Why the title? Because I'm feeling like a whale this evening! Lucy is home for the weekend so we went for a mooch in a local charity shop, a favourite pastime of mine. Anyway Lucy spotted a dress that she thought would look nice on me so I tried it on. I came out of... Continue Reading →
Looking back and feeling better
I'm not going to lie it's been a rough year and one that I won't be sad to see the back of. It has taught me so much about myself though and I believe I've become a better person - most of the time. The self-loathing is no longer there. I don't think I'll ever... Continue Reading →
Thursday Thoughts
I feel like a pinball this week, bouncing from one thing to another. I tried a mindfulness course and ended up having a panic attack - the irony. The facilitator was telling us to write down positive traits we saw in ourselves and at that moment I couldn't think of anything, I could feel myself... 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 →
An Anxiety Update
Last week I managed to queue in the local supermarket without a glimmer of a panic attack or even a slight wobble. I thought I was cured! If I could have high-fived myself I would have done. I was thrilled walking out of the shop...I should have known it was too good to be true.... Continue Reading →
Dealing with Anxiety
It's been a while since I've written about this mainly because I wanted to see what I have found helpful in case it might be of help to others. I'm aware this isn't a one size fits all and what has helped me might not help you. I almost scream when I'm told to go... Continue Reading →
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