mental-health
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Migraines
I’ve had migraines on and off for years. I have some strong medication for them –…
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The Myth of Normal (book review) – Part 2
Continued from The Myth of Normal (book review) – Part 1. Chapter 12 – horticulture on…
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Discussing meltdowns
Meltdowns Today at counselling I wanted to talk about my meltdowns. Sometimes I get angry –…
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Three brains models: interpreting shutdowns
When I last saw the mentally health nurse, she talked about “the the brains”: our logical…
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When Anger Fades, but Feelings Linger
Reflecting back I read my post about what my husband said on Monday to him last…
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Counselling at a new place
Richard, my counsellor, has arranged for us to meet somewhere else. It’s about twenty minutes walk…
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Hormonal weight changes
A bit flabbier My body has changed a lot in the last year. The most obvious…
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Uncomfortable at home
I got home from counselling at the flat last night. My husband was in some kind…
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Blood and brains
Phlebotomist Today I had the second of my endocrinologist instructed blood tests. The test was at…
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The Myth of Normal (book review) – Part 1
I picked up this book because it appeared to challenge, from the title, the idea of…
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My Counsellor
Introduction I thought it would be good to share in one place some of my experiences…
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Relationship evolution
A different type of evening By the book Tonight, for the first time, I popped my…
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First weekend together
Saturday Hiding in bed I really did not want to get up this morning. I know…
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Therapy night
I always feel excited to see my counsellor. These are sometimes very difficult sessions, but we…
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Feeling a little overwhelmed
Emotional dip It’s been an emotional day, but I am unable to put my fingers on…
