Today I discovered the stigma around mental health is very much alive and well, and much to my surprise in a setting where I didn’t expect it to be.
Following my last appointment with the lovely Prof (lovely because he is straight talking and gets to the point) he felt I would probably benefit from some support with my mental health and I agreed.
I have various symptoms, anxiety, insomnia and I cry at the drop of…
Hi all
Thought I should update as it has been a while.
The best news I can give is there is no news, nothing has really changed, just like normal life it keeps ticking away except there is an undercurrent that ebs through each day nothing tangible, I wouldn’t describe it as anxiety just an awareness of my fragility.
As a couple we have taken sometime for each other with days away, holidays are a struggle for me…
Please do not continue to read if you are easily offended by comments of a sexual nature....
Today I went back to see the Prof who carried out my surgery, these appointments require you to leave your inhibitions at the door.
A full internal examination was required today, fortunately he didn't use the rather large speculum you have when a smear is taken, but a rather more delicately sized one, ladies will be familiar…
I had hoped/ thought work would be a positive distraction, unfortunately it feels like a constant battle.
5 months on, still no chair! I understand they are expensive (a manager told me so) if a high street bank which made a very healthy profit can't afford it, then in the interest of my health then I will gladly pay for it.
My job role has been changed without consultation and without training, the…
Today wasn't just a good day, it was an amazing day.
Cancer is noisy, it permeates every area of life, so rather than wrestle with this, I'm embracing it and finding the blessings within.
I've longed for a piece of Kealey Farmer artwork for some time, we have very little art on our walls at home mainly because my husband and I can't agree on a piece we both like, but last year we found a piece we both agreed…
