This post is a really personal one. About noticing blood in my poo, undergoing a colonoscopy, and the anxiety and procedures involved and how my ADHD brain coped. Inspired by Dame Deborah James and a personal connection to bowel cancer, I am urging you not to ignore such symptoms and to realise the importance of getting checked to potentially save lives.
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I reflect on a challenging year marked by Sam’s difficult transition to secondary school due to SEND. The transition exposes unmet needs, leading to an emergency review, and anxiety, and ultimately requiring specialist education. Despite ongoing struggles with support services, I find solace in my online community.
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Menopause involves three stages: perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause. Perimenopause is the transition phase before menopause, featuring symptoms like irregular periods, hot flashes, and mood swings. Menopause is marked by the absence of periods for 12 months. Postmenopause lasts for life, focusing on long-term health and well-being. Each stage is unique, and support is essential.
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Menopause, ADHD, and autism can severely disrupt sleep, with hormonal changes, hyperarousal, and sensory sensitivities exacerbating the issue. Establishing sleep routines, optimising the sleep environment, managing menopausal symptoms, and addressing ADHD or autism-related needs can help. Personal recommendations include “This Works Sleep Plus Pillow Spray” and “Nu Mind Wellness Menopause Supplement.”
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Menopause marks a natural transition in a woman’s life, often shrouded in myths. It’s characterised by perimenopause, which can last up to a decade, and post-menopausal stages. Common misconceptions include unrelenting hot flashes and inevitable memory loss. However, symptoms vary widely and treatments like HRT and lifestyle adjustments offer significant relief. Menopause doesn’t signify an end but a phase to be managed knowledgeably and proactively.
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Life’s recent ups and downs highlight the need for self-care. It’s more than basic needs; it involves stress management, pursuing happiness, and maintaining health. Self-Care Sunday practices include exercise, nutritious food, digital detox, connecting with loved ones, hobbies, and mindfulness. Resources are available for guidance. Prioritizing self-care is crucial for overall well-being and coping with life’s demands.
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Transitions are challenging for individuals with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Condition as they affect executive functioning, disrupt routine, and provoke anxiety. ADHD-specific issues include hyperfocus, time management, and emotional regulation. In contrast, those with ASC might struggle with social cues and require additional processing time. Acknowledging these difficulties allows for better supportive strategies for transitions, big or small, in their daily lives.
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Sam’s struggle with Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) highlights the challenges faced by children with anxieties who avoid school.
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Up to 46% of peri-menopausal women and 50% after menopause suffer from insomnia, mirroring 50-75% of adults with ADHD experiencing similar sleep issues. Triggers include hormonal changes, hot flashes, brain activity regulation, and anxiety. Good sleep hygiene, stress management, and specific products like sleep sprays and stress support supplements may help.
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Intrusive thoughts are a common symptom of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and ADHD. However, they can also be triggered by menopause.
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism are distinct neurodevelopmental conditions, but they share some overlapping features.
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I remember having Hen and Fred, two kids only 14 months apart. I was 31, unable to cope and feeling like I was completely out of control. With depleted hormones after childbirth, unknown to me this exacerbated my undiagnosed ADHD. Did you know that fluctuations in hormones can worsen focus, attention, and emotional regulation?
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Overwhelm in adults is a common experience characterised by a feeling of being overloaded, unable to cope, and struggling to manage demands. It can manifest in various ways, both mentally and physically, impacting your well-being and daily life.
Adults with ADHD and/or women during menopause can find these symptoms particularly prevalent and debilitating.
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While not everyone with ADHD engages in risky behaviour, there is a link between the two. It’s important to understand this connection to navigate life safely and manage potential challenges.
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Among the 34 known menopause symptoms, five surprising ones include electric shocks, burning mouth syndrome, itchy skin, cold flushes, and dry eyes. These symptoms can be unsettling but are usually non-threatening. They stem from hormonal changes affecting nerve functions, skin hydration, blood vessel constriction, and tear production. Managing these symptoms can involve lifestyle adjustments and seeking medical advice.
