Dennis Daze

On cleanliness

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:24:19 +0000

Today my psychiatrist asked me whether I frequently felt bugs crawling on me. I say no, though it would occasionally happen, as I spent a lot of time in our basement and there a a few bugs around. Later (I think) I figured out what he thought. Many years ago, I did not bathe or shower enough, that is until about 1985. After that, till about 1994, I showered daily, but tried to keep my hair dry (as I had been told to at some time and I wrongly generalized.) Then I realized that problem and starred shampooing daily – which I now realize is perhaps a bit excessive. I had had hints that I had problems in these areas, but couldn’t understand till I was put on risperdol, which ultimately didn’t work for me (I went manic). I also had a problem with gas – which I think was caused by diet. Till about 1987 I drank quite a bit of beer. Then till 1996 I drank quite a bit of non-alcoholic beer. Then I switched to diet pop. None of these with a very balanced diet. Then about April 2008 I quit diet pop. And I have been progressively improving my diet. The initial stimulus was a free program from Lilly – “Solutions for Wellness”. I don’t think I followed it very well, but it got me started in the right direction. I have been improving ever since. I think it takes a long time to get those toxins out of one’s system – I no longer have a big problem with gas either – at least I think.

Now I have only had this psychiatrist about four years – he never saw me it the condition I have tried to describe to him. He must think that I am obsessive about cleanliness – hence his question. But, even if he does not realize it, cleanliness WAS once a real problem for me. Being, in the past, so often avoided by others for these things, still affects my confidence. Also, I think, some people I knew then, but now talk to only on the phone, have nio way to know I solved these problems.

Trouble with Caffeine???

admin — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 02:03:19 +0000

I think maybe I accidentally had caffeinated coffee last Sunday at Church (I cannot taste the difference). I have avoided caffeine almost completely since July 2007 (It was on my discharge papers). Whenever I have had it I do not immediately have any trouble (In fast it stimulates me – naturally), but have bad headaches as it wears off. (Which seems to take several days.)

On my Cognitive Functioning

admin — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 04:52:28 +0000

I think maybe I am actually doing better. I am catching myself in errors that I never noticed before. Perhaps though I had been making such errors – but just not noticing them before. Also I seems to be realizing haw to accomplish things that I couldn’t before.

My health – Discoveries – Water

admin — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 03:38:35 +0000

June 29 I saw my family doctor and all my lab work was excellent – including cholesterol and A1C etc. For about two years I had been getting bottled (reusable bottles) at the grocery store – and was steadily improving. I had had some indications in the past of both liver and kidney trouble – but all that looked good now. About June 1 I had bought a filtering bottle. Since then (switching from bottle to filter), I have had trouble with swollen feet again. I had started having trouble about four years ago after we got a soft water system. I also had mental troubles then and have started getting worse again lately. Tonight I thought of the connection again – and went and got some bottled water.

See My Observations on My Health

BTW: I drink about 2 gallons of water a day (including that used in decaf coffee).
I drink no soft drinks or alcohol. Only 1 or 2 cups of skim milk a day (if any).

My Daze (gone)

admin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:06:13 +0000

Tonight, I do no longer feel I am in a daze. I feel as if I have found THE ANSWER.

Added Aug 15, 2010:
THE ANSWER

Progress on differential equations (long Taylor series)

admin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:55:33 +0000

I’m working, now, about an hour a day converting my numerical differential equation solver to Maxima. I’m making good progress. I’ve fixed some bugs and greatly improved efficiency in some areas. I will eventually incorporate these changes into the Ruby version.

Progress in Philosophy of Mind

admin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:48:39 +0000

I’m making great progress on my Analysis of Mind. I’m going to work out my ideas with example prolog code – heavily commented. Then, perhaps, web pages will follow.

Working on Philosophy again (to be on the Web)

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:54:08 +0000

I’ve started work on additional web pages. They will be more general in nature. (Than those at My old philosophy pages.)

Computer Programming – the good and the bad

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:28:53 +0000

I have been working on converting my differential equation program to maxima. Working several hours a day the last few days – I’d say about 5-6 hours a day for 4 days. I enjoy it but the mental strain seems to make me feel physically ill. Also the more I work on it – the more obsessed I become. I have to force myself to quit.

Susskind Lectures on the Standard Model

admin — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 18:53:52 +0000

I have been following Susskind’s lectures for a while. I had watched the first two on the standard model in May, but the rest had not appeared – I had been checking. Last night I discovered they were on youtube, but not yet linked to on the main page for Susskind’s lectures.
Links to both are at physics videos.
I think I will re-watch the first two on the standard model before continuing. Then I may re-watch them all – to reinforce my understanding.