2011 at 4:08 pm By Natasha Helfer

For those who would like to help out with efforts in Joplin, MO there is an effort to help with replanting of trees called A Tree Grows in Joplin. All donations are tax deductible. Several of the Joplin Stake boy scouts will be earning their Eagle Scout Awards through this venture.Our Joplin stake center was completely decimated by this disaster. This is a picture I took of what was left of the building. Read more

Statistics

Last updated on: August 2, 2011 at 2:59 pm By Natasha Helfer

I do a lot of reading in different journals/articles/etc. and come across a lot of research and statistics that may be of interest to some of my readers. So I’m going to try and start posting more that I come across as one more resource available on this blog. According to the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, adolescents who have babies cost American taxpayers about $10.9 billion per year. $2.3 billion spent on higher public sector... Read more

FYI: Sunstone Workshop on Marriage

Last updated on: July 28, 2011 at 2:22 pm By Natasha Helfer

For your information:Adam Fisher will be presenting at the Sunstone Symposium in Ogden, UT on August 3 from 9:30am-1:00pm in regards to the topic of marital issues when one of the spouses leaves the faith. Crisis of Faith and Attachment Injuries in an LDS Marriage Read more

FYI: Dementia

Last updated on: July 25, 2011 at 1:18 am By Natasha Helfer

11 Early Signs of Dementia Read more

FYI: Erectile Dysfunction

Last updated on: July 25, 2011 at 1:13 am By Natasha Helfer

7 Common ED Myths Uncovered Read more

FYI: Common “Addictions”

Last updated on: July 25, 2011 at 12:45 am By Natasha Helfer

8 Most Surprising Addictions Read more