Feeling lonely in a room full of people

A fellow patient advocate that I follow on social media put up a very profound post yesterday that resonated with me so much. It said how you "can be in a room full of people and still feel lonely". It hit me so hard reading this as it is often exactly how I feel. I… Continue reading Feeling lonely in a room full of people

Mental Health Awareness

This week is mental health awareness week. Mental health is still such a stigmatised topic often leaving people feeling weak, vulnerable and embarrassed, some even fear what might happen if they acknowledge that they may be struggling with their mental health. I hear so often that people with a physical health condition worry about opening… Continue reading Mental Health Awareness

Shielding- our path out of lockdown.

A text saying Nicola Sturgeon is making an announcement regarding shielding at 12:30pm today 8th June filled me with excitement but also dread. As a Scot I have watched those living in England go on a huge rollercoaster and then be put in a blender. I don't think anyone in the shielding category in England… Continue reading Shielding- our path out of lockdown.