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by richyb
Wed Nov 26, 2025 5:26 pm
Forum: depression
Topic: how did I beat depression
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how did I beat depression

28 years of chronic mild depression with maybe in earlier days worse than mild depression.

How did I beat it?

Well one probably never 'beats' it but certainly I have a formula that is working well at the age of 58.

I finally recognise that I need to do some sort of exercise each day.

They bang ...
by richyb
Wed Nov 26, 2025 5:14 pm
Forum: caffeine
Topic: 10 year caffeine addict
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Views: 124

10 year caffeine addict

I have been trying to quit caffeine and in my case coffee for years on and off. It has taken many attempts and now I feel I am in control

So briefly how have I done it?

Well I know I miss the taste of coffee so for me decaff coffee is a must.

Occasionally I will have a quick blast of one strong ...
by richyb
Wed Nov 26, 2025 4:59 pm
Forum: concussion
Topic: post concussion syndrome or is it?
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Views: 128

post concussion syndrome or is it?

Writing this 11 weeks after falling off a ladder only 6ft up, didn't bang head but whiplash likely.

Over the first 4 weeks suffered likely from concussion. Then predominant symptom is still and was feeling of passing out with various strengths of that sensation.

One focuses on PCS (post ...
by richyb
Mon Nov 24, 2025 5:00 pm
Forum: concussion
Topic: post concussion syndrome - Non-Verbose
Replies: 0
Views: 56

post concussion syndrome - Non-Verbose

I am a professional gardener. I am a keen runner. I would regard myself as very fit. I am 58y old.

Week 1: (12 Sep to 19 Sep 2025)

Fri 12th : Lunchtime, Fell off steps ladders backwards, no knock to the head but probably whiplash effect.

Possible constipation next day, normally regular.
30 hours ...
by richyb
Mon Nov 17, 2025 7:49 pm
Forum: concussion
Topic: post concussion syndrome - Verbose
Replies: 0
Views: 107

post concussion syndrome - Verbose

Even a light fall without banging your head and you can get severe effects of concussion as I did and am still doing 8 weeks on. Symptoms became worse after 4 weeks. I found it hard to describe the symptoms. It felt like I was going to pass out or worse than that really. Brain scan showed no ...