#Depression treatment in London

[coochiequeens]

A patient said something she thought was in confidence and he (the doctor) shared it with staff? And now TRAs are harassing a woman fighting breast cancer? That doctor needs to lose his license for violating patient confidentiality

A woman in Oregon receiving treatment for breast cancer has been dropped by her health clinic of 12 years because she expressed views critical of gender ideology.

Marlene Barbera, who is scheduled for a mastectomy later this month, told Reduxx that she had commented on the presence of a transgender pride flag that was hanging in the waiting room of the Richmond Family Medical Clinic in Portland last year.

Barbera explained that she had written a message to her doctor on MyChart, a website where patients can access their personal health information, describing that she found the inclusion of “political messaging in a healthcare setting” as “offensive.”

She, like a growing number of women, has “gender critical” views, rejecting modern ideologies that conflate biological sex and “gender identity.” Barbera mentioned she had faced rape and death threats from trans activists on X (formerly Twitter), many of whom would have identified with that same flag.

Initially, the Doctor, who she revealed had been her primary care provider for over ten years, said that he would not take the flag down. But while Barbera had initially believed their correspondence to be private, she later discovered that the note to her physician had been viewed and shared by other staff at the clinic.

This June, while attempting to leave a message for her doctor regarding blood test results, the issue continued to escalate. A receptionist at the clinic, who Barbera speculated was transgender, did not permit her to be patched through to her doctor.

“The person insisted I make an appointment. I have breast cancer and consequently an abundance of medical appointments so I did not want to do that. They got frustrated with my ‘non-compliance’ and hung up on me,” Barbera told Reduxx.

“Thinking it might have been in error, I called back. I was told I was ‘not allowed’ and that I must speak to the previous person who had hung up on me. I declined as things hadn’t gone well the first time.”

She then questioned whether the refusal from the first receptionist was due to her previous complaint about the trans pride flag in the lobby.

“I asked, guessing ‘did I hurt the trans person’s feelings?’ And the receptionist took offense to the question, asking ‘what did you say‘ slowly and with great emphasis.”

Weeks later, Barbera received an email from Oregon Health Science University’s (OHSU) Stein Berger, informing her that she had been “discharged from receiving medical care at the Richmond Family Medicine Clinic,” effective immediately, with services to be cut off from all OHSU Family Medicine Clinics, including immediate care clinics, from July 29th. The email did in fact specify that she was being removed “because of ongoing disrespectful and hurtful remarks about our LGBTQ community and staff.”

Barbera told Reduxx that the incident had sent her “anxiety through the roof” and that she was struggling with her mental health as a result of the stress.

“I have severe chronic agitated depression since teen years,” Barbera explains. “Now I have no primary care doctor and nowhere else to go. I have been made to feel like a worthless nothing.”

This is not the first time a woman has lost access to critical medical services due to her “gender critical” views.

In October of last year, a woman identified as Emma by the UK’s Daily Mail was banned from having an operation in London’s Princess Grace Hospital because she requested single sex accommodation. The woman, who had been scheduled for a complex colorectal operation, also expressed that she did not want to “use pronouns or engage with such manifestations of gender ideology.”

Despite having experience being the victim of sexual assault, Emma was banned from having her procedure at the facility for requesting single-sex care.

[allamericansbitch]

since y'all seemed to want this.... here's the live notes i took while listening to each song for the first time (bold are thoughts i had during later listens)

fortnight: 

‘i was a functioning alcohol till nobody noticed my new aesthetic’ what the fuck does that even mean…

love the fact she gave post the female collab treatment. don’t wanna hear what he has to say. 

they’re voices sound actually good together? 

some pockets of the melody are catchy

okay i don’t hate this 

ttpd:

her red flags are on fire in this song lol

this seems very half-cooked

also jacks weird mixing continues to plague us all

CHARLIE PUTH???? WHAT THE FUCK WHY HE HERE

tattooed golden retriever??? ……no way

my boy breaks all his favorite toys:

i blinked and it’s half over

this also is like… half cooked and didn’t need to be released tbh

i love the way she sings the second verse tho

down and:

the production does not match the vibe

did tpain produce this

i’m… kinda bored lol

like i have nothing to say this also didn’t need to be released tbh 

this grew on me a lot actually

so long london 

the production is so futuristic? 

oh im obsessed with how she sounds on this one

her talk-singing in the verses is great

honest lyrics without any clunky unnecessary metaphors! a win!!

the fast-paced verses with th slow chorus is really really cool

a favorite so far

daddy i love him

i can barely hear her? the bad mixing continues 

‘growing up precociously sometimes means not growing up at all’ oh yeah WE KNOW

is this…… is this about her dating matty and loving how people hate him… no fucking way she’s this stupid

SHE IS BEING THIS STUPID

‘it’s white noise’ yeah yeah that’s exactly how id describe him  

.... anyway y'all remember when fans really believed the little mermaid theory and this song was supposed to be about how 'joe stole her voice' lmaooo

we will pretend this one doesn't exist!

fresh out the slammer

are we getting another ‘i didn’t cheat technically’ song lol

what is this weird tempo change….

okay kinda catchy

it’s sounds exactly like you are in love at the end….. jack is really out of tricks

florida

‘my friends all smell like weed or little babies’ what the fuck is she even talking about anymore 

i’m sorry but i’m laughing at the phrase ‘fuck me up florida’

again the production sounds so detached from the vocals 

i honestly still have no idea how i feel about this one

guilt as sin

an real instrument?? wow crazy 

okay she’s kinda cute? catchy and fun, love the melody

i love when she goes up at the end of the vocal 

okay…. i don’t mind this one she’s catchy, a little too long and drawn out but cute

who’s afraid of little old me?

what is this production? it’s way too soft to be as threatening as they’re trying for 

why did jack push her vocals back so far when she’s supposed to scream…. that’s ruins the whole thing…. she’s supposed to be screaming and threatening….. not quiet and far away…. hello

this song is trying very hard to be threatening but it’s not... vigilante shit 2.0

‘you wouldn’t last an hour in the asylum they raised me’…………… upper middle-class pennsylvania? 

‘i’m drunk on my own tears isn’t that what they all say, that’ll  sue you if you step on my lawn’ okay bar?

the bridge was good but that’s about it.

i can fix him 

…………… not another matty song oh god

‘i can handle a dangerous man’…… im too stunned to speak this is so embarrassing 

wow taylor really is that girl who like ‘women supporting women’ and then dates/defends a racist bf…. a walking example of white feminism

intersectional feminism found dead.... twice....

loml

okay this is really nice? 

I WAS ACTUALLY ENJOYING THE SONG WHY DID SHE RUIN IT BY SAYING ‘MR STEAL YOUR GIRL’ 💀

if we ignore that one line we're good this is good. im refusing to let that line ruin such a good song

i can do it with a broken heart

‘bitch smile’ why are there so many cringey lyrics on this album lol

what is this song omg why do i kind of like it 

taylor please learn depressed isn’t a synonym for sad 

they recycled the mastermind production 

wait till taylor finds out most of the entire world is sad while they're doing their job and has to pretend they're not

smallest man who ever lived 

oh i think i like this?

