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Ways to Cope with the Struggles of Depression and Anxiety
5Apr
Posted in anxiety, mental health
WAYS TO COPE WITH THE STRUGGLES OF DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY According to mental health specialists, depression and anxiety are two disorders that have become an increasing public health problem. In the last several years, numerous studies have concluded that more … Continue reading
1Apr
Posted in general health, Irritable Bowel Syndrome - IBS, mental health
Hello again beautiful people, it has been some time since I have uploaded. My life has been busy with college classes, dance, and juggling my health. None the less, I appreciate being a blogger for talkhealth. I am grateful for … Continue reading
Apple Watch ECG, Tampon Tax Fund, Wine Cancer Risks & More
28Mar
Posted in anxiety, general health, healthcare, heart disease, mental health, mental wellbeing, women's health
Have you not had time to catch up on all the latest health news this week, 29th March? Don’t worry! We’ve summarised some of the key stories for you. Drinking one bottle of wine causes the same cancer risks as … Continue reading
Health round up – exercise & weight loss, asthma & young people, PTSD
22Feb
Posted in 50+ & life, asthma & respiratory, fitness & exercise, mental health, mental wellbeing, weight
This week in the news about health (22 February 2019) we look at exercise and weight loss, young deaths in the UK from asthma and PTSD in young people. Short bursts of exercise is good for weight loss According to … Continue reading
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
12Feb
Posted in 50+ & life, general health, men's health, mental health, women's health
Never Enough: The Narcissist’s Insatiable Curse If you have gotten to know a person with narcissism, you are bound to recall how you felt during and after your interactions with them. Not all narcissists are alike. But the term does … Continue reading
8Feb
Posted in 50+ & life, anxiety, mental health, mental wellbeing, nutrition
This week in health (8 February 2019) some of the key stories are summarised below. And to help with your overall health and well-being, we’ve launched mywellbeing this week – a FREE support programme for anyone wanting to improve their physical … Continue reading
How to have a healthier commute
17Jan
Posted in fitness & exercise, general health, mental health
A daily commute can sometimes take a toll on your physical and mental health. In this post for talkhealth, I will be sharing some helpful tips on how to have a healthier and happier commute. Be more active If your … Continue reading
NHS health plan, HRT, mental health, pollution, fibre & more
11Jan
Posted in asthma & respiratory, general health, mental health, nutrition
11 January 2019 – this week in health Each week, we look at the key health news. Below are just some of the health stories for this week. Find out quickly about the NHS long-term plan, HRT, mental health, asthma … Continue reading
Super advice from our Ask the Expert session on work/life balance
20Dec
Posted in anxiety, mental health, mental wellbeing, Stress management
Work/life balance is probably underrated as a major factor in people’s mental wellbeing. The truth is that some people thrive on working long, hard hours and some people don’t. In contrast, some people want to work more than they currently … Continue reading
12Dec
Posted in general health, mental health
Ménière’s has been like a rollercoaster ride that has scooped me up and flung me about and turned me upside down. I’m currently in the middle of a relapse and I can’t work, but I wanted to write a positive … Continue reading
Girl with a story about her nine-year struggle with anorexia on Kickstarter
4Dec
Posted in eating disorders, mental health, mental wellbeing
To have anorexia is not a fad, it’s not your decision – which is what many people mistakenly believe. This is a serious psychological disorder that, in this particular category, has one of the highest mortality rates. No one wants … Continue reading
19Nov
Posted in 50+ & life, general health, men's health, mental health, women's health
When self-esteem is lower than it should be, self-advocacy almost always suffers too. After All, when we are not feeling worthy of our own admiration and love, we likely do not expect others to recognize our worth, either. It’s hard … Continue reading
Can Psychic Readings Promote Emotional Health?
3Oct
Posted in general health, mental health, mental wellbeing
Psychic readings have been around since hope became a source of inspiration for many. Some critics and supporters claim to be for and against psychic readings and what they attempt to offer their clients. But whether or not the readings … Continue reading
26Sep
Posted in general health, men's health, mental health, women's health
An old man was walking along a beach when he noticed a young woman off in the distance. As he got closer, he noticed that the woman was collecting starfish that had washed up on the beach and tossing them, … Continue reading
This week in health – 14 September 2018
14Sep
Posted in dementia, diabetes, eating disorders, fitness & exercise, general health, heart disease, mental health, stroke, weight
You might agree that health seems to have suddenly become a more popular topic than ever in the media, with breaking news stories almost every day. Here are a few that caught our attention here at talkhealth in the past … Continue reading
Employee ill health and poor wellbeing costing the UK economy a fortune
11Sep
Posted in general health, mental health
Every year, employee absence due to sickness, ill health and poor wellbeing is costing the UK economy a fortune. According to a new report by the CBI (the Confederation of British Industry), in partnership with Bupa and HCA Healthcare, last … Continue reading
The Balancing Act: Finding the Sweet Spot Between Work and Life
10Sep
Posted in general health, mental health, talkhealth, women's health
When you conjure up images of being a success at work, what do you picture in your mind’s eye? If you imagined long hours at the workplace late into evening, slaving over tasks that can’t possibly wait until tomorrow, you … Continue reading
13Aug
Posted in general health, men's health, mental health, women's health
Generally, anxiety isn’t one of our top-ten on any gratitude lists. It can bring a lot of misery to our days, and often sends us mixed messages about what is safe and what isn’t. It can raise our blood pressure, … Continue reading
Fibromyalgia – “Just Because We Don’t Complain, Doesn’t Mean We Aren’t in Pain”
3Aug
Posted in general health, men's health, mental health, women's health
Good day my lovely followers! I hope that everyone is doing as well as possible. I know that some of you have been able to power through and get some kind of work done or you may have even been … Continue reading
No News Isn’t Always Good News
20Jul
Posted in arthritis, general health, healthcare, mental health
Struggling to find a diagnosis in a health system that doesn’t care as much as it should… It’s been exactly six months and three days since I first visited my Rheumatologist with hands that were sore and unable to do … Continue reading
This week in health – 29/06/2018
29Jun
Posted in general health, men's health, mental health, weight, women's health
With so much going on in the world of health it can be difficult to keep up to date with all the latest news and breakthroughs. Luckily, talkhealth’s weekly round-up should help you keep on top of all the latest … Continue reading
This week in health – 22/06/2018
22Jun
Posted in cancer, general health, healthcare, men's health, mental health, women's health
Welcome to talkhealth’s weekly round-up of all the top news stories in the world of health. This week we’ll be covering a wide range of topics, including the current debate around medicinal cannabis, the expected rise in the number of … Continue reading
This week in health – 15/06/2018
15Jun
Posted in general health, men's health, mental health, women's health
As another week comes to a close, here at talkhealth we’ve rounded up all of the top news stories from the week in the world of health. From Professor Green talking about depression and the impact of loneliness through to … Continue reading
What a Good Relationship With Your Doctor Looks Like
14Jun
Posted in arthritis, children's health, disability, epilepsy, general health, healthcare, mental health, special needs
Have you ever walked out of an appointment with your GP and wondered what you paid all that money for? Have you ever felt like they didn’t really listen, palmed you off, even scoffed at your symptoms? Getting good medical … Continue reading
