Yesterday marked a very important day. The day that my life was given back to me and I could have a better outlook on my 30s and beyond. My bladder was removed, vacated my body …
Chronic illness
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Way back when Wednesday: My story
Well I wanted to take you on a little trip down memory lane. To 2007 when social media started and what has changed with me over the years. 2007-2010 : I was the girl who …
Looking after my mental health
I have been taking care of my mental health of late. I mean I always do but since it was mental health awareness day back on the 10th it really made me think how I …
Wise words
In these unpredictable times our health can be the thing that takes a knock and I’m not on about physical health (which of course does) but Mental Health. Can you remember when you may have …
This hit me for six
I’ve been a little poorly the last week. It’s hit me for six actually. As most of my regular readers will know I suffer with a handful of chronic illnesses. This is my M.E that …
Pretty in pink
You know i love pink, well when one of the lovely girls at KATCH ME asked me if I wanted to pick a couple items this one jumped out at me instantly. It’s been 6 …
Amazon Addict
Can we just take a minute to appreciate the wonderful invention of Amazon Over the years I’ve used it more and more as you can literally get whatever you want with a click of a …
HEALTH UPDATE
It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these. I have not been outside of my house/garden since lockdown. My Anxiety had been absolutely fine up until a few days ago when the night …
Its not just feeling tired
It’s M.E awareness week I’ve had this illness for 6 years now and sometimes I look normal and you wouldn’t have a clue I was poorly. Other times you can physically see I’m not right. …
Stronger than ever before
This is me tonight, A year since my bladder went and its taught me to be a little more body confident… I’m sat on the bit I’m not so happy with 🙈 I hope one …
Exactly 2 months away
I don’t know if I have mentioned in my health updates before but I have to go through another huge operation in exactly 2 months. If you are a new reader in March of this …
Health update
Thought it had been a while since I did one of these updates on my health. So here’s the rundown. ANXIETY My appears from nowhere, for no rhyme or reason at the moment. I get …
FEATURE FRIDAY WEEK 3
This is a mental health special of feature Friday. Read below these wonderful girls stories and why they love blogging Helen from Helen loves I hope the blog is a cosy, positive space, promoting wellbeing …
I am someone who…
For old readers and new i thought this would be an easy read and since its baking hot today it’ll just be what comes to mind, as i love to blog and publish on the …
Straight out of the blue
Imagine turbulents at sea and how you’d feel … This is how my Dr has explained to me what labrynthitis is… I have inflammation of the inner ear that causes your balance to be very …
My Surgery
Most of my posts have been written in advance as I didn’t know how I was going to be feeling after my surgery. I usually write and publish my blog posts the same day but …
Loving you is easy cos your beautiful
I want you to really digest what I’m about to say. We all have had those days when we really can’t stand to look at ourselves in the mirror, we don’t feel pretty in the …
Prepping for my operation
I say I am not scared but deep down I’m bricking it. So on Friday I had to go to hospital to get ‘marked up ‘ which means they get a permanent marker and draw …
Don’t push yourself too much
I know that the saying goes put your all into everything. But honestly, be realistic about how much you can do and don’t make yourself feel shit in the process. I myself have been putting …
Oops it happened again
Sorry I haven’t been writing on the blog, my mobility issues bought me into hospital at the weekend. My whole body was paralysed and I felt like I was pinned to the bed. It truly …