‘you said normal girls were boring’ GIRL AND YOU DIDNT IMMEDIATELY GET UP AND LEAVE??? EWWWW??? she's not beating the pick-me allegations

'i just wanna know if rusting my sparking summer was the goal' okay love that line

i like this a lot

the alchemy

no….. no way this is real

i cannot

THE SPORTS METAPHORS WE JOKED SHED DO THAT AND SHE ACTUALLY DID IT OH NO 

touchdown ✅ teams ✅ benches ✅ winning streak ✅ the league ✅

she’s doing…… the worst thing ever this is so laughable 

the corny lyrics are on overload 

‘this time it’s heroine with an e’ didn’t she write folklore? i can’t remember 

that literally was an snl parody of a taylor song

clara bow

love how the guitar sounds… bet money this is an aaron track 

a stevie nicks reference!! a win!!!

i like this one a lot no cringey lyrics yet

nope never mind she name-dropped herself don’t like that

overall really liked it tho

the black dog

i think i like it?? this is kind of what i expected the album to be

okay for once the weird production choices kind of pay off

imgonnagetyouback

kinda catchy? 

she loves a fancy car getting wrecked line

the pre-choruses are the best part 

this would’ve been better without the jack of it all bc he loves a song that doesnt build to anything

this just comes down to personal preference: i don’t like her lighter vocals with jack’s heavy production (ie most of lover lol)

the albatross

a real instrument!!! production that matches taylor’s voice and is well mixed!!! aaron’s arrived!! 

i think it’s solid, has good writing and she sounds great. that's about it.

chloe or sam or…

took me a solid minute to have any semblance of a fuck to know what was going on but okay

okay i love this one

wayyyy more emotive than like… most of the original album

a lot of the 2nd version (or whatever this is lol) are way more emotive, maybe because her voice isnt drenched in reverb so we can actually hear her voice emote better

how did it end

this sounds like an old school adele song? 

i love this one too…. 

her being upset people wanna know what happened but then also feeding it while promoting the album oop 

i love the story of this one it's so refreshing

so high school

THE PRODUCTION is so good ugh aaron never fails 

the man here is a walking red flag girl and the lyrics are ~not it~ but the production is too pretty to hate it

fuck these lyrics are so bad lol

maybe if i disassociate hard enough i can ignore the lyrics and just listen to the production and vibe

give me a karaoke version of this song and we'd be so back

i hate it here

i mentioned disassociation and she made a whole song about it!!!! this one’s mine!!!! 

‘without all the racists’ GIRL HUH

WHAT WAS THE REASON

also... girl don’t act like we don’t know you’re fine with that lololololol

if i had a dime for every time i was liking a song to then have it slapped away because of a bad, out-of-pocket lyric…… 

thank you aimee

this isn’t grabbing my attention 

oh the bridge is interesting 

it’s meh 

i will never be thanking the people that bullied me thanks tho

i look in peoples windows 

what do you mean aaron didn’t produce this??? it’s well-made and has instruments? 

i love this one, again a really interesting and unique concept that's very refreshing to hear at this point when a lot of the songs feel repetitive

the prophecy

aaron guitar!!!! 

she’s nice i like her 

i've really grown to love how she sings this one, the melodies are cool.. however i feel like we've heard the same melody.. like on this exact album... where she upturns at the end of every line...

cassandra 

this seems very…. familiar… idk i feel like we’ve covered this (i mean there are 31 songs we’ve already covered everything lol)

this is such an aaron song, that's a classic 'the national' piano

i like her voice in this one tho, sounds good

peter

oh love i love this

now this? THIS feels the most like a taylor swift song

once again she’s at her best with a simple instrument and emotive simple lyrics

the piano reminds me of champagne problems

the bolter 

i like this! the chorus is so cute

oh i like that ending line a lot!

she’s cute, a little long and drawn out but cute

robin

i haven’t seen anyone talk about this one

welp…. i literally have no feelings toward this one but sounds pretty! 

the manuscript

oh this is soooooooo powerful 

i love this concept 

her ending the album on another introspective album that sums everything up a la dear reader yep yep!!

if you actually read of this ily 💗

[phregnancy]

Exactly! Even now a lot of people still act as if Phil saved poor baby Dan and doesn’t have any problems of his own (even though he’s shared with us that he has, but they just ignore it because he’s not as personal as Dan). It just annoys me when some people treat him like a sidekick who’s there only to prop Dan up.

I’m sorry this got so sidetracked, I’ve just been wanting to complain about this for a while 😭

no i’m so glad you brought this up because it has always made me incredibly mad. 1. because it gives dan absolutely no credit for seeking treatment and getting himself help and saving himself. if someone credited my crawling my way out of depression to anyone else i think i would lose my mind, that is so insulting. no one can make you get help and force you to work at it until it sticks, it is a self driven experience. phil was a support, but dan saved himself. 2. people treating phil like a guest star on the dan show makes me sick, they’re devaluing him as a person. phil has his own plethora of issues, he was also bullied in school, his social anxiety was so bad that as a grown man living on his own he still had his mother make his hair cutting and doctors appointments because he was too afraid to talk on the phone, he’s still afraid to talk on the phone to an extent, he has really bad health anxiety which i imagine is made worse by the fact that he has a lot of very real health problems, he went through incredibly difficult and traumatic family crisis privately where he almost quit his career in london to move home because his father was dying of a rare form of cancer. phil is a whole person with his own issues and struggles and people should show him as much empathy as they show dan.

[the-other-art-blog]

Richard Gunningworth: *ignores Sophie for years, barely acknowledges her existence, makes her feel unloved, gets married without considering Sophie, does nothing to defend her against his wife’s abuse, doesn’t take the proper measures to secure her future if he dies*

The Bton fandom: “I think Sophie’s father really loved her. He must have been in love with her mother. Yes! It was forbidden love! Poor baby, he ignored Sophie because it was too painful to see her.”

Violet: *loses the love of her life when she was 8 months pregnant, suffers depression, has a traumatic birth, suffers post-partum depression, recovers and dedicates her life to raise her children and makes sure her children live a HEA*

The Bton Fandom: “what a horrible mother, she should have been there for Anthony. She’s an absent mother! She’s the worst.”

Make it make sense.

If Violet would have died and Edmund would have crumbled, everyone would have made excuses for him. Stop acting as if Anthony raised those children alone. Violet was depressed for a while, but then SHE raised them. And before Edmund died, they were loving and involved parents.

People forget too easily all the damage Richard did to Sophie.

Let's just recap all the shitty things he did in the book.

He abused his power as a wealthy heir to take advantage of a poor maid.

He left said maid alone, even when he knew there was a possibility of getting her pregnant. And yes, we don't know why she left, but if he cared he would have done something.

He let Sophie live with him because he had to. The book is clear in that he is not happy about her arrival and decides to treat her as a ward. Now, yes, this technically gave Sophie many opprtunities, but he only did it to safe his reputation. He made her pay for his mistakes.

He abandoned her in the country while he spent most of the year in London doing who knows what. Sophie grew up completely alone, except the servants. She had no friends ebcause everyone knew she was an illegitimate child.

