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Depression · Ramble · Uncategorized

Self Injury Awareness Day 2018

March 1, 2018March 1, 2018 Mel x1 Comment

Today is March 1st which for the last 18 years has also been Self Injury Awareness day. The scars in the photograph are mine. The ones that are always on show because they are my arms. There are more, on my legs, on my stomach. Once upon a time I tried very hard to hide…… Continue reading Self Injury Awareness Day 2018

Exercise · Running

I did it!!!! Day 31 is done!

January 31, 2018February 14, 2018 Mel xLeave a comment

Day 31 I cant believe it, I actually finished! 31 days of running. 206km done. 12 Months ago I couldn’t run for more than a few minutes before stopping to catch my breath and I moaned the whole time we were out, this month I ran the distance of almost 5 marathons and enjoyed it. I’m…… Continue reading I did it!!!! Day 31 is done!

Depression · Exercise · Running

Day 8 done.

January 8, 2018February 14, 2018 Mel xLeave a comment

Day 8 done!!! This morning was a good example of why RED January is important. I opened my eyes after a horrible night of nightmares and little sleep, my first thought was I can’t do today. I stood in the shower feeling sick and shaking at the thought of leaving the house. But today was the…… Continue reading Day 8 done.

crafts · Crochet · Depression

A better day :)

February 10, 2017February 10, 2017 Mel x1 Comment

It is still unpleasantly grey here in Baku but today was a better day mental health wise. It started off wobbly when for the first time this year I could not bring myself to get out of bed. I had my head under the duvet and a few tears until 10am. I managed to get…… Continue reading A better day 🙂

Azerbaijan · crafts · Crochet · Depression · Ramble

Its raining, its pouring….

February 9, 2017February 9, 2017 Mel xLeave a comment

Another crap day. Grey and cold. I can feel myself becoming more depressed. I really do think my general happiness is linked to sun, I was never happier than when we lived in Dubai. The UAE is the only country that I have ever lived in where I didn’t take medication. I miss it. A…… Continue reading Its raining, its pouring….

Depression · Ramble

The magic of Harry Potter

December 13, 2016January 12, 2017 Mel xLeave a comment

The best happy ending story I’ve read for a long time was this one today – Daddy reading Harry Potter saved his baby. ❤️❤️❤️ I fully admit this made me properly tears rolling down my face cry. Harry has a special place in my heart too, he helped keep me alive so many times over the years.…… Continue reading The magic of Harry Potter

Depression · Uncategorized

I didn’t Choose this…

October 1, 2016January 12, 2017 Mel xLeave a comment

I read an awesome article on The Mighty today. I kinda love that site, its full of stories that make me go “hey it’s not just me!”  This is the article – When Depression and Dissociation Go Hand in Hand Wow I could have written that myself. I used to self harm to bring myself back,…… Continue reading I didn’t Choose this…

Crochet · Depression

10 rows a day keeps the physiatrist away….

September 9, 2016January 12, 2017 Mel xLeave a comment

I’ve fallen a little bit in love with crochet. Who knew that 30 year after my gran tried so hard to get me to share her hobby I would finally sit down and teach myself it properly.  It’s definitely something that could become addictive! Its relaxing in a way that helps me, not just that…… Continue reading 10 rows a day keeps the physiatrist away….

Depression

My Vigilant defender

September 7, 2016January 12, 2017 Mel xLeave a comment

I read an article today written by a husband whose wife has depression and anxiety. It is a beautifully written letter that gave me a little tear in the corner of my eye while I was reading it (which was unfortunate timing since I was sat in the waiting room of the dreaded Dr Doom, useless Baku psychiatrist to…… Continue reading My Vigilant defender

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Northern Drishti Yoga

Focus on Yoga & Meditation for the whole family

Quiet Water Craft

Official crafty blog for my Quiet Water Craft Etsy shop

With Love, Feli

Free amigurumi patterns and more

sunflower smile

BayArt

New Perspective on Life

From Home Crochet

For the love of food, parenting and crochet

frankandolive.wordpress.com/

Modern crochet design house, owned by Ruby McGrath and Kimberley Batty. Free patterns, patterns for sale, video tutorials, behind the scenes at Frank&Olive.

It's all in a Nutshell Crochet

a nutty crochet blog for nutty people

crochetime

So many patterns, so much yarn, so little time: story of my hooky life.

Crochet Again

A crochet hook, some yarn and a little creativity. Dog hair optional.

not your average crochet

HappyHooker's Blog

Just another WordPress.com weblog

HodgePodge Crochet

.....because crochet is what you live for.

The Crafty Mummy

DIY, Crafts and Handmade

craftandothercrazyplans

Trial and error-the best way to learn

Puddleside Musings

The craftful musings of an Irish girl.

TWO WRITING TEACHERS

A meeting place for a world of reflective writers.

Chaos & Chop Suey

A little bit of everything

YARNutopia by Nadia Fuad

All things Yarn Related: Crochet, DIY, and Crafts

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