“When in danger or in doubt Run in circles, scream and shout.” Amusing, but not very helpful. I get anxious a lot and sometimes panic. I expect you do too. If you’re starting to feel your heart beat faster, your fingers go numb and your breathing quicken – and your thoughts starting to spiral outContinue reading “What to do when you’re panicking”
Category Archives: Mental health
This is why I don’t tell people I have ADHD
I was talking to some school mums in the playground today, and one of them said “I think I’ve got that ADD you know, I keep forgetting things.” She talked a bit more about it, and said she shouldn’t say things like that because it’s offensive to people who really have the condition, to whichContinue reading “This is why I don’t tell people I have ADHD”
5 tips for managing your home when you feel like you can’t do anything
Managing your home when you’re busy, tired, mentally ill or have a disorder, can be difficult. But it’s not impossible! I use all kinds of systems, tools and techniques to keep my home clean(ish), looking nice, organised – and most important of all, comfortable. I used to think some of the ways I managed myContinue reading “5 tips for managing your home when you feel like you can’t do anything”
Exploiting your powers
If you have any kind of condition or disability, you will have probably got the message that you are defective in some way. I’m here to tell you that that’s not really true. Yes, it is true that you can’t do some things that other people can. Or you can do them but you find it reallyContinue reading “Exploiting your powers”
In praise of doing less
If you’ve had enough of “having it all”, this is for you.
Sparkle Class 