Do you know what I’m starting to realise about alcohol? It’s so contradictory. You drink to make yourself feel better but actually you just end up feeling worse. When I drink because I’m anxious in a social situation, the anxiety subsides the more drinks I have, then comes back 10x as bad when I’m hungover. ItContinue reading “Alcohol & Anxiety”
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Lost luggage, jet lag & 90 days alcohol free
It’s been 3 days since I landed in Vietnam. The flight from Heathrow to Dubai was 6 hours and I was blessed by the flight gods when I realized there was a spare seat next to me; perfect to put my feet up and sleep. When I landed in Dubai and left the plane, thereContinue reading “Lost luggage, jet lag & 90 days alcohol free”
Lost in Amsterdam
I’m finally feeling like I’m nearly recovered from my trip to Amsterdam. I ended up leaving 2 days late due to having shingles. This not only meant I was in bed for a week, but also missed my last 3 days at work (a blessing in disguise as I hate goodbyes). I flew on myContinue reading “Lost in Amsterdam”
Forgiveness is a virtue
As the year is ending, I think it is important to think about relationships that have changed in the past year. The most important relationship I have learned about, is the one I have with myself. I have spent the year trying to grow and develop and really invest in myself. I am learning toContinue reading “Forgiveness is a virtue”
A one way ticket to Vietnam
In just 35 days, I will be getting on an Emirates one way flight to Vietnam. Leading up to this decision has been a bit of a whirlwind. I’ve known since I came back from Sri Lanka at the end of 2018 that I wouldn’t stay long in the UK. I spent 3 months inContinue reading “A one way ticket to Vietnam”
Skin picking and anxiety
I’ve suffered with anxiety for as long as I can remember. As a child I used to obsess over things as a way to calm my mind. At one point I had a drawer full of cut up paper because I liked to cut it up with scissors. I collected things, all sorts of things.Continue reading “Skin picking and anxiety”
My relationship with alcohol
In the interests of openness and honesty, I have to declare that this post was not easy to write. It has left me feeling quite vulnerable, but I hope it can resonate with, and potentially help others in the same or a similar position. My relationship with alcohol is a long and complex one, andContinue reading “My relationship with alcohol”
My Love for Lanka
Serendib, Ceylon, The teardrop of the Indian Ocean, Island of Dharma, Pearl of the Orient, or more commonly: Sri Lanka. From September-December 2018 I lived in Sri Lanka as a mental health volunteer. I lived with local families, ate local curries, used local transport, participated in local traditions and met local people. The entire experienceContinue reading “My Love for Lanka”
Yoga for mental health; Namastay away from me
I’ve been practising yoga for about 4 years now, and it’s definitely been a hate love relationship; I hated it before I loved it. I remember my first yoga class, I went with a couple of friends who were also yoga ‘virgins’. My toes looked so far away from my hands. We giggled at absolutelyContinue reading “Yoga for mental health; Namastay away from me”
Why Honesty is the Best Policy
I started this year feeling totally lost. I had just come back from the most life changing 3 months of my life. Newly single and fairly heartbroken about it. Not only single in relationship status but feeling lost after leaving a country I fell in love with. I experienced more of a culture shock comingContinue reading “Why Honesty is the Best Policy”
Ginger Gem Goes Global 