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Dr ShockThis blog is written by a psychiatrist. He is working in a University Hospital. His main interests are depression and electroconvulsive therapy as well as education and research. Posts will be about metal health care, medication, treatment, e-learning sci |
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Disjointed ThoughtsI've been a life long sufferer of depression. A few years ago I was diagnosed with Bipolar II but I can't honestly say I've been on the high end too often. Generally I'm stuck in the trenches. I think a little social phobia is thrown i |
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Mental Health MinutesMental health out of mind? Giving mental health the "mindful" attention it deserves, Mental Health Minutes is an information resource, dialogue and advocacy centre with a Canadian focus. Jennifer Forbes, a public relations professional in Otta |
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Working too hard???
on May 27, 2005 in depression work anxiety holidays health stress Just the thing to brighten up a Bank holiday weekendStress at work costs economy £100bn a year, says MindExcessive stress at work is causing an epidemic of depression and anxiety, costing the British economy about £100bn a year in lost output...Sta...
Paxil Causes Birth Defects
on Dec 10, 2005 in Depression FDA and Psychiatric Drugs Paxil Psychiatry, Drugs & Children Side Effects Tom Cruise The US FDA is now warning that Paxil, a commonly used antidepressant, causes birth defects in newborn children when their mothers take paxil during pregnancy. The Washington Post reveals that Paxil causes...(continued)...
December 21st
on Dec 19, 2005 in christmas broken dreams forgiveness beawr love wish depression Despite everything that has happened this year, December 21 is still a very, very special day. We have been through two evictions and lock-outs, six lovers, two abortions (err?) and many career changes for this year alone. I am hoping for better days...
How are you feeling today?
on Jan 30, 2006 in depressed depression down feelings mood unhappy If you are depressed at the moment some of the following symptoms may sound familiar: You feel miserable and sad. You feel exhausted a lot of the time with no energy. You feel as if even the smallest tasks are sometimes impossible. You seldom en...
PMS Defined
on Mar 9, 2006 in PMDD thyroid insulin symptoms mood swings premenstrual anxiety bloating women sweet depression craving PMS premenstrual dysphoric disorder What is PMS?PMS is defined as a set of symptoms that can occur for anywhere up to 2 weeks before a women menstruates. Yes, two weeks of hell for some women. There are five sub-groups of PMS symptoms, as described below:1. PMS-P (PMS Pain)Symptoms - c...