When he is in the country, he barely spent time with her. Although I believe he asked for reports from the governess and knew she could be an accomplished woman.

He married Araminta without ever considering Sophie. If he cared about Sophie, he would have mentioned her to Araminta before proposing to her. No loving father would have made any decision without making sure that his new wife treated his daughter with respect. In fact, Araminta was treated as a fool here too, cause she deserved to know. As horrible as she was, she deserved to know Sophie existed, and the fact that Richard didn't think it important to tell her shows how privileged and horrible he was.He was a very wealthy earl, he could have had anyone. He was only 36 years old and if Sophie looked like him, he should have been handsome.

When he presented to the whole staff, he totally forgot about Sophie. He wasn't even planning on making a formal presentation!!! That scene breaks my heart cause Sophie beams when he tells her he didn’t see her. Like how despicable you have to be to make her feel like she’s forgetable and more insignificant than a scullery maid. Let’s not pretend that this messed up with Sophie’s self-esteem.

He didn’t take measures to protect Sophie’s dowry. He left her money... and then what? There were no further instructions on what to do with her. Did he plan to arrange a marriage? How could he have trusted Sophie’s only opportunity for a good life to a woman who hated her?!?!?!?! An ambitious woman who only cared about money and status.

He was aware of Araminta’s treatment towards Sophie and he allowed it. As horrible as Araminta was, the only reason why that woman came near Sophie was Richard. And Sophie knew it.

I know the dowry was extremely important to Sophie, and it does prove that he acknowledge her existence and his responsibility. But honestly, it wasn’t enough. Even if he was already thinking about a future for Sophie where he dies, he could have been more specific in the will. Or, he could have left instructions to his lawyer. What if Sophie didn’t find a husband? Could she have gotten access to the money? I do believe he would have searched for a decent man, but I don’t think he planned a HEA for Sophie, merely a man willing to overlook her illegitimacy. I don’t think they would have had contact once Sophie got married.

And frankly, the fact that people tend to brush off his conduct and abuse and just focus on Araminta pisses me off. Men really can get away with everything.

NEGLECT IS ABUSE!!!!!!

Richard made Sophie carry all the weight of his crimes. He went on being an earl in London and being wealthy and influential. Sophie couldn’t have done anything, she was just a child. The servants didn’t have the power to defend her either. And then Benedict came and he tried to do the same. He wanted her to carry with all the shame of being a mistress while he continued with his life. But this time Sophie could say no and forced Benedict to make sacrifices.

[feminismisstillahatemovement]

When Ritchie Herron woke after gender reassignment surgery, he had a feeling he had made a terrible mistake.

Five years later, his scars still sometimes weep and he cannot walk long distances or ride a bike. “I’ve awakened from what was a mental health crisis, to a body that will be for ever changed and damaged,” he said. He no longer identifies as transgender and is living as a gay man “as best I can, given what has happened”.

Now, the Newcastle-based civil servant, 36, has launched legal action against NHS England, alongside the “heartbroken” father of a 21-year-old who has been booked in for imminent genital-removal surgery at an adult gender clinic. The two men are demanding a judicial review which includes an independent inquiry into the safety of NHS treatments being offered to young people under the age of 25 who are experiencing gender dysphoria.

Steve Barclay, secretary of state for health, and Kemi Badenoch, minister for equalities, as well as Dr Hilary Cass, who carried out a recent review of the Tavistock Gender Identity Development Service (Gids) are also being served with legal papers. The father is hoping to stop the surgery from going ahead.

In a crowdfunding appeal to raise funds for their legal case, launched today, Herron and the father, who wishes to remain anonymous, say that the model of care for gender dysphoria in the NHS adult service is “profoundly unsafe” and “routinely places young people on a pathway towards irreversible lifelong treatment”.

Both Herron and the father’s 21-year-old child have been diagnosed as autistic. According to lawyers representing the two men, the NHS may be discriminating against autistic people, who are disproportionately more likely to be treated in the gender clinics, which is why Badenoch, as minister for equalities, is included in the legal action.

The case comes as a large number of 17-year-olds who have been on the 8,000-strong waiting list of the Tavistock clinic in north London, England’s only NHS gender identity clinic for children, are being referred to the adult service.

At the seven NHS adult gender clinics in England and Wales, surgery and cross-sex hormones are offered after the age of 18. Patients have at least two assessment appointments with a specialist medical practitioner before hormone treatment is recommended, and those who are considering surgical treatment have two further meetings with separate clinical professionals before they are referred.

There has been a sharp rise in the past decade in young people wanting to change gender. From 2011-12 to 2021-22, the number of under-18s in England referred to the Tavistock soared from 210 to 3,585, according to its own figures.

Herron was 25 when he decided he was a woman living in a man’s body. He had been bullied at school and struggled to cope with his parents’ divorce, and was diagnosed in his early 20s with depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

He decided he was transgender and “all my struggles were due to gender dysphoria” — an idea he says was encouraged by older activists in internet forums. He fixated on the idea that “my body was being poisoned by testosterone”, he says.

In 2013, he was referred by his GP to an NHS adult gender clinic, and says he was asked early on by an NHS clinician if he had considered gender reassignment surgery. He attended a private clinic as there was a long NHS waiting list, where he was diagnosed as transgender.

When he was seen by the NHS clinic in 2014, they prescribed testosterone blocker and later oestrogen. He also started therapy with an NHS psychosexual counsellor, which lasted for 100 sessions over five years, after which he was told he would be discharged and that the only other treatment open to him was surgery. He had delayed and cancelled the irreversible operation, which involves removing the penis and testicles and modelling the area to resemble female genitalia, several times over the previous two years, fearing the consequences.

In 2017, he was given another referral for surgery, to be performed at a private hospital but paid for by the NHS.

Finally, in 2018, “two days before my 31st birthday, I underwent a surgery that removed my genitals, inverting them in a procedure that has been marked as refined, but is no more civilised than an amputation” he said.

“Today, despite multiple follow-up surgeries, my scar lines still weep, occasionally becoming inflamed and causing crippling pain. In the flesh cavity that was created to mimic a vagina, I feel mostly nothing, aside from the occasional stabs of pain. I can’t use the toilet properly . . . and no matter how hard I push or strain, a dribble emerges, which may continue for hours after I have left the seat.”

The father who, with Herron, is seeking a judicial review of the adult services, says he is terrified of the possible outcome for his child, who was born a boy and who is due to undergo genital surgery shortly. The young person “is on the autistic spectrum, suffers from anxiety and has very poor mental health”, according to the father. The father believes that, like Herron, they think “becoming a woman will solve so many of his problems”.

“I am one of the many parents who is heartbroken over the journey my son has taken,” said the father, who is paying towards the legal fees for the case. “I know he has been let down by the system and fear for his future.”

Aged 13, the boy, who had struggled at school, “out of the blue” told an NHS child mental health adviser that he believed he was a girl. “He was referred to an NHS clinic and was prescribed puberty blocking drugs to halt his development as soon as he turned 16. I was shocked that such an experimental treatment would be given, despite my objections. His anxiety and his autism were not explored.

“I decided to try to prevent him attending the NHS clinic but was threatened with the possibility of him being taken into care if I stood in his way.

