Fibromyalgia, Mental health, Trauma

The day the hanging thread snapped

I feel its important for people to learn how to help someone who is having a mental health crisis and more importantly the impact of turning away someone at crisis point. There is still such stigma surrounding mental health. Which means that some people just don't reach out for fear of the reaction they may… Continue reading The day the hanging thread snapped

Fibromyalgia

Anxiety through the roof

Last week I got a letter which sent my anxiety through the roof and I have barely slept since. It was a letter inviting me to make an appointment to review my opiate medication. They have never in 10 years made such a request. There's normally a note on your reorder slip stating - to… Continue reading Anxiety through the roof

Anxiety, Fibromyalgia, invisible illnesses, Job interview, new job, Orkney, Orkney Fibromyalgia, Orkney Fibromyalgia Sufferer Awareness, presentation, stress

Change of Vocation – Presentation and job interview.

New job? Tomorrow the world? Finally! I have learned not to stress so much. I had a wee panic last night. But managed to get up this morning with the right attitude. Grabbed the bull by the horns and kicked its arse. I had a little stress afterwards about what I could have and should… Continue reading Change of Vocation – Presentation and job interview.