I'm still battling this shadow that's hanging over me. I feel like someone has kidnapped the old me and left a quivering wreck in her place. I'm on the medication for two weeks now - do I feel any different? Not really at the moment. I now have nausea to deal with. To be honest... Continue Reading →
It’s the little things
Since I wrote about my anxiety I've been overwhelmed with the response. I'm still struggling but I'm keeping a positive outlook and there are so many good things out there. Today was a good day (apart from the migraine). I won the print above by the very talented Wayne O'Connor, I absolutely love it! I... Continue Reading →
Taking the first step
After a wonderful time in Hamburg my friend anxiety was waiting for me when I returned home to Ireland. I did try to get back to 'normal' life, going to a place I usually felt comfortable in but I got a wobble and had to leave almost as soon as I arrived. I tried again... Continue Reading →
Coming Home
We got home late last night from Germany. We had a wonderful few days and I have a lot of photos to go through and so much to tell you. I'm starting to feel apprehensive about returning to the 'real world' next week. The pain in my chest has returned and I'm not sure how... Continue Reading →
Far from the madding crowd
I've always enjoyed my own company. I'm happy going off for a wander, visiting new places and trying new adventures. In recent years I've noticed I'm getting very bad socially. I have a couple of close friends and of course my lovely family but that's it. In the past I've gone along to an event,... Continue Reading →
First target reached!
Monday night is our Operation Transformation group weigh-in. I was a bit dubious as to how I'd done this week because as you know I went for Afternoon Tea on Saturday. I've also been eating more after my talk with the nutritionist who told me I was eating way too little. Anyway I'm delighted that I've lost weight... Continue Reading →