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A change of scene, social engagement, and some wonderful words of wisdom!
Last weekend I went up to Shropshire to support my sister in her half Iron Man and there were lots of positive mental health aspects to...

Tom Robinson
Jun 8, 20214 min read


Dealing with the frustration of being ignored by the system: trying to come to terms with the past!
Yesterday I went into Oxford, firstly to meet a friend for a catch up and then to have a bone densitometry scan at the Nuffield Hospital....

Tom Robinson
May 26, 20214 min read


Mania and the ‘awful rowing toward God’: spiritual enlightenment, madness, or a combination of both?
Ever since I had my last mania five years ago, I have been left in confusion about what really happened. This is partly due to the...

Tom Robinson
May 25, 20218 min read


"I can't live with the past": reconciling with the trauma that accompanies a severe mental illness
This week has brought with it more opportunities for socialising and catching up with friends. It’s been quite an eye-opener for me...

Tom Robinson
May 22, 20215 min read


NexGen Minds podcast: voicing a few concerns and opinions
Last week I did my first podcast for a student mental health support service hosted by Maddie Clark from Durham University. I was noticed...

Tom Robinson
May 21, 20215 min read


Warning signs and triggers for mental illness: my latest charity talk with Stepney Bank Stables
I had some amazing feedback from a talk I did last Thursday for an equestrian charity called Stepney Bank Stables which I thought I would...

Tom Robinson
May 20, 20215 min read


Miserden Fun Ride - a truly momentous occasion!
I was going to give myself three days off after my seven-post series for Mental Health Week, but I have decided to recommence today with...

Tom Robinson
May 19, 20214 min read


Mental Health Week: side effects of HDL and rTMS when compared to traditional psychiatric medication
To finish off this Mental Health Week series, I am going to briefly discuss the side effects of combined treatment with high dose...

Tom Robinson
May 16, 20214 min read


Mental Health Week continued: other bipolar disorder patient remission stories
For the sixth post of Mental Health Week, I am going to be discussing three other cases of remission from severe bipolar disorder....

Tom Robinson
May 15, 20215 min read


Mental Health Week: combined treatment with high dose levothyroxine and rTMS for bipolar disorders
Today I am going to attempt an explanation of the treatment that has brought me to remission from a severe and prolonged case of bipolar...

Tom Robinson
May 12, 20214 min read


The importance of a thorough diagnosis in bipolar disorder and major depression with mixed features
Yesterday I outlined a chronological history and progression of my bipolar illness as it happened over the last twenty years, and today...

Tom Robinson
May 11, 20215 min read


Mental Health Week: how I reached remission from severe bipolar disorder and reclaimed my life
I have no idea how I have survived nearly two decades of brutal suffering at the hands of severe bipolar type 1 disorder. I spent months,...

Tom Robinson
May 10, 20215 min read


"She was crying out for help, but there was no help there": one devastated mother speaks out
There was another heartrending article on the BBC News page last week which highlighted, once again, the terrible state of affairs for...

Tom Robinson
May 6, 20215 min read


Your Horse Magazine interview is published in this month’s issue
I wrote a post a couple of months ago about an interview I’d had with a journalist from Your Horse Magazine who wanted to know a bit more...

Tom Robinson
May 5, 20214 min read


Altruism: why helping others can bring such positive benefits
It has been so nice to have been able to enjoy another bank holiday weekend without having to struggle in any way with my mental health....

Tom Robinson
May 4, 20214 min read


A few thoughts before the May bank holiday weekend
I'm just writing a quick post with a few thoughts this morning because I've got a busy day and a lot to get done before the weekend. This...

Tom Robinson
Apr 30, 20214 min read


‘Safe’ Z-drug sleeping tablets given to millions each year are as addictive as Valium
I read an interesting article last week which discussed the safety of the 'Z' class of prescribed sleeping pills and medications. Miranda...

Tom Robinson
Apr 28, 20214 min read


Exuberance: an abounding, ebullient, effervescent emotion
I’ve been itching to read my new book since it arrived last week and on Saturday afternoon I finally found the time to sit down and start...

Tom Robinson
Apr 26, 20215 min read


Update: house destruction, book, blog, and more gardening!
I thought I would just write an update this morning because I've been writing a lot of complicated posts again, and it's time to take a...

Tom Robinson
Apr 23, 20214 min read


Why using psychedelics to treat mental illness is terrifying and needs to be researched with caution
I read an article in The Guardian on Tuesday in which the lead doctor from the Centre for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College...

Tom Robinson
Apr 22, 20215 min read
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