The Not So Normal Normal

The Not So Normal Normal

What is normal? It’s that annoying thing I think we all strive to be – and for some of us to the detriment of our mental health. For years I’ve struggled with the thoughts in my head and how they are abnormal, making me different and not “normal”. It’s only...
Medico Misgivings

Medico Misgivings

So anyone who knows me knows I have had plenty of experience with the NHS over the years, from when I was born with a hair lip and cleft palette right up until my myocarditis recently. On the whole I cannot fault it – where else in the world has such an amazing...
Them Pills, Them Pills

Them Pills, Them Pills

Given my current regular play dates with the Black Dog I thought it was time to revisit another old blog post. One thing that is synonymous with depression is anti-depressants. They are often seen as the cure-all for depression and something that anyone suffering from...