Keep On Talking And Talking When It Comes To Mental Health

Life isn’t always fair life isn’t sways just right but we soldier on no matter what , I can’t stress enough how important it is to talk to people about how you feel and how your situation is. And for me hope starts with a cup of tea and calorie free cake you see the air holes let the calories escalate ~ brilliant science I’ll think you’ll agree !

And hard as it is you have to help yourself by talking I’m not saying people always what to listen but there are people who do. I just chatted my problems away as I ordered my cup of tea the other day , I’m one of life’s quiet un intrusive people but I do have a place in life there is no denying that! I’ve even chatted my problems to the lady at the post office counter.

Tea 

And I love my tea I assure you that I’ve drunk quite a few cups of tea over the last few months and I’ve kept talking.Talking doesn’t always make you feel right it comfortable but I think it’s a necessary action . Even if you blurt out one sentence or talk 10 to the dozen eventually you’ll say more and slow down in your talking.

How I view My Photography

I love my photography I really do wether I am using my IPhone ( which still works despite being caught in the rain ; note to self order a waterproof cover for it !) or if I’m using my my small camera or my large DSLR I just love my photography I am told I have a good eye for it.With my photography how I go about it is I capture what ever I see in my eye but it has to grab me and really excite me as I get a really thrill from photography.Photography for me is a chance to relax and unwind from all the trials and tribulations that life might through at me , photography grounds me yet photography takes me elevates me to a throughly mindful place.

My photographs 

I would love to upgrade my camera I think most people would like to upgrade their photography kit at some time and I know that I would ! My son loves the Panasonic lumix TZ20 which he uses for his Archaeology degree but as his career progresses he will want to upgrade to especially when he’s flying all round the world on archaeology digs.My husband approaches his photography in a different manner as photography really is in the eye of the beholder the way he approaches photography is in the here and now , he’ll photograph something that necessarily doesn’t grab me.My husband I know would love a 4K Wildlife & Sports Camera he’s heavily into his sports photography taking pictures of rugby games our son plays in and also taking pictures of other games for the rugby club.

My Husbands photographs 

So photography you see is very personal to myself and my husband as it how you view it but I will always love capturing my moments in time.

This is a collaborative post.

Finding My Way From No Mans Land

I wrote this on the inset of my anxiety in dealing with my Mother s mental health issues ( Bipolar)and it’s hard. I’m on the learning curve of being the one fighting for mental health care and it’s hard not only in me but for those around me.Time is essential for me to process all that going on and it’s been hard to deal with given my own mental health issues of the past.Words are my friends and my ally and so is social media I’m not splashing it about but doing it in a manner that’s comfortable to me.Let me make it clear it’s not an issue that’s going to go away but with help advice and getting to grips with my own emotions I’ll muddle through and sometimes I’ll stride through. I can’t emphasise the need to talk and scream about your situation to get what’s right for you and those you are in need.Carers need caring about as well in what ever capacity you’re doing it.

“I’ve had a stressful morning which in itself is an under statement , I have been very very upset to the point where I could quite frankly just go walk about but I didn’t. See what you don’t see is that words can have an affect on people and though I’m strong I do and will get emotional. This morning I was all for saying stuff Mothers Day I was I really was , I try and try my hardest and I don’t like to feel that I’m not enough when I am.

What do you do if you’re in the no mans land or being the child of parents who don’t parent through either having their own issues or want you to jump through self justifying hoops.

What do you do ?

I feel like an emotional wreck.

It’s not about the hugs , it’s not about the daffodils , it’s not about the cards it’s not about the cake.

It’s about the humanity.

People simply need to be humane.

I don’t know what the answer is.

I’m doing the best I can.

I’m not 5 any more and being grown up is hard.

Humanity is what should be in no mans land.”

It was when I wrote this when I knew I needed to seek support for myself , I do like to be helpful and to empower myself and others.

Don’t let your mental health issues or those you care about define you and others , we are all people are the end of the day.

Jodrell Bank Well Worth A visit

Jodrell Bank is one of those places I knew from Doctor Who when Tom Baker goes through his regeneration and it has always fascinated me. You don’t have to be nerdy to appreciate science but I am nerdy and I do appreciate science as well ! I never really knew where Jodrell Bank was I just knew of it and for some rhyme and reason I thought it was far far away. It’s good for children there any age but they will be more appreciative of it age 7 and above. It’s only 8 pounds for adults to get in and you can go on a talk that lasts about an hour which is free. The talk will be given more than likely by one of the young university students and they know their stuff !

Jodrell Bank is a Grade 1 listed structure and I love it , there’s exbihibtions to see and there are some grounds to walk round and picnic in there’s even a small playground.Work is ongoing to improve the facilities and you can see this when you visit within a few weeks or months.

Jodrell Bank is a fantastic place to learn about space and the enormous  Lovell telescope and encourages a love of science regardless of age or ability - from the sheer size of the telescopes to the indoor activities such as planet models and infra red camera.

A Cat In Time

Cats can be moody and irritable just like us humans at times and this morning as I entered the kitchen to make my essential cup of morning tea the cat exited through the cat flap. I’ve not had the best few weeks myself with anxiety and perhaps the cat has picked up on that. It is not a quick fix for myself and I’m sure the cat and I will be in tandem again tomorrow.

Tomorrow in cat terms is the rustle of a food pouch and there your friend appears all purrs and smiles . Do cats smile , I do know that they smirk especially black cats as you can’t see their mouths.

Black cats are a rip in time as they look like a hole to another dimension perhaps that’s where they go and get the positive energy from. I am no cat professor but I think that’s a pretty sound theory not in the realms of the late great Stephan Hawking but somewhere on the scale maybe ?!

I can’t find my cat again today do I’m guessing he’s on a mission for positivity and I’m all up for that.