When the snowman brings the snoooooooowww Well he just might like to knoooooowwww He’s put a great big smile on somebody’s fa-ace… du du du du dudu dudu du du du Snowmen, Santa Claus, Rudolph, the elves… turns out, they’re just human beings too, and no amount of sparkle, tinsel and Christmas magic can save … Continue reading It REALLY couldn’t happen to a nicer….Naughty Elf
Bitten by the panic bug
The silver lining is that I am not talking nonsense by blogging about mental health. Ridiculous, I know, getting imposter syndrome about something like that.Isn't it usually getting a new job and worrying you're not made of good enough stuff? Or finding a new hair salon and thinking you're not worthy of being there cos … Continue reading Bitten by the panic bug
Review: Wor Stories
I read a tweet recently suggesting that people with mental illness should just 'take a walk' and 'get over it'. Its author clearly had all the grace and intelligence of the President Elect, and probably originated from the same pre-historic period... Some years later in 1678, when most of Trump's ancestors were already fossilised below … Continue reading Review: Wor Stories
It REALLY couldn’t happen to a nicer….Political Strategist
Today's instalment in Standard Issue Magazine discussing psychosis and stigma with Alastair Campbell. The year 2016 is drawing to a close. And you could say it’s been one hell of a rollercoaster ride in terms of politics. Well, I say rollercoaster: it’s actually been a one-way, never-ending log flume plunging us into the murky waters … Continue reading It REALLY couldn’t happen to a nicer….Political Strategist
Calling all voters!
Do not fear - This is NOT political. Voting in this poll will not destroy unions or put bad wigs into a position of power. It will however, help a girl (i.e me - if girl isn't stretching it given my grey hair) get at least somewhere in the UK blog awards. The tide is … Continue reading Calling all voters!
Life on the (forensic) psych ward
It wasn't what I expected....switching over to Channel 4 to watch Life on the Psych Ward this evening (thanks mum for reminding your hopelessly forgetful daughter that it was on....). The first thing I noticed was that they were discussing offenders. Wow, that's offensive! But no, it wasn't explicitly saying all people with mental health … Continue reading Life on the (forensic) psych ward
It REALLY couldn’t happen to a nicer…teacher
My latest instalment on Standard Issue Magazine challenging perceptions of mental health. This week it's a piece about the wonderful Samara... “Oi! You lot! Get away from that car!” Our house. A random Sunday morning sometime in 2002. My housemate, Samara, runs full speed through the garden wearing a pink dressing gown, towel turban and … Continue reading It REALLY couldn’t happen to a nicer…teacher
It’s all in your head…and arms, and legs
Firstly, can I make something clear. I am not having a pity-poor-me festival here. I am fine. Not brilliant, but fine. I am not attention seeking and I do not need well wishes. I am well-armed with kittens, Tunnock's caramel wafers, duvets and two episodes of The Missing to catch up on. I am well-versed … Continue reading It’s all in your head…and arms, and legs
The minds of survivors and reflections from a cat’s eye
I am not sitting here chanting and twirling meditation balls in the palm of my hand, but my god (whatever or whoever that may be), there was something a bit spiritual about this week. It pushed me to my limits, brought me closer to friends and family, made me look beyond myself and helped me … Continue reading The minds of survivors and reflections from a cat’s eye
Sleigh bells, fairy dust and Victorian boots
Illustration by Alfie Joey of BBC Newcastle/The Mimic Men (@alfiejoey #AlfArt ) Every single year I try desperately to conjure up the epitome of Christmas. But it's 2016. Santa doesn't exist and the old fashioned paper chains and snow globes I keep stockpiling don't actually have the power to transport me back to a Victorian … Continue reading Sleigh bells, fairy dust and Victorian boots
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