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Juggling deadlines, keeping track of schedules, and remembering tasks – for some women with ADHD, it’s already a daily juggling act. Then menopause hits, ushering in a wave of hormonal changes that seem to scramble everything further. The question becomes a desperate whisper: am I losing it, or is this just menopause making my ADHD […]
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The bell rings, echoing throughout the building. In classrooms, desks sit vacant, awaiting students who never arrive. This isn’t the scene of a deserted school after hours; it’s the harsh reality of school refusal, a growing challenge that disproportionately impacts pupils with special educational needs (SEN). For these students, the classroom doors can represent huge […]
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5 Things You Should Know About SEN Assessment Choice in the UK Navigating the Special Educational Needs (SEN) system in the UK can feel like trekking through a complex labyrinth. I for one am still learning every day. One thing I wish I had known from day one is your right to choose… Probably the […]
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I’ve been quiet of late and it’s been almost 3 months since I was able to write a blog. I am completely overwhelmed at the moment with everything and struggling to do more than the bare minimum. A new job, Sam’s move to secondary school, F going off to Army College and being part of […]
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I was laid awake last night; as often it does, my brain ran away at 100 miles an hour. That’s when it came to me, I remembered how when I was young at school I was always daydreaming. And in fact, I used to fall asleep quite a lot too. Suddenly more memories started to […]
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It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and this year’s theme is Anxiety. Anxiety is a normal emotion in us all, but sometimes it can get out of control and become a mental health problem. Being both perimenopausal and also neurodivergent then anxiety is something I struggle with almost daily. So what’s the connection between ADHD, Perimenopause […]
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An Open Letter I’m not sure how many of you will have seen the footage from Kent County Council meeting – SEND Sub-committee, where some rather unfortunate and ignorant comments and terminology have been used in regard to EHCPs, neurodivergent individuals and SEND parents. But it has created quite a stir on social media and […]
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As you know since my early 40’s I’ve suffered from bloating, food allergies and intolerances. In fact, these were one of the first signs of menopause with me (not that I knew they were symptoms at that point). Since then they have gradually worsened. So, during lockdown I decided to finally order a YorkTest, opting […]
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It’s been an interesting week and a few things have cropped up. We are nearing the end of April and I’m conscious that Sam’s final assessment day should be soon. I really must phone CAMHS to chase up! It’s also his last term at Junior School, which means a lot of change all around! Sam […]
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Sometimes I look at myself and wonder what the hell has happened to the person I was only 5 years ago. But then I remember what has changed in the past 5 years and just how far I’ve come. Living with ADHD as a late-diagnosed woman, perimenopausal, mother to ND kids and through a pandemic […]
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So I’ve been on HRT for approx. a year now (I can’t believe it’s only been a year LOL). I’ve been having a few concerns about things that may or may not be connected to the types of HRT I’m taking. Before I go into the issues and concerns I’ve been having, I thought it […]
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The holidays are meant to be such a relaxing time. Time as a family. Time to rebalance. Unfortunately for many families, especially those with neurodivergent children, holidays can be a much less relaxing time. Time without respite. Time without much-needed support. For some, even exclusion. The Easter holidays become more about surviving, than relaxing. Define […]
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No Shopping for a Year! It’s nearly the end of March and I still haven’t bought any new clothes. I must admit it isn’t easy but it is saving me a fortune! However, my weight is still not changing and is really starting to affect my confidence now. It’s a really hard one to talk […]
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To mark the end of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, I thought it would be good to answer some commonly answered questions about ADHD symptoms for adults. These are a lot of the questions I began to Google when I realised I might have ADHD. This might not answer every question you have, but hopefully, it’s a […]
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A seemingly simple question and answer, but actually quite complex once your delve a little deeper. ADHD burnout is when a person with ADHD feels physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausted due to overexerting themselves. Burnout is something that we can all suffer from in our lives, especially at work and especially in adulthood. However, burnout in […]
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I may look like I have everything under control, but these ADHD Life Hacks ensure I manage the everyday!
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When you begin your journey with ADHD it can seem a lonely place. If like me you knew little about ADHD (naughty little boys?) then knowing where to start is daunting. It doesn’t help when respected broadsheets like The Times, allow the publication of articles like ‘I’m Sorry, but all this ADHD doesn’t add up’. […]
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Children’s Mental Health Week starts tomorrow and we know that COVID, lockdown and the cost of living crisis is having an adverse effect on our children’s mental health. It could be decades before we see the true effect these last few years will have had on mental health in children. However the statistics we are […]
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So I’m a month into my #NoShoppingForAYear challenge and I’m really proud that I haven’t caved as of yet. It’s so hard though as I can really see my bad habits. Like I automatically go straight to the clothes aisles in Sainsbury’s as it was unusual for me to go food shopping and not buy […]
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6 – 12 February, is Children’s Mental Health Week, run by the children’s mental health charity Place2Be. This year’s theme is Let’s Connect. When we have healthy connections – to family, friends and others – this can support our children’s sense of well-being. Over the past few months, I’ve noticed quite a change in Sam, his attitude […]
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So things have moved on a lot since I last wrote a personal post. I don’t do New Year’s Resolutions as such, but I do try and reflect on the past year and think about what I want and need to work on in the year going forward. So obviously the boys take precedence always. […]
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As an undiagnosed (referred, awaiting formal assessment) 48-year-old woman with ADHD, I quite often feel as if I’m stuck in limbo. Knowing that you are ADHD, but not being diagnosed means that sometimes you are unable to access services or support you would be able to if diagnosed. However, it also means you are increasingly […]
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Learning support and special education needs are on the rise, and there are some simple steps that will ensure your classroom is an inclusive classroom for all.
