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Overprescribing Anti-Depressants: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly

Antidepressant use has soared over the past two decades, with the UK alone seeing a doubling in prescriptions since 2008. While medication can be life-changing for some, concerns are growing around its overprescription, especially for patients who may not need long-term pharmacological treatment. From the reluctance of GPs to offer fast-acting relief to the alarming trend of children being medicated, it’s time to ask, are we medicating emotion at the expense of wellbeing?

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Why We’re Drawn to Fragrances from the Past: The Power of Scent and Memory

Of all the senses, smell is the most closely linked to memory and emotion. The olfactory system is directly connected to the limbic system, particularly the amygdala and hippocampus, which govern our emotional processing and long-term memories. This is why just one spray of a familiar scent can instantly transport you back to your teenage bedroom, a first date, or a warm summer holiday.

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How To Deal With People With Ableist Attidudes

Living with an invisible disability is a silent struggle, one that is often met with doubt, judgment, and unsolicited advice. The absence of visible symptoms often leads others, sometimes even friends or family, to minimise or dismiss the very real impact such conditions have on daily life. This ableist mindset can be harmful, especially when it’s cloaked in “concern” or feigned expertise.

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Welfare Vote Sparks Outrage Amid Criticism of ‘Two-Tier’ PIP Plans

While reforming PIP to make it more compassionate and efficient is a valid goal, the current welfare vote signals a dangerous turn toward conditionality and restriction. The proposed “two-tier” approach risks further marginalising vulnerable people and failing to address the diverse spectrum of disability and illness in the UK. Without meaningful consultation, real investment, and a focus on dignity and independence, the government may not be reforming welfare, but dismantling it.

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Living With Trauma: The Hidden Battle Behind Mental Health Struggles

Though trauma may never fully disappear, it can transform into strength. By understanding its roots, recognising how it impacts the mind and body, and gently working toward recovery, survivors can reclaim their lives. The editor is a testament to this. Through her pain, she has cultivated purpose, using her lived experience to educate, support, and inspire others who feel lost in the shadows of trauma and mental illness. Her message is clear: you are not alone.

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🌊 Facing the Whirlpool: Turning Trauma Into Survival Wisdom

If you are carrying the weight of trauma, grief, or fear, know that your pain does not have to define you, it can guide you. Finding a purpose, especially through helping others who are facing their own struggles, can bring unexpected healing. Whether it’s through sharing your story, offering a listening ear, or simply showing kindness, your experience has the power to become someone else’s lifeline. In lifting others, you may begin to lift yourself, and in easing their pain, you may gently quiet your own. 💛

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Can You Forget Trauma?

Trauma is the emotional and psychological response to an event—or series of events—that overwhelms a person’s ability to cope. It’s not just about what happened, but how it made you feel: unsafe, powerless, or deeply shaken. Trauma can stem from a one-time incident like an accident or loss, or from long-term experiences like abuse, neglect, or living in constant fear.