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Ostomy 101 – Drunk In Charge Of A Stoma
Please note – I am not medically trained and am sharing tips and things I have learnt through personal experience. If you have a concern please consult your stoma nurse or doctor Tuesday was my birthday and tomorrow night I am heading out with some family and friends for drinks and dancing – I can’t…
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Mental Health Monday – Why Does The Sunshine Make Us Happy?
In the last few days I have had a massive up-shift in my mood as the sunshine has made an appearance in the UK and it seems Spring really has arrived. This hasn’t just affected me, I know some of my friends have also said they are feeling the same way. So what is it…
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Life Update – A Year In Lockdown
Well it has been a little while… I do apologise for the radio silence! If you follow me on social media you will know I was still around, however my online life has had to take a step back for a number of reasons, as I will explain below. Today marks the one year anniversary…
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My Experience With The Mirena Coil
I have now had my Mirena coil in for almost 15 months and I thought I would share a little about how it has been for me in case you are looking at starting or changing your contraception method. My options for contraception are low thanks to my host of chronic illnesses. I was down…
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Five Things I Wish I Was Told When I Was Diagnosed With IBD
Good morning and welcome to a new week! Blogtober is still rolling on and today I wanted to share a few bits of advice for those who may have been recently diagnosed with IBD. My own experience was pretty horrific. I was given zero support, advice and pretty much left to my own devices. I…
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An Introduction to Time Blocking with TOAD Diaries
Ad | Gifted Happy hump day one and all! Well today I have woken up and decided it is time to get out of this funk I am in. Has anyone else started to feel this way in lockdown? I feel like a child with too many toys who says they are bored! To try…
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Giving Ourselves Permission to Feel our Feelings
Welcome to the first Mental Health Monday post. As you all know, I am currently doing my degree in psychology and aim to become a psychotherapist working in particular, with people diagnosed with chronic illnesses. I really want to start helping people with my knowledge and also from my experiences as an ‘owner’ of several…
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12 Ways To Cope With Anxiety During Lockdown
As someone who suffers from anxiety, I can understand what others go through with this and if you are anything like me, the Covid-19 lockdown has had me on a bit of an emotional roller-coaster of late! I thought I would share some of my favourite ways of dealing with my anxiety, in the hope…
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The Spoonie Mummy 