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The more I find out and work to understand ADHD in me, the more I can also use this to help me understand my boys too. Especially Sam, I’m noticing so much of myself in him…
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So what exactly is Brain Fog? “Brain fog” is an umbrella term that includes forgetfulness, poor concentration, trouble finding words and confusion. You may have symptoms like: mental fatigue or sleepiness forgetfulness a cloudy or daydreamy feeling an inability to concentrate or focus distraction loss of motivation a feeling of overwhelm an inability to find […]
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So the last year has been a really strange one for a number of reasons. I think we all thought this year would be us getting ‘back to normal’. I’m not sure about you, but this year has been anything but normal, in fact, it’s almost been harder than the previous two. I guess with […]
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I haven’t written in so long, and I’ve really missed it! How is everyone, I hope the holidays are/have been treating you okay. Do you like school holidays, or dread them? I’m a bit of both, I love the easier, calmer mornings; but I also miss the routine and the time to myself to get […]
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD is still incredibly misunderstood. More often than not symptoms are still mistakenly perceived as bad behaviour, lazy, disrespectful, rude, careless and self-absorbed.
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I thought I’d share the vitamins and supplements that have been working for my perimenopause symptoms these last six months, alongside my HRT.
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Trying to deal with possible ADHD on top of menopause is proving tough. The more I go on, the more I realise that it’s trying to do everything that I struggle with. The simplest decision becomes too much.
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“One thing I’ve learned is the difference between feeling alone and feeling lonely…”
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Here’s to always being honest. Here’s to learning and never stopping.
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5 ways to help your child develop ADHD Coping Strategies for school, University, and on into the workplace.
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There seems to be a huge debate flying around on social media at the moment on whether you need to be officially diagnosed with a learning difference or not.
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I loved my Easter Table Decor this spring, but it’s time for a change, so what next?
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Stress is something that everyone feels at times, and there are all kinds of stressful situations that are part of daily life. So this stress awareness month, here are 5 ways to reduce stress…
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Executive functioning is what controls our thoughts, behaviours, and emotions. These skills help an individual with planning and organizing their time
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For the last few months I have been considering becoming teetotal. But it’s only in the last few weeks I have become truly ‘sober curious’.
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The reduction in Oestrogen, Dopamine and Serotonin means that those suffering with ADHD and the menopause will find everything can change.
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It’s Caesarean Awareness Month this April and it reminded me that all three of my boys were born by caesarean.
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There has been an upsurge in diagnosis of women and ADHD, after being written off as daydreamers.
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Think you may be entering the menopause, check out this guide to see the signs of menopause.
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Sleep Hygiene is the practice of forming routines that are conducive to better sleep.
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The truth is mental health isn’t always a visible illness.
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5 facts about learning differences that aren’t so well know…
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As a race we are inherently deferent, hardwired to down play ourselves.
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This week is Children’s Mental Health Week (7-13 Feb) and this year’s theme is ‘Growing Together’.
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What should we look to cut from our diet and why.
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I’m interested in whether vitamins & supplements for Menopause can help.
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Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week is a campaign dedicated to sharing and talking about mental health during and after pregnancy.
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Working in education as well as being an SEN mum, I am intrigued to understand why learning differences are on the increase.
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DYS Aware Day is a worldwide movement to promote inclusiveness and understanding of those with DYS differences.
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Last week was #ChildresnMentalHealthWeek and the theme was to ‘Express Yourself’
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During the pandemic, it is more important than ever that we support children’s mental health.
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I think we all hoped and prayed that we wouldn’t have to go into lockdown again.
