Today has been lovely. First off, no I didn’t get onto the social work program. I was gutted initially but I’m just proud I managed to get through to the final round, a program which is very, very competitive. The email states I can request a call for feedback which I probably will do. In … Continue reading Grey is Where it’s At…
I’m learning to be a tortoise. Not literally, but to have a slower, more curious attitude to life. There’s the hare that jumps on everything and is impulsive. That’s me, usually. But I’m gradually learning to be more tortoise. That seems to be the healthier way to live. Today I had an important assessment (4 … Continue reading Learning to be more ‘Tortoise’
I’ve never been so disgusted in all my life. At my body, my face, my everything. I’ve avoided mirrors apart from when washing my face, at which point there’s been a repelling magnet against me looking at anything else of me in the corner of my eye. I had avoided thinking about it – I’ve … Continue reading Accepting a Changeable Body
There’s a lot of anxiety around today. For me personally, and probs others too. I’ve woken up early (about half 3) and was doing some studying. (despite taking a sleeping tablet) There’s no hot water – they’re ripping out the kitchen today and putting a new one in. So everything from the cupboards is on … Continue reading Honest Update: TW
That’s lots of us – the title. So I’m not unique to talk about this. I was a little nervous that on the ward they would make a big fuss about my birthday, but I think they were aware that I didn’t want that. When I woke up and left my room staff wished me … Continue reading Birthdays with Mental Health Issues