Changing tablets and maybe a new diet?
Hey everybody! Wow it is May and there seems to be a lot going on with me right now, it is a little overwhelming but I am excited at the same time. Right now I am looking into changing tablets and maybe a new diet? Changing Tablets I think by now everyone in the chronic illness community and beyond knows about the opoids crisis. I really didn’t think it affected me but then because of my memory issues my husband sorts out my medication so I didn’t know what I was on. Then I saw a post on Twitter about how the NHS was going to start making it harder…
Let’s talk about mobility aids
Let’s talk about mobility aids so that’s things like walkers, walking sticks, crutches, wheelchairs of all the various kinds. Anything that helps us get around in the chronic illness community a lot of people use them not all wheelchair users have to be in a wheelchair full time. Not everybody who uses a walking stick needs it all the time and I think is this big gap between what society expects and what is needed. I’ve heard of people getting abused, getting shouted at even violence because of parking in disabled parking bays! So, it’s no wonder that we feel a little bit hesitant to go outside with a walker…
Why cinema trips can be hard with chronic illnesses
Hey everybody! I think it is important to look at how disability impacts normal life, and for most people cinema trips are normal. That is why today we are talking about why cinema trips can be hard with chronic illnesses. Avengers Yesterday I went to see Avengers Endgame, and oh my goodness was I excited! I got dressed up as you can see, and we went to the lunchtime showing because we couldn’t wait. However, almost as soon as I came out of seeing the film I was reminded why there are so many films I have to miss. I love going to see a movie, it is one of…
Smiles and good news
Hey Everybody! Wow this last week has been so lovely here in the UK the sun has been shining its been glorious! And that seems to have influenced me because this week seems to have been filled with smiles and good news its been a lovely breath of fresh air! My chronic illnesses and mental health do make it hard to maintain a good mood, however I have been working on this. The spiritual journey I am on has shown me that passing moments should not influence my mood. This doesn’t mean that I am like a robot, but more that I try to be consistent and mindful of my…
Tips and Tricks for coping with bad depression days
Hey everybody! So this week kind of started out badly because somebody I trusted as a friend lied to me and hurt me. This triggered some really horrible memories from when I was a child and left me full of negative thoughts and feelings. I had a couple of bad mental health days but I am proud of how I coped and wanted to share some tips and tricks for coping with bad depression days. Self-care is a big part of my personal plan when it comes to bad mental health days. I’ve suffered depression since I was 14 so I’ve had a lot of bad days bad spells and…
Fun Ways to Keep Your Mind Young
Most of us are obsessed with youth. We spend a fortune on fancy skincare treatments that claim to reduce wrinkles and take ten years off us. We read articles on how to look and feel younger. It’s not just cosmetic either. We want our bodies to stay healthy and active for longer and many older people often feel at a disadvantage at work, even when they have experience, wisdom and confidence. But, few of us think about our minds. We don’t worry that if we don’t take care of our brains, we’ll find ourselves living in a nursing home for dementia care. We assume that we’ll start getting forgetful one…
Spring is bringing renewed confidence
Hey everybody! Wow spring has sprung here in the UK finally and it feels lovely to have warm air and sunshine again! I can feel changes in myself and it feels really good because spring is bringing renewed confidence and I am not used to that, it feels pretty good though! If you have been following my blog and my You Tube channel, then you will know I have gone through a lot of changes over the last year or so. I have always tried to walk with God, but I have really found myself open up to true faith that has nothing to do with religion. It has been…
Taking time to rest
Hey everybody! Wow this last week my fatigue has been pretty bad and honestly I think I have caught a little cold! Now this might seem like I am making something big of a small thing, but it has increased my fatigue and my pain a lot! It’s like my body decided to just give up even pretending to try and work with me and I have been taking time to rest. My chest has been feeling heavy and I have been coughing a little but honestly that is not the problem. I have recently found my legs to have a life of their own and at night my muscles…
How To Put Yourself First
Many people think that putting themselves first, they are selfish. When actually, putting yourself first is the total opposite of being selfish. Making time for yourself strengthens you and allows you to support others as best you can. You will be of no use to anyone if you have used all your energy on looking after other people and self-care is a really good solution to stress, as it builds resilience so you can cope with challenges easier. It’s just the same as when you’re on a plane, and you’re told to put on your oxygen mask first before you help others. While you should support others, you should nurture…
PIP benefit and reading help
Hey everybody! It has not been an easy week, if you have been reading my blog you will know I recently had my PIP benefit taken from me. But this week I have had some PIP benefit and reading help which has been useful to me. It is hard knowing that we will have to go a few months without the money we need, but to know it will be back-paid helps. PIP help I am so thankful for my therapist who when I told her we had lost PIP she gave me the number for Cannock Chase advice center. She also gave me some advice on coping with the…
