I have a few friends with POTS, a couple of them can drive (others can't but not due to POTS but not having lessons before lockdown and the wait lists being stupidly long) so it might not be a forever thing <3 I hope you're feeling better now!! Having salty crisps on hand is a lifesaver for them so might help you too!
I'm so sorry about the job, that sucks. I say go in and ask them directly if it's not too far out of the way but also I totally get it if you don't want to do that. I've had to push my job hunt back due to health reasons but rooting for you and manifesting you find something cool soon!!
Congratulations on going to therapy, it changed my life and made me a MUCH happier person all-round! I cry a lot anyway but therapy was a whole new level, but also let me forgive myself and move on from a lot of things, and pushed me to repair my relationship with my dad so there was a lot of benefit to outweigh the tears!!
I feel like I'm responding to this like a text haha but will stop the essay, please please PLEASE show me what tattoo you end up going with, and I would TOTALLY read a low-buy diary, I think I'd get a lot of inspiration from it for my life too!
Laura this was the loveliest and most thoughtful comment ever!!!!! I’m so grateful to you for spending so much time reading my piece and then creating such a wonderful comment.
That is super reassuring to hear about POTS! Whatever the issue is, it only seems to be getting worse, which is quite scary. Still, I will hold on to the good, such as going to therapy ❤️
I really hope you’re okay and I’m so sorry to hear your health isn’t in a good way - I really mean it when I say my DMs are open, because I know acutely how it feels to have your illness stop you, and how bloody frustrating that is!
I’m so sorry! I hope they can figure out what’s going on soon and you can get some support <3 therapy is wonderful when you grab it with both hands!! I’m doing okay, managed to get some answers after about 5 years of symptoms which is reassuring!! I’m about to go for dinner with my partner and their family but I’ll send you a message when I get back!! I hope you know my DMs are always open too <333
This was so delightful, such a breath of fresh air and joy to read!
Even though there are ups and downs, you have such an infectious positivity and such a beautiful way of writing about it.
I also cried a lot in my first therapy session, and I remember feeling so embarrassed about it. A friend told me she cried in her first session too, so I think therapists probably expect it, it’s really common. But it’s actually been really helpful to explore why I’ve had such a negative relationship with my sensitivity. I think we’ve had about ten sessions now, and I don’t think as much about crying anymore, if I do, it just feels normal.
Charlotte you’re so kind!!! Thank you so so much. It’s so strange because I’ve had so much therapy in my life, but this is the first time I’m properly doing therapy surrounding food, and it just made me so sensitive and emotional!!!! Congratulations on your therapy though, 10 sessions is amazing 🩷
I love the nails and your openness. And I am glad you are working with a therapist, I hope you get the support from all the places, you deserve it. And your openness will serve you well there and everywhere I think. Thank you for sharing yourself here.
Thank you, excess-nipple-having creature! I had a lovely moment reading this as always 💗. Would love an article on your low-buy lifestyle! And what an adorable baby void!
So, firstly well done you on going to your first therapy session. Believe me, they must have a secret deal with Kleenex, but look at it this way, your supporting not one but two businesses by going. No but seriously, it’s one of the best investments of selfcare I think you can do, I started way too late with mine and I find it endlessly rewarding. Secondly, the nails are gorge. On the rejections thing, hun, they don’t deserve you, probably a blessing in disguise (of course you can’t go there for nice things now but hey). Also, the third/fourth/ nipple is called Chandler syndrome and of course it’s a medical term. Seriously though, I hope you’re ok (not cos of the nipple, obvs, many would be jealous), will keep my fingers for you that you get to the bottom of it all. 🤗
So true about supporting two businesses 😂 the odd thing is that I’ve had years worth of therapy, but this particular session just caught me totally off guard. I think my issues with food and trauma are so interwoven.
Thank you so much for always taking the time to comment on my posts, Niamh, i always look forward to your comments 🤗
i love the nails!!!!!!!!!!! i so rarely get my nails done and when i do, i sometimes fall into the mindset of "but which nails would match the best with my wardrobe/the season/upcoming holidays/etc.?" and i have to DISPEL IT FROM MY MIND and do what is FUN and will make me HAPPY to look at every day!!! so i have short, orange and red glitter gel nails right now.
YES re: accepting your size and no longer trying to "get back" to where you were before. i've been thinking about this a lot actually and i'm curious your take because you also mentioned trying to spend less: i want to buy some new clothes that fit my body and i don't feel squeezed into, but i also know i have too many clothes in my closet and it feels wrong to consume when that is the case. maybe it's just about getting rid of what no longer fits my body and replacing it with pieces that do. okay, i have to come back and finish this comment later, but i will!!!!
The first step to healing is to accept yourself and give yourself permission to not be perfect. Sounds like you’re making great progress ❤️ also go you for sharing that you’re in therapy. We should absolutely normalise it as a positive thing for people to do. Just like going to the gym or going for a run.
HELLO??! The nails are SO cute omg!
I have a few friends with POTS, a couple of them can drive (others can't but not due to POTS but not having lessons before lockdown and the wait lists being stupidly long) so it might not be a forever thing <3 I hope you're feeling better now!! Having salty crisps on hand is a lifesaver for them so might help you too!
