People drop into your life, people drop out of it. Some appear just when you need them and it feels like you've known them for years. A kind word, a helping hand, a smile - it all goes a long way when you have mental health issues (and I still hate that phrase!) One of... Continue Reading →
Healy Plants Sligo
A couple of weeks ago I went to Healy Plants near The Holy Well in Sligo. It's a gorgeous garden centre and even though it was raining I loved looking around. I'm still trying to get my photography passion back so wandering around looking at the plants and the wildlife was a great way for... Continue Reading →
Amazing Amatsu
Last month I had the most wonderful therapy with Helen Cantrell in Strandhill, Co. Sligo. My friend recommended Amatsu to me and although I'd heard about it before I'd never tried it. Amatsu therapy is a modern adaptation of a soft tissue therapy that has been used for thousands of years in Japan. It is... Continue Reading →
The end of another week
So here we are again, the end of another week. A much quieter one than last week and good in places but the down times when they come are not good at all. Sometimes with anxiety and depression I feel like the whole universe has decided to dump everything on me. It's hard to deal... Continue Reading →
Things to do in Sligo – August 2017
Happy August. In true Irish style we've had heavy rain showers today, so if you are coming for a visit do bring a rain coat - or flippers! Anyway here are some suggestions of things to do in Sligo this August. Monday - Saturday in August there is the Free Walking Tour of Sligo town.... Continue Reading →
Another poem
Another sleepness night so looking back over old musings. Here's one from a few months ago. A waiting room, a smiling face, Sliding doors, a life outside. Another day, another opinion. A piece of paper, a collection of pills. A dry mouth, a dizzy head and still the thoughts go on. A guessing game to... Continue Reading →