This week in health – 08/06/2018
8Jun
Posted in cancer, children's health, eczema, fitness & exercise, general health, healthcare, men's health, mental health, pregnancy, talkhealth, women's health
We’ve come to the end of another week and, as such, talkhealth will be looking through all the top news stories from the world of health. This week’s roundup includes new treatments and research, and overview of the summer months … Continue reading
23Apr
Posted in 50+ & life, chiropractic, fertility & infertility, fitness & exercise, general health, healthcare, men's health, mental health, pain, weight, women's health
I talk rather alot about working “In”as well as” Out” in my sessions but how do you know when to work “in” and not work “out”? It’s really simple protocol but as ever you need to be accurate and … Continue reading
The celebrities who are helping to fight the acne stigma
27Feb
Posted in acne, mental health, rosacea
When we think of celebrities, we think of perfection. Flowing, shiny hair, slender figures, and blemish-free, radiant complexions. Or so we think. But in reality, famous people are just like us. While they may have the luxury of professional makeup … Continue reading
What I want you to know about invisible illness
8Feb
Posted in bowel, general health, mental health
Not all is what it seems. From the outside, you’d say I’m a healthy, happy young woman who looks fine. Look beyond what your eyes tell you and you’ll find chronic illness. Invisible illness is a condition or disability that’s … Continue reading
Excuses NOT to go to Therapy – Reality Check
2Feb
Posted in general health, healthcare, hypnotherapy, mental health
I wish I could watch as you click off this page when the reality of what you are about to read hits home with you and begins to sink in. It is a horrible feeling; I know I’ve been there! … Continue reading
Live Twitter Q&A Tuesday 30th 1:00 pm & 7:30 pm
24Jan
Posted in children's health, general health, mental health
For those of you have been reading and (hopefully) enjoying my recent blog posts regarding how best you as parents can help your children navigate the choppy waters of education and careers related learning, and, by so doing mitigate the … Continue reading
11Jan
Posted in hypnotherapy, mental health
Anxiety is everywhere these days, we all experience it and some people experience anxiety on a gargantuan level on a regular basis, but it’s a perfectly normal and natural feeling! Anxiety is our body and brain looking after us. Any feeling … Continue reading
New Year, new you? You’re better off eating cake than pretending you don’t for a fortnight.
3Jan
Posted in children's health, general health, mental health
New year, new you? It’s one of the biggest myths perpetrated by, well, just about everyone and everything. The simple function of chronology doesn’t allow one to entirely reinvent oneself because the hand of a clock sweeps past an arbitrary … Continue reading
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
24Nov
Posted in mental health
With the nights growing longer and the weather getting colder, it is safe to say that winter is well and truly upon us! But what does this mean for our psyche? Often these longer nights can lead to us feeling … Continue reading
3 simple steps to help define and secure your child’s future (and take a load off too…)
9Nov
Posted in children's health, general health, mental health
In my previous blog post I spoke about how the gravity of the choices facing our students could be, amongst other factors, having a demonstrably negative impact on their wellbeing and mental health. This is an idea that has certainly … Continue reading
Is poor mental health in our young the inevitable consequence of uncertainty?
25Oct
Posted in children's health, general health, mental health
Given the renewed focus in the UK to address years of stigmatising, ignoring or explaining away it is refreshing to see mental health is being acknowledged as an issue worthy of time, money and initiatives. For too long the rote … Continue reading
How to Cope with What Life Sends Your Way
31Aug
Posted in 50+ & life, men's health, mental health, women's health
Stress is a part of life. Sometimes the stress that comes out of each situation is good and sometimes it’s bad. For instance, achieving a goal can become stressful but once you reach it you feel a sense of accomplishment, … Continue reading
29Aug
Posted in addiction & misuse, general health, mental health
Despite the major advances in mental health, seeing a therapist still holds a stigma in general society. We are afraid to seek out help because in some way it’s means that we are “broken”. That we aren’t as healthy as … Continue reading
11Nov
Posted in addiction & misuse, bladder, cancer, fitness & exercise, general health, healthcare, heart disease, liver disease, mental health, SPECIFIC CONDITIONS, talkhealth
Did you know that next week (14-20 November) sees the start of alcohol awareness week? An initiative run by Alcohol Concern (you know them- the founders of Dry January!) which aims to raise awareness of the risks of alcohol to … Continue reading
Dangers of New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) formerly known as legal highs
20Sep
Posted in addiction & misuse, general health, mental health
This video tells the very tragic story of Laurence, the son of a lovely family I know who live on the same street as me. On the 1st anniversary of Laurence’s passing (19.09.15), please share this video with your family … Continue reading
8 Apps for Your Emotional Health
23Aug
Posted in mental health
The pace of our life speeds up constantly. The environment we live in today is safer, but ironically, much more stressful and hectic than the world of our ancestors. Our smartphones alone cause enough troubles and distractions to drive us … Continue reading
How a skin condition like psoriasis can affect your body image and what to do about it
27Jul
Posted in acne, eczema, mental health, psoriasis, rosacea, vitiligo
Your body image is how you perceive yourself when you look at your reflection in the mirror or when you think about the way you look. How accurately your body image matches the way others actually see you is dependent … Continue reading
Best Apps for Healthy Sleep for You and Your Children
20Jul
Posted in children's health, general health, mental health, talkhealth
Sleep deprivation is a worldwide problem of our time. Although the recommended amount of sleep is 8 hours daily for adults and about 10 hours for school-aged children, an average grown-up barely sleeps 6 hours a day. As for teenagers, … Continue reading
Facing the world with psoriasis
2Jun
Posted in general health, mental health, psoriasis, scars
I have much admiration for those who are able to face the world, psoriasis and all. It takes a kind of courage I often lack. I’ve had lots of unpleasant encounters due my psoriasis, not to mention the sympathy and … Continue reading
17May
Posted in general health, mental health, psoriasis
The exciting news is that mindfulness can help if you have psoriasis. But what is it and how does it work? Mindfulness is a meditation technique where you focus your mind on the present moment and appreciate now rather than … Continue reading
22Apr
Posted in 50+ & life, mental health, rosacea
Did you know that April is Rosacea Awareness month? Do you know what rosacea is? You might not be surprised to know that almost 40% of the people who have completed our rosacea survey have not heard of the condition. And yet … Continue reading
12Apr
Posted in cancer, children's health, general health, healthcare, mental health, weight
Two stories that have dominated the health news over the last few days share a common theme: that young people with mental health problems are being let down by the medical establishment in the UK. An edition of the BBC’s … Continue reading
What is it like to wake up in a Psychiatric Hospital?
30Mar
Posted in general health, mental health
I wake up from a long deep slumber, I’ve been sleeping in a large comfortable double bed. I’m not at home because my room is only home to a childlike single. The room I’m in is similar to a medium … Continue reading
16Feb
Posted in Asperger syndrome, children's health, general health, healthcare, men's health, mental health, talkhealth, women's health
In the last few weeks, the NHS has been going through one of the most turbulent periods in its recent history. As you will probably have already seen, the struggles continued last week even as the crisis over junior doctors’ … Continue reading
This Week in Health News: Children’s Mental Health, and How Much do You Cost the NHS?