“As a parent, I am deeply concerned to protect my son. I am shut out,” he said. “A system with such limited safeguards, providing a radical experimental treatment with life-long consequences is structurally unfair to people like my son, whose autism makes him more likely to seek the answer to his problems in this radical treatment. He needs more protection, not less.”

The men are being represented by the legal team that helped another de-transitioner, Keira Bell, win a High Court case against Gids to stop children with gender dysphoria being prescribed puberty-blocking drugs. Bell was given the drugs to stop her development aged 16, before later, at an adult clinic, being referred for a double mastectomy. The case was later overturned at the Court of Appeal but led to a critical review of Gids by Dr Hilary Cass. Gids has since been earmarked for closure, although this has been delayed until March 2024, about a year later than first planned.

Herron was not diagnosed with autism until this year, but says he raised the condition with the NHS gender clinic. He adds that if he had received a comprehensive psychological assessment and treatment for conditions such as autism and OCD at the outset, he would never have undergone genital surgery. “I can deal with my own regret, and my own stupidity, but I can’t deal with the fact that I’m not alone in this. That there are not just dozens, or hundreds, but thousands of others like me, and more to come.

“We deserve a safety net, we deserve to be challenged in our beliefs before we make irreversible decisions that have huge lifelong consequences, we deserve to be caught and cared for. We do not deserve to be punished for asking for help, by being castrated and gaslighted into a way of thinking that isn’t our own.

“It is a matter of urgency that the treatment offered by adult services is reviewed and that safeguards are put in place.”

[covid-safer-hotties]

Pain emerges as dominant symptom in long Covid, UCL study reveals - Published Aug 28, 2024

Pain may be the most prevalent and severe symptom reported by individuals with long Covid, according to a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers.

The study, published in JRSM Open, analysed data from over 1,000 people in England and Wales who logged their symptoms on an app between November 2020 and March 2022.

Pain, including headache, joint pain and stomach pain, was the most common symptom, reported by 26.5% of participants.

The other most common symptoms were neuropsychological issues such as anxiety and depression (18.4%), fatigue (14.3%), and dyspnoea (shortness of breath) (7.4%). The analysis found that the intensity of symptoms, particularly pain, increased by 3.3% on average each month since initial registration.

The study also examined the impact of demographic factors on the severity of symptoms, revealing significant disparities among different groups. Older individuals were found to experience much higher symptom intensity, with those aged 68-77 reporting 32.8% more severe symptoms, and those aged 78-87 experiencing an 86% increase in symptom intensity compared to the 18-27 age group.

Gender differences were also pronounced, with women reporting 9.2% more intense symptoms, including pain, than men. Ethnicity further influenced symptom severity, as non-white individuals with long Covid reported 23.5% more intense symptoms, including pain, compared to white individuals.

The study also explored the relationship between education levels and symptom severity. Individuals with higher education qualifications (NVQ level 3, 4, and 5 – equivalent to A-levels or higher education) experienced significantly less severe symptoms, including pain, with reductions of 27.7%, 62.8%, and 44.7% for NVQ levels 3, 4 and 5 respectively, compared to those with lower education levels (NVQ level 1-2 – equivalent to GCSEs).

Socioeconomic status, as measured by the Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD), also influenced symptom intensity. Participants from less deprived areas reported less intense symptoms than those from the most deprived areas. However, the number of symptoms did not significantly vary with socioeconomic status, suggesting that while deprivation may exacerbate symptom intensity, it does not necessarily lead to a broader range of symptoms.

Our study highlights pain as a predominant self-reported symptom in long Covid, but it also shows how demographic factors appear to play a significant role in symptom severity.

With ongoing occurrences of Covid-19 (e.g., LB.1, or D-FLiRT variants), the potential for more long Covid cases remains a pressing concern. Our findings can help shape targeted interventions and support strategies for those most at risk."

-Dr. David Sunkersing, Lead Author, UCL Institute of Health Informatics

In the paper, the researchers called for sustained support for long Covid clinics and the development of treatment strategies that prioritize pain management, alongside other prevalent symptoms like neuropsychological issues and fatigue.

Given the significant impact of demographic factors on symptom severity, the study underscored the need for healthcare policies that addressed these disparities, ensuring equitable care for all individuals affected by long Covid, the researchers said.

Study limitations included a lack of information on other health conditions participants may have had and a lack of information about health history. The researchers cautioned that the study may have excluded individuals with very severe Covid and those facing technological or socioeconomic barriers in accessing a smartphone app.

The study was led by the UCL Institute of Health Informatics and the Department of Primary Care and Population Health at UCL in collaboration with the software developer, Living With Ltd.

Source: University College London

Journal reference: Sunkersing, D., et al. (2024) Long COVID symptoms and demographic associations: A retrospective case series study using healthcare application data. Materials Today. doi.org/10.1177/20542704241274292. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/20542704241274292

[scotianostra]

October 1st 1999 saw the sad death of Lena Zavaroni.

Lena was a Scottish child singer and a television show host. With her album Ma! He’s Making Eyes at Me at ten years of age, she is the youngest person in history to have an album in the top ten of the UK Albums Chart. Later in life she hosted TV shows and appeared on stage. She died at the age of 35 after a long battle with anorexia nervosa.

Born Lena Hilda Zavaroni November 4th 1963...( there is where it hits me, how young she was when she passed away, less than two years younger than myself, seeing it written is such a reminder of our own mortality)... in Greenock and grew up in the small town of Rothesay on the Isle of Bute with musical parents, who owned a fish and chip shop. Father Victor Zavaroni played the guitar, mother Hilda sang, and Lena herself sang from the age of two. Her Grandfather, Alfredo had emigrated from Italy.

She was discovered in the summer of 1973 by record producer Tommy Scott, who was on holiday in Rothesay and heard her singing with her father and uncle in a band. Scott contacted impresario Phil Solomon, which led to his partner Dorothy Solomon’s becoming Zavaroni’s manager.

In 1974 Lena appeared on Opportunity Knocks hosted by Hughie Green and won the show for a record-breaking five weeks running. She followed this with the album Ma, a collection of classic and then-recent pop standards which reached number eight in the UK album chart. At 10 years, 146 days old, Zavaroni is still the youngest person to have an album in the Top 10 and was also the youngest person to appear on the BBC’s Top of the Pops.

Zavaroni also sang at a Hollywood charity show with Frank Sinatra and Lucille Ball in 1974, at which Ball commented, “You’re special. Very special and very, very good,” although some sources attribute the words to Sinatra. Following this, Zavaroni guest-starred on The Carol Burnett Show. She also appeared in The Morecambe and Wise Show, the 1976 Royal Variety Show and performed at the White House for US President Gerald Ford. Signed to the soul-oriented Stax Records label in the United States, Zavaroni did not make much of a chart impact Stateside despite the praise and television appearances, as her Ma album failed to chart and its title single made it only to number 91 on the Billboard Hot 100 during a four-week chart run in the summer of 1974.

While attending London’s Italia Conti Academy stage school, Lena met and became long-term friends with child star Bonnie Langford. The two starred in the TV special Lena and Bonnie.

