It's been a while since I've written a blog, I think I stopped writing around the time I relapsed. It's quite hard to write when you are feeling unwell and things feel terrible. I have kept up with my social media feed as it's easy to post quick snap shots of nature and the outdoors, …
Continue reading Relapse – the insidious creeping vine of an eating disorder.
I've been doing a lot of reflecting this month on what has happened in the past year and what can help me going forwards. I will begin by starting at the end of this thought process and will work backwards. Last weekend I had something I really needed to talk about and work through with …
I've spent the last 3 weeks in an acute psychiatric hospital, I don't feel like writing about the last few months at the moment, but thought I'd post my photos from my time there. I didn't ask for my camera until the last week of being there and taking photos helped me to distract my …
Emotional dis-regulation, it's hardly a snazzy blog title is it? I didn't really know what it was until it was described to me last year. I recognised that at times I get overwhelmed, but never had a name for it. Often I respond to feelings without really knowing what is going on, I find it …
Continue reading Finding shelter from the storm, emotional dis-regulation and me
Despite my usual pictorial theme I am afraid this blog is just text and rather wordy. Sometimes words are all that can be said. I always taken pride in going the extra mile for people. I struggle with communication and social activities, but I always try and show my support to people in practical ways. …
Today I was having a conversation with someone about children and mental health difficulties. In the conversation it came up that they wondered if self harm was an attention seeking activity. It's possible I misunderstood what they mean't, or didn't quite process what they were saying correctly, so this post isn't an attack on what …
Hello, and welcome to the first post of my blog. I love to write and thought it might be a good platform to track my story and recovery and to also receive feedback and suggestions from others.I was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder a few weeks ago as an adult. I will be starting my …
Continue reading Autism and me – the trigger to seeking help
Outdoor prescription and me 