On 28 October 2017 I moved into my house share on the Isle of Man. It was where the biggest change I’ve ever made in my life started, 3 years ago today. As I sit here typing this I’m filled with sadness, excitement and pride.
Tag: mentalhealth
Recovery in lockdown
I haven’t written anything for a while because I feel I’ve explained what I needed to and leaving my blog … More
Some days will be rubbish without reason, and that’s OK
There’s nothing quite like a new Chromebook to get you in the mood for writing another blog post. But I’ll … More
Taking back control of my life
Last time I posted here I was still gutted and disappointed in myself about going out in Manchester and basically … More
Turning 40 and getting back on the wagon
I deliberately haven’t written anything here for a while to give myself some space to decide which direction I want … More
Back to the 10k training
I’ve started running again. I was training for a half marathon last year but I had to drop out because … More
Overthinking, therapy and my Valentine’s Day surprise
Isn’t it strange when I start writing again I get my mojo back?! Two posts in two days. You’re very … More
Moderation, blackouts and getting back on the wagon
I’ve been wanting to write another post for a few weeks but struggling with where to start and what to … More
It’s time for a fresh start
Yesterday I hit 14 months sober and I started My Recovery So Far about this time last year. Over the … More
Is drinking in moderation even a thing?
So, the weekend before last I posted on social media that I didn’t want to be sober forever. That is … More
What next?
It’s 0130 and I can’t sleep. I’ve got that many thoughts and ideas running around in my head and I’m … More
1 year sober
Well, where do I start? I have to pinch myself sometimes. Never in a million years did I ever think … More
I am feeling so proud of myself right now
The picture above reminds me of waking up one morning with the bed covered in blood, my hand throbbing with … More
My anxiety story
Not many people really know about my struggles with anxiety because I’ve always found it difficult to talk about. In fact, I’ve been embarrassed to talk about it a lot of the time. It’s only recently that I’ve realised how common anxiety disorders are. For years anxiety was ruling my life without me even knowing it.
A whole month later …
After a very up and down few weeks, I’m back! The Isle of Man is an amazing place and I’m … More
