Medication helps many to manage their mental health, but one side-effect could really be the stuff of nightmares……
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Lydia Smith
Lydia Smith is a UK-based journalist who has written for national newspapers and magazines with a focus on health, wellbeing and human rights.
Pregnancy sickness: Why is nausea not being taken more seriously?
Understanding the serious effects nausea and sickness can have on your mental health during pregnancy…
How to manage perimenopause anxiety
From addressing your relationship with stigma, to actionable lifestyle changes, it’s time to take back control…
Why ‘multi-thinking’ is causing burnout in women
We’re putting a spotlight on the mounting pressures of ‘multi-thinking’, and how we can step away from the cycle…
4 damaging myths about motherhood, debunked
We break down misconceptions around motherhood and giving birth, and highlight not only the reality, but how to forge your own path forwards…
Tackle runner’s imposter syndrome with these tips
Break free from limited beliefs, one step at a time…
How to cope with childbirth trauma triggers
The joy of having a baby can sometimes be tainted by complications and pain. What can new mothers do to help deal with terrifying flashbacks?…
How to stop catastrophising
Does your mind automatically jump to the worst-case scenario when things appear to be going wrong? Learn how to reconnect with reality by following these tips…
How to Stay Motivated to Exercise When You Have Anxiety
Just because something is good for us, doesn’t make it easy to do – especially when anxiety puts up roadblocks. Here are seven simple steps to help maintain that motivation...…