With some elements of the lockdown expected to ease from Monday, now is a good time to start to reflect on the past seven weeks and consider the ‘positives’ we might take from the experience. That’s not to diminish the difficulties people have faced or its impact. The blanket lockdown has been incredibly tough for … Read more
Have you found yourself reaching for a soothing glass of wine or three, or a hefty gin and tonic each night during lockdown? While there’s nothing wrong with enjoying a tipple, several of my patients, and even some of my friends, have said that since the lockdown began, they have found themselves drinking more than … Read more
How has it been for you? A month in lockdown and with no reprieve in sight, it’s starting to feel like a life sentence, isn’t it? One day collapses into another and I’ve forgotten what a weekend feels like anymore. This new way of living hasn’t been easy on our emotional wellbeing — even mine. … Read more
Dreams are stories and images that are created during a period of sleep. They can tell a convoluted story of anything which resembles deep-rooted fears to ambitious dreams. They are somewhat of an enigma to scientists as how they occur and what causes them is still an emerging field. Though a few people may not … Read more
Perrie Edwards has joked she’s lost her ‘F***ING mind’ during lockdown. The 26-year-old Little Mix singer staged a home photoshoot on Easter Sunday, showcasing a new, shorter hairdo and wispy fringe. The Break Up Song hit-maker captioned the images: ‘Perrie isn’t here right now. She’s lost her F***ING mind during isolation. So hi.’ Strike a … Read more
The little-known handy features you never knew existed on your iPhone have been revealed – including the secret backspace on your calculator and a built-in tape measure. Whether it’s secret accessibility buttons, e-signature functions or speedy delete features, there are many little tricks that can be done on iPhones that only the tech-savvy utilise in … Read more
Well, what a week it has been for all of us as we come to terms with a world dominated by coronavirus and the restrictions on lives that, less than a week ago, seemed unimaginable. Yes, it was happening in Italy, in France, in Spain, in New York and in California. But surely not here? … Read more
Jennifer Garner takes her mind off things with a power walk amid coronavirus pandemic By Christine Rendon For Dailymail.com Published: 03:58 GMT, 27 March 2020 | Updated: 07:11 GMT, 27 March 2020 She has been spending time with her family amid the pandemic. But Jennifer Garner enjoyed some alone time as she took a power … Read more
There are, in all our lives, little things that go unnoticed. Things that we deem either insignificant or that we take for granted. Few of us make it a habit to embrace and celebrate these small joys, but if ever there were a time to start doing it, then it is now. As I write, … Read more
When it comes to mental health, there’s a group of people we are systematically letting down. No, not ethnic minorities, gay people or women, but middle-aged men. Doctors, campaigners and politicians all ignore them and as a result many are living in misery, blighted by mental illness that goes unnoticed and untreated. It’s a myth … Read more