Hello!
Welcome to thoughtsandmisthoughts – a meandering of my mind.
The aim of this blog is to give you an insight into the day to day experiences of having mental health conditions. I have experienced an array of psychological problems from a young age – both personally, and vicariously – through my parents, family history, and friends. Both my own and others’ experiences have influenced me as a person, how I interact with others, and in my educational and career choices. I am fascinated by psychology and neurology; indeed, I have a degree in Psychology and am about to start a PhD in behavioural and genetic neuroscience focussing on Alzheimer’s disease.
Like many others, I have had difficulty getting lengthy assessments for firm diagnoses, but I have had depression since being a teenager, which has gradually turned itself into a diagnosis of depression and anxiety. I also had an eating disorder on and off for about 10 years from my mid teens. Many people are incredibly understanding when I am having a very bad time or have been in crisis. Nevertheless, a number of people seem not to understand the way in which these conditions affect life in the day-to-day, or how they might interact with other life events or health problems. I am eager for this blog to reflect my experience, not to be a diary of self pity, though there are bound to be times when I might feel sorry for myself (I am human)! I will post here regularly; at the beginning I posted every day or two, but after a hiatus, I’m aiming for a post or two a week. I am hoping to give an insight into my day-to-day, explore the shared experiences I have had and the many things I value as a result of my condition(s).
If you think you may find any of the content of this blog distressing, please read the Content Note for this site. I will endeavour to include trigger warnings on posts as appropriate.
November 15, 2015 at 6:36 pm
HI
Thank you so much for finding my blog and following me
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November 15, 2015 at 6:54 pm
You’re welcome, and likewise. I am always interested in others’ experiences, especially relating to mental health, disability, and navigating various aspects of life.
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November 15, 2015 at 6:58 pm
I look forward to reading more of your posts
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November 26, 2015 at 6:17 am
hi, thanks for visiting my blog and following!
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November 26, 2015 at 11:28 am
Thank you for visiting and following here too 🙂
I absolutely will have a look at this story!
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December 6, 2015 at 7:17 am
Bonne courage!
Childhood has enough issues to deal with. Having to battle with mental health issues of those who are suppose to care for you makes it exponentially more difficult. Some will be kind, some will not comprehend and there are those who will strike out against which can sometimes be associated with their own demons. There are many of us who are ‘survivors’. It may surprise you to see how many of us end up in the ‘helping’ professions.
Thank you for choosing to follow one of my blogs. I hope you continue to enjoy the posts.
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December 8, 2015 at 2:50 pm
Indeed. I know of many people who have entered the caring and helping professions at least in part due to their own experience. It’s kind of luck that I haven’t directly. I’d fully intended to when starting my Psychology degree but found that research was a better fit. It’s still helping I guess, just more indirectly!
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December 8, 2015 at 2:56 pm
An introvert, I am very hands on and adore people. I love helping them to see their strengths. It took much longer to find my own or at least acknowledge them. I stopped before a Ph.D. as I was a single mom and just had to put that first. The Master’s was as far as I got. C’est la vie! There are no regrets.
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January 30, 2016 at 6:21 am
I really like your content. Just can’t enough of that authenticity! I’m glad I found you through DBDO and I look forward to reading more!
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April 24, 2016 at 1:31 am
Hi Moose and Michelle, thanks very much for you kind comment. I’m glad you’ve been enjoying my blog. I had a break in posting here for a while, but will be making more regular updates again hereon.
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