What is a lie? It’s not quite the same as a surprise. It isn’t even an omission of fact. It’s something where we acknowledge and choose to say something other than the truth. Lying is wrong. Inherently, we all know that. But when does it become okay, or even necessary, to tell a lie? I’ve …
Disclaimer: The below content is based on articles read online, personal experience and opinion. If I have misunderstood something, or anything is factually incorrect, please let me know so I can rectify it. Thank you. We have looked into motivation before. Motivation to get up and do things. What about when working? I have no …
As we have discussed before, people with mental health conditions exhibit symptoms in different ways. Today I wish to discuss fixation with you. This may involve an object, action, event, or even a person. These fixations can be minor, but they can also be incredibly unhealthy. For example, having to knock on a door a …
Living with mental health and what you see on TV are usually worlds apart. Generally, the media portrayal of mental health usually goes one of two ways. While they are sometimes somewhat true, the majority of people suffering with mental health don’t fit into a shoehorned stereotype. Option 1 – The Victim This portrayal shows …
Hi all! Apologies. It’s been over a week since my last post, which is pretty poor on my part. I’d like to say it’s because I’ve been flat-out but, sadly, that wouldn’t be true. My workload seems to have died. At one point, I had a lot on, from a variety of different clients too. …
Things have changed so much in the last few months. Our ideas of normality have fully shifted. Even simple shopping trips, or visiting family, have become impossible or difficult. Now, at a point where bubbles can be created with single adults, I want to look back at everything. Feena has been learning at home. I’m …
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a condition that affects your digestion, including going to the loo. Cramps, lots of gas, diarrhoea, or constipation are the norm. Generally, it sucks. Big time. I suffer with moderate IBS. It can be a right pain in the winter. In the summer, it’s so much worse. The main problem here …
I often say I’m going to do things but then these good intentions fall by the wayside. Making the most of summer is normally one of these. Every year I say I’m going to slim down, exercise more, eat better, get up earlier…. none of it happens. They are mostly related to how I look, …
Anxiety is one demon that plagues people from time to time. It can catch you in an already-uncomfortable situation, but also pop up out of the blue when you were, until that moment, feeling otherwise calm. For me, the anxiety gets worse at night. I lay in bed, I try to sleep and remember that …
