It's healthy and natural to be concerned about stuff. Humanity would have perished long ago if people did not imagine possible negative outcomes of their actions. Even people who claim they don't worry about anything usually still wear seatbelts and helmets, lock their houses and vehicles, buy insurance, have medical checkups and try to avoid … Continue reading The mental torture of anxiety
Tag: mental illness
I should meditate
Recently I have been having a thought occur to me numerous times a day, and I'm guessing that many other people have the exact same thought at some time or other - 'I really should meditate every day.' I admit I have fairly good reason to think that. I meditated without fail every day for … Continue reading I should meditate
Empathy begins at home
I went to the psychiatrist a couple of weeks ago. I see him every six months or so, usually to assure him that I’m fine and get out of there as fast as possible before he prescribes me more medication. I don’t want to go because I like to tell myself that chapter of my … Continue reading Empathy begins at home
Hello crapness my old friend…
I’ve had a rough few days of feeling physically and mentally unwell. I can’t pinpoint the cause; maybe it’s hormones (or the ‘moans’ as I call them). Since having been plunged into a sudden early menopause by chemo drugs my moans are pretty mutinous. Whatever the cause, I am pulling out of it now, having … Continue reading Hello crapness my old friend…
Cat lady interrupted
My mother threw me a big party for my fortieth birthday on the premise that 'well, you're never going to have a wedding'. She could be forgiven for thinking that – at the time I was very vocal about not wanting to be involved with a man ever, ever again and what an pathetic anachronism … Continue reading Cat lady interrupted
We need to talk
I need to tell you something. You are amazing. Yes, I know that sounds cliched and you've seen a dozen social media quotes just this morning saying that exact same thing, but just let all that fluff and noise go for a moment – I'm being serious now. You're amazing because wherever you are now, … Continue reading We need to talk
