As families and friends open their homes to loved ones over Christmas and New Year's, area emergency rooms are opening their doors to those suffering from physical and emotional problems brought on by the holiday season. ...more

December 24, 2009

Although the holiday season is a time for family gatherings and office parties, it also can heighten anxiety, dread and loneliness for people struggling with the loss of a loved one. ...more

December 18, 2009

Although the holiday season is a time for family gatherings and office parties, it also can heighten anxiety, dread and loneliness for people struggling with the loss of a loved one. ...more

December 16, 2009

Pets are good medicine, but keeping up with their cost can be a challenge. ...more

March 9, 2009

Stress can sometimes magnify feelings of loss or loneliness. Losses can include the loss of a job, separation or divorce, the death of a loved one or some other emotional loss. ...more

February 7, 2009

Fort Myers mental health counselor Thomas Jackson Friedlander was described today as being either a sadistic pedophile or a lonely 78-year-old homosexual who was arrested for describing his corporal punishment fantasies. ...more

December 8, 2008

Over the past 20 months, Rayanne Noss has worked hard to keep her emotions in check. ...more

November 26, 2008

The man who never cared for the sound of being alone had little to worry about Friday night, drawing a crowd of 13,604 to the St. Pete Times Forum. ...more

October 25, 2008

When the world falls apart some things stay in place/Levi Stubbs' tears run down her face. ...more

October 24, 2008

Dear Abby: I recently lost my wife to a long illness. When she could no longer work, I tried to give her the best quality of life I could. It took a toll. I worked long hours to give her everything she needed. The medical bills were astronomical. All she ever wanted was me. ...more

September 28, 2008