Well-Being

For me, stress is a huge factor in my MS journey. In fact, I am convinced that my first episode of MS was brought on and accelerated entirely by stress. It was the run-up to Christmas. My son had just started school, and our calendar was filled with a thousand and one things to remember. Our home life was no …

While meditation is a popular tool for mindfulness, it’s not everyone’s cup of tea. And maybe, some of us don’t actually have the quiet space to do it! I see you, mummies with kids attached to your left leg, or my WFH buddies who share the house with someone else always being there! I know I’ve struggled with that. But …

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It dawned on me the other day. Without realising, I have been putting myself under a lot of pressure for what seems like forever. I have felt such guilt around diet and fitness regimes that I have not been able to stick to. For too long, I’ve been trying different diets to manage my symptoms. No dairy, no gluten, meat-free, …

As many of you know, I love photography. I pretty much take my camera with me everywhere and you are always just one smile away from being snapped! 😊 But, there is method to my madness. Over time, photography has become my solace and a useful tool to keep me well, both physically and mentally. In this post, I want …

So we are finally easing out of lockdown. From tomorrow, pubs, restaurants, and lots of other venues will open again. Part of me is glad. Of course. It is normality for many. But a bigger part of me is divided into worry and also a little sadness. Lockdown wasn’t too bad for our family. We are both lucky to keep …

It’s been three years since my diagnosis. Three years ago, I stood in the hospital car park sobbing into the shoulder of my husband. I knew what the consultant would say but that didn’t make it any easier. I was petrified about what was ahead of me. A while ago, I wrote a letter to myself and it seems apt …