Kamran Ahmed

Psychiatrist | Writer | Founder | Punster

[Kamran Ahmed @DocKamran]

Got asked me why I don’t stick to tweeting about psychiatry and mental health recently

As mental health professionals and doctors, it’s our duty to speak out against all the factors that contribute to mental illness - including poverty, racism and policies that perpetuate them.

[Kamran Ahmed @DocKamran]

@suzemargar Yes. Applies to any type of therapy imo. People with severe difficulties often lack insight so are also less likely to get help. Conundrum.

[Kamran Ahmed @DocKamran]

Unfortunately, those who need therapy the most are often the least likely to try it.

[Kamran Ahmed @DocKamran]

Sadly my father passed away on 19 May. He was a kind, calm, funny, helpful man who I looked up to.

He’d always try to do the right thing. My love for music and travelling came from him.

Grateful for the time we spent together. Love you Baba. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un.

[Kamran Ahmed @DocKamran]

😂 Brilliant

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Wildly misleading.

Lithium is clearly effective in the treatment of bipolar disorder, especially mania: https://t.co/Cl4KbOP8r8

It does have significant side effects, which I discuss (along with other options) when considering it, so patients can make an informed decision.

[Dr Joanna Moncrieff @joannamoncrieff]

Psychiatrists love lithium because it is believed to be a truly targeted treatment that justifies the whole edifice of medical diagnosis. It is nothing of the sort. It is a toxic substance that suppresses nervous system activity but is too toxic to be useful as a sedative.
Its prophylactic properties have been exaggerated because it induces mania on withdrawal. Several studies show you have a higher risk of having an episode of bipolar disorder after stopping lithium than before starting it. And it does not prevent suicide, as we showed in our systematic review (Nabi et al, 2022) and has been confirmed by others.
Lithium's toxicity and lack of utility was recognised back in the 1960s and 70s, but the allure of a supposedly specific treatment overcame any sensible discussion about it. https://t.co/l1lFU7TiRW

[Kamran Ahmed @DocKamran]

Huge congrats to @subodhdave1 on being elected President of the @rcpsych 👏

A fantastic representative for UK psychiatrists who will no doubt do great things in office.

[Kamran Ahmed @DocKamran]

MAFS reunion highlighted some toxic traits that can (and did) destroy relationships.

Bec’s explosive anger & verbal abuse, Alyssa’s lack of empathy & self absorption.

Important to learn to manage your emotions and develop self awareness.

#mafsau #mafs

[Kamran Ahmed @DocKamran]

Gia’s emotionally unstable personality traits:

Fear of abandonment (so leaves during conflict to avoid abandonment)

Self esteem/image issues (feels insecure, degrades Scott to feel better)

Mood swings & conflict (goes from love to hate quickly)

Therapy can help #mafs #mafsau

[Kamran Ahmed @DocKamran]

Another season of #MAFSAU featuring very concerning behaviour.

Some of the emotional and verbal abuse we’ve seen (by Gia, Juliette, Alyssa) is a stark reminder that men can also be victims.

Hope all the contestants get help where needed.

#mafs #mafsaunz

[Kamran Ahmed @DocKamran]

Narcissism & the Madonna/whore complex help explain manosphere guru psychology.

They overcompensate for their insecurity by projecting an image of wealth, strength & sexual power.

They can’t reconcile sexuality with morality in women, so degrade & control them to feel superior.

[Kamran Ahmed @DocKamran]

Louis Theroux doc is concerning

“Red pill” gurus don’t believe the hate they spew. Like drug dealers don’t get high on their own supply. They use it to get rich.

Ironic telling men to break out of “the matrix” that keeps them poor while exploiting them to make money. Hypocrites

[Kamran Ahmed @DocKamran]

Hope the experts properly address this with Juliette. Can’t let abuse go unchallenged

#mafs #mafsau #mafsaunz

[Kamran Ahmed @DocKamran]

Hard to watch Juliette abuse & bully Joel. Credit to him for his composure.

She is projecting. She wants to be the star of the show and is threatened by his big personality so is tearing him down. Not ok.

#MAFS #MAFSAU #mafsaunz

[Kamran Ahmed @DocKamran]

Hard to watch Juliette abuse & bully Joel. Credit to him for his composure.

She is projecting. She wants to be the star of the show and is threatened by his big personality so is tearing him down. Not ok.

#MAFS #MAFSAU #mafsaunz

[Kamran Ahmed @DocKamran]

No surprise, US bombing an oil rich country under the pretence of a security threat & liberation again.

Iran suffered under the Islamic republic but killing over 150 schoolgirls is not liberation.

For Israel, bombing schools and violating international law is normal. #Iran

[Kamran Ahmed @DocKamran]

Australian government welcoming a genocidal war criminal while brutalising peaceful protesters is DISGRACEFUL.

#HerzogNotWelcome

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@KitchenAglow Absolutely sickening

[Kamran Ahmed @DocKamran]

Epstein files release is horrific.

The rich and powerful abusing vulnerable children without consequence is so depraved.

Every single one of them must be held to account.

The system is broken and needs a complete reset.

[Kamran Ahmed @DocKamran]

Children with controlling, image-obsessed parents, forced to live a performative life often rebel when they individuate & realise their needs are not met by the facade.

Mothers threatened by their son’s partner often drive the son away through their jealousy.

#brooklynbeckham

[Kamran Ahmed @DocKamran]

Shooting their own citizens in the street, invading other countries… America is a failed rogue state. Trump has to go.

#Minneapolis #Trump

[Kamran Ahmed @DocKamran]

US playbook…

Find an oil rich country

Fabricate a security threat

Invade country

Claim to liberate the people

Steal oil

Make millions for arms manufacturers

Leave the country in turmoil

Repeat