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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Books for Tweens I’m not sure about you but I haven’t found Lockdown the easiest?! The boys on the other hand seem to have taken to it without complaint (well bar homeschooling). From X-Box to Nintendo Switch; Netflix to Disney Plus, there have been so many online ways for our kids to stay […]
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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1/2″][vc_single_image media=”59218″ media_width_percent=”80″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] Family Life Today [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Covid-19 has upended most of our lives. If we are lucky, we have been able to stay home, reconnect with family and enjoy some serious downtime, safe in the knowledge we have still been paid the majority of […]
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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1/2″][vc_single_image media=”59194″ media_width_percent=”80″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] What is Dyslexia? [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The NHS states Dyslexia is a common learning difficulty. People with dyslexia will have issues with specific abilities used for learning. Specifically reading difficulty and written language, but possibly also with word reading maths. Dyslexia does not […]
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Figures UK Deaths: 45,752 UK Cases: 299,426 Worldwide Deaths: 649,933 Worldwide Cases: 16,293,234 Developments this week… So this week Face Masks, or should I say face coverings, became compulsory in all shops. There are some exceptions, including age and health conditions, but we are now a mask-wearing nation. Spain has now been added to the […]
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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1/2″][vc_single_image media=”59151″ media_width_percent=”80″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] Panic Attacks [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]I had had panic attacks before, but quite mild and actually initially I didn’t realise that was what they were. I always assumed that a panic attack was severe, kinda like the ones you see on TV and […]
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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Meee in a Family Minute [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ position_vertical=”middle” gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1/2″][vc_single_image media=”59114″ media_width_percent=”80″ media_ratio=”one-one”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] Family Support Sid Madge is the author of ‘Meee in a Family Minute’ and founder of The Meee Programme. In 2009, Sid chose to relocate from London to a remote corner in […]
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Good Mental Health Updated March 2022 The pandemic and events ongoing as we speak, mean that we are more conscious than ever about mental wellbeing and looking after not only those around us but also ourselves. So what exactly is good for our mental health? There are some pretty obvious tips, but maybe there are […]
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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Mind & Body Intertwined [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1/2″][vc_single_image media=”59082″ media_width_percent=”80″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space empty_h=”1″][vc_column_text]Lisa, of Mind and Body Intertwined, started her blog whilst studying for her Bachelors in Psychology. She has now received her Masters degree. During her studies, she found that the body and the mind are […]
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Figures UK Deaths: 44,830 UK Cases: 290,133 Worldwide Deaths: 573,304 Worldwide Cases: 13,135,134[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text] Another Anxiety Attack passes… I’m a day late in posting so my apologies. After losing a filling back at the beginning of lockdown and having no issues, it decided to become infected and so I’ve been battling an abscess. Even with the […]
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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Mental Health Facts [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1/2″][vc_single_image media=”58994″ media_width_percent=”80″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] Figures UK Deaths: 44,220 UK Cases: 285,416 Worldwide Deaths: 534,861 Worldwide Cases: 11,448,554 Source: worldometers.info[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text] This Week So this week has seen lockdown relax even more in the UK. Although Leicester is the first place […]
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Dyslexia and Maths A common misconception about Dyslexia is that it just affects reading & writing, but it can also affect Maths too. Dyscalculia is a learning difference that means a child has difficulty understanding numbers. It should not be assumed that all children with dyslexia suffer from dyscalculia (although a high percentage do) or […]
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Figures UK Deaths: 43,514 UK Cases: 310,250 Worldwide Deaths: 498,284 Worldwide Cases: 9,965,869 Improve Your Mood Everyday Some days life is easy, life is good and everything seems bright. But during ‘lockdown’ and/or suffering from a mental disorder then a lot of days aren’t easy, aren’t good and really don’t seem bright at all. It […]
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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Father’s Day [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1/2″][vc_single_image media=”58892″ media_width_percent=”80″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space empty_h=”1″][vc_column_text] Figures UK Deaths: 42,632 UK Cases: 304,331 Worldwide Deaths: 467,555 Worldwide Cases: 8,958,945[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text] This Week It’s Father’s Day today, and the weather is so changeable, so no golf today. This week has seen Dominic Raab make […]
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Reluctant Readers Another week has passed, and another struggle with Samuel and his learning. As I said I’m determined to educate myself so I can fully understand his struggles, figure out his learning style and aid his development as much as possible. His ergonomic pencil arrived on Tuesday. When I handed it to him, his […]
