I have just finished my two month Nursing placement in critical care, specifically an intensive recovery unit looking after patients who have had major surgeries.At first I was disappointed with my critical care allocation as I had hoped to be placed in ICU but I ended up really loving this placement and I am even …
Today was the first university track session of this academic year!I felt quite apprehensive about it,I was worried about injury flaring up and also fitness loss and I have only been swimming and cycling over the last five weeks to give my body a chance to heal. Turns out I did not need to worry!The …
I am home alone this evening and needed a distraction so thought since this blog is a bit of a diary for me I would do a bit of a update regarding University and health. Mentally and physically I am doing really well at the moment.I have not had a "low period" since probably about …
Being someone with perfectionistic tendencies a lot of the time I don't finish what I start or I fear trying because whatever I do I want to do it to a high standard.A lot of the time I would rather not do something at all than do it in a way that equates to failure …
I thought I would do a bit of an update as I can finally breathe again now that placement is over!It has been a busy few weeks but I have made it through. After six weeks last Friday I finally finished my Nursing Placement in the eye Department!Although I really did not like it at …
Continue reading Taking experiences as they come and moving onwards and upwards
Something Which I struggle with is the need to justify myself and seek reassurance from others a lot.Which is probably why I am super indecisive.I know seeking reassurance can sometimes get excessive and probably annoying to those around me but I need someone to tell me it is ok. I particularly find it hard especially …
Being sick is not fun for anyone, any illness even if it is just something minor like the cold or flu can leave you feeling a bit down.Not being able to carry out your usual activities to a level you would usually or not at all can mean there is more space for negative thoughts …
Continue reading Finding it hard to accept the need to rest when ill
Before I started struggling with mental health problems I didn't understand mental health.Someone in my family has depression and was hospitalised numerous times.I never understood why she couldn't just "get over it",I didn't understand how something that doesn't present physical symptoms can be an illness.I was sad and upset that the person I loved was …
It's been quite a weird few days.Nothing really seems to have quite gone to plan! I haven't exercised since Tuesday and it's making me feel a bit anxious that I will lose a lot of fitness.On Thursday I went into A&E with right upper abdominal pain and they told me it was gastritis and to …
2017 is almost drawing to a close and what a year it's been!From working a lot and saving up,to running a half marathon,going on holiday to Bulgaria and taking a spontaneous detour to Greece,interailing Norway,travelling South America for two months,finally joining an athletics club,moving to London and starting a degree,surviving the first term of uni …
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