Is there an easy and fast way to lose weight or is all a lie? It is such a complex issue, and there is no easy fix. Sometimes it seems to be an easy fix, another diet which worked for thousands and may work for me, too. We can see celebrities or someone trying to […]
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This post is aimed at patients rather than psychiatrists or other prescribers. 2 useful resources aimed at professionals are below RCPsych guidance about antidepressants deprescribing About deprescribing in general paper about deprescribing in psychiatry Meds or no meds? What is deprescribing? In short, it is about stopping the medication. But, as the word suggests, it’s
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A few strategies to help with depression, including CBT, lifestyle, exercise and gut health.
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What can we do to increase motivation to exercise when we don’t feel like it? There are so many suggestions online about tips and tricks to improve motivation to exercise; I was in doubt if it’s a helpful topic. But I will start with my personal experience as it may be relatable to some. My
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I am in my early 40s and started running around 33-34, but it was one of the physical activities I did, and only recently has it become more consistent. So, when did I “become” a runner? When does one become a runner? Is it when you start running? Or do you need to run several
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It’s a saying that annoys some; others find it helpful to move on from a situation that can’t be changed. It has been used in sports and politics, to name a few. I first heard it (or really heard it) during my placement with a DBT (dialectical behavioural therapy) service. DBT was described by the
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