The Resilient Way – Write About it
The Resilient Way – Write About it Bad news, bad memories, feeling upset? Then, write about it! Why? Because this is the resilient way to cope that not only improves your psychological, emotional health but your physical health too! Personal Example Last year I had bad news about a medical diagnosis. Initially I felt confused […]
Absolutely FAPulous Part Three – Safety Demonstration
Thank you to those who have liked, shared, commented and sent me messages after the publication of the Absolutely FAPulous blogs. Pre Take-Off Announcement Since I started to write my AbFAP blog I have come across a few problems about how and where I communicate my thoughts and feelings about having this diagnosis. The problem […]
Absolutely FAPulous Part Two – Fasten Your Seatbelt!
Here I am with part two of my Absolutely FAPulous blog. Thank you to those who have liked, shared, commented and sent me messages after the publication of Part One. FAP is an acronym for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. This link will provide you with a general explanation of the condition. Good Social Media I have […]
Absolutely FAPulous Part One – Check-In
The Journey Begins It is the beginning of 2019 and I am about to go on a journey that I never planned, could never have anticipated and would never have chosen. Recently I was given a diagnosis of a condition that has life-changing implications, not just for me but for my immediate family, their partners […]
Absolutely FAPulous – What is FAP and AFAP?
My diagnosis The diagnosis I have at the time of writing (this may change) is that I have Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (AFAP). Reliable Source of Information I want to be very careful that the information I share about this condition is precise and accurate. Until I had a diagnosis, I had never heard of […]
A hug in a blanket
I have recently bought a weighted blanket, sometimes called a gravity blanket. I understand that they are more popular in USA but in the UK (as far as I understand) they are a specialised item commonly used for people who suffer from anxiety or stress. A weighted blanket, is just that, a blanket (looks rather like […]
Is Rehab the Perfect Sanctuary?!
I have just spent a week in a Rehab. That’s a phrase that grabs attention but to be more accurate I have been staying at a luxury Rehab and Wellness centre in Chaing Mai, Thailand, experiencing their ‘Executive Burnout’ Programme. The purpose of the visit was to find a suitable environment and facility that I could […]
Valentine’s Day – What’s Love Got to do With It?
Valentine’s Day. Is it something you eagerly anticipate? A time when you are lavished with gifts and cards, when you are the centre of attention for your many admirers or significant other? Or, is it a cruel reminder of how you’re still single, or separated now, on your own, unloved, uncared for, loveless?! The Cost […]
Surviving in the Sea of Grief
When people you love suffer bereavement it can be a struggle to find the right words to say (if indeed words can help in any way). This is one situation where there is no solution because the simple truth is that there is loss, pain and heartache and no person can take that away. Platitudes […]
Brief Encounter of the Real Kind
There are people we meet in life who make a lasting impression on us, teach us things and act as future role models. They may be teachers, colleagues friends and even strangers. I suspect that they will probably never know the positive difference they made – that’s a pity. This is the story of the […]