In the NHS we trust

Only a short blog post today but I just wanted to rant and rave about my weekly Doc appointment at Cloughmore Surgery this morning. I left there FUMING!!!!! So here's the deal, I said to the Doc that my mood...

Hearts Without Chains

I wanted to reflect back on this week which has been a perfect example of major highs and lows. My poor head has felt a bit battered as I've not known whether I'm coming or going. You know when you've...

Respect

A big thing in therapy is about respect, mindfulness, non judgemental and awareness. I think whether you have a mental health illness or not, it's common sense and respect to think about what you are saying to someone else and...

If I Can Dream

I had some good news today. I was chosen to be a 'Voice of Mind' Ambassador for MIND, the mental health charity. I went through an application and interview process and was one of the four chosen. I can't tell...

A Little Less Conversation

My mood has taken a dip again the last few days. And today I am feeling low and anxious, I feel that the slightest thing today might really cause me distress. On Friday I realised I had no meds left,...

The Show Must Go On

I am having a great week. This is going to sound weird but I'm so glad I did not go through with my suicide attempt or thoughts last month. I'm glad I gave life a chance. The trouble is when...

Ignorance

I've been waiting all day to write today's blog post as I've needed time to think about it and it's been on my mind since yesterday. I deleted yesterday's blog post and that's the first time I've done that. I...

Jagged Little Pill

I think my new anti depressants must be working as the rough edge of depression and bpd has softened slightly and getting through the day is a bit easier. I'm certainly not having suicidal urges at the moment and that...

Tell me why I don’t like Mondays

And I will tell you why I do like Mondays. I don't care what day it is today, I feel bluddy great!!! Today has been a good day. I take each day at a time. I know that my mood...