Thursday, 27 February 2014

So the Shane concert didn't happen

Well I didn't go to the Shane concert and trust me it was not through choice.
I ended up full of the nasty cold that was going around AND a sinus infection with blocked ear!

Yeah I was upset that I could not go BUT it made me realise that my health was more important. I could have went along feeling off balance and got hurt or hurt someone else. Not worth it especially as I have 2 children to think of.

There will be other chances.

On a happier note Kian Egan followed  me on twitter so that cheered me up hehe

Wednesday, 19 February 2014

Shane Filan concert - not long now :)

A nice positive post....

I am that excited to be going to see Shane Filan on his first solo tour.

Love his voice, he was always my fave when Westlife were together.

I am 4th row from the front (eeeekkkk)

The biggest thing? I am going on my own and you know what I cannot wait.

It is gonna be EPIC




Sunday, 16 February 2014

A very stressful night yet anxiety helped me through.

Liam, 4, woke up during the night with terrible earache. So a phone call to NHS 24 was made an out of hours appointment made for him. Daddy took the poor wee guy while I stayed at home with our youngest Sophie (1)

Well at 4am Sophie woke up and her breathing was all over the place and she was making the most horrific noise. I had to call an ambulance, even though I knew what the problem was, it had to be seen to asap.

We got to A&E and met up with my husband and son. James took over as Sophie saw him and was clinging to daddy.

I had a fight with receptionist to let me bring my son home in transport that had been arranged for him.Even the nurse stepped in and explained the situation.

Both Liam and Sophie are fine thankfully.

Now my anxiety was sky high and I mean through the roof. It was as if I could actually feel the adrenaline pumping through my body.

If it wasn't for this buzzing around my body, being honest, I think I would have been in a worse state!!

Anxiety thank you for getting me through. Sometimes you are my friend!!!


Saturday, 15 February 2014

Me just now

I am sitting here feeling sorry for myself as I have a viral and sinus infection....has to be the first time I have kept my anxiety in check whilst feeling so awful.

Well it was my dad's birthday yesterday and I was determined to go and see him regardless of how I felt. I was dizzy, sinus headache from hell, pressure behind eyes and was throwing up.

Normally I would have locked myself away and refused to go out but I done it.

I had to have a lie down at my parents though but I am still proud I made it out of the door!!


Thursday, 13 February 2014

Good plan - no idea where to start - opinions please.

I have noticed there are not many support groups in my local area and I would really love to start my own group.

It would either be a parent and toddler group so the parent have somewhere to go for support and where they won't feel alone.

OR

A group for people to meet for a cup of tea and a chat.

If I take one of these ideas forward I will be contacting local mental health charities to see if they would be willing to help out by having a volunteer counsellor attend the group also for one to one chats or to give talks.

What do you think would be the best option?

Angela xxxxx

Types Of Mental Health problems













Stress


If you feel you may have one of these condition please see your doctor

*** You can get a more in depth description of these conditions please go to http://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/



Tuesday, 11 February 2014

A new coping technique - thanks to my sister!!

Monday night and I'm sitting in a&e and along comes a lovely panic attack! As I have said before, hospitals scare the hell out of me, luckily my sister was there :)

She told me about a breathing technique, one I hadn't heard of.

breathing in through your nose, take a deep breath and as you take it think of the number one
breathing out through your mouth say the word CALM 

continue this until you reach the number 10.....then count backwards.

I have to say it worked!!!!

Keep that one in mind :)