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8 Shocking Truths About Coming Off Antidepressants: The Studies To Know (P)

From withdrawal symptoms to relapse risks, here’s what those coming off antidepressants need to know.

While some find antidepressants beneficial, many prefer to quit them.

In the long-term, studies find that antidepressants fail to improve quality of life and many may have been better off if they had no treatment compared with taking antidepressants.

Unfortunately, coming off them is a challenging and misunderstood process.

Are they addictive? How many people get withdrawal symptoms? What is the best way to do it?

The studies below explore key research findings on antidepressant withdrawal, addiction and recovery, to help people make an informed decision.

Prepare for some inconsistencies: these simply reflect how little we know about coming off antidepressants.

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7 Psychological Ways Your Brain Can Control Pain — Without Medication (P)

From mindfulness to music, psychology offers powerful pain relief tools. Discover the science-backed ways to feel better, fast.

Our minds can really change how we feel pain.

From surprising mental tricks to simple everyday actions, researchers have uncovered fascinating ways to reduce discomfort, without relying on medication.

Whether it is the power of the mind, the influence of our relationships, or unexpected habits that make a difference, these studies reveal how pain isn’t just physical, it is also psychological.

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10 Mind-Blowing Ways Dreams Shape Your Mind And Life (P)

Your dreams are shaping your mind in ways you never imagined — science reveals how!

Why do we dream?

Scientists have long searched for answers, uncovering fascinating ways our dreams shape our minds, emotions and even creativity.

From the bizarre to the profound, dreams may serve surprising functions that go far beyond simple imagination.

Here are 10 studies that reveal the hidden power of dreaming.

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These 10 Musical Styles Will Unlock Calm, Clarity, Focus, Motivation, Meaning, Happiness & More (P)

From classical to heavy metal, different tunes trigger surprising effects on your brain — some you’d never expect!

Your playlist can boost your brainpower, lift your mood and even help you think more clearly -- if you choose the right track.

From Mozart to Metal, music has the power to change your mind in ways you would never believe.

Here are 10 ways that your favourite tunes can unlock a better, sharper and happier you.

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The #1 Food To Fight Depression — And 11 More Nutrition Dos and Don’ts (P)

Find out which foods can help fight depression and which ones are making it worse.

A healthy diet is one of the most overlooked factors in reducing depression risk.

People only have to make relatively small changes towards a better diet to see the benefits.

Indeed, hundreds of studies have linked a better diet with improved mental health.

So, when it comes to reducing or avoiding depression, what should you eat and what should you avoid?

Here, then, are the dos and don'ts for nutrition and depression.

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10 Strategies Proven To Supercharge Learning — Backed By Psychology (P)

What if the learning techniques that feel most effective are actually slowing down your learning?

While we spend years in educational institutions, most of us are never actually taught how to learn.

Instead, we developed our own habits -- some helpful, others potentially holding us back.

But the science of how we learn is full of fascinating insights that can boost brainpower in ways you never imagined.

From how to cope with confusion and failure to developing the right attitudes and techniques, these 10 psychological principles can transform how you approach learning.

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Narcissism: 10 Key Studies Expose The Truth About A Complex Trait (P)

Narcissists: more complex, vulnerable, and fascinating than you ever imagined.

Narcissism is one of the most intriguing traits in psychology, often misunderstood and deeply stigmatised.

Most love to hate narcissism, but can’t help being fascinated.

Psychological research has revealed everything from their self-esteem deficits, relationship with food, thinking skill difficulties to how they deal with challenges.

Here are 10 studies that shed light on the complexities of narcissism.

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Alcohol: 8 Compelling Studies Reveal What’s Going On Behind The Buzz (P)

From intelligence to aggression, alcohol is linked to more than just your mood. These 8 findings reveal the truth.

Alcohol: it’s the life of the party, a social icebreaker, and for some, a nightly ritual.

Science has uncovered some fascinating—and sometimes unsettling—truths about how alcohol affects our minds and bodies.

From surprising links to intelligence and personality to its impact on brain health and emotions, these eight research findings reveal a complex picture of our relationship with alcohol.

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9 Surprising Ways Sleep Shapes Your Personality, IQ, Brain & Mental Health (P)

Science is uncovering fascinating ways sleep—or the lack of it—shapes who we are and how we feel.

Sleep is vital for our physical and mental well-being, yet its profound influence on our daily lives can go unnoticed.

Beyond simply recharging our bodies, the way we sleep—and how much of it we get—can shape our personalities, intelligence and even long-term health.

Here are nine research-backed insights into how sleep affects who we are and how we feel.

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