Positive thinking for 2017.... Looking back on 2016 with a glass half full 1. It has been confirmed that my intellect and political experience exceeds the minimum required for the role of president 2. I learnt that I was able to feel compassion for David Cameron. In 2016, he should have remained. 3. The most … Continue reading 2016 review with a glass half full
Mindful resolutions
I just saw an article shared by Kay Sheldon on Twitter from the Telegraph - Knitting, crocheting and jam-making improve mental health, study finds and it got me thinking about mindfulness. I'm certainly not an advocate of 'go for a walk and get over it' and I don't believe Kay Sheldon is either, but there … Continue reading Mindful resolutions
REVIEW: Reasons to stay alive by Matt Haig
This is one of those books that makes you want to read every line aloud to your poor husband who is trying to watch the UFC. Because there's something on almost every page that leaps out and touches you. Thing is, every time you interrupt said husband with a Matt Haig quote he can't help … Continue reading REVIEW: Reasons to stay alive by Matt Haig
It REALLY couldn’t happen to a nicer….Naughty Elf
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!
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
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