Today has been a long, good day. I didn’t sleep so well as, during research for a chapter of my book, I got in touch with my old workmates. A lovely bunch. We were chatting on messenger for ages and Read more…
Today feels like a significant day for me. I am waking up to a new dawn of no DJ decks and the purchase of an electric wheelchair! I decided to put my decks on eBay last week as I just Read more…
I’m at Edgeley reservoir. I can see lots of people on their daily walks and exercise. I can hear the birds singing in the sky. I can see a little black coot swimming along with the pond. Anyway I’ve been Read more…
I have been self isolating for a week as I was unsure of my situation regarding legal, moral and social requirements due to Coronavirus. However after speaking to the MS community, it turns out that I can do what the Read more…
I have moderate MS and mild asthma. I am not in a very vulnerable group and I’m not forced to self isolate for 12 weeks as I previously thought. As such, I will be completely isolating (as is the requirement) Read more…
I have just read some terribly upsetting news from The Independent newspaper which, over time, I have tended to trust. It’s that the elderly and vulnerable such as myself may have to isolate for 12 months. To me, this is Read more…
It’s 2 am and I’m awake once more. Inevitably under the circumstances, insomnia has greeted me again. I know my body by now and I know what triggers my problematic sleeping. My brain! I have had two hours precious shuteye Read more…
I’ve decided to write my book like I have been writing this blog for years. It feels less daunting as I have the content there already. This feels much more doable. As I mentioned previously, I have been dreading getting Read more…
Well considering the whole country is in lockdown as from today, I am in very good spirits! The sun is shining and I’ve eaten both my breakfast and lunch out in my back garden whilst chatting to my neighbour. It’s Read more…
Inspired ❤️ I can’t take credit for this unfortunately. Choose life. Choose hand sanitiser. Choose face masks from poundland. Choose more Andrex than a family can use in a year. Choose a fucking big sack of rice from that weird Read more…
So I was called on Wednesday by Liam from the trials team Salford Royal Hospital. He is an okay guy but I don’t particularly respond to his bedside manner. To be honest I much preferred his more attractive predecessor, Nicola! Read more…
I’ve invested in some CBD paste and I quite like it! It’s not proving to be effective sleep remedy for me although it does reduce my anxiety and makes my muscles soft. Problem is, it’s so expensive so I think Read more…