Lessons from my grandparents – ‘All work and no play’

by potofcallaloo - April 23, 2019April 23, 20192

…we all need play – children and grown ups alike. It is an integral part to our whole selves – to enjoy, to discover, be creative and process life.

Coping at Christmas 2018 (dealing with pain over the holidays)

Challenges

by potofcallaloo - December 22, 2018December 22, 20180

Dealing with trauma, emotional pain and mental health problems is sometimes like that old wound that never fully heals. At this time of year it can be harder.

Not-so-good night: Rantings on sleep terrors

by potofcallaloo - October 29, 2018October 29, 20182

I am 33, yes but I still have sleep terrors. The kind of sleep terrors that shove you unexpectedly into fight or flight mode, leaving you filled with sheer dread. It is a kind of terror I can only try to describe. But you never forget it. even if you’ve not idea what you’re terrified of.

World Mental Health Day 2018: Young people and mental health in a changing world

Mental health

by potofcallaloo - October 9, 20182

despite the stigma and whatever challenges remain, I have never felt stronger or more hopeful. And it is because now I know I am not alone.

How I survived the night (despite suicidal thoughts)

by potofcallaloo - September 2, 2018September 2, 20184

I have actively tried, very hard to plod on. I have found happy moments, and I now see so much more of the beauty in the world.

Dear younger self…

by potofcallaloo - August 4, 20184

You will get tired of being sick. That’s ok. Totally ok. Own it. Take time. Rest. And get back to work.

12 things that helped me to smile despite the pain

by potofcallaloo - July 29, 2018July 29, 20182

I always say pain changes you. I am not the person I was yesterday, and tomorrow I will not be the person I am today. It’s moulding me into a better, stronger me.

Musings on suicide: love might save a life

by potofcallaloo - June 10, 2018June 10, 20184

…every day I decide to live, another person, someone, chooses to die. Their struggle is my struggle, but they have now gone while I still have a chance…

Who’s listening? The extraordinary happened to me

by potofcallaloo - October 28, 20170

This was supposed to be a post of how unfeasible many of our GP practices are run the the UK. But instead, something extraordinary happened that I must tell you about. 87362

“I want someone normal” he said, “without mental health issues”

by potofcallaloo - June 21, 2016April 15, 201812

A ‘wink’ had come in from a popular dating website. For the uninitiated in online dating, this is an indication of interest from someone. I clicked on the profile and within seconds of reading, found myself perturbed. Dating websites can upset people for all sorts of reasons, but this was the first