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by Wendy Green
Sun Oct 11, 2015 8:22 pm
Forum: general mental health questions
Topic: What is it with me?
Replies: 4
Views: 2055

Re: What is it with me?

Hi, I'm very sorry to hear about your problems with depression. The fact you feel unloved and that you don't belong suggests to me that you have low self-esteem. I think that once you tackle your low self-esteem you'll be able break the negative cycle that you currently find yourself in. You mention...
by Wendy Green
Sun Oct 11, 2015 8:03 pm
Forum: depression
Topic: Anxiety and depression
Replies: 3
Views: 2733

Re: Anxiety and depression

Hi, I'm so sorry to hear about your recent problems, depression and anxiety - it sounds as though you've had a really tough time. However I'm sure that, with the right help, you can overcome your problems and start living a fulfilling life again. You mention that your medication has been changed a f...
by Wendy Green
Fri Oct 09, 2015 3:29 pm
Forum: stress & anxiety
Topic: Anxiety Medication
Replies: 2
Views: 1792

Re: Anxiety Medication

Hi, You don't mention whether you have tried cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), a form of psychotherapy, endorsed by the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) for anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. CBT targets the thoughts (cognition) and behaviour that can play a part ...
by Wendy Green
Fri Oct 09, 2015 10:22 am
Forum: stress & anxiety
Topic: Finding it hard to sleep
Replies: 3
Views: 2121

Re: Finding it hard to sleep

Hi Mary, As you've recognised that stress is probably the reason for your sleep problems, it would make sense to try and deal with this, rather than take sleeping tablets, which can be addictive. Following a relaxing bedtime routine should also help. You say you have a lot going on in your life at t...
by Wendy Green
Thu Sep 17, 2015 7:47 pm
Forum: ageing skin
Topic: Cutting down on sugar
Replies: 2
Views: 2145

Re: Cutting down on sugar

Hi Maggie, Several dermatologists and nutritionists have recently claimed that cutting down on sugars can make your skin look younger. As Dr. Mahto says, there is evidence that 'glycation' may play a part in skin ageing. Glycation is the chemical process whereby sugar molecules circulating in the bl...
by Wendy Green
Thu Sep 17, 2015 2:10 pm
Forum: general
Topic: Scalp SD & Diet
Replies: 1
Views: 1493

Re: Scalp SD & Diet

Hi Ben, Seborrhoeic dermatitis (eczema) is thought to be caused by an overgrowth of yeast on the skin. There is no clinical evidence that avoiding certain foods will help to relieve it; however I would recommend eating a healthy, balanced diet containing plenty of healthy fats from oily fish, nuts, ...
by Wendy Green
Wed Sep 16, 2015 8:23 pm
Forum: general
Topic: Eczema or Psoriasis?
Replies: 2
Views: 1713

Re: Eczema or Psoriasis?

Hi Marianne, If you have eczema your symptoms will depend on the type you've got, but these are the common signs: Red, sore, swollen and inflamed skin. Itching - if your skin doesn't itch you probably don't have eczema. Itching usually causes scratching which can make the inflammation worse and caus...
by Wendy Green
Tue Sep 15, 2015 4:27 pm
Forum: rosacea
Topic: Rosacea
Replies: 5
Views: 2953

Re: Rosacea

Hi Lindsay, Just to add to Dr. Mahto's excellent response - other rosacea triggers include: Hot drinks Drinks containing caffeine such as coffee and tea Spices/spicy dishes such as chilli pepper, white or black pepper, paprika, chilli con carne and curry. Intense exercise It might help to keep a dia...
by Wendy Green
Tue Sep 15, 2015 4:08 pm
Forum: eczema & dry skin
Topic: Ezcema Problems on Feet
Replies: 4
Views: 2958

Re: Ezcema Problems on Feet

Hi, Apart from applying 1 per cent hydrocortisone cream and emollients, as Dr. Webberley suggests, you may find that one of the following helps relieve the itching: Try adding oatmeal to your bath - it contains fats and avenanthramides which are anti-inflammatory and also have an anti-itching effect...
by Wendy Green
Mon Sep 14, 2015 8:23 pm
Forum: eczema & dry skin
Topic: try everythink nothing works
Replies: 5
Views: 2923

Re: try everythink nothing works

Hi Amy, Sorry to hear about your eczema - I've suffered from it myself and know how itchy, sore and unsightly it can be. As Dr. Webberley suggests, avoiding/managing your triggers - where possible, will help. For example one of my main triggers is stress - which isn't always possible to avoid, but i...
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