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Unfortunately writing for dyslexics doesn’t always come easily. The ideas are all there, it’s just the ability to get them down on paper which seems daunting. With Sam being at home with me, it has become really apparent that he is definitely one of those reluctant writers (well for me anyway). Recently I discovered these […]
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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1/2″][vc_single_image media=”58767″ media_width_percent=”80″ media_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rosiemadeathing.co.uk%2F||target:%20_blank|”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space empty_h=”1″][vc_column_text] Figures UK Deaths: 41,662 UK Cases: 294,375 Worldwide Deaths: 429,713 Worldwide Cases: 7,795,965[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text] This week The weather has been atrocious this week and what a difference that makes. Just when people are told they can meet up in […]
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Early Signs of Dyslexia Don’t call me stupid! I remember the day I told S that he was Dyslexic. I know that some will argue we shouldn’t label, but for S, it gave him an identity, it gave him strength. Till then he had been frustrated, unable to vocalise how he felt. Not able to […]
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Figures UK Deaths: 40,597 UK Cases: 287,399 Worldwide Deaths: 407,353 Worldwide Cases: 7,144,072 Where did it all go wrong? This week certain non-keyworker kids went back to school, and some businesses were allowed to open. Lockdown has relaxed across the country and is set to relax even more over the next few weeks. Scientists are […]
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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image media=”58632″ media_width_percent=”85″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] Figures UK Deaths: 39,728 UK Cases: 279,856 Worldwide Deaths: 383,994 Worldwide Cases: 6,500,866 News This week saw the shocking death of George Floyd at the ‘hands’ of a police officer, which has prompted the #BLM movement to take action not only in the U.S but also in the UK. […]
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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] Figures UK Deaths: 37,460 UK Cases: 267,240 Worldwide Deaths: 354,762 Worldwide Cases: 5,741,807[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image media=”58538″ media_width_percent=”75″ alignment=”right”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Lockdown Luck? I decided a little before the pandemic broke that I wanted to grow my hair. I do this, I constantly change my hair; whether it’s my actual hairstyle/length, the colour, or the age-old […]
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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Figures UK Deaths: 36,793 UK Cases: 259,559 Worldwide Deaths: 345,009 Worldwide Cases: 5,451,584[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] This Week It is the end of Mental Health Awareness Week, and to mark the end I thought I’d do a little positive post about the 5 things I’m thankful for in lockdown, after my honest and open letter to […]
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A Letter To My Boys Figures UK Deaths: 34,636 UK Cases: 243,303 Worldwide Deaths: 314,683 Worldwide Cases: 4,771,676 This week So lockdown restrictions were relaxed slightly in England and the ‘message’ changed to ‘Stay Alert’ rather than ‘Stay at Home’. Scotland and Wales have stuck with the original message, at least someone is being sensible. […]
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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Foodbanks in the UK Figures UK Deaths: 33,186 UK Cases: 229,705 Worldwide Deaths: 295,072 Worldwide Cases: 4,386,821[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text] Foodbanks in Lockdown As the Coronavirus pandemic unfolds, foodbanks in the UK are working hard to ensure that no-one should be without food. In the first two weeks of the pandemic, food banks in the Trussell […]
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Figures UK Deaths: 31,855 UK Cases: 219,183 Worldwide Deaths: 281,454 Worldwide Cases: 4,139,732 It’s Maternal Mental Health Week this week and seeing all the posts have reminded me exactly what I’ve come through and what others are still going through right now, every day. Made even more difficult this year by us currently being in […]
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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Figures UK Deaths: 30,076 UK Cases: 201,101 Worldwide Deaths: 261,205 Worldwide Cases: 3,777,569[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]So a lot of my posts recently have been quite heavy, or to do with my struggle during the lockdown. Now I’m not saying that I’m no longer struggling (still on that COVID coaster as I heard it referred to #lovethat). […]
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Figures UK Deaths: 28,446 UK Cases: 186,599 Worldwide Deaths: 246,943 Worldwide Cases: 3,533,921 5 Things I’ve Learned in Lockdown There is a lot of time to think during lockdown, a lot! So as the weeks pass there are things I’ve learned… 1. I quite like lockdown I know it won’t be a popular view, […]
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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Figures UK Deaths: 26,097 UK Cases: 165,221 Worldwide Deaths: 225,138 Worldwide Cases: 3,183,992[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Life goes on… So 10 days have passed since I last wrote. My anxiety seems to have calmed quite a bit, the hand scratching has pretty much stopped. I still watch the news but do switch it off to do […]
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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Figures Deaths UK: 16,060 Cases UK: 120,067 Worldwide Deaths: 161,904 Worldwide Cases: 2,358,351[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Is it just me? It’s been a difficult week for many reasons, but I do feel like 4 weeks in and I am losing touch with reality. The more time I spend indoors, the more I forget that actually we […]
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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Figures UK Deaths: 12,107 UK Cases: 93,873 Worldwide Deaths: 125,018 Worldwide Cases: 1,980,856[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Easter It’s been a strange week. The Easter holidays mean that structure has gone out of the window. On one hand, it has been nice having a break, but as each day passes, it becomes harder and harder to stay […]
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