9Feb
Posted in Asperger syndrome, children's health, healthcare, mental health, special needs, talkhealth
After weeks of debate and strikes, the NHS continues to dominate the news this week. For a start, junior doctors are due to strike again tomorrow (Wednesday 10th February), over the ongoing dispute about proposed changes to their contracts. A … Continue reading
This week in health news: Terry Wogan, the Zika virus, and more
2Feb
Posted in bladder, cancer, general health, healthcare, mental health, talkhealth, women's health
Some very sad news hit us at talkhealth along with the rest of the UK on Sunday: that Sir Terry Wogan had died of cancer at the age of 77. The legendary broadcaster had a short battle with cancer and … Continue reading
Should mental health be taught in primary schools?
22Jan
Posted in children's health, general health, mental health
Far from being a problem exclusively suffered by adults, mental health issues affect children too. According to the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health around one in ten youngsters suffer from mental health problems, with 75% of these not … Continue reading
Depression and Pain: Are They Really Linked?
5Jan
Posted in general health, mental health, pain
It is estimated that 1 in 4 of us will experience some kind of mental health problem during our lives, with depression being the most commonly diagnosed mental disorder in the United Kingdom. Mentally and physically draining, depression can seriously … Continue reading
21Dec
Posted in disability, eating disorders, fitness & exercise, general health, heart disease, men's health, mental health, nutrition, talkhealth, weight, women's health
Our Love Affair With Sugar: Sweet Treat or Public Enemy Number One? Sugar is getting a lot of negative press of late. Books like David Gillespie’s “Sweet Poison” and Dr. Robert Lustig and John Yudkin’s “Pure, White, and Deadly” have … Continue reading
Does the ‘Season of goodwill’ truly apply to all?
9Dec
Posted in general health, IBD, mental health, sexual health
Christians and atheists alike are all looking forward to Christmas. We are lucky to live in a multicultural and diverse-religion society and although not all religions celebrate Christmas, the air of festivity is felt throughout the land. As a nation … Continue reading
3 Signs You May Have Anxiety Disorder
29Nov
Posted in general health, mental health
I was about the age of 25 when I was diagnosed with having anxiety attacks. Anxiety attacks are also known as panic attacks. There are several symptoms of suffering from anxiety disorder. However the symptoms varies from different people. I … Continue reading
Stress and Self Medicating: A Deadly Combination
17Nov
Posted in addiction & misuse, general health, mental health
There is no denying the fact that stress can be very damaging to a person’s physical and mental well-being. Stress is common and isn’t necessarily a bad thing, however, when a person is unable to handle it effectively it can … Continue reading
5Oct
Posted in general health, mental health, Online Clinics
Are you aware that Monday 12 October marks the opening of the talkhealth online clinic on Mental Health? Good mental health means feeling good about life and feeling good about yourself. There have been recent articles in the press about … Continue reading
1Sep
Posted in addiction & misuse, general health, grief bereavement, mental health
Yesterday was August Bank Holiday in the UK, for me it was a fairly wet dull day. It was also International Overdose Awareness Day, the aim of which is to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of drug … Continue reading
I Know My Last Blog Post was the "Final" One But…
29Mar
Posted in mental health
I’m using this blog to ask for donations to my Just Giving page because it gets loads more hits than my new blog does. To cut a long story short, I’m running 5k for charity next month and would love … Continue reading
19Feb
Posted in children's health, general health, men's health, mental health, nutrition, weight, women's health
I didn’t gain weight accidentally. I didnt gain weight because I simply couldn’t resist the chocolate or couln’t be bothered to exercise. I didn’t gain weight by having my four children. It didn’t creep up on me. I gained weight … Continue reading
30Dec
Posted in 50+ & life, addiction & misuse, cancer, complementary treatments, eating disorders, fitness & exercise, general health, healthcare, hypnotherapy, men's health, mental health, nutrition, weight, women's health
When I started writing about my weight loss journey I imagined myself sitting at my laptop being witty and wise and hopefully inspirational. Whats happened is Ive opened a can of worms where my feelings about my metamorphasis have bubbled … Continue reading
21Dec
Posted in addiction & misuse, general health, mental health, nutrition, weight, women's health
Ive traveled the country chatting to many different groups about my weight loss journey and the various issues surrounding weight. At the end there is a Q&A session and there are two questions that ALWAYS pop up. I’ve got to … Continue reading
Managing Xmas Emotions after Loss
15Dec
Posted in grief bereavement, mental health
Christmas, for so many, is a time for celebration, giving and receiving – and sharing time with those we love. But, for so many others an inevitable fact of life is that most of us will at some stage face … Continue reading
So Long Schizophrenia! My Final Blog Post Here
16Nov
Posted in mental health
I’ve come to a big decision regarding this blog. Over the last two and a half years, I have written many blog posts about schizophrenia, hospital stays and my battles with mental health problems in the past and I believe … Continue reading
Staying Connected In a Lonely World
7Nov
Posted in 50+ & life, general health, mental health
It appears ironic that in this age of information and our ability to engage more freely, we are perhaps ever more lonely – in our physical connectedness. +646
Mental ill-health & stroke – the hidden consequence
29Oct
Posted in general health, mental health, stroke, women's health
As most now know Robin Williams committed suicide. I think the immediate comments on Twitter summed up the widespread ignorance of the impact of severe depression and anxiety in our society when one wrote, ‘So What has Robin Williams got … Continue reading
17Oct
Posted in mental health
This is bordering on conspiracy theory territory and it may at first sound like I’m delusional. But hear me out before coming to any conclusions!One of the medications I currently take is quetiapine XL. I’ve taken it three times in … Continue reading
A New Video and Huffington Post
11Oct
Posted in mental health
The last few days have been incredible. On Thursday, I was contacted by Huffington Post and asked if I would consent to them using one of my blog posts as part of their focus on schizophrenia for Mental Health Awareness … Continue reading
Managing Anxiety within Parenthood
8Oct
Posted in mental health
Emotions associated with anxiety are commonly felt at many times in our lives, arguably some of the strongest become evident when we ourselves become parents. Why might this be? Nurture or nature So many of the clients I meet will … Continue reading
Stress & Anxiety at Work- survey results
7Oct
Posted in mental health, Online Clinics
In September we ran a survey based around stress and anxiety at work. The results were inciteful. We found that: 66% of people experience stress & anxiety at work frequently, and 21% experience stress and anxiety continuously. Stress and anxiety … Continue reading
Hello Depression, My Old Friend
6Oct
Posted in mental health
You’ve come to torture me again… Depression is something I have had an on-off relationship with since I was thirteen. And for the past six weeks or so, the relationship is back on. In simple terms, I’m depressed again.The timing … Continue reading
My Experiences With Suicidal Thoughts
19Sep
Posted in mental health
When I was 15 I attempted to kill myself. In a very typical story I was ground down by school, home and in an abusive relationship with an older man. There seemed to be no end, no escape that I … Continue reading
A Day in the Life of a Paranoid Schizophrenic
18Sep
Posted in mental health
It’s 9:45 am when my mum comes into my room to wake me up. This is early for me. Despite my medication being quite sedating, I’m rarely asleep before 1 am. And because of the sedation, I need at least … Continue reading
Has Antipsychotic Medication Made Me Worse?
