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Tag: mental health

Are there any parents in the audience? Considering the other side of the screen in online learning

When I found out the kids wouldn’t be returning to school after the Christmas hols I cried, a lot. My … More

coronavirus, covid-19, education, home learning, homeschool, mental health, patience, pressure, schools, teachers

The infuriating opportunity of Groundhog day

The other night my husband and I found ourselves watching that 90s classic Groundhog Day. A few minutes in I … More

boredom, chronic illness, coronavirus, covid-19, frustration, groundhog day, hope, mental health, opportunities, pandemic, value

Giving a damn again when you’ve given up

Like lots of people who live with chronic illness, I fluctuate between dogged determination to be as well as I … More

energy, exhaustion, fatigue, food, health, mental health, self care, sleep, understanding

#nofilter: identifying the lens of chronic illness

My favourite part of an eye test is when the optician puts those crazy retro glasses on you and slots … More

anxiety, change, friends, health, hope, mental health, offence, pain, reaction, understanding

Making your home a haven

Until I had kids I was a very messy person. But when I began maternity leave after having Small, a … More

challenges, children, family, fatigue, fun, haven, health, home, mental health, pain, parenting, recovery, relaxing, space

Better the devil you know – dealing with diagnosis

I finally got a confirmed diagnosis of coeliac disease this week. My blood tests always come back positive, but doctors … More

anxiety, autoimmune, coeliac disease, diagnosis, mental health

The storm after the storm

I have noticed a pattern emerging as my physical health improves after a difficult period. Every time I get more … More

anxiety, mental health, pain, wellbeing
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