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That’s what I think Beanie 😩 He will be on 40mg of Citalopram which sounds like a lot? Not sure as I’ve never been on any medication thankfully.
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That sounds like a lot to me.
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It does sound less than helpful SA.
There's a lot of info out there on improving our mental health without drugs - I wonder they didn't send him in the direction of some of those? They could work for anyone, though obviously some are more accessible to him than others. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/improve-mental-wellbeing/
Edited to add - it was clearly written pre-lockdown! However the principles still apply.
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He was on 30mg before, started on 20mg. They’ve made no difference whatsoever, I think it’s down to the part of his brain that’s damaged not depression. The part of his brain that motivates you has gone. He’s been offered counselling but doesn’t want it. The GP said chemo stays in your system for years and causes all sorts of problems.Anyway, I went for my run at 6.30 am. It was quite busy with other runners and the road was a lot busier too - I suppose more people are back at work now.Glad I haven’t got to work today, going to enjoy the sunshine and stay in the garden most of the day.I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)7
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Happy Wednesday in the sun 🌞I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
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Doctors do seem to peddle ADs. I am sure for some they are helpful but in many cases I think it is so Doctors feel they are doing something. As you say SA it is probably more to do with the brain damage and his lack of motivation/self reliance which can impact on people's sense of self worth. The counselling would probably be more effectiveI’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Debt free Wannabe, Budgeting and Banking and Savings and Investment boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
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Glad that you had a good day
I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
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"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
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Managed to finish another book today - 31 Dream Street by Lisa Jewell, really enjoyed it and really pleased that I’m able to read my books properly now and not be distracted 😁 That was weird when I couldn’t concentrate on my books because I love reading.I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)7
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Like you I just found that so so weird as I am a bookworm too.Sun_Addict said:Managed to finish another book today - 31 Dream Street by Lisa Jewell, really enjoyed it and really pleased that I’m able to read my books properly now and not be distracted 😁 That was weird when I couldn’t concentrate on my books because I love reading.I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
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