10Sep
Posted in mental health
The first time I took psychotropic medication was when I was 18. I had been suffering with depression for about two years and I was finally given help in the form of a prescription for fluoxetine (Prozac). I was put … Continue reading
23Aug
Posted in mental health
My problems with my mental health started when I was 13. Not long after I started my third year of high school, I started suffering from depression. My problems worsened when I started being bullied, and this bullying lasted for … Continue reading
Stress at work raises diabetes risk by 45%….
18Aug
Posted in diabetes, mental health, Online Clinics
An interesting article appeared in the Mail Online today stating that not only can being stressed at work make you feel tired, grumpy and stressed, it can also significantly increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes – even if you’re not … Continue reading
9Aug
Posted in acne, mental health, pain, rosacea
When it comes to this question, the answer for all three of my conditions seems to be “months before I actually tried to get any”. It’s pretty much the case of everyone I meet, a total reversal of hypochondriacs and … Continue reading
29Jul
Posted in mental health
You may or may not have noticed that I’ve been silent on the blog and Twitter front for a while. This has been for personal reasons but now I’ve decided to come back. A few people messaged me to ask … Continue reading
NHS Accident and Emergency Update
7Jul
Posted in 50+ & life, anti-ageing, asthma & respiratory, dementia, general health, healthcare, mental health, women's health
It has been some time since I last posted on Talk Health, the delay has simply been down to pressure of work and also I suppose partly a dearth of decent topics on which to expound. However I ended up … Continue reading
When Intrusive Thoughts turn Problematic
1Jun
Posted in mental health
*Trigger Warning* This blog post talks openly about suicidal thoughts and other matters that could be triggering so please don’t read any further if you are likely to be affected. Everybody gets intrusive thoughts. It’s the content and intensity of … Continue reading
Ten Things Not to Say to a Person with Schizophrenia
13May
Posted in mental health
I’ve seen a few of these types of blog post around, for various mental health problems, so I thought I’d do one for schizophrenia. These are ten things I’ve heard from people that, although sometimes said to try and help, … Continue reading
12May
Posted in mental health
New survey for Mental Health Awareness Week reveals nearly half (47%) of people in Britain say they get more anxious than they used to Almost 1 in 5 (19%) feel anxious a lot or all the time Money, finance and … Continue reading
Exam Pressure – Helping Out the Kids!
8May
Posted in children's health, general health, hypnotherapy, men's health, mental health, women's health
Kids at the age of seven appear to be doing their exams at the moment. It appears that they are being put under lots of pressure. Parents are reporting to me that their kids are experiencing tantrums, sleepless nights, crying…in … Continue reading
6May
Posted in mental health
This afternoon, I did an interview on BBC Radio 2 about my experiences of being sectioned. The interview stemmed from a news story about how mental health patients sometimes have to travel hundreds of miles to receive care. That story … Continue reading
Shocking news head lines today
6May
Posted in asthma & respiratory, diabetes, general health, mental health
There are some big health stories in the news today after the long bank holiday weekend . As we all know health problems never abide by the Mon-Fri 9-5:30 rule and the more we educate ourselves about the issues we … Continue reading
28Apr
Posted in mental health
Those who have read my blog or Twitter recently will know that I came off my medication a few weeks ago. Unfortunately, things headed south quite quickly and as a result, I am now taking risperidone. I’m still gutted by … Continue reading
A Third Interview on BBC Radio 5 Live
21Apr
Posted in mental health
On Friday, I did another interview on Radio 5 Live about the effects bullying had on me. It was quite last minute and I was again quite nervous about doing it but once I got on air, my nerves eased. … Continue reading
2Apr
Posted in mental health
Today has been a good day. This morning, I was finally able to drive for the first time in around three months and while I was a little bit rusty to start with, I soon started gaining confidence. I’ve probably … Continue reading
The Game That Never Should Have Been Invented
27Mar
Posted in bowel, mental health
During my time in the first psychiatric hospital I was in, I noticed that the cleanliness of the ward left a lot to be desired. For one, I noticed a giant dust bunny beside my bed on the first night … Continue reading
12Mar
Posted in mental health
Two days before I was sectioned for the first time, I needed to buy some new trousers for work. The ones I was wearing were a UK size 10, but despite using a belt, they were far too big. The … Continue reading
3Mar
Posted in mental health
To the Bullies, You probably don’t know who you are and what you did to me, but I remember everything. The names, the taunts, the threats. I remember so much. My last three years of school were miserable due to … Continue reading
21Feb
Posted in mental health
I realise I’ve neither blogged nor given a real update on how things are going with me for a while. Things have been a bit chaotic here but here’s an update as to how I am. At the beginning of … Continue reading
6Feb
Posted in mental health
Today marks the first ever Time to Talk day organised by the charities Mind and Rethink Mental Illness – two of talkhealth‘s charity partners who supported our Online Clinic on Mental Health with NHS Choices back in October 2013. The aim of … Continue reading
Assisted Suicide Story in the Psych Ward
21Jan
Posted in mental health
WARNING: This post talks openly about suicide so please do not read if you are triggered at all by this topic. Also, SPOILER ALERT: this talks about the plot of *that* Coronation Street episode so if you haven’t watched it … Continue reading
20Jan
Posted in 50+ & life, fitness & exercise, men's health, mental health, women's health
It’s been quite a while since my last blog post but I’ve lots to say about my running and the running club I co-founded in April last year – Sherfield Park Runners! In October, I completed my third ever half … Continue reading
14Jan
Posted in mental health
To those not from the UK, A and E is Accident and Emergency, also known as the Emergency Room in other countries. Also, there is talk of hospital and psych wards throughout this piece so if you are triggered by … Continue reading
Want To Run A Marathon? Tips To Help…
13Jan
Posted in bowel, fitness & exercise, general health, men's health, mental health, nutrition, physiotherapy, weight, women's health
So, you’ve signed up for the London Marathon? Here are some generalised training tips and knowledge to help. OK, not the London Marathon, but I do like this shot of me and the huskies on the Brecon Beacons! A marathon … Continue reading
Hearing and your emotional wellbeing
13Jan
Posted in 50+ & life, hearing, mental health
Many of us take our hearing for granted, and it’s only when a problem develops that the true impact of hearing loss becomes apparent. Hearing is a part of communication, and therefore by extension plays an important role in an … Continue reading
What's it Like to Hear Nasty Voices?
