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Why its important to be your own cheerleader as well as others…

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When you keep telling yourself you’re ‘Not good enough’ For a very long time, I have always been my worst critic. As a child, I was desperate to play football instead of netball. Whilst at the time, it was quite unusual for a girl to join the team, I was accepted and gladly wore my school kit despite it coming down to my knees. I tried hard to keep up with the boys, but our skill levels were so far apart. My miniscule legs couldn’t run fast enough, and I just couldn’t seem to grasp the technicality and control that … Continue reading Why its important to be your own cheerleader as well as others…

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Dear Anxious me… You wont always feel this way.

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A letter to myself… when I was unwell, when anxiety consumed me. Letting me know, that it wont last forever. Dear Anxious Me… What If I was to tell you that you wouldn’t always feel this way? That in a few months from now, you won’t be totally consumed in your thoughts, drowning or hyperventilating on a daily basis. I know right now that things seem really hard, some days the anxiety pops out of no-where, a whirlwind of intrusive thoughts, and worst case scenario’s whizzing around at 100 mph. I know that you imagine yourself or your baby getting … Continue reading Dear Anxious me… You wont always feel this way.

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Dear Friend… I’m sorry that I disappeared for a while…

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How my Maternal Mental Health impacted on my relationships. An open letter…. Dear Friend I’m sorry that I disappeared for a while, I hid myself away. I know you thought I was being rude, my mind was just in disarray. You tried inviting me out for your Birthday, but excuses came and went. I kept saying ‘Yeah I’ll be there…’ But we both knew what that meant. You offered to come and bath my son, or watch him so I could rest, But I didn’t think you really wanted to do it, It would be too much of a test. … Continue reading Dear Friend… I’m sorry that I disappeared for a while…

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Dear PND… You’re off the christmas card list…

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Latest Blog post: Dear Post Natal Depression… You’re off the Christmas card list Dear PND, I was toying with the idea of sending you a Christmas card this year. It felt strange but liberating to know that you wont be having Christmas dinner with us. You were my faux friend for nearly two years, so I thought I at least owe you an explanation. You see, I don’t need to run things past you anymore, or consult you regarding my every move. I have grown stronger, wiser and have distanced myself from you further and further each day. When you … Continue reading Dear PND… You’re off the christmas card list…