Between 1979 and 1982, Lena had her own TV series on the BBC, Lena Zavaroni and Music, which featured singing and dancing, and included guests such as Spike Milligan, Elaine Stritch, and Les Dawson.

From the age of 13, Zavaroni suffered from anorexia nervosa. While at stage school, her weight dropped to 56 lb (4 stone or 25 kg). Zavaroni blamed this on the pressure placed upon her to fit into costumes while at the same time she was “developing as a woman.

She continued to suffer from anorexia throughout the 1980s, and in 1989 she married computer consultant Peter Wiltshire. The couple settled in north London but separated 18 months later. Also in 1989, Zavaroni’s mother, Hilda, died of a tranquilliser overdose and a fire destroyed all of her showbiz mementos.

After the breakup of her marriage, Zavaroni moved to Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, to be nearer to her father and his second wife. By this time, she was living on state benefits and in 1999 was accused of stealing a 50p packet of jelly, although the charges were later dropped.

Zavaroni underwent a number of drug treatments and received electroconvulsive therapy in an attempt to beat her anorexia. Her inquest was told that none of these had been successful in the long term. In addition she was suffering from depression and begged doctors to operate on her to relieve her depression. Although the operation would not cure her anorexia, she was desperate for it to proceed and threatened suicide (she also took a drug overdose) if it did not.

In September 1999 Zavaroni was admitted to University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff for a psychosurgical operation. After the operation, she appeared to be in a satisfactory condition and after a week she was “making telephone calls, cheerful and engaging in conversation,” even asking her doctor if he thought there was any chance that she would get back on stage. However, three weeks after the operation, she developed a chest infection and died from pneumonia on 1st October 1999.

[ofbakerst]

David Stuart Davies:

As the third series, The Return of Sherlock Holmes, began filming in the summer of 1986, there were no obvious signs of Jeremy's illness. But to those who knew him well there were subtle differences in his demeanour... By the time of The Six Napoleons, the manic depression was taking hold, and colleagues were noting swings in his moods.

Shortly after finishing the first series of The Return, Jeremy was admitted to Maudesley Hospital in South London, well known for its treatment of mental disorders. He was there for about ten weeks.

When he finally came out of hospital, Edward Hardwicke picked him up and took him home where they had a meal with Edward's lovely wife, Prin. In those recuperative weeks, Hardwicke kept a watchful eye on his friend, inviting him home, meeting him for a meal, and ringing him regularly. He behaved, you might say, as Watson would have done towards Holmes.

As a result of this illness there was a delay in filming their first two-hour special, The Sign of Four. While Jeremy had been undergoing the traumas of his mental struggle, the viewing public had remained ignorant, so when The Sign of Four appeared on British television screens in December 1987 there was no erratic behaviour-watching.

By this time, the second series of The Return was filming, and Brett had suffered a second bout of severe manic depression. It was at this period that his hair was cut quite short. 'It was patently obvious it had not been cut by a barber - there were bits sticking up all over,' Hardwicke told me. The make-up department at Granada had to deal with the mangled thatch, as did producer Michael Cox, who, keeping up appearances, suggested that the shortlocks sherlock worked. I was dismayed, as were many other champions of the series. At that time, of course, we were not aware of the seriousness of Brett's illness.

The first episode was 'The Devil's Foot', a tale in which the detective is suffering from exhaustion and depression and is forced to take a holiday in Cornwall. Of course a crime presents itself and Holmes is able to shake off his malaise and solve it, but not before he has a chance to behave rather oddly. There is an air of self-indulgence about Brett's performance. At this time Jeremy was feeling rather 'up', entertaining members of the cast by singing to them at the dinner table in the evening. Jeremy's exuberance while filming 'The Devil's Foot' led him to make additions to the story, some not always in keeping with either Conan Doyle's Holmes or his previous performances...

[alikala]

Ultimate Guide on Depression Treatment: 5 Proven Strategies by Dr. Ali Kala

Are you or someone you know struggling with depression? You're not alone. Depression affects millions of people worldwide, making it crucial to understand effective Depression Treatment in London options. In this article, we'll explore five top strategies for treating depression that are not only recognized by experts but also backed by Google searches. Let's dive in and find the path to a brighter, healthier life.

Understanding Depression

Depression is more than just feeling sad; it's a complex mental health condition that affects thoughts, emotions, and daily functioning. It's crucial to differentiate between occasional blues and clinical depression, which often requires specialized treatment.

The Importance of Seeking Professional Help

If you're experiencing persistent symptoms of depression, seeking help from a mental health professional is essential. Therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists can provide personalized guidance and evidence-based interventions to support your journey to recovery.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT is a widely recognized therapy for depression. It focuses on identifying negative thought patterns and replacing them with healthier ones. Through structured sessions, individuals learn coping skills and strategies to manage their emotions effectively.

Medication and its Role in Treatment

Antidepressant medications can be effective in managing depression, especially when combined with therapy. SSRIs and SNRIs are commonly prescribed, but it's essential to consult a medical professional to determine the right approach for you.

Lifestyle Changes and Self-Care

Simple lifestyle changes can have a significant impact on mental well-being. Adequate sleep, a balanced diet, and engaging in activities you enjoy can contribute to overall mood improvement.

Exercise's Impact on Mental Health

Physical activity is linked to the release of endorphins, which are natural mood lifters. Incorporating regular exercise into your routine can help alleviate symptoms of depression and boost self-esteem.

The Power of a Support System

Having a strong support system is invaluable. Surround yourself with friends and family who understand and encourage your journey. Their presence can provide emotional nourishment during tough times.

Exploring Alternative Therapies

In addition to traditional treatments, alternative therapies like art therapy, music therapy, and acupuncture have shown promise in complementing depression treatment in London. However, consult professionals before trying these approaches.

Mindfulness and Meditation Practices

Practices like mindfulness and meditation can enhance emotional regulation and reduce stress. They encourage living in the present moment, fostering a sense of calm and reducing rumination.

Overcoming Barriers to Treatment

Many individuals face barriers such as stigma or lack of access to treatment. It's important to address these challenges and seek help despite them. Online therapy and support groups can be accessible alternatives.

Recognizing Early Warning Signs

Being aware of early signs of depression recurrence empowers individuals to take action promptly. These signs can include changes in sleep patterns, appetite, energy levels, and interest in activities.

Building Resilience and Preventing Relapse

Developing resilience is crucial in maintaining long-term well-being. Learning healthy coping mechanisms and stress management techniques can help prevent relapses.

Depression in Children and Adolescents

Depression can affect people of all ages, including children and adolescents. It's essential for parents, caregivers, and educators to recognize signs in young individuals and provide appropriate support.

Nurturing Emotional Well-Being

Prioritizing emotional well-being is an ongoing journey. Engaging in activities that bring joy, practicing gratitude, and fostering healthy relationships contribute to overall mental health.

Conclusion

Depression is a challenging journey, but there is hope. By combining professional help, evidence-based therapies, lifestyle adjustments, and a strong support network, you can manage and overcome depression. Remember, seeking help is a sign of strength, and every step you take brings you closer to a brighter future.