30Dec
Posted in mental health
This blog post is about what it is like to hear nasty voices and may contain triggers. Some people hear voices which aren’t nasty and they can have a positive experience with their voices. This is about the nasty voices … Continue reading
15Dec
Posted in mental health
In all three of my psych ward stays, I’ve encountered the banter between patients about our situations. Patients, or rather ‘inmates’, discussing the ‘jailers’ (nurses and HCAs) and the ‘prison’ (the ward) in a jokey manner. But underneath the jokes, … Continue reading
15Dec
Posted in mental health
As you may have guessed from the title, I am being discharged from the psych ward soon. In fact, I’m being discharged this Tuesday (17th). It was a bit of a shock to be told last Tuesday (10th) that I … Continue reading
The Hidden Impact of Cancer – Dealing with the Psychological Impact of a Cancer Diagnosis
10Dec
Posted in cancer, men's health, mental health, women's health
A few days ago I took part in two events concerning cancer and mental health. You might well ask – what has that got to do with cancer and returning to work? My response to that is that it … Continue reading
Dementia biggest global health challenge facing our generation
5Dec
Posted in dementia, mental health
In a policy brief launched today, Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) has announced that the number of people living with dementia worldwide in 2013 is now estimated at 44 million (estimated at 35 million in 2010) reaching 76 million in 2030 … Continue reading
25Nov
Posted in mental health
Today’s ward round went well, I went in hoping to get five hours of leave so was pleased when they gave me six hours. My meds are staying the same – 800 mg of quetiapine and my body is starting … Continue reading
My Experiences with Visual Hallucinations
18Nov
Posted in mental health
A common symptom of schizophrenia that I’ve not really written about before is visual hallucinations, AKA seeing things. I’ve written about auditory hallucinations (voices) numerous times before and even created a YouTube video on the subject, which can be found … Continue reading
11Nov
Posted in mental health
I put some tweets out last night explaining the basics of why I’m in hospital. There may be triggers in this for some. Please be careful. So for those not on Twitter, the tweets were this:I know I’ve not said … Continue reading
6Nov
Posted in mental health
So yesterday, I blogged here saying about how I wasn’t 100% happy with my leave being unescorted, how I wanted to stay on my section and that I was going to move into a flat of my own. Those three … Continue reading
5Nov
Posted in mental health
Just a quick update as to what happened at ward round today. My leave has gone to two hours unescorted again (as in, I can go by myself), which I’m not 100% happy with, but I did manage to go … Continue reading
5Nov
Posted in mental health
Just a quick update as to what happened at ward round today. My leave has gone to two hours unescorted again (as in, I can go by myself), which I’m not 100% happy with, but I did manage to go … Continue reading
Depression and how to spot the signs
4Nov
Posted in men's health, mental health, women's health
Depression is incredibly common and we all know someone (or several people) who has suffered from this problem, even if they have never shared this with us. As a GP, I see patients every day of my working week suffering … Continue reading
1Nov
Posted in mental health
I’ve made it to the front page of the UK site of Huffington Post! I used a blog piece that had especially good feedback, tweaked it a little and sent it off. The piece can be found here: http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/katy-gray/mental-patients-the-truth_b_4179147.html but if you’re … Continue reading
‘Understanding Male Eating Disorders’ – Places available for full day workshops
31Oct
Posted in mental health, weight
Following the success of the Men Get Eating Disorders Too Workshop Tour 2012/13, we are putting on three full day workshops. Places are available for individuals who are seeking an increased insight and knowledge into eating disorders in males. The … Continue reading
Ecominds reaps rewards for mental wellbeing
30Oct
Posted in general health, mental health
The mental health charity Mind has released Feel Better Outside, Feel Better Inside, a report including new findings from the University of Essex showing the many benefits of ecotherapy for mental wellbeing. It has been proven to improve mental health, … Continue reading
30Oct
Posted in mental health
To celebrate hitting 30,000 views on here, I decided to set myself a challenge. I wanted to see if I could come up with 30 wishes for my future. It was a real challenge coming up with 30, but I … Continue reading
28Oct
Posted in mental health
I thought I’d write a blog post about how things have been and currently are for any who aren’t on Twitter. Things seem to be looking up at long last. This last week, I’ve been allowed two hours of unescorted … Continue reading
The Worst Things in Psych Wards
25Oct
Posted in mental health
Psych wards are daunting places to say the least and it can take several days or even weeks to settle in. But once you do settle in, you start noticing that as well as noisy patients and intimidating staff, there … Continue reading
20Oct
Posted in mental health
I know I’m writing a lot about life in psych wards at the minute but it’s a topic that’s close to my heart right now. Probably because I’m in a psych ward myself at the moment! But I’m remembering my … Continue reading
18Oct
Posted in mental health
As the title suggests, I will be talking about triggers in this post. So here’s the warning to leave this blog post now if you don’t feel strong enough. When I got out of hospital in 2011 after the 17-month … Continue reading
The Thing About Psych Ward Patients
17Oct
Posted in mental health
The first time I was on a psych ward was in 2008 when I was 20. If I’m honest, I was petrified. In my mind, the other patients were going to murder me in my sleep or I’d have to … Continue reading
What's it like to be Held Down and Injected?
17Oct
Posted in mental health
This post is going to be one long potential trigger from start to finish, so please don’t read any further if this topic is likely to upset you. A lot of people with no personal experience of psych wards will … Continue reading
What's it like to be Sectioned?
13Oct
Posted in mental health
With all three of my psych ward stays, I’ve been brought in on a section. I’ve been brought in on a section 2 (28-day hold) twice, and a section 3 (six-month hold) once; this occasion I was brought in on … Continue reading
Engaging and Practicing Progressive Relaxation Using Self-Hypnosis
10Oct
Posted in complementary treatments, hypnotherapy, mental health
Public perception of hypnosis tends to see it related to relaxation a great deal. Many people think relaxation and hypnosis are the same thing. They are not. Banyai and Hilgard (1976) showed that by having an individual exercise vigorously for … Continue reading
The Damaging Desire to Compare Conditions
26Sep
Posted in acne, mental health
When it comes to longstanding medical conditions that aren’t common knowledge, it can be a real pain to make yourself understood. Sometimes it’s tempting to liken your condition to one that is more well-known but I’ve found that sometimes it … Continue reading
6Sep
Posted in general health, mental health, psoriasis
So I haven’t written on this blog for a while and to be honest it’s because my psoriasis has been surprisingly calm for the last few months. Last time I wrote about how I was looking for different ways to … Continue reading
Performance – it is all in the mind
5Aug
Posted in fitness & exercise, general health, hypnotherapy, men's health, mental health
As I crossed the first peak of the mountains my legs were like jelly. The wobble in my legs vibrated through my body. Then the cramps started. These were deep cramps right across my hamstrings and calves. I felt wasted, … Continue reading
Drive to get more disabled people into mainstream jobs
24Jul
Posted in general health, mental health
Disabled people will get more support to gain the skills and experience they need to get a job under changes to the Government’s specialist disability employment scheme announced today. Disabled people on traineeships, supported internships, work trials and work academies … Continue reading
23Jul
Posted in complementary treatments, general health, hypnotherapy, men's health, mental health
I’ve received some lovely feedack following my last post. One of the messages was from a good friend of mine, Greg, recently had a bit of bad luck – his kidneys packed up. You know, as they do. No reason … Continue reading
Mental health nurses to join police on the beat
10Jul
Posted in mental health
The street triage scheme sees mental health nurses accompany officers to incidents where police believe people need immediate mental health support. The innovative scheme, funded by the Department of Health and backed by the Home Office, helps people with mental … Continue reading
Stress and University: Inseparable?
