It's been a mixed bag of emotions this week. I feel like I'm on a wave, sometimes I'm a champion surfer riding the white horses, other times I'm struggling to stay afloat. I have found a new thing that helps though. I picked up a pen this week and just started writing, mainly just words... Continue Reading →
When Panic Attacks
So there I was today minding my own business, going about life, thinking I was doing OK....well as OK as I could be in my present state of mind....it was too good to be true. I should have known it. My 'routine' in my head got a bit scuppered and it really threw me. I... Continue Reading →
One Step Forward and Two Steps Back
So I did the play on Friday and thought I might have turned a corner and be on the way to winning this battle. The mind has a way of lulling you into a false sense of security and here I am again, a bag of bloody nerves. I'm sure you are all sick of... Continue Reading →
Living in the shadows
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! Â I... 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 →