potofcallaloo, Author at The Invisible F

Challenges Mental health

Why World Mental Health is even more important this year

World Mental HealthDay 2020. Where to even start?

Challenges

Fibromyalgia and chronic pain patients in for battle over painkillers

potofcallaloo August 5, 2020 No Comments chronic pain fibromyalga managing chronic pain NICE guidelines painkillers do more harm

For those of us who were diagnosed with fibromyalgia during that time when doctors knew little of it and said things like, “it’s all in your head,” or ‘just be thankful you’re not dying of cancer” like that New York City doctor once said to me, this will be reminiscent of those dark periods of when we were prescribed antidepressants and daily exercise and sent on our way.

Meds & Remedies Moods

How painting mindfully is helping me to cope during tough times

potofcallaloo June 8, 2020 4 Comments art art therapy fibromyalgia Mental health mindfulness paint by numbers

*I received a paint by numbers kit in exchange for an honest review* Last week, on the morning of my 35th birthday, my beloved grandmum…

Challenges Meds & Remedies

How not to lose your mind during the Coronavirus pandemic

potofcallaloo March 25, 2020 No Comments anxiety Coronavirus COVID-19 Depression pandemic

The Coronavirus is testing more than our resilience. It’s trying our humanity. My generation and many younger ones would not have experienced anything like it…

Challenges

Coping in a time of Coronavirus (COVID-19)

potofcallaloo March 16, 2020 No Comments anxiety corona corona mental health Coronavirus COVID-19 How to manage mental health during lockdown Mental health mentalhealth wellbeing

These are difficult times. As nations try to contain and curb the spread of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, there’s plenty of worrying going on about…

Food therapy (recipes)

Creamy cauliflower vegetable bake

potofcallaloo February 23, 2020 No Comments low carb vegetable bake vegetarian wholesome

This rich, creamy, delectable cauliflower vegetable bake will have you licking your spoons and craving for more! It’s filled with lots of wonderful vegetables like…

Challenges

Trauma retriggered

potofcallaloo December 12, 2019 2 Comments C-PTSD Depression Mental health mental health problems PTSD trauma

Right now I do not know what tomorrow holds but I’ve made it till now. I’ve plastered up the cracks and glued together the broken bits. That is a victory. Till the next day.

Challenges

My disability exists even if you can’t see it

potofcallaloo December 3, 2019 2 Comments disability hidden disabilities international day of people with disabilities invisible disabilities

Understand that just because you can’t see a disability, it doesn’t mean it’s not there. Just because someone looks well on the outside, doesn’t mean that they are. Just because they’re working doesn’t mean it’s not ‘that’ bad. You don’t know the sacrifices and efforts people make to get through the day.

Challenges Mental health

Reasons to stay alive

potofcallaloo October 20, 2019 4 Comments cptsd Depression mental health problems pain PTSD stay alive suicidal thoughts suicide trauma

Some of us I think are prone to revisiting the same dark places. Maybe down to past traumas that stay with us, genes that we inherit or God knows what is responsible. I don’t actually think thoughts of suicide are uncommon.

Challenges Moods

Dementia, suffering and chronic health problems

potofcallaloo September 27, 2019 4 Comments anxiety Borderline personality disorder BPD chronic health problems cptsd dementia Depression fibromyalgia grief immigration PTSD

I pray and I pray so hard, that God will help me to do more than just survive one day at a time. But this is all I can manage now.