26Jun
Posted in general health, mental health
Image by: Anna Gutermuth Going off to university is the first adventure of adulthood for many. It is a major life change to strike out on this quest and go to a big city, leaving friends and family behind to … Continue reading
Feel the eczema and do it anyway
21Jun
Posted in eczema, general health, mental health
Do you want to hear something really sad? This is what one woman told an All Party Parliamentary Group looking into the effects of skin disease on a person’s physical and psychological well-being – “I feel like I am disgusting. I feel … Continue reading
17Jun
Posted in fitness & exercise, general health, mental health, nutrition, weight
Food and feelings are so intertwined, its hard to be in control of one without first dealing with the other. Every culture I know has special foods for special occasions. From wedding cakes, to christening cakes to birthday cakes. Is … Continue reading
Anti Bullying Campaign – should be as easy as ABC
21May
Posted in healthcare, mental health
Bullying affects many lives and it can too often have devastating consequences. Many people are bullied for various reasons, whether it is for the clothes they wear, the way they look or whether they have a particular disability or learning … Continue reading
25Apr
Posted in chiropractic, complementary treatments, general health, healthcare, mental health
As readers of my posts here and also at my own blog (see link below) will know I am (amongst other things) a financial services professional operating in the private medical market and most decidedly not a clinician. However, I … Continue reading
25Apr
Posted in mental health, pregnancy, women's health
Postpartum depression itself is nothing new but the culture of support surrounding women who suffer from this disorder is. Until recently, many women didn’t feel comfortable opening up about their struggles with postpartum depression because it was often seen as … Continue reading
Mental health conditions get jobs support boost
23Apr
Posted in mental health
More people with mental health conditions than ever before have been supported at or into work by a government employment scheme, Minister for Disabled People Esther McVey said today. According to statistics released today, almost half of all people with … Continue reading
Something’s Wrong With My Husband…
17Apr
Posted in 50+ & life, dementia, mental health
Written by Lyn McLaurine “Lyn, it’s the nursing home. We’re calling to talk about Bill’s rapid decline.” Bill is adored at Prairie Sunset. He has become part of their family. Because of his young age (he just turned 58 … Continue reading
Depression Awareness Week – 15- 21 April 2013
12Apr
Posted in men's health, mental health, women's health
15-21 April is Depression Awareness Week. Dr Richard Bowskill is a consultant psychiatrist and leading expert at the Priory Group. One of his clinical and research interests is in the field of Depression. Dr Bowskill said: “Depression is a medical … Continue reading
How one picture can be worth a thousand words
10Apr
Posted in 50+ & life, dementia, mental health
Written by Darren Gormley A few years ago I was contacted by a speech therapist who asked if I would visit Mark, an 82 year old man diagnosed with mixed dementia. The speech therapist had been working with Mark as part of … Continue reading
‘Baby Blues’ or Depression? How You Can Help
8Apr
Posted in mental health, women's health
Many women suffer ‘baby blues’ after giving birth, but a new study reveals a surprisingly high number of them actually have postpartum depressive symptoms. Progesterone is a natural mood enhancer and during pregnancy a woman produces huge amounts to support … Continue reading
When it’s no longer safe to drive
3Apr
Posted in 50+ & life, dementia, mental health
Many people will spend decades behind the wheel of a car. For some this is a lifelong passion and a symbol of independence, while for others it’s just a necessary part of modern life. However, there comes a time when we … Continue reading
28Mar
Posted in eczema, general health, grief bereavement, mental health
“Stress is the spice of life” Hans Selye (1980) It was Walter Cannon (1871-1945) who first described the physiological fight-or-flight response to a threatening situation. The term stress was introduced by Hans Selye (1907-1982). Stress in small doses has an … Continue reading
The most important job of my life
21Mar
Posted in dementia, general health, grief bereavement, mental health
Written by Rhonda Brantley You’ve heard about Alzheimer’s and dementia for years, but never suspected it would creep into your own home. Much like cancer, a house fire or losing your life savings, we just don’t anticipate bad things happening to us. Those … Continue reading
London takes its place among healthcare innovation elite cities of the world
13Mar
Posted in 50+ & life, acne, cancer, children's health, dementia, eczema, men's health, mental health, psoriasis, women's health
Jeremy Hunt launches London Centre of Innovation Excellence and new app library to help people live well. The UK’s worldwide reputation for innovation in healthcare will be sealed today as Jeremy Hunt launches London’s new centre of innovation excellence established … Continue reading
Are you waking with the “Twilight look?”
28Feb
Posted in 50+ & life, complementary treatments, mental health
Restless sleep, tossing and turning through the night? A recent survey* commissioned by my professional organisation, the British Acupuncture Council, has revealed that we’re a nation of zombies. 1 in 5 of us claim to feel like one after a … Continue reading
Real, effective therapy goes beyond treating symptoms; it boosts positive thinking
25Feb
Posted in mental health
Traditionally, psychotherapy has been about helping those seeking help through the worst of their symptoms. When those symptoms are treated, the therapy has been successful. But what if a psychotherapist could do more? What if, as well as treating the … Continue reading
Economic downturns, job losses and the ‘global crisis’ is now the right time to change your life?
13Feb
Posted in general health, men's health, mental health, women's health
With all the bad news about the economy, many people are feeling scared about making any changes in their lives they feel it’s not the ‘right time’. But now could well be the perfect time! Jessica McGregor Johnson believes that … Continue reading
8Feb
Posted in mental health
I think there is something about sharing your darkest secrets with the wider world that makes people trust you and feel comfortable sharing their own stories with you. As a result my head is spinning a bit. I have already … Continue reading
Gazza admitted to US addiction centre
5Feb
Posted in addiction & misuse, mental health
It’s no secret that former Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur player, Paul Gascoigne has battled with alcoholism since giving up football. His Management Company today confirmed that he has willingly gone to the US and admitted himself into a specilist … Continue reading
4Feb
Posted in fitness & exercise, general health, men's health, mental health, weight, women's health
In todays world of Deadlines, Emails, Bills and Crammed work Schedules its no surprise that people find it hard to find time for health and well-being. Many people dislike the idea of the busy gym as they may not know … Continue reading
Habit reversal for passive pessimism
3Jan
Posted in eczema, general health, mental health
“Behaviour” commonly means what we see people doing. As a behaviour modification technique, habit reversal can be used to tackle nail biting, thumb sucking or scratching that have become troublesome habits. Habits start as conscious behaviours associated with specific triggers. … Continue reading
Health 2012: a year in headlines
31Dec
Posted in cancer, dementia, diabetes, fitness & exercise, general health, grief bereavement, heart disease, men's health, mental health, oral health, weight, women's health
In 2012 we’ve found that the standards of health reporting have – largely – improved. Where there have been health scares these have been sensibly and even-handedly reported, ‘wonder cures’ seem to have hit the headlines far less often than we’ve … Continue reading
27Dec
Posted in cancer, general health, mental health, women's health
Well I don’t have cancer and the organs they removed from me were cancer free too which is the most fantastic news. So why do I feel a bit low and unhappy? Surgical menopause, that’s why. I had my ovaries … Continue reading
18Dec
Posted in eczema, general health, healthcare, mental health
Modern life is sometimes thought of as particularly stressful, compared with life in previous times. These days seem to have more pressure, more demands, and more complexity to contend with. Modern life is hectic, while perhaps previous times were at … Continue reading
4Dec
Posted in acne, cancer, eczema, mental health, psoriasis, vitiligo
In deepest Chelsea, London UK, there is a gem often overlooked by international visitors. In the picture DrB stands between the Psychiatry and Dermatology beds in Chelsea Physic Garden. Containing almost 5000 plant species from all over the world, the … Continue reading
A Yogalicious Advent Calendar – Free!
