***TRIGGER WARNING*** This post talks in detail about the current wait times for NHS care, as well as mental health treatments and physical health pathways. The post will touch on suicidal thoughts and the effect of delays in crisis care. Please only read on if you feel strong enough. You can find more information on mental healthContinue reading “Support services and abandonment – Can recovery happen if interventions start with an end?”
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Chronic at Christmas – my best ideas for balancing the festivities with pain and fatigue
In 43 years I can’t remember a Christmas that wasn’t exhausting. When I was 7, the excitement of seeing whether Santa had visited became unbearable around 5am. Like all kids, I was eager to discover what exactly he’d left for me under the tree. As a consequence, my parents and I had heavy eyelids andContinue reading “Chronic at Christmas – my best ideas for balancing the festivities with pain and fatigue”
Dr Google
Look, I’m not keen on casting aspersions, but this guy is a massive knobhead. Dr Google is single-handedly spreading panic amongst the citizens of the world. In fact, here in the U.K. I think he might be partly to blame for the sharp increase in NHS referrals. Free at the point of access? Maybe itContinue reading “Dr Google”
Healthcare Superheroes – great care makes a huge difference.
Yes, I can categorically confirm that top notch healthcare still exists and my goodness does it make a difference. Here’s the real news… Superheroes exist! I’ve talked a few times recently about the negative experiences I’ve had with healthcare and trying to root out some help with my pain. Although it’s been a long journeyContinue reading “Healthcare Superheroes – great care makes a huge difference.”
The Emotional Game
In my younger years football wasn’t really something I felt a connection with. My small family had no favourite team when I was a kid, and locally there was no team that you heard a regular cheer about…Oxford United were never particularly big, sadly. At school boys AND girls were interested in the beautiful game,Continue reading “The Emotional Game”
Body confidence
***Trigger warning*** – this post discusses body confidence, body image, eating disorders and general discussion about my lack of confidence. If you need help with these issues then rather than read the whole post, please visit the bottom of the page, where you’ll find information and useful links where you can engage with excellent helpContinue reading “Body confidence”
Creative Steph 