Complete happiness…

They say that everything in life happens for a reason! I’ve always believed this, keeping faith that things will work out in the end, even though I have never understood the reasons! My abusive ex-partner took great pleasure in mocking me, belittling me and stripping me of all my confidence. After she had finished with…

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Break the cycle!!

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It can be easy to get pulled into a vicious cycle when your feeling depressed. You feel low, can’t be bothered, poor motivation! You need to go out today to get food shopping but decide to go back to bed instead and don’t do anything that day, then you start to worry about laying around doing nothing. Resulting in you feeling worse, your worried and that makes you feel lower and the cycle starts over again. This cycle can be changed and it’s easier then you may think. By changing your behaviour, your actions it can break the cycle for example: you feel low, poor motivation, you decide to get some fresh air, go for walk to the local shops, you feel better, you feel productive. This also works for doing something you enjoy. It’s common to avoid doing things we like when we feel low in mood. By doing…

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“up and down”

To say these past few weeks have been “up and down” would be a massive understatement. I have started my CBT sessions which have been both daunting and encouraging. I struggled to sleep the night before my first session due to worrying about how the session would go, overthinking about what I would need to…

Be kind…It’s free

Perfect Saturday night 💗

Feeling very happy this evening. Cuddled up watching Trolls with my gorgeous princess. Perfect Saturday night 💗💗💗

Friday feeling!!

This week has been super busy! I know you shouldn't blow your own trumpet however I'm going to blow mine haha! I am mega proud of myself! I started back work yesterday and settled in straight away, it was like I'd never been off. Well the first hour or so was a little overwhelming but…

Lifted mood 😊

Life is about finding the best in each day and that's exactly what I've been doing this week. Exercise has been one of my main focuses. I absolutely love swimming so this week I set my self a goal of going at least twice. I pushed my unhealthy body to do at least 1/2 mile…

Life is about balance ..

Winter walk

First day of a whole new chapter, started off with a lovely walk with family in my local park. Taking in the scenery and appreciating the quietness, a perfect chance to clear my mind. Fresh air, exercise and giggles, I loved every minute. I even left my phone at home so I could be completely…

Only way is up

My life has spiralled out of control lately, I've made mistakes, I've gone completely out of my mind, I've been fighting a battle in my own head, I've struggled to let my past go, I've acted out of character-my mental health has nose dived me into a scary lonely place but once I hit rock…

Bring on 2019

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