I’ve never particularly struggled with sleep. I’ve had the odd night here and there where I have found it difficult to drop off, or woken earlier than I would like, but it is not common and not every night. Aside from during uncomfortably hot weather or receiving phone calls if I am on call, I’m … Continue reading Time for bed
A year ago today at 8pm, the Prime Minister announced the country was to enter what would become the first of (to date) three national lockdowns. Phrases like Stay Home, Save Lives and Social Distancing became part of common parlance. While the rules have varied, for the last year to a greater or lesser extent … Continue reading One year on
If you consumed any form of media yesterday, you were almost certainly told it was Blue Monday, allegedly the most depressing day of the year. You would imagine as a psychiatrist I would have been speaking about the day, advocating for people seeking help and checking in with each other. Of course, checking in with … Continue reading A year in the life
If you have been browsing social media today (and let’s be honest if you have found this post you probably have been), you will most likely have seen it is World Mental Health Day today, the theme mental health for all. Given my job as a psychiatrist, I feel I should post something about the … Continue reading World Mental Health Day
You will probably have guessed from the title this post is going to be bittersweet. There is bad news, but there will be some good news as well, I promise. First, the bad news. After thinking long and hard this week, I have decided to end Beyond the Lockdown Blog. I know, it has only … Continue reading The End of the Lockdown Blog
Self-Indulgent Twaddle 