3Dec
Posted in general health, IBD, mental health
I know we are more used to the traditional chocolate feast for the first 24 days of December, but in the interests of our health – and waistlines – I thought you might like to try something different this year. … Continue reading
Life is like a box of chocolates…
23Nov
Posted in 50+ & life, cancer, fertility & infertility, grief bereavement, mental health, women's health
Well life bowled me a googlie recently which has changed a few things around. I had to have a biopsy of my womb in mid-September due to the long term unopposed oestrogen I have been on and unfortunately I got … Continue reading
Women more likely to be recognised with signs of depression than men
15Nov
Posted in men's health, mental health, women's health
Study by the University of Westminster reveals that gender stereotypes influence perceptions of depressed people Women are more likely to be identified as having symptoms of depression and mental health disorders than men, according to research by Dr Viren Swami … Continue reading
6Nov
Posted in mental health
Stress is among the biggest problems in British workplaces, with the cost to the British economy being estimated at £3.7 billion* per year. More than 13 million employees** are at risk of mental health problems caused by the stress of … Continue reading
5Nov
Posted in general health, mental health
Confidence, self-esteem, self-worth… Whatever you call it, I wish I had more of it. Judging by the number of helpful people who offer insightful advice like “You just need more confidence,” there must be plenty of it out there, growing … Continue reading
Depression and normality: which is which?
5Nov
Posted in general health, mental health
Depression has changed me. For better or worse, it’s an experience that has made a permanent mark on my character. Depression has also confused me, because, although I know I’ve changed, I can’t always remember what I was like before … Continue reading
23Oct
Posted in mental health, women's health
I started my periods at 9 years old and overnight turned into a monster. I told lies, stole money, shoplifted, made up stories and experienced my first visit to psychology. Throughout the years I have seen doctors, psychiatrists, neurologists and … Continue reading
Study looks at creativity link with mental illness
19Oct
Posted in mental health
‘Creativity is often part of a mental illness according to a study of more than a million people’, BBC News has reported. The image of the tortured artist or the visionary genius beset by personal demons has long been part … Continue reading
Music and mental health: my personal playlist
19Oct
Posted in men's health, mental health
It makes sense that a chirpy tune should lift your mood, doesn’t it? Well no, not necessarily. In my darkest moods on my darkest days of depression, an excessively cheerful song would have been about as uplifting as a bad … Continue reading
What are, and what aren’t, symptoms of dementia?
5Oct
Posted in mental health
This is the title of a section of John Zeisel’s ‘I’m still here’. It’s all very obvious once you’ve read it, but it’s really helpful to have all this set out so clearly. Zeisel differentiates between the primary symptoms of … Continue reading
Therapy over the phone as effective as face-to-face
2Oct
Posted in general health, mental health
A new study reveals that cognitive therapy over the phone is just as effective as meeting face-to-face. The research was published today, 28 September, in the journal PLoS ONE. Researchers at the University of Cambridge together with the National Institute … Continue reading
INSOMNIA…NOOOOOOO – SLEEP-YEEESSSSSSS
22Sep
Posted in addiction & misuse, allergy, asthma & respiratory, coeliac disease, complementary treatments, diabetes, fitness & exercise, general health, healthcare, mental health, nutrition, pain, thyroid disorders, weight, women's health
How much sleep do you get? Not getting enough sleep isn’t good.Requiring too much sleep can be just as bad…either way something could be wrong with your health. Sleep has ALWAYS been one of my favorite pastimes,as a teen, I … Continue reading
13Sep
Posted in fitness & exercise, general health, mental health, nutrition
There is more to health than eating right and exercising. To be truly healthy you should have feelings of wellbeing, positivity and happiness with your life. If you have read my blog you will know how often I exhort getting … Continue reading
6Sep
Posted in dementia, mental health
I visited my mother in her care home today and the nagging feeling of have we done enough resurfaced once again. Whilst having lost the ability to speak for quite a while my mother does make sounds and grunts to … Continue reading
2Sep
Posted in mental health
Well, the ups and downs of my hormones over the last few weeks have given me alot of food for thought. My ‘bible’ as such has to be the above book ‘it’s my ovaries stupid’ by Elizabeth Lee Vliet MD. … Continue reading
29Aug
Posted in mental health
Simon Lawton-Smith, Head of Policy: “Last week I spoke on Sky News about the Austerity Britain report which surveyed 300 GPs across the UK to gauge their opinion on what impact the recession is having on their patients’ health. 77% … Continue reading
29Aug
Posted in dementia, mental health
I am pleased to ‘report’ that I have now read ‘Turn of Mind’ by Alice LaPlante and would highly recommend it as both a great read and as a way to further understand dementia. A definite page turner and written … Continue reading
26Aug
Posted in cancer, coeliac disease, eczema, fertility & infertility, fitness & exercise, general health, healthcare, mental health, nutrition, pain, thyroid disorders, weight, women's health
At this moment, while writing this blog post…I am doing something I don’t like to do: getting my hair done. I would rather sit in a dentist chair than spend the many many hours it takes to get my hairconstructed. … Continue reading
21Aug
Posted in mental health, women's health
Hi. My name is Donna Barrowman and I’m delighted to have been asked to write a blog for talkhealth. I was going to say I’m not normal – but then who is?? The best way I can describe myself is … Continue reading
19Aug
Posted in allergy, asthma & respiratory, cancer, coeliac disease, diabetes, eczema, fitness & exercise, general health, healthcare, mental health, nutrition, pain, SPECIFIC CONDITIONS, thyroid disorders, weight, women's health
Well, the Olympics are over. Thank God! Now I can get some sleep. I was so sleep deprived. I could have won a gold medal in crankiness. I am in awe when I see the super-human type feats executed by … Continue reading
How do Israeli nurses sustain high stress with low burnout?
17Aug
Posted in mental health
Nursing is, by its very nature, an occupation subject to a high degree of stress. Every day a nurse confronts stark suffering, grief, and death as few other people do. Many tasks are mundane and unrewarding. Many are, by normal … Continue reading
Baby Blues Now Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?
