This week has certainly been a busy week, as bowls starts to really get going. This will be my first proper season, where I get to play in inter-club games. They are on a Wednesday morning and a Saturday morning and we are expected to put up our hand for both. Add on to thatContinue reading “It’s been a bit of an up and down week this week!”
Tag Archives: mental health
Feeling frustrated…
Yesterday was one of those days, where so many things outside of my control threatened to upset my equilibrium (big word for the morning) and send me into a mental tail spin. It started with my regular swimming session at the local pool. I am still trying to get the hang of doing freestyle againContinue reading “Feeling frustrated…”
Why are we afraid of tears?
I was born in 1961, in an era where it was common to hear statements like, “Big boys don’t cry!” A huge expectation from quite a young age that boys/men did not cry, did not outwardly show their emotions. Girls/women on the other hand were often dismissed for any show of emotions as being hysterical,Continue reading “Why are we afraid of tears?”
Things that help…
One thing that I know for sure is that there is no “One size fits all” magic thing that will be the thing that everyone needs. What works for one person and makes them feel supported can be very different for another person. We are after all, individuals with individual personalities and needs. I haveContinue reading “Things that help…”
Feeling ‘Parkies’ today…
In my life at the moment, for the most part I just carry on with my life and am very much enjoying my retirement again. I am enjoying the various activities I have chosen and most days I have something planned that I enjoy doing. I can therefore, just get on with things and notContinue reading “Feeling ‘Parkies’ today…”
Who am I? What am I?
Throughout life, we grow and we change and I know for me that I have had several identities or ways that I define myself. The way we define ourselves can be complex and multi-facetted. When I was growing up I was the only daughter in my family with three older brothers. I was always theContinue reading “Who am I? What am I?”
“Please help desk person” A poem
I haven’t written a new poem for a while, but tonight I was inspired to write this one about trying to get a help desk person to help me. I obviously use a computer regularly and am reasonably good at understanding most things, but tonight I wasn’t able to work things out for myself andContinue reading ““Please help desk person” A poem”
Forgetting….
When I open up to people about my Parkinson’s – which I often do early on – one of the first things they tend to say is that I don’t look like someone with Parkinson’s. They also say that they don’t notice any issues with standing, walking or tremors. All of the above is true.Continue reading “Forgetting….”
Moving on – A village or facility when and why?
I am a planner from way back. I like to know what is happening and when and although I don’t necessarily feel I need to work to a strict schedule, I do like to know I am in control. That makes me sound a bit of a control freak, but it just means that IContinue reading “Moving on – A village or facility when and why?”
Give a busy woman a job…
A saying that’s been around for ages and I think the rest of it goes “…if you want something done”. That applies to me, because the busier I am the more determined I am to get things done. So, even though we are not having Christmas Day with family as such, we are having aContinue reading “Give a busy woman a job…”
My journey with Parkinsons 