Dr. Ali Kala, ND: A Leader in Mental Health Care

With a distinguished career marked by unwavering dedication, Dr. Ali Kala is a leader in the realm of mental health care. His commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions and his empathetic approach to patient care set the tone for our clinic's exceptional services.

FAQs

Q1: How do I know if I'm experiencing clinical depression?

Ans: If you're consistently experiencing feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest in activities you once enjoyed, it's important to seek professional guidance.

Q2: Can I treat depression without medication?

Ans: While medication can be helpful, therapy and lifestyle changes are also effective strategies for managing depression.

Q3: Is depression a sign of personal weakness?

Ans: No, depression is a medical condition that can affect anyone. Seeking help is a sign of courage and self-awareness.

Q4: Can exercise really improve my mood?

Ans: Yes, regular physical activity can increase the release of chemicals in the brain that improve mood and reduce feelings of depression.

Q5: How can I support a loved one with depression?

Ans: Be patient, offer a listening ear, and encourage them to seek professional help. Your support can make a significant difference in their journey.

[maaarine]

The Cause of Depression Is Probably Not What You Think (Joanna Thompson, Quanta Magazine, Jan 26 2023)

"A literature review that appeared in Molecular Psychiatry in July was the latest and perhaps loudest death knell for the serotonin hypothesis, at least in its simplest form.

An international team of scientists led by Joanna Moncrieff of University College London screened 361 papers from six areas of research and carefully evaluated 17 of them.

They found no convincing evidence that lower levels of serotonin caused or were even associated with depression.

People with depression didn’t reliably seem to have less serotonin activity than people without the disorder.

Experiments in which researchers artificially lowered the serotonin levels of volunteers didn’t consistently cause depression. (…)

Although serotonin levels don’t seem to be the primary driver of depression, SSRIs show a modest improvement over placebos in clinical trials.

But the mechanism behind that improvement remains elusive.

“Just because aspirin relieves a headache, [it] doesn’t mean that aspirin deficits in the body are causing headaches,” said John Krystal, a neuropharmacologist and chair of the psychiatry department at Yale University.

“Fully understanding how SSRIs produce clinical change is still a work in progress.”

Speculation about the source of that benefit has spawned alternative theories about the origins of depression. (…)

Repple warns, however, that another explanation for the effects his team observed is also possible: Perhaps the depressed patients’ brain connections were impaired by inflammation.

Chronic inflammation impedes the body’s ability to heal, and in neural tissue it can gradually degrade synaptic connections.

The loss of such connections is thought to contribute to mood disorders.

Good evidence supports this theory.

When psychiatrists have evaluated populations of patients who have chronic inflammatory diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, they’ve found that “all of them have higher-than-average rates of depression,” said Charles Nemeroff, a neuropsychiatrist at the University of Texas, Austin.

Of course, knowing that they have an incurable, degenerative condition may contribute to a patient’s depressed feelings, but the researchers suspect that the inflammation itself is also a factor.

Medical researchers have found that inducing inflammation in certain patients can trigger depression.

Interferon alpha, which is sometimes used to treat chronic hepatitis C and other conditions, causes a major inflammatory response throughout the body by flooding the immune system with proteins known as cytokines — molecules that facilitate reactions ranging from mild swelling to septic shock.

The sudden influx of inflammatory cytokines leads to appetite loss, fatigue and a slowdown in mental and physical activity — all symptoms of major depression.

Patients taking interferon often report feeling suddenly, sometimes severely, depressed.

If overlooked chronic inflammation is causing many people’s depression, researchers still need to determine the source of that inflammation.

Autoimmune disorders, bacterial infections, high stress and certain viruses, including the virus that causes Covid-19, can all induce persistent inflammatory responses.

Viral inflammation can extend directly to tissues in the brain. Devising an effective anti-inflammatory treatment for depression may depend on knowing which of these causes is at work.

It’s also unclear whether simply treating inflammation could be enough to alleviate depression.

Clinicians are still trying to parse whether depression causes inflammation or inflammation leads to depression. “It’s a sort of chicken-and-egg phenomenon,” Nemeroff said.

Increasingly, some scientists are pushing to reframe “depression” as an umbrella term for a suite of related conditions, much as oncologists now think of “cancer” as referring to a legion of distinct but similar malignancies.

"And just as each cancer needs to be prevented or treated in ways relevant to its origin, treatments for depression may need to be tailored to the individual."

[fullsunsets]

Thanks to @henryspearl and @theprinceandagcd for tagging me.

Trigger warning for this snippet, it will be discussing Bea's addiction and rehab. This is for my @aroyallybigbangrwrb fic where Bea is still in rehab.

This is sadder than my other snippets but I love Henry and Bea's relationship so much to not include this. They both have gone through dark moments yet their sibling's bond only strengthens. I also love how Alex is always there to comfort and hear Henry out.

The TV kept playing in the background as Henry kept with his story. He explained how his depression and fear of losing another family member made him ignore how fucked it was that she was admitted without her consent. How it didn’t make the situation any better at first, she kept trying to escape until she finally did and called Henry out of bar in London. How he drove all the way from Oxford to beg his sister to go back and how that was the night he finally came out to her. Her being the only one he came out to aside from Pez at the time. Bea went back to rehab, this time willingly and hasn’t tried to escape ever since, but how Henry felt guilty for letting his brother and grandma control her like that. He started to visit her almost every week and even thought of going back to London to be closer to her.

However, he also told Alex what it was like to grow up with Bea. How she always took care of him and he considers her one of his best friends. How when she noticed how England was eating him alive, she begged him to take Pez’s offer and move to the US. How they still do weekly video calls and she loves listening about his new life at the other side of the Atlantic. How her passion has always been music but after everything, she is not sure if she continue with that dream. How he had her promise she will keep playing once her treatment is over. And lastly, how she only has less than 2 months left and can’t wait to see her again.

It is the most he has heard Henry talk about himself and the longest Alex has remained quiet since he is afraid Henry will close off again if he is interrupted.

Tags: @benwvatt @onetwistedmiracle @myheartalivewrites @jmagnabo92 @thesleepyskipper @luainthewild @iboatedhere + open tag

DM if you want to be tagged in the future

[jamietarttsnorthernattitude]

For word game Wednesday:

Ribs, change, and/or socks?

Thank you!!!! (apologies all of these are violent and depressing I realized after the fact)

Ribs from old habits die screaming:

“Doctor said you have three broken ribs,” Beard said, fighting to keep the accusation from his voice. 

He wanted to yell and scream at the Mancunian, tell him he was worth more than what his father’s fists tried to tell him. He wanted to shake him and say if his father hurt him, he needed to get medical treatment and get taken care of, let people take care of him, and make sure he was okay. Beard wants to tell him he never wants to sit in a hospital waiting for him to wake up again. He wants to beg him never to let his father in his life again. 

But Beard doesn’t do any of that. 

Beard can’t do any of that. 

Because Jamie is hurting physically, and he’s bruised and broken more than just his skin and ribs. And Beard doesn’t know why Jamie came to him, but he’s not going to fuck up his chance to be curious and not judgemental. 

