Recovering from a holiday
Recovering from a holiday can be hard, I know for me it is the thing that I dread the most and why I rarely go. But we all need a break now and then, so let’s talk about it. I…
How To Self-Soothe When Life Seems Totally Overwhelming
Self-soothing is something that many people learn in childhood. It’s the ability to calm yourself down, even when the world around you feels overwhelming. Unfortunately, many of us miss out on this critical developmental stage, either because of traumatic events…
Dealing with travel anxiety
This weekend I am going away for a few days to Scotland to my best friends wedding and right now I’m dealing with travel anxiety. I’m full of worry about what to pack and what could happen, so let’s have…
When insomnia rears it’s head
When insomnia rears it’s head it can feel overwhelming and make you feel unable to control the situation. I’ve struggled with this so many times over my life and yet I am currently struggling with these things now. Usually my…
Awareness months matter
Today my best friend made me cry, she sent me a BBC news article about chronic pain and how sufferers are treated. It reminded me why raising awareness means so much to me and why awareness months matter. I felt…
THE WELLNESS ROUTINE THAT RELIEVES PAIN AND IMPROVES QUALITY OF LIFE
Our daily activities leave many of us feeling extremely tired and exhausted and yearning for the best way to relax and unwind. Soaking in a hot tab has been recommended to achieve relaxation. Including soaking in the hot tab in…
MS awareness week 2022
MS awareness week 2022 runs from the 25th of April to the 1st of may and this year the theme is the uncertainty of Multiple Sclerosis. This disease has touched my life in many profound ways so let’s talk about…
The process to get disability benefits
I have spoken a few times about how the process to get disability benefits, mainly PIP has affected me. But today I want to talk about the steps so far and how they have really gone. Personal independence payment, otherwise…
What I learned from my depression flare.
I am starting to feel like a human again, so I thought I would look back on what I learned from my depression flare. Like a butterfly crawling out of its chrysalis, I am starting to feel refreshed, still battered,…
As I watch my dog sleep
As I watch my dog sleep, I feel a little helpless, and lost you see he has just got home from the vet. He has been sedated so he is very wobbly, and it has me thinking back on when…
