I gave my first ever public talk today, at the Sligo Women in Business Event. I'm fairly open about blogging about my mental health, but this is the first time that I've actually spoken in front of people, and I was very nervous! I know some people couldn't make the event, so this was the... Continue Reading →
A memory came back on Facebook today and I was instantly transported back to that moment in time. It was the day I went for seaweed bath in Strandhill, with a voucher that the Havin'aLaugh charity sent me. I'd written in depth about my battle with depression, and Ruth, one of my blog readers suggested... Continue Reading →
There must be something about the 4th of February. Firstly it's my lovely father-in-law's birthday, secondly it's 11 years ago since I started the blog! I remember the day all too well, we'd recently moved house, my parents weren't well and I just decided to type. There was no plan, it was just a way... Continue Reading →
It's a year ago since my life started to turn around. It was a tough time leading up to it and I really didn't think I'd get back to being me or the me I was before the depression kicked in. But here I am. Back with a bang. Not back to being the old... Continue Reading →
As we reach the end of the year and I look back I'm amazed how far I've come. Things that would have petrified me before, now don't worry me at all. To give you a couple of examples; Before Christmas I went to a local market and I remember going earlier in the year and... Continue Reading →
I was recently invited onto Claire Byrne Live on RTE to discuss my issues with anxiety and panic attacks. I was on a panel with DJ Blainaid Treacy from 2FM who suffered from panic attacks and Dr. Harry Barry who is an author and doctor. Dr Barry has a particular interest in the area of... Continue Reading →
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