On my journey back to employment in the medical field as a GP, I encountered exam stress, exam success, encouragement, … More
Tag: OCD
Starry Night
I’m tired and getting burnt out coping. I need to reset. I need to soothe myself and be kind. I … More
Sheltered #mentalhealthawareness
I’ve often been told, and not in a positive way, that I’ve been sheltered. When I was much younger my … More
Waking Up To Depression #mentalhealthawareness
Those first stirrings in bed when you are roused from a relaxing sleep you quickly forget and find your mind … More
Letting Go #mentalhealthawareness
We each have a responsibility to protect ourselves and to keep ourselves healthy. We cannot outsource this responsibility. It is … More
OCD Status
It’s been a while since I wrote about mental health, or more specifically, my mental health. I left group therapy … More
What Do You Do When You Are Tugged Down The Rabbit Hole (again)? #mentalhealth #depression #weekendblogshare
Most of the time I manage to maintain a sort of equilibrium, but occasionally I slip into a darkness akin … More
Emotional Bait and Switch #weekendblogshare
Whilst undertaking a couple of days of mindfulness, I battled away a few thoughts that persistently came to mind. The … More
(Not Successfully) Avoiding Joyless January
After the warm festivities of Christmas and New Year, I often find myself experiencing a bleak void in January. The … More
Taking Responsibility
As my mental health deteriorated so did my ability to care for myself. If you think about all the things … More