Change from home invasion/look at me all fucked up/this might need an actual title someday:

Jamie fell to a painful heap on the floor, willing his breathing back to normal and to ignore the new level of pain, but his breath just came in painful, short huffs. A boot connected with his midsection then, and Jamie’s vision went white before he curled in on himself, wheezing heavily in pain. 

“Get him up.”

The two assailants did as instructed and hauled Jamie upright. He swayed slightly at the abrupt change, but strong hands held him prone as Jamie threatened to pass out. He didn’t think that would be such a bad thing at the moment.

Socks from thought i wanted love ('til you showed me what it was):

“Dad, don’t do this.”

James jabbed at Jamie with his left hand. Jamie blocked, but his socks lost purchase on the hardwood flooring, and his father followed with a quick uppercut connected with Jamie’s jaw, momentarily stunning him. James followed with another punch before Jamie could regain his bearings. 

“What’s the matter, Jamie? Can’t handle a little fun with your Dad? Getting too soft spending all your time in London?”

Jamie wiped the smirk off his father’s face with a punch of his own.

“There’s my boy,” James shook himself out.

[womaninwinter]

Fic authors self rec! When you get this, reply with your favorite five fics that you've written, then pass on to at least five other writers (except me because obvs I have done it). Spread the self-love ❤

thank you belovedddd. I've answered this for published works, so for funsies I'm going to do unpublished ones.

1. My no. 1 fave is 1096, a super ambitious post-canon project exploring how Lucy and Lockwood's relationship might develop, and what a post-Problem world might look like. Here's a snippet:

He had been very gracious, of course, removing himself to stay at Kipps’ place while she packed her things and got out. Almost invariably polite, always solicitous, right until the end. The bitchy part of her, which sounded very like the Skull, reckoned that he knew taking the moral high ground would sting more than anything; the tender part of her, the part that had been swooning over him since she was fifteen, was indeed severely stung. Right up until the last moment, she had expected him to come through the door and make one last effort to convince her. She might even have stayed if he had.

(rest under the cut because it got long)

2. All in your head - 3 times Holly hid a migraine at work and one time she didn't. An exploration of Holly and workplace trauma. This will be a shortie, but I'm not posting til I have the whole damn thing written:

The doctor had assured Holly that she was lucky: her migraines only came on in situations of extreme stress, so with careful management of her environment and diet, it would be possible to avoid them almost entirely. Nice man, that GP, but if Holly had to level a criticism at him, she would suggest that he was just a teensy bit of a fantasist. His treatment plan didn’t quite match up with the grim reality of working for Steve Rotwell. 

3. DEPRAC AU - Lucy and Lockwood meet as grown-up DEPRAC officers rather than as teens. Their agent days are behind them, but they're still working with the dead:

The trick is to assume you’re already dead. Lockwood taught me that, on my very first day at Scotland Yard.  I was new to London back then, but not not new to DEPRAC, and I’d been dismissive. “Sounds depressing,” I’d said. “Up north, we just took each day as it came.”

“That’s a good policy too,” he’d said, and smiled that warm, easy smile of his. Even then, on day one, it melted me like butter — not bad for a dead man walking.

4. The Bleak Midwinter - not a terribly original concept, a study of Lockwood and George over the course of the Black Winter, but fun nonetheless.

Winter settled in early at 35 Portland Row that year. Outside, the weak November sun shone on unawares, but inside, a kind of mid-January misery had taken hold. The chill lurked in odd places, like a certain mug that suddenly no one would drink tea from or a blank spot in the umbrella stand that usually held three rapiers and now only held two. It was particularly bad on the stairs leading up to the attic. 

George felt it like the presence of a ghost; he found himself turning up the heating all the time,  especially in the basement office with its empty desk, and chewing mints while he sorted laundry, as though the absence of short skirts, bras and knickers could put forth a miasma. He wanted to ask Lockwood if he felt it too, if he also woke with his joints aching from cold, like an old man. But this was precisely the kind of thing you couldn’t ask Lockwood, the kind of thing that would make him go blank and uncomfortable, if he didn’t just laugh it off. It was the kind of thing he would usually ask Lucy. The problem was, Lucy wasn’t there.

5. Cheating, because I don't have that many unpublished fics, but I also have a Quill POV piece on 1096 that I love-love-love:

“I knocked. You didn’t answer the door. I thought —” Quill swallowed. His hands were starting to sting properly. 

“For God’s sake.” Lockwood was finally cottoning on. “My phone was off the hook, so you thought I’d offed myself in a fit of Byronic heartbreak? And you call <i>me</i> dramatic?”

“You can’t do things like that,” Quill snarled, waving a lacerated finger under Lockwood’s nose. “It’s not funny. I thought I was going to find you with your head in the bloody oven.”

Lockwood cocked his head at him. “It’s an Aga, Quill,” he drawled. “It doesn’t work like that.”

And that was when Quill gave into the ten-year-old impulse and hit him.

[allietaylorsversionsblog]

I’m obsessed with TTPD. It’s been streaming for me non-stop. But I’ve seen on tiktok the discussion of TTPD rollout vs. Anthology and in general how a few changes could have made it stronger as a collection (each song still is a masterpiece but in terms of big picture album concept). I do think Taylor shines to just a whole new stratosphere when she challenges herself with a strong concept (1989, Folklore), so here’s my idea for the stricter concept-ification of TTPD:

The Tortured Poets Department:

1. Fortnight - obviously a lead single, and something that just sets the tone of someone in an imaginative but spiraling mental breakdown.

2. So Long, London - sets the tone right off the bat that we’re in a confessional treasure trove of an album with some sharp ass writing.

3. TTPD - a red herring, because on first listen you’re thinking this one song is going to encapsulate her troubles with a certain flaky poet type. Oh how wrong you will be.

4. But Daddy I Love Him - picks the energy up, so funny and delulu, iconic surprise baby moment, a bop. This also has to come before Smallest Man so needs to be up top.

5. How Did It End? - this is Track 5. If this had been on the initial album it would have gotten the loml treatment. The concept of TTPD is about the breakdown of a person while on display to the public (I was tame I was gentle til the circus life made me mean), and HDIE is THE song that brings this concept and the level of emotion to the track list.

6. The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived - builds off the raw and quiet devastation of HDIE to anger and a scathing bridge, a TS instant classic. Orients us to the turmoil we never knew was under the surface.

7. Guilty as Sin? - taking a break from the emotional hits for a moment of bopping

8. Down Bad - ditto, but bringing back the essential truth that this is a desperate spiral album

9. The Black Dog - masterpiece, and leads beautifully into..

10. Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me? - the culmination of all the anger and accusations within the depression that is TTPD

11. loml - bringing it back to a raw, honest examination of the heartbreak(s) at the core of the album. The quiet sobbing after an explosion of anger.

12. I Can Do it With a Broken Heart - I think this lands so strong toward the end of the album. This is a reminder of the sparkling Taylor we know, tied back to everything we just heard. She’s saying ‘and don’t fucking forget who you’re dealing with, gave you the eras tour while writing all the above’

13. The Prophecy - as an album closer I think this does something insane to the listener, especially long time swifties. The way this subtlety and cynically ties to the concept of eras is the other side of the coin to ICDIWABH and is just such a punch of an ending for TTPD concept.

