My brain is mush at the moment. The past 2 days I’ve been on the unit all day, no leave. I had one incident on Friday evening so that’s why I couldn’t go on overnight leave as planned last night. But overall, I’m doing good generally. Since last time I posted, things have progressed a … Continue reading The End is Near…
Pirate Ship Minds
Imagine your head is one of those pirate ship rides. You know the ones that go up and down one way and the next. I felt like that for so long. When I get to the point of being mentally unwell, the pirate ship is high and thriving to stomach-ache level. My thoughts are scattered … Continue reading Pirate Ship Minds
Grey is Where it’s At…
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…
Accepting a Changeable Body
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
Birthdays with Mental Health Issues
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