This year has been an absolute whirlwind for me, probably one of the worst years of my life mentally, and if someone told me 10 months ago i would make it to 2023 i'd have laughed in their face. 1/5
I'll never be more thankful to have the people in my life who have checked in on me daily and pulled me out of an awful headspace. Now to carry everything i have learnt over into 2023 and continuing to take care of myself and the people around me 5/5
I've been lucky to have access to services and support from @DMS_MilMed which generally is much quicker than the NHS, but the most important thing is to take the first step and get the ball rolling, and not feel ashamed or embarrassed about the things your thinking/feeling. 4/5
Depression is misunderstood as sadness. Most people who are chronically depressed aren’t sad at all.
They feel nothing.
Their bodies are in a freeze protective state. This is why we need to understand depression as a response, rather than a disease.
Two lovely nurses from @DMS_JHG_South and I are running @greatrun to raise money for @theRMcharity on Sunday. Any sponsorship would be greatly appreciated ☺️ @TheCFSG
@DMS_MilMed https://t.co/zgxPkFqqR6
If I can become half the women she was, and continue to travel and do things like climb Ben Nevis at the age of 70 I will be happy as can be. She will be sorely missed 💜 4/4
Today I said goodbye to my fabulous grandmother, who has been one of the biggest influences and most supportive people in my life. She lived her life to the full, touching many people lives and tackling everything life throw at her with a positive attitude. 1/4
She continued the trial drug until she became too unwell, she did this in the interest of helping others in the future. As a family we owe a lot to @renniegrove who provided her and my grandad with outstanding care and support, allowing her to pass away at home as she wished. 3/4
Today is a sad day for women’s rights. Their right to decide reproductive health, financial future, career prospects, housing, physical appearance, mental health. This is a sad day for children born to woman who might have decided otherwise if they’d had a choice #RoeVsWade