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An introvert’s dream come true!
Health / Mental health / The world
  • 18/09/2019
  • Leave a comment on An introvert’s dream come true!
  • 7 mins
  • 6 years
  • 1,020 word
Tagged Bath two tunnels, introvert, marathon, running

An introvert’s dream come true!

As an introvert it’s very difficult to get the benefits of being with people but not have them sap my energy. Running has provided me with so many benefits and running a marathon was a dream come true!

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Why am I running a marathon?
Health / The world
  • 13/08/2019
  • 3 Comments on Why am I running a marathon?
  • 10 mins
  • 6 years
  • 1,469 word
  • 1
Tagged marathon, Marathon training, mental illness, physical illness, rest

Why am I running a marathon?

I’ve always wanted to run a marathon and with chronic health problems it’s now or never!

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Fibromyalgia
  • 18/02/2017
  • Leave a comment on I'm taking on a challenge, 1 step at a time!
  • 7 mins
  • 8 years
  • 1,035 word
  • 2
Tagged achievements, challenges, exercise, graded exercise, marathon

I'm taking on a challenge, 1 step at a time!

A personal account of managing grading and pacing while also wanting to run a marathon. It’s more than just putting one foot in front of another.

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About me

I knew, from an early age, my mind worked differently from other people's. (I had this in my bio before I discovered I'm neurodivergent!) I also realised my brain and my differences could either work for me or against me. I've struggled with mental ill health and recovery has been incredibly hard. As we walk through life, all sorts of things happen to us; some are within our control, others are not. The only thing that really matters is how we think about what happens and how we respond—ultimately, these are the only things we can control. I qualified as a doctor 17 years ago and I'm now working in a counselling agency. Having worked in mental health for over 10 years I've gathered numerous insights into the workings of the mind. So my writing combines my neurodivergence, my personal and professional experiences. To unwind I enjoy being creative so I'd love it if you checked out my jewellery shop too!

Great benefits of exercise on the brain
Health / Mental health
Great benefits of exercise on the brain
The intersectionality of eating disorders and neurodivergence
Autism / Mental health
The intersectionality of eating disorders and neurodivergence
Why is eye contact an issue for autistic people?
Autism
Why is eye contact an issue for autistic people?
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Imposter Syndrome!
Health / Mental health
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Imposter Syndrome!
Is living intentionally the key to true happiness?
Health / The world
Is living intentionally the key to true happiness?
How do we really embrace difference?
Health / The world
How do we really embrace difference?
Being honest about the true effects of chronic pain
Fibromyalgia / Health
Being honest about the true effects of chronic pain

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