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.
Tag: mindfulness
Our trip to The Lakes … (with video!)
We’ve been back a couple of weeks now but I wanted to write about our trip because it was just what I needed and we had such…… Read more “Our trip to The Lakes … (with video!)”
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 extremely grateful to have had the opportunity…… Read more “A whole month later …”
Feeling lonely
Although I do love my own company being on the island and not knowing many people has started to make me feel really lonely. I’ve been going…… Read more “Feeling lonely”
My birthday and being back home
It seems ages ago now but I went home for a couple of weeks at the beginning of the month. It was my 39th birthday and I’d…… Read more “My birthday and being back home”
207 days sober
As the tag line says on this site “sobriety delivers everything alcohol promised”. That is very true but getting sober has actually brought a lot more to…… Read more “207 days sober”
It’s like Groundhog Day
It’s Saturday afternoon and I’m in Costa again. Although many of you know I do love Costa it’s getting a bit ridiculous now. It’s a regular routine…… Read more “It’s like Groundhog Day”
200 days sober!
When I first started out on my recovery journey I remember saying to my mum “how great would it be if I got to 100 days sober?”.…… Read more “200 days sober!”
Let’s finish the marathon together for Matt!
I’m sure most of you are aware that last week approximately 40000 runners took to the streets of London to compete in the marathon. Unfortunately Matt Campbell…… Read more “Let’s finish the marathon together for Matt!”
Feeling comfortable with vulnerability
When I first started this blog I wasn’t really sure how I’d feel about everyone knowing my personal battles and circumstances. It made me feel extremely vulnerable…… Read more “Feeling comfortable with vulnerability”
Being kind to myself
Yesterday I felt like the worst friend in the world. I should be on the boat to Liverpool now but I’ve decided not to make the journey…… Read more “Being kind to myself”
Half marathon training and work permits
I’m in rant mode so be warned… The half marathon training is going well so far. Not that I know much about running but I think it…… Read more “Half marathon training and work permits”
Holiday mode
I go home for a week today (above pic). It does me good to get back and see family and friends as island life gets to me…… Read more “Holiday mode”
What a difference a storm makes
My running and 10k steps went completely out the window as soon as The Beast from the East or Storm Emma (whatever you want to call her)…… Read more “What a difference a storm makes”
4 months sober!
I can’t believe I’ve managed to stay sober for 4 whole months. I’m so happy with this one as it’s been a really difficult two weeks and…… Read more “4 months sober!”