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About Gillian May — Nurse Turned Writer

I always describe myself as a former nurse turned writer. That’s because both of those identities are equally important to me. I spent…

4 min readMar 10, 2021

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5 Signs That Alcohol Could Be Affecting Your Mental Health

Understanding the relationship between alcohol and worsening mental health can help you make pro-active decisions.

6 min readDec 18, 2023

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5 Signs That Alcohol Could Be Affecting Your Mental Health

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Holiday Binge Drinking and Nervous System Damage

What you need to know about those post-holiday hangovers that seem to last for days.

5 min readDec 12, 2023

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Holiday Binge Drinking and Nervous System Damage

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Why Alcoholism is Actually About Pain Relief

Yes, the addiction to the substance is a problem, but it’s physical and emotional pain that keeps us coming back to drinking.

6 min readOct 3, 2023

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Why Alcoholism is Actually About Pain Relief

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In Fitness And In Health

High Cholesterol and Heavy Alcohol Consumption: What You Need to Know

Cholesterol and alcohol can increase heart and liver problems considerably

3 min readSep 16, 2023

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High Cholesterol and Heavy Alcohol Consumption: What You Need to Know

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Wise & Well

Alcoholism and Depression Often Coexist and Fuel One Another

Examining the differences in cause and treatment for alcohol-induced depression versus depression-induced alcoholism

7 min readSep 15, 2023

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Alcoholism and Depression Often Coexist and Fuel One Another

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How Heavy Drinking Affects Relationships

Relationship dynamics can take a big hit when heavy drinking is involved.

4 min readAug 24, 2023

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How Heavy Drinking Affects Relationships

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In Fitness And In Health

Why Alcohol Causes Stomach Problems Like Indigestion

And more education about the complications of stomach issues and alcohol abuse.

5 min readJul 16, 2023

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Why Alcohol Causes Stomach Problems Like Indigestion

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In Fitness And In Health

What Young People Need to Know About Binge-Drinking

There’s a darker side to YOLO for young binge drinkers.

5 min readJul 8, 2023

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What Comes First, The Alcohol, or the Mental Health Issue?

With rising alcohol use and mental health diagnoses, these issues are about to get more serious.

5 min readJul 4, 2023

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Gillian May

Gillian May

Former nurse turned alcohol & health writer/researcher. I teach people about alcohol addiction, trauma, mental health. Join my Substack: https://bit.ly/3PuVhXJ

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