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26/09/2024

If you are taking antidepressants, please be aware that stopping them isn't as straightforward as it seems. Quick quitting or coming off antidepressants suddenly can cause withdrawal symptoms and set you up for a relapse.

In her latest blog, Dr. Claudia M. Elsig provides expert guidance on how antidepressants work, what happens when you stop taking them, and how to withdraw from them safely.

Read more here 👉 https://tinyurl.com/bdzbhaxb

22/08/2024

Just like drugs and alcohol, we can become addicted to certain behaviours. Behavioural addictions can wreak just as much havoc in a person's life as substance addictions. But how do we become addicted to a behaviour?

There are many reasons, and behaviour addictions are complex. Difficult family situations, poor behaviour modelling, or the lack of a bond with parents can increase the risk of compulsive behaviours.

In her latest blog, Dr Claudia M. Elsig discusses the role of family dysfunction in behaviour addiction. Read more here 👉 https://tinyurl.com/bdz9af3c

28/06/2024

People take prescription medicines in good faith for legitimate health reasons. Unfortunately, not many understand the dangers of prescription medications and are entirely unaware of their addictive nature.

Recognising the signs of prescription drug addiction early on can make a difference in seeking help, achieving recovery, and preventing a more serious problem.

In her latest blog, Dr Claudia M. Elsig explains how to recognise the signs of prescription drug addiction.

Read the blog here 👉 https://tinyurl.com/45d8w75e

30/05/2024

Many celebrities have indulged in prescription drug misuse with fatal results - Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, and Judy Garland, to name a few.

Today, we have a prescription drug epidemic. Misuse of prescription drugs is widespread and is prevalent across all socioeconomic groups.

In her latest blog, revered psychotherapist, Dr Claudia M. Elsig, discusses the hidden battle of prescription drug addiction, explains how people become addicted, and how to kick the habit. Read the blog here 👉 https://tinyurl.com/3k9k3r92

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29/04/2024

Accessing care for mental health can be incredibly difficult for high-profile business people, celebrities, and politicians. Trust issues are often a deep thread within the mental health problems of the ultra-wealthy.

That is why privacy is one of the overriding considerations at CALDA Clinic. We understand trust and privacy are fundamental to treatment outcomes, so we focus on the unique needs of one individual at a time.

In her latest blog, Dr Claudia M. Elsig explains more about why CALDA only treats one individual at a time. Read more here 👉 https://tinyurl.com/2vyn3b4w

27/03/2024

Can our emotions make us ill? While there's no conclusive scientific evidence to show that suppressing emotions causes direct physical harm, we do know that there are clear links between emotional repression and lowered immunity, which can lead to illness and worsen the symptoms of many diseases.

In her recent blog, Dr Claudia M. Elsig discusses the physical consequences of burying emotions. Read all about it here 👉 http://tinyurl.com/yc5prbur

22/03/2024

Aspiring to be super rich may be the ultimate dream for many, but life as a billionaire is more challenging than you might think. Having enormous wealth comes with huge responsibilities and suffocating expectations.

The super-wealthy face unique stressors and challenges which can take a toll on mental health. In her latest blog, Dr Claudia M. Elsig takes a closer look at the mental health problems of UHNWIs. Read more here 👉 https://tinyurl.com/2fw5rwek

Life as a billionaire isn't as simple as enjoying a life of luxury with a team around you to do everything for you. Living in the ultra-rich lane is complex, and mental health is often the fall guy.

08/03/2024

Any woman can reach a point in life where they face challenges or feel like they can't go on.

Traumatising childhood experiences, losses, separations, psychological or physical abuse, and chronic stress can all be reasons for developing fears, depression, burnout, addictions, or eating disorders.

Empowering women to thrive in the modern world starts with mental health.

28/02/2024

Bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic depression, is a serious mental health condition causing extreme mood shifts from depression to mania.

It is characterised by disabling moods and changing energy levels, and a surprising number of people worldwide suffer from it.

Dr Claudia M. Elsig explains more about the disorder in her recent blog and discusses how bipolar can be managed.

Read the blog in full here 👉 http://tinyurl.com/yzy9s3s6

26/02/2024

Adult ADHD is vastly under-recognised and undertreated across countries and cultures. ADHD usually develops in childhood, but many people reach adulthood without a formal diagnosis.

In adulthood, ADHD can be more difficult for people to manage because covering up or hiding symptoms is more challenging when the structure of school is lost, and there are new responsibilities and increased daily life stresses.

Dr Claudia M. Elsig's blog discusses the mental health impacts of ADHD in adulthood. Read more here 👉 http://tinyurl.com/2ufy7v3c

12/02/2024

Valentine's Day is nearly here! For happy couples it's a chance to celebrate and appreciate mutual love, but what does this annual festival of love bring to those who are single, or in an unhappy relationship?

For some, Valentine's Day can intensify feelings of loneliness. In her latest blog, Dr Claudia M Elsig discusses how to shift the focus from feeling alone to a place of self-love.
Get your Valentine's self-care tips here: http://tinyurl.com/2wnhfnbk

31/01/2024

Emotional suppression is a commonly used coping mechanism many of us employ in reaction to traumatic experiences. It is natural to want a temporary escape from distressing and overwhelming feelings. However, the more deeply and longer emotions are suppressed, the heavier the toll on mental well-being.

In her recent blog, Dr Claudia M. Elsig discusses the role of emotional suppression in trauma, the impact it has on well-being, and healthier alternatives for recovery.
Read the full article here 👉 http://tinyurl.com/ccnztwkd