I have suffered from chronic mental illness for over 15 years and with chronic physical illness for over 5. I have OCD, Generalised Anxiety Disorder and Fibromyalgia; and now that lockdown is coming to an end, i’ve been reflecting a lot on how Coronavirus and it’s associated restrictions have had an effect on my symptoms I have suffered from chronic mental illness for over 15 years and with chronic physical illness for over 5. I have OCD, Generalised Anxiety Disorder and Fibromyalgia; and now that lockdown is coming to an end, i’ve been reflecting a lot on how Coronavirus and it’s associated restrictions have had an effect on my symptoms
MAY 2020 FAVOURITES
June 8, 2020 in LIFESTYLEThe month of May has been an especially difficult month in lockdown as we were supposed to be getting married this month, then there was my birthday too. Now we are passed those two hurdles, I’m feeling more positive that we will get life...
6 PINTEREST KITCHENS TO COVET
May 18, 2020 in LIFESTYLEYour kitchen, if you are lucky enough to have a good-sized one, is probably the social hub of your home. It’s where you cook, it’s where you grab a coffee with a neighbour and it’s where your family goes over the happenings from their...
A WEDDING UPDATE…AGAIN!
May 13, 2020 in LIFESTYLEA lot has happened between when I first published this post and now, in Coronavirus 2020. Our wedding hasn’t happened, but we are desperate to make new arrangements for late summer or autumn, and i’ll keep you all updated as things progress.
6 BOOKS TO READ IN SELF-ISOLATION
April 14, 2020 in LIFESTYLEHaving the time to read over the last month, has been a real treat. It’s the first time (when not away on holiday) that i’ve been able to read at home or at work, without always thinking that there’s something more important I should...
MY LIFE WISHLIST AFTER THE CORONAVIRUS CRISIS
March 20, 2020 in LIFESTYLEAt the moment, the world is living in unprecedented times. We have never been in this situation before and we are all suffering from the uncertainty of what is in-front of us. I definitely feel very trapped and fearful, and to avoid focussing on...
5 SELF-CARE TIPS FOR SELF-ISOLATION
March 19, 2020 in LIFESTYLEBefore we descend into an even crazier situation, I wanted to write a post sharing my self care tips, for those who are at home self-isolating or just out of work at the moment due to Coronavirus. I regularly practice self care and relaxation...
MOTHER’S DAY 2020 GIFT IDEAS WITH T J HUGHES
March 11, 2020 in LIFESTYLEThe time has come to think about gifts for our Mums (or Grandmother’s or motherly figures we love) for Mother’s Day this year. Quality, discount department stores like T J Hughes have a huge array of special, luxurious-feeling items that would make lovely presents...