I'm so sorry about the job, that sucks. I say go in and ask them directly if it's not too far out of the way but also I totally get it if you don't want to do that. I've had to push my job hunt back due to health reasons but rooting for you and manifesting you find something cool soon!!
Congratulations on going to therapy, it changed my life and made me a MUCH happier person all-round! I cry a lot anyway but therapy was a whole new level, but also let me forgive myself and move on from a lot of things, and pushed me to repair my relationship with my dad so there was a lot of benefit to outweigh the tears!!
I feel like I'm responding to this like a text haha but will stop the essay, please please PLEASE show me what tattoo you end up going with, and I would TOTALLY read a low-buy diary, I think I'd get a lot of inspiration from it for my life too!
Have a lovely week <3
Laura this was the loveliest and most thoughtful comment ever!!!!! I’m so grateful to you for spending so much time reading my piece and then creating such a wonderful comment.
That is super reassuring to hear about POTS! Whatever the issue is, it only seems to be getting worse, which is quite scary. Still, I will hold on to the good, such as going to therapy ❤️
I really hope you’re okay and I’m so sorry to hear your health isn’t in a good way - I really mean it when I say my DMs are open, because I know acutely how it feels to have your illness stop you, and how bloody frustrating that is!
I’m so sorry! I hope they can figure out what’s going on soon and you can get some support <3 therapy is wonderful when you grab it with both hands!! I’m doing okay, managed to get some answers after about 5 years of symptoms which is reassuring!! I’m about to go for dinner with my partner and their family but I’ll send you a message when I get back!! I hope you know my DMs are always open too <333
cute nails!!!!
Thank you Ellen!❤️
This was so delightful, such a breath of fresh air and joy to read!
Even though there are ups and downs, you have such an infectious positivity and such a beautiful way of writing about it.
I also cried a lot in my first therapy session, and I remember feeling so embarrassed about it. A friend told me she cried in her first session too, so I think therapists probably expect it, it’s really common. But it’s actually been really helpful to explore why I’ve had such a negative relationship with my sensitivity. I think we’ve had about ten sessions now, and I don’t think as much about crying anymore, if I do, it just feels normal.
Charlotte you’re so kind!!! Thank you so so much. It’s so strange because I’ve had so much therapy in my life, but this is the first time I’m properly doing therapy surrounding food, and it just made me so sensitive and emotional!!!! Congratulations on your therapy though, 10 sessions is amazing 🩷
I love the nails and your openness. And I am glad you are working with a therapist, I hope you get the support from all the places, you deserve it. And your openness will serve you well there and everywhere I think. Thank you for sharing yourself here.
This is such a lovely thing to say, thank you ❤️
Thank you, excess-nipple-having creature! I had a lovely moment reading this as always 💗. Would love an article on your low-buy lifestyle! And what an adorable baby void!
Thank you so much Wiss ❤️ and that’s good to know, i will pop it in my ideas folder!
So, firstly well done you on going to your first therapy session. Believe me, they must have a secret deal with Kleenex, but look at it this way, your supporting not one but two businesses by going. No but seriously, it’s one of the best investments of selfcare I think you can do, I started way too late with mine and I find it endlessly rewarding. Secondly, the nails are gorge. On the rejections thing, hun, they don’t deserve you, probably a blessing in disguise (of course you can’t go there for nice things now but hey). Also, the third/fourth/ nipple is called Chandler syndrome and of course it’s a medical term. Seriously though, I hope you’re ok (not cos of the nipple, obvs, many would be jealous), will keep my fingers for you that you get to the bottom of it all. 🤗
So true about supporting two businesses 😂 the odd thing is that I’ve had years worth of therapy, but this particular session just caught me totally off guard. I think my issues with food and trauma are so interwoven.
Thank you so much for always taking the time to comment on my posts, Niamh, i always look forward to your comments 🤗
Love this piece and I love your nails! The rejections are very relatable!
Thank you so much Shahana - I really appreciate your support on my posts 💜
i love the nails!!!!!!!!!!! i so rarely get my nails done and when i do, i sometimes fall into the mindset of "but which nails would match the best with my wardrobe/the season/upcoming holidays/etc.?" and i have to DISPEL IT FROM MY MIND and do what is FUN and will make me HAPPY to look at every day!!! so i have short, orange and red glitter gel nails right now.
YES re: accepting your size and no longer trying to "get back" to where you were before. i've been thinking about this a lot actually and i'm curious your take because you also mentioned trying to spend less: i want to buy some new clothes that fit my body and i don't feel squeezed into, but i also know i have too many clothes in my closet and it feels wrong to consume when that is the case. maybe it's just about getting rid of what no longer fits my body and replacing it with pieces that do. okay, i have to come back and finish this comment later, but i will!!!!
The first step to healing is to accept yourself and give yourself permission to not be perfect. Sounds like you’re making great progress ❤️ also go you for sharing that you’re in therapy. We should absolutely normalise it as a positive thing for people to do. Just like going to the gym or going for a run.