Author: Mental health journey

I thought I’d do this before the year is out and I didn’t want to do the new year new me sort of post. This year has been tough on everybody but has probably taught so many people so many things about themselves. It has definitely taught me a lot!! One of the main things… Continue reading This year has taught me

It’s beginning to look a like Christmas and while so many people are starting to feel the excitement I am beginning to feel full of dread. As I’ve said before I never had happy Christmases growing up, most were filled with fear. Which is something that so many children still face even more so in… Continue reading The most difficult time of the year.

It’s been a very strange week. For the most part I’ve felt fairly happy and I am definitely seeing a light at the end of the tunnel. I still feel that one day I’m going to told that I’m not only in the wrong profession but also I’m awful at what I do. No matter… Continue reading A light at the end of the tunnel.

So after taking the weekend to digest the latest government restrictions. I have to say that I am relieved to still be able to go to work. So Many people are now facing the prospect of unemployment before the year is out. I cannot even begin to imagine how they must be feeling. With Christmas… Continue reading Lockdown 2

I’m not sure where to begin with this one. But one thing I’ve always tried to keep no matter what is an inner child or at least to see the world as a child would. That sense of wonder and amazement can be a brilliant thing at times. But it’s not just that it’s also… Continue reading See the world through a child’s eyes.

It’s been a little while since my last post and things are definitely starting to look a little better. I’m still just taking each day as it comes and some days are still easier than others. But I do know that keeping focussed and staying as busy as I can helps. The one area where… Continue reading Sometimes reflection is a good thing.

Without realising it recently I have been isolating myself from everything and everyone. I’ve gone out of my way to avoid talking to people, not because I don’t like them but because I’ve just wanted to be alone. A bit difficult in a sociable place of work. A comment made a few weeks ago made… Continue reading Avoiding isolation

Obviously I have looked a lot at my own past and looked at how this has shaped me. It’s now time to look forward and to stop dwelling on what I cannot control. Instead I’m going to focus on the things I can control. Living at home is difficult for me so I know the… Continue reading Future thinking