tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649373752017919445.post1214222478340564795..comments2023-03-29T12:49:14.244+01:00Comments on The Professional Descendant: Warning: Genealogy may affect your emotional healthKirsty F Wilkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05558508787388848119noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649373752017919445.post-29879096322532789662009-08-23T12:53:02.053+01:002009-08-23T12:53:02.053+01:00Thanks for the comments. I have personally found ...Thanks for the comments. I have personally found that researching genealogy has had a positive effect on me. However, our ancestors lives were often far from idyllic and when information uncovered during research relates to people we have known and loved it can be particularly emotional. <br />I think it is also important to remember that the reactions of other family members to our discoveries may not be the same as our own reactions.Kirsty F Wilkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05558508787388848119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649373752017919445.post-70530393560957880872009-08-17T17:36:24.155+01:002009-08-17T17:36:24.155+01:00Dry historic fact? Eh, maybe -- but it is in conn...Dry historic fact? Eh, maybe -- but it is in connecting those dry historic facts with the living, breathing people who were our ancestors, and learning about how their lives went, that puts the zing into it.<br /><br />Health warning? Genealogy is indicated for symptoms of curiosity, and for the exercise of the inquiring mind. It may not be appropriate for everyone. Side effects may include increased pulse rate, flushing of the face, spasms of the feet (known as "happy dance"), and discovery of heretofore unknown cousins.Karen Packard Rhodeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07641711434283636830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649373752017919445.post-11627378660551757452009-08-17T03:15:43.342+01:002009-08-17T03:15:43.342+01:00Intriguing subject. Even sad discoveries in the c...Intriguing subject. Even sad discoveries in the course of my research have probably given me a better perspective on life, so I would say the overall effect is a healthy one. "Genealogy - it's good for you but may have unexpected side-effects."Greta Koehlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05429623811794360612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649373752017919445.post-19002659368610742202009-08-16T15:31:55.341+01:002009-08-16T15:31:55.341+01:00Yes it should carry such a warning because it'...Yes it should carry such a warning because it's GOOD for your health! It's an antidote for depression. Nothing has lifted my spirits or given me the joy and excitement that genealogy has. It's also a good motivator to get my work done so I can get to my genealogy! Thanks for the good article!Becky Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11841947942442007031noreply@blogger.com