Jamaica Gleaner Let's Talk Life

Published: Monday Saturday | July 4, 2009

Doctor'sadvice - Tackling awful period pain
I am feeling really desperate about my teenage daughter's period pain. I wonder if you could help. She is 15. Her first few periods were OK but in the last year, her menses have been accompanied by very severe cramping pain, which is so bad she cannot go to school. She cries and cries and has to stay in bed. Read More...

Let's talk life - Mentally ill and working
I have been diagnosed with schizophrenia for the past 15 years. I am employed and the job can get stressful at times. Recently, I was ill and I had to stay in a nursing home for a month. I take my medication regularly and am hoping for a cure for my illness. Read More...