14Aug
Posted in mental health, women's health
Natural birth is hailed as a good thing but a new study calls it ‘highly traumatizing’ along with terrorist attacks and car accidents. People love labels, and the psychotherapist Eric Maisel in his book on depression recently questioned the … Continue reading
31Jul
Posted in general health, mental health
Shine is a registered charity, which was formed in 1966, initially to help families and individuals affected by spina bifida and hydrocephalus. Today, Shine is a community of 75,000 individuals, families, friends, and professionals, sharing achievements, challenges and information on … Continue reading
£1.25 Billion – The Staggering Cost Of Eating Disorders In England
31Jul
Posted in mental health, nutrition, weight
A newly released report carried out for national eating disorder campaigning charity Beat by a volunteer economist from the charity Pro Bono Economics (PBE) has found an overall estimated cost of £1.25billion per year to the English economy from eating … Continue reading
What every Eating Disorder clinician should know
28Jul
Posted in general health, mental health, weight
No two eating diorder patients are the same If you are treating all eating disorder patients in the same way, you are doing something wrong. Boys and girls are different. Each patient comes from a different creed, class, colour, country. … Continue reading
21Jul
Posted in allergy, cancer, chiropractic, coeliac disease, diabetes, fitness & exercise, general health, healthcare, mental health, pain, thyroid disorders, weight, women's health
Since I’ve written a blog post about poop, I feel as though I can talk to you guys about anything. We are all family, right? OK, so, I want to discuss with y’all a word that is even more vile … Continue reading
The New Maudsley Approach website
2Jul
Posted in mental health, weight
Although the New Maudsley Approach website is not quite finished, it seems to be helping some of those picky folks on the forum so I thought I would do a bit of promotion on my blog. Thank you to Pam MacDonald, for … Continue reading
Advice to a mother on sending her daughter to college straight out of an Eating Disorders Programme.
27Jun
Posted in mental health, weight
Advice to a mother on sending her daughter to college straight out of an Eating Disorders Programme. My dear friend I have thought long and hard about this. You must understand that I am a parent advocate and have no … Continue reading
23Jun
Posted in allergy, asthma & respiratory, cancer, coeliac disease, diabetes, eczema, fertility & infertility, fitness & exercise, general health, healthcare, mental health, nutrition, pain, psoriasis, thyroid disorders, weight, women's health
This week’s blog is dedicated to those who suffer from one or more autoimmune diseases. I take my hat off to you! Having to endure the daily struggles of your respective invisible illness is truly a heroic feat, and in … Continue reading
16Jun
Posted in general health, healthcare, mental health, thyroid disorders, women's health
While doing some research for my book, I stumbled upon an interesting news story regarding thyroid disease. The article was about a murder trial and the defendant’s attorneys argued that a “mismanaged thyroid disease” led to her actions on that … Continue reading
Exercise and Depression – A Cautious Approach
15Jun
Posted in fitness & exercise, mental health
Dr Eva Cyhlarova, Head of Research at the Mental Health Foundation: “Last week, the British Medical Journal published results of a research trial suggesting that, contrary to NICE guidelines and current research trends, the addition of facilitated exercise doesn’t improve … Continue reading
15Jun
Posted in mental health, weight
Carrie Arnold, of the excellent ed bites is starting a campaign to raise the profile of just how common eating disorders are. The statistics are very scary: Each year, roughly 4 million babies are born in America. Approximately 500,000 of these … Continue reading
Scientists say exercise doesn’t help depression – I say it does!
14Jun
Posted in allergy, asthma & respiratory, eczema, fitness & exercise, general health, mental health
I was both saddened and confused to read recently that research by the Universities of Bristol and Exeter, and funded by the Department of Health had proved that exercise does not help depression. This is just such a stupid piece … Continue reading
14Jun
Posted in mental health, parkinson's disease
or checking out? to be honest, I have had a bit of an up and down time recently manfully trying to deal with the impact of PD on my life, work, family…everything basically. This may be a surprise given i … Continue reading
14Jun
Posted in mental health
Well, I had the sixth and seventh day – Friday and Saturday – during which it was really difficult to keep focussed, because I felt really exhausted and I missed food, though in those two days I had about five … Continue reading
Pull Yourself Together…It’s Only A Mental Health Problem
14Jun
Posted in mental health
Pull yourself together’ has topped the cliché chart in a new poll, commissioned by Time to Change, England’s biggest mental health anti-stigma programme run by the charities Mind and Rethink Mental Illness, which explores unhelpful comments that people face when … Continue reading
UK study into whether physical activity aids depression finds no additional benefit
6Jun
Posted in fitness & exercise, mental health
Current clinical guidance recommends physical activity to alleviate the symptoms of depression (1). However, new research published today [6 June] in the BMJ, suggests that adding a physical activity intervention to usual care did not reduce symptoms of depression more … Continue reading
Do children need body image lessons?
30May
Posted in mental health, weight
MPs have recommended that all school children should receive body image lessons to boost self-esteem and they way they view themselves. An inquiry has found that girls as young as 5 are worrying about body image. This is thought to … Continue reading
Happy Mental Health Awareness Week!
21May
Posted in mental health
Happy Mental Health Awareness Week! Dr Andrew McCulloch, Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation: “It’s often said that it’s better to give than receive but did you know that this is actually backed up by research? While many of … Continue reading
How not to treat a mentally ill patient
20May
Posted in general health, mental health
I was sent yesterday a scan of the Sheppard Pratt handbook, given to parents of a 13 year old earlier this year. It is a sort of “Welcome to, Treatment Plan, Optional Extras” type document which is bad in too … Continue reading
16May
Posted in addiction & misuse, mental health
At first I was on the pink cloud of Euphoria with my sobriety. Everything in those initial weeks was clean and fresh. There was so much I wanted to prove, and so much I wanted to do. All the hiding … Continue reading
16May
Posted in mental health
An amazingly insightful blog post from the wonderful Carrie Arnold at ed bites, containing one of the greatest pieces of advice. You can’t think your way out of a disorder that you behaved your way into. This insight is incredibly helpful … Continue reading
15May
Posted in mental health
The study, published in the British Journal of Dermatology, looked at 148 cases of delusional infestation. This is a surprisingly common and debilitating condition where the patient believes that parts of their body or their environment are infested either by … Continue reading
Male depression: the importance of being honest
11May
Posted in men's health, mental health
“There are a lot of things that go on behind your eyes, in your head” – Five minutes into ITV’s recent Tonight programme about the stigma of male depression, came this poignant admission from rugby union player Duncan Bell, a … Continue reading
11May
Posted in mental health, nutrition, women's health
This morning is the first day of my juice fasting. I started it last night just to have a taste of it, so I didn’t have dinner, and I’m kind of working with – I decided to do this perhaps … Continue reading
10May
Posted in addiction & misuse, mental health
Many women tell me almost jokingly, that they now only have time to binge. The truth is, as shown by a recent study, women from managerial or professional backgrounds are 19 per cent more likely to drink heavily at home, … Continue reading
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