“There is some evidence that chronic severe depression causes some atrophy or shrinkage in the hippocampus. Depressive illness could therefore be seen as a very subtle form of degeneration in some nerve cells.” — Dr Stefan Cembrowicz Copy Share Image
“Illness begins, and normal experience ends, at the point at which your everyday functioning is affected and continues to be affected beyond what would… — Dr Stefan Cembrowicz Copy Share Image
“It’s as if people with depression have flat batteries. They’ve had too many demands on their circuits, not enough chance to recharge themselves, and… — Dr Stefan Cembrowicz Copy Share Image
“The limbic system works with many other brain systems. Neuroscientists suggest that, if the limbic system function is decreased, depression results. If limbic system… — Dr Stefan Cembrowicz Copy Share Image
“There is some evidence that chronic severe depression causes some atrophy or shrinkage in the hippocampus. Depressive illness could therefore be seen as a… — Dr Stefan Cembrowicz Copy Share Image
“Motivating yourself is very difficult when you are depressed. Feeling pleasure often has to be relearned – it cannot happen to order. Experiment and… — Dr Stefan Cembrowicz Copy Share Image
“Obsessional people tend to be careful, do not take undue risks, check what they are doing and set themselves high standards. The negative side… — Dr Stefan Cembrowicz Copy Share Image
“Many people don’t seem to want a detailed explanation of the changes in brain chemistry, of the depletion of neurotransmitters that we find associated… — Dr Stefan Cembrowicz Copy Share Image
