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 →
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and this year is probably the best I've been for a long time in terms of mental health. If you are a regular reader to the blog you'll know I've had depression, anxiety and panic attacks over the last few years. I was on TV last week talking... Continue Reading →
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