On Tuesday I finally got the opportunity to visit my university campus in person and enjoy a guided tour. This was something that I had been wanting to do ever since I accepted my offer to study there. Seeing pictures and videos online is all well and good, but nothing beats actually seeing something in… Continue reading Experiencing my University Campus for the first time
Category: mental health
Coming off of Mirtazapine
The trouble with Mirtazapine, and many other antidepressant medication is that some of the side effects of long term use sometimes outweigh the positives.
Getting my Covid vaccine
I had my first dose of the Coronavirus vaccine last week. Quick, efficient and pain free, with the exception of a dead arm for a couple of days. Still, I would rather put up with a dead arm for a day or two than contract Covid. At least now - thanks to the genius of… Continue reading Getting my Covid vaccine
Coping with Covid fatigue
It feels like an absolute lifetime since we all enjoyed a Covid-free life. No matter which way you turn you're faced with the consequences of the ongoing global pandemic. It has affected everything from the way in which we interact with our fellow humans to the way that we buy our weekly groceries. Nothing is… Continue reading Coping with Covid fatigue
Funding. Not Clichés. #WorldMentalHealthDay
There's always so much emphasis put on to talking about our problems when it comes to dealing with mental illness. But you can't paint everybody with the same brush.
A change in direction
…with the best will in the world we all make mistakes and poor decisions.