How do I explain that I need to stay in control? Or I will feel dread in the pit of my stomach; that I’ll start to unroll. How do I explain that I always need to be prepared? For all the outcomes, the possibilities; no ‘what if’ is spared. How do I explain why being…
Tag: Generalised anxiety disorder
Mental Health Awareness Week 2020
If you’re not already aware, this upcoming week is Mental Health Awareness Week; a time where we can put our focus on our own mental health and reflect upon how we are all coping in the current circumstances. It has become even more apparent over the last few weeks how vital it is to become…
The One Where.. We Needed To Give Ourselves A Break!
The title of today’s blog will give a hint to what I’ve been binge-watching during this infamous lockdown! The current circumstances we are in is nothing short of surreal. I hope that we never have to experience anything like this in my lifetime again. Or my future children’s for that matter. But, at the same…
There Is No Logic In Ben’s World
Over the years when I have voiced some of the ways in which Ben manifests himself, it can be perceived as an overreaction. This is correct – it is. But it is also so much more than that. Some of the thought processes I have are completely illogical but they are also very real to…
Challenge 1: Dry January
I often struggle to find motivation, especially during the 101 days of January. So for 2020 I have set myself the task of doing a challenge each month, and in the process hopefully raise some more money for the charity Mind. First up, challenge number one is: Dry January. Yeah, not that original! But I’ve…
Me, Myself & Ben 