Lowestoft, England

Category: Mental Health

There is no "I" in struggle

Fighting What You Can’t See: Living with an Invisible Illness

ey everyone, I hope you’re well and had a great weekend. I’ve been chilling out, catching up on all the sport, and trying my best to avoid the endless rain lately! Today, I want to talk about something that affects so many people—but often goes unnoticed: invisible illness. If you live with one, you’ll know…
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Expecting the Worst, Leaving Smiling – My Physio Appointment Journey

Hey everyone, hope you’re all doing well and enjoying the cooler weather — I know I am! Although, I’ll be honest, some days still feel way too hot for me. Today, I wanted to talk about something that’s been a long time coming: my physical health and a recent physio appointment I had. I went…
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“Do Diagnosis Help or Hurt? A Personal Take”

“Do Diagnosis Help or Hurt? A Personal Take” Hey everyone!I hope you’re all well and had an amazing weekend. It’s been a bit too hot for my liking lately—I’ve really struggled with the heat this past week! Today, I want to talk about something that means a lot to me: diagnosis—and whether or not they’re…
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Up close and personal meet Kris

Today on “Up Close and Personal,” I’ve got a little Q&A lined up with someone I know from Twitter—Kris. He’s always popping up on my feed chatting about life, work, autism, and non-league football, so I thought—why not get to know him a bit better and see what makes him tick? So Kris, here are…
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“Johnisms: The Random Stuff I Come Out With!”

“Johnisms: The Random Stuff I Come Out With!” Hey everyone! Hope you’re all well and good on this fine new week. I hope your weekend was amazing and you managed to recharge for the days ahead. So today… I thought I’d talk about something that my partner and her family have fondly (or cheekily) named:…
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Up Close and Personal: Meet Elaine

Up Close and Personal: Meet Elaine Hello everyone, welcome back to another edition of Up Close and Personal — where we get to know some amazing people a little better. Today, I’ve got a young lady in the hot seat — say hello to Elaine! A big shout out to her for getting back to…
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A Big Thank You 🙌

A Big Thank You 🙌 Hey everyone!I hope you’re all doing well and making the most of this absolutely roasting weather we’ve been having here in the UK. It’s been a bit of a scorcher, hasn’t it? Hopefully, you’ve had a cracking weekend to recharge and get set for the week ahead. Today, I just…
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My Ongoing Battle with Anxiety – And Why I Won’t Give Up

Hey everyone, I hope you’re all doing well and feeling in a good headspace this week. No beach donuts for me lately (if you read my last post, you’ll know what I mean!). But today, I want to talk about something that’s really been tough for me: my battle with anxiety. Lately, anxiety feels like…
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Challenging the Narrative: The Reality Behind NSFT’s Mental Health Services

IntroductionRecently, Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust (NSFT) shared an article in a local paper, claiming progress and improvements in their mental health services. To anyone working in, using, or supporting those who rely on these services, this portrayal feels worryingly out of touch with reality. ArticleThe article in the local paper that I’m responding to…
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A event with the restoration trust :)

Good morning, everyone. I hope you’ve all had an amazing weekend and enjoyed the sun shine. We went to the beach with our granddaughter, and made me be naughty 😄 we had chips, then went got an ice cream. The smell of fresh hot donuts won me over, and I had to have some 🍩…
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