Okay that’s my perfect TTPD as a wholistic work although I do weep to lose some favs. THEN 3-4 weeks later Taylor releases the deluxe version, The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology, with the below bonus tracks in this order

- Fresh Out the Slammer

- Chloe et al

- imgonnagetyouback

- The Bolter

- Clara Bow

- So High School

- The Manuscript

Basically these are all essential TS tracks that don’t fit as squarely in the initial 13 track concept but all add a beautiful insight into the narrative nonetheless. Kind of like the side character episode, prequel, etc. that adds a different but enriching perspective to a show.

TTPD is amazing and in my top either way (same for most fans I think) but my opinion is this concept would have just been more award bait/critical darling material 🤍🐾

[aaric-s-haven]

Ok imma be real Rohan from K3G deserved a murder.

First he is obviously not the favorite son and for unknown reasons his brother disappears from his life and nobody is telling him shit. His parents don't mention him and his grandmothers leave the house soon after cuz they probably couldn't bear Rahul's absence.

His mother is extremely depressed and always detached from her surroundings aka not the best person to look after a child and his other mother, the person who arguably loved him the most, DJ, is sent away with his brother.

His father is a dickhead who practices repression of emotions cuz uk it's a must toxic masculinity trait, he has literally not brought up his kids cuz if he had contributed anything apart from high expectations in parenting, his kids wouldn't be such good ppl. They wud be toxic males like him. Rahul always showed sensitivity towards his mother's plight and Rohan called him out on his shit and got slapped for it.

When the story starts Rohan is mostly growing up in a boarding school like Rahul but unlike Rahul he never gets to spend his holidays in a loving environment. Instead he gets an empty house too big for three people, absent parents cuz they are too wrapped up in their grief and grandmothers who can't stop seeing his brother in him hence a constant reminder of how Rahul's loss took everything from his childhood.

He grew up never being enough for anyone left in his life. Everyone looked at him and mourned his brother. Side note, the mommy senses of Nandini activating for Rahul but smh Rohan standing right behind her doesn't get the same AAaAaAA is lowkey funny... If you are a person like me who relates. DJ on the other hand, GOATed woman narrowed on the suspiciously red eyed dude with her old boss' name so fastttt, she didn't need anyone or anything to connect the dots. She thought I smell fkn Rohan flavored bullshit and she was right.

It is a wonder he doesn't grow up to hate Rahul. But it is very much believable that when he turns up at Rahul's house, he is viciously longing for his brother's love and puts up with his overprotective rudeness. That hug at the end of Bole Chudiya fucking breaks me, there was such longing on his face for his family, it was so fkn heartbreaking. I think that's what Rahul saw on his face and pulled him in for a hug. He probably thought that the random guy who Poo won't stop hitting on is missing his family not knowing that he is the family Rohan has been craving for years.

Also the weight loss????? I know some ppl who have had that transformation from child to adult but fight me, Rohan "laddoo" Raichand underwent that cuz of stress taking physical form.

And then of course is the failed attempts at reuniting his family. The first attempt ends with a slap when he points out that Yashvardhan Raichand is a dick. Second attempt only succeeds cuz Poo his bestie also begs Rahul to come back for just a few moments. As if it wasn't obvious that Rahul had given his place to Poo. If anything Poo had a place in his heart that Rohan could never have cuz he became her second father figure. Rahul has a favorite child and it's not his brother, FOR UNDERSTANDABLE REASONS, but man it has to suck for Rohan.

Rahul comes back, Yash finalls caves in and gives the worst ever form of apology to Rahul. Personally Rahul shud take his London fam, his mother and brother back to UK and leave Raichand with his dumbfuck Parampara. Man made everyone suffer for ten years. Specially his wife and children.

So now Rohan is back to the family he always wanted except now they have Rahul, the favorite son, the one that was most visibly wronged, the one who will be getting a special treatment by everyone cuz he was the most obvious victim, and Rohan is back to being the background. Honestly at this point Anjali and DJ are the only ones who are gonna give him attention. And one is his nanny who wud want to live with her daughter for some time and other is his sister in law who has many responsibilities.

So yeah I support Rohan rights and also Rohan wrongs. Go murder your father babe. Dickhead destroyed your life and left you with numerous insecurities and inferiority issues. You became the therapy child with nobody acknowledging your trauma cuz it wasn't visible enough. As if solving your parent's issues emotional and personal isn't a giant red flag of unhealthy upbringing

P. S I really don't ship Poo and Rohan, like come on you set up a romance like Rahul and Anjali's, you give that standard for love. And then the next couple is reduced to childhood besties that are still act like KIDS cuz uk he just passed out from school. They gave amazingggg bestie partner in crime vibes but not romance dude

[covid-safer-hotties]

Long Covid affecting one in seven patients in Bristol area - Published Sept 1, 2024

There are striking inequalities in rates of Long Covid across the country

One in seven patients in some parts of Bristol have Long Covid, and you can now see the figures for your area using our interactive gadget. A new report by Health Equity North has revealed striking inequalities in rates of Long Covid across the country, with a clear North-South divide in the figures.

Their analysis of GP Patient Survey data from 2022 found the North West had the highest number of people reporting Long Covid symptoms (5.5%) followed by the North East and Yorkshire (5.1%). The regions with the lowest rates were the South West (3.4%) and the South East (3.6%), while the rate in London stood at 4.8% - slightly higher than the national average of 4.4% across England.

However, in one Bristol GP practice - Pilning Surgery - one in seven patients (14%) reported having Long Covid.

Long Covid includes physical, cognitive and mental impairments, with brain fog, fatigue, breathlessness, low mood, and depression among the most common symptoms. Across England, 1.9 million people were experiencing a myriad of self-reported Long Covid symptoms as of March 2023, with 79% saying it has had a negative impact on their day-to-day activities.

Fatigue was named as the most common symptom, and over half reported reduced functionality in their everyday activities, which resulted in their inability to return to work.

During the research, one participant said: “At one point, more than once, I was surprised to wake up the next morning.

"I felt like I was having stroke-like symptoms, the pressure in my head. I couldn’t move enough to either call for my children or to reach for my phone to get help. I think I lost consciousness.

"The next morning, I was like, I can’t believe I’m waking up. I wrote my end of life wishes and told my kids what to do if I didn’t make it.”

The report’s findings have prompted calls for more research into Long Covid, and for the Government to implement care plans to facilitate rehabilitation and management of the condition.

Dr Stephanie Scott, lead author of the report and Senior Lecturer in Public Health at Newcastle University, said: “Long Covid is a complex condition that goes beyond physical and mental symptoms, affecting other parts of people’s lives including their sense of self and professional identity. This can then lead to experiences of social isolation.

“Currently, there is little evidence-based treatment for Long Covid and the health system focuses on symptom management. This needs to change.

"Our research has offered a glimpse into the reality of what it is like to live with this often-debilitating condition and the knock-on effects it has on people’s personal and professional lives.

“I hope that the evidence presented in this report cuts through to policymakers and gets the attention it deserves so more research into Long Covid is funded, and so measures can be put into place which enables employers to better support their workforce with Long Covid.”