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Brain Chemicals – What are they?
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We hear about some of the chemicals in our brains but what are they and how do they change our mood? How can a ‘chemical imbalance’ cause anxiety and depression?…
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One day at a time
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I know how easy it is to panic and fret over the future and future events that are yet to happen. Our minds are conditioned in such a way that…
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MH Figures and Stats
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MH Figures and Stats Mental health is a broad subject and not just ‘one’ thing. I was interested in researching some facts and figures to do with mental health. Below…
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The different faces of depression
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The different faces of depression Depression is a complex illness. Depression is not the same for everyone and is experienced very differently by each of us. Depression is not caused…
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Types of mental health problems
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Types of mental health problems Mental health is NOT one thing. There are a number of illnesses that fall into mental health. It is important that we don’t assume it…
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Panic Attacks
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Panic Attacks What are panic attacks and what causes them? Panic attacks are terrifying, there are a number of reasons why we have them. Panic attacks are an overwhelming wave…
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Depersonalisation.
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Depersonalisation. Disassociation. Derealisation. What are they? These are all the same. This is when our minds cannot cope with the stress and anxiety or trauma and therefore our brains almost…
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Where to seek help
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Where to seek help When I first started to feel this way I didn’t know who to speak to. It is important that you seek professional help, do not listen…
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My Top 10 Reads – Depression and self-help
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This is just a short list of the books that have helped me with my depression. They have helped me understand what I am going through and that I am…
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10 things depression effects
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10 things depression effects: Socialising with others – even the thought of being anywhere and doing anything is terrifying. Appetite – depression makes you lose interest in food and a…