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After a long wait I’ve finally been able to start some therapy. It’s not the first time I’ve tried it, having had counselling and CBT in the past. I didn’t really find either of them that helpful in the long run. What has helped is mindfulness and hypnotherapy. I’m not sure specifically why it didn’t…
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I have a big family event today. It’s my grandmother’s 90th birthday and it will be a lively event full of my dad’s side of the family. My grandma is a wonderful woman who’s always been kind and loving to me and I want to make the effort to see her. I also know that…
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“By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe”. I rewatched V for Vendetta for the first time in many years tonight and it was rather eerie how prescient the film was, and in particular Alan Moore’s genius graphic novel that it was adapted from. Perhaps the greatest legacy from the film…
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This might be controversial to some of you and it swims against the tide of general sentiment now towards mental health issues. Frequent campaigns tell us that we are not alone and we should talk about our issues as it always helps to share what’s going on and not bottle it up inside. On the…
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I’m going to be turning 40 next month and it’s been at the back of my mind for the past few years. It’s a silly arbitrary number as I might live to 100 (unlikely but you never know) or I may die tomorrow. But that symbolic power of it being a midway point in your…
Middle Aged Madness 