I have written a lot about my allergies and how the affect me. Being allergic to salicylic acid is a nightmare. It is in everything from fruit and veg to toothpaste. I have been salicylate free for a good 10 or so years now. On days where my asthma is not too bad I can… Continue reading Coping with allergic reactions
Month: May 2019
PEARLS Ambassador
While at #HealtheVoices19 Rick Guidotti gave the key note speech. I had never heard of him or the work he was doing but as soon as he started to speak I was in awe. He spoke with such passion and exuded positivity. It is no surprise that he is the man behind Positive Exposure a… Continue reading PEARLS Ambassador
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2019 Acceptance
In my first post for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2019 I looked at dealing with being in denial. Wether that denial be of your physical health or your mental health, I am sure it is something we have all done. Tried to brush things off and say I'm fine. But what does saying fine really mean. To me now… Continue reading #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2019 Acceptance
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2019
(longest hashtag ever) This week is mental health awareness week. It officially started yesterday but it was a mega busy day so did not manage to get anything up here although did schedule an instagram live for 7pm tonight @just_TUX for anyone that wants to join. Mental health has always been a bit of a… Continue reading #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2019
International Nurses Day
The birthday of Florence Nightingale it is only natural that this is also international nurses day given she was the founder of modern nursing as we know it. When I left school I was the last person anyone would have thought would be a nurse. All I did was sport, all I talked about was… Continue reading International Nurses Day
Welcome Ghillie
I can't believe I have not posted about Ghillie. For the longest time I have wanted to get a dog. I had cocker spaniels as a kid and my grandparents always had dogs and rescue dogs. While working I always thought I would never be able to have a dog as it would just not… Continue reading Welcome Ghillie
Parking is not the only issue at the RIE
In the press today and on social media there is a lot of energy being focused on the Royal Infirmary in Edinburgh and its issue with parking. Ever since I have worked at the RIE there has always been an issue with parking. There has never been enough parking for the number of staff let… Continue reading Parking is not the only issue at the RIE
My HealtheVoices19 experience!
Last night I was catching up on reading some blogs and came across one that was written by one of the other people who attended HealtheVoices (HeV) who opened her blog post with my exact thoughts. She had been drafting and redrafting posts about her experiences of HealtheVoices and not knowing quite how to write… Continue reading My HealtheVoices19 experience!
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