Trying MCT oil for my Brain Fog
Since contracting Long Covid on top of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis I have been really struggling with feeling groggy and sleepy all the time. So, as a last resort I spoke to my local health food shop, and they suggested trying MCT oil for my Brain Fog. That was a couple months ago, and I wanted to come and let you know what my experience has been. What is it? In a very basic way, so even I can understand it, MCT oil are fats with a very specific chemical makeup. It can help us in many ways and has been used in a variety of studies to treat Alzheimer’s, epilepsy and…
How to Pursue Your Passions While Being Mindful of Your Health
When you’re dealing with health issues, it can often have an overall effect on your health. However, this shouldn’t mean that your life has to change permanently forever. Whether you’ve had lifelong passions that you’d like to get back into or you’ve been recently curious about exploring new interests, you may be wondering how best to do this. It’s important for you to be mindful of your health and as such, it’s essential to find a good balance between the both. Let’s take a look at how. Set Realistic Expectations To begin with, you’ll hugely benefit from setting the right expectations in the beginning. It’s important that you are able…
Mindfully Coping with Grief
Today I thought we would have a chat about mindfully coping with grief, as it is something I am currently experiencing. Many of us struggle with the overwhelming emotions and try to escape them by numbing or distracting ourselves. I did this when my grandparents died, and it didn’t go well, so let’s chat about how I am doing things differently this time. My experience with grief I have been lucky in my life; I had all of my grandparents until I was in my mid-thirties, and I even have memories with my great-grandparents. Not many people can say this, and it is certainly something I am extremely thankful for,…
Easy hobbies to try this winter
Every season I find myself wanting to really step into it with a plan and an idea of what I want to achieve. I am not someone who likes to just sit around and watch TV without having something to do with my hands. This winter I really want to get into crafting and find things to do that don’t require a screen, so let’s chat about some easy hobbies to try this winter. Why hobbies are important When I became sick and had to stop working, I felt adrift in a world that prioritises what you do for a living. It is usually the first thing people ask when…
4 Cornerstones Of Motivation In The Modern World
Motivation is the driving force that fuels human achievement, creativity, and growth. In our fast-paced, highly connected world, maintaining motivation has become both essential and challenging. With the constant stream of information, distractions, and evolving expectations, staying motivated often requires a deliberate, multifaceted approach. Understanding the key cornerstones of motivation in the modern world can help individuals navigate these complexities to reach their personal and professional aspirations. 1. Purpose and Meaning One of the most fundamental aspects of motivation is a sense of purpose. Knowing the “why” behind actions provides a powerful, intrinsic motivation that goes beyond external rewards. People who understand their purpose are often better able to weather…
Invisible Disabilities week 2024
It is Invisible Disabilities week 2024, and once again I feel the need to talk about how we shouldn’t judge a book by it’s cover. Too often medical professionals and the public see us on social media living our lives and trying to have fun and enjoy it, and assume we are faking. This of course, is not helped by the governments of the world saying we are to blame for crumbling economies and used as scapegoats. So, let’s get into the truth. Why Invisible disabilities week matters: With the rise of social media, people in the disabled community can speak out and be seen, this in turn helps others…
Money and mental health
Most of us know that money and mental health go hand in hand, but being forced to live on benefits is not seen with such compassion. People assume that benefits are easy to get and once you have them, that’s it you are set up and able to chill. But those of us who are disabled and have chronic illnesses know that is not true, so let’s get into it. How money affects my mental health My life changed drastically a few years ago when we had to move in with my mom to help her as she was struggling living on her own. She has multiple sclerosis and previous…
World mental health day 2024
This year the theme for world mental health day 2024, is workplace burnout, and I am sure you are wondering what I could know about that! I have been unable to work for over twenty years, but I tried many jobs, and my first job was as a nurse in the NHS. So, let’s have a chat about workplace burnout. My work history and chronic illness journey I qualified as a nurse in 2000, I trained as part of Project 2000 which was started to get more people into nursing to cover a shortage and to make the training more academic. I soon realised that they had taken all of…
Autumn makes me happy
I think everyone has a favourite season, whether it’s winter with Christmas and snow, or summer with the sunshine and days out. For me, it has always been Halloween season, autumn makes me happy, and I feel like I wait all year for the change in season. There are many reasons why we love a certain season, I am sure you have your own and please share them in the comments. But for now, I thought I would share why I love autumn so much. How seasons affect chronic illness This blog is full of me talking about my battles with chronic depression, and for me it tends to rear…
Some Better Ways To Manage Anxiety
Anxiety is a very common mental health issue, and the kind that is going to affect all of us in some way at some point in our lives. If you are keen to make sure that you are looking after your own mental health as well as you can, having a way of managing and handling anxiety is certainly going to be an important part of that process. So with that in mind, what are some of the better ways to handle anxiety? Let’s take a look now at some of the methods you might want to be aware of. Stay Mindful One thing that can help a lot with…
