My Blog

The seed of doubt was planted and because of the way our minds work, mine began looking for confirmation that I was indeed 'less than'.

“Within the cycle of anxiety, the joy of being alive is lost. Our world gets smaller and smaller.” — Jennifer Shannon

The first blog I ever wrote was called Mayhem. It was a description of the worst panic attack I have ever had.

Having struggled for years with anxiety disorders and panic disorder, I know what anxiety feels like.

Is accepting anxiety possible?

Let me take you back about 18 years. I was only a few years into a marriage and had relocated to Buckinghamshire. My friends and family...

How my car breaking down nearly led to a breakdown!

Maureen is an older lady who has her own opinions on just about everything. She posts videos on my Tiktok account '@claires_chair' trying...

'Are you hoping it will make you famous or something? Why do you think people want to hear what you have to say? You are nothing...

What with work and HRT I've been a tad busy but I'm never far away. Things are settling down and soon I hope to be my organised self...

As the afternoon turned into evening my commentary began.... That's the doctors closing. That's the pharmacy shut.

I'm gonna be a good Mum. I've read tons of books and have so much love to give what could possibly go wrong? Within hours of giving birth...

My first official experience of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) was a group session around 8 years ago. My doctor had referred me to...

What if I can't get up? What if I'm too tired to get through the day?

It was as if time stopped and I was stuck in this one moment.

It's been over a month since my last blog and what a month it has been! Some days it felt like the world is the most dangerous place to...

Headaches, chronic fatigue, nausea and feeling overly emotional

2014 Stand in front of a mirror, look yourself in the eyes and say 'I love you.' As I stood in front of the mirror I couldn't help but...

Do you ever make a decision about something, take action, believing yourself to be brave enough........

Covid-19/Coronavirus is spreading across the globe. Most of us are unable to work and are staying at home. Are your worries mounting up