We have heard a lot of negative things with regards to media, unfortunately some opinions may be unfounded whilst others are not. It is important to be fully aware of the consequences of media consumption in order to make informed … Read more
What are Benzos and why are they used?
Have you ever heard of Chlordiazepoxide, Flunitrazepam, Haloxazolam, Nitrazepam, or Tetrazepam? These are some names of medicine called ‘Benzos’ (short for ‘Benzodiazepines’), also known as blues/blueys, sedatives (sleeping pills), or ‘minor tranquilizers’ – this term appears to be misleading when … Read more
Dealing with Social Anxiety at University
When dealing with social anxiety disorder (SAD), it might be challenging to manage the daily aspects of being a student at university. Aspects such as meeting new friends and attending classes would appear as detrimental. Much of university life is … Read more
Myth-busting: Substance Disorders
Despite substance disorders being common, several misunderstandings still prevent acceptance and healing. On a biological level, addiction is similar to other diseases that interfere with an organ’s ability to operate normally, most commonly the brain. This does not imply that … Read more
How to Stop Internalising People’s Problems
Being an empath is a good quality to have because it helps you connect on a deeper level with those around you. You can easily identify what others are feeling and take it on as your own. The issue arises … Read more
What Is It Like Dating A Drug Addict?
Being in a close relationship or dating an addict can be very difficult, even if you’re unaware of what is going on which is common as the warning signs of drug addiction can be difficult to identify. You may also … Read more
Taking control of panic attacks – Part 2
In the first part of this blog duology, we explored what is a panic attack, what usually provokes it and some basic tips about what to do about it. In this part, we will go into different techniques that … Read more
Taking control of panic attacks. – part 1
In this first part of this blog duology, we will understand more about what panic attacks are, what causes them, and what we can do about them. In the second part, we will explore strategies that give effective help in … Read more
What is Prozac and why is it used?
Prozac is the brand name for the medication Fluoxetine. It is used to treat different mental health conditions such as depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), certain eating disorders and panic disorder. The following points provide some further information about Prozac.
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Myth Buster: Bipolar Disorder
Despite being a reasonably prevalent mental condition, bipolar disorder is underrepresented. Many people think that someone with bipolar disorder is consistently either happy or sad. This might lead to people diagnosed with bipolar disorder frequently feeling unsupported and misunderstood due … Read more