Personal blog
Men are so beautiful.
i will share an interesting article soon that mentions the fact that in America at least, men feel unimportant because they are no longer needed as ‘breadwinners’ in relationships.
I have never been the type to expect ‘bread’ from a man (apart from a general sense of generosity perhaps), but I love men for so much more.… Read the rest
I have a little bit of anecdotal information (and some research) to add to the Ozempic body of knowledge. It specifically relates to the psychological side effects of ozempic, and the emotional changes that can happen while using this medication.
A month or so ago I got ChatGPT to do a deep research dive into the possible interactions between Ozempic and amisulpride and/or mirtazapine.… Read the rest
I love my new elderly client so much! There definitely is something very special about our elders. They are precious. Will Baby Boomers, Gen X or Gen Y be that delightful in their elderly years?
I have been supporting this latest client for perhaps a month now.… Read the rest
My thoughts are that writing about mental health, pharmacology and psychology from a personal perspective is an exercise in extreme vulnerability. It is also exactly the kind of content that someone who had malicious intent towards me would love to rifle through for unkind purposes.… Read the rest
Something is sucking all the joy out of my life, and I think it might be the cutting down of this connection (but I am not sure).
If I could really trust that person, and if I wasn’t so prone to vulnerability and oversharing, that would be something!… Read the rest
It was interesting to come in contact with our Salsa teacher today, after absorbing a lot of media about his life on social media since the last class.
It felt strange, if I am honest. And it made me realise that no one ever lives up to the lives they put online, or on social media.… Read the rest
Another school holiday period. Something has clicked into place in my mind. And now when I see Dads with their kids, and family photos of men with their families I finally understand that this is what is most likely happening in Turtle’s world behind this screen.… Read the rest
Team sport or social dancing is purported to be great exercise for our brains. We started the paid Salsa course tonight. It certainly feels wholesome, and so, so good cognitively. The people that can lead and the instructors said that it takes time to get the steps, and within a few months of practice it becomes second nature.… Read the rest
I feel so sad for my friend who lost her husband of 40 years today. I am wondering how she must be feeling, and if it feels empty and bleak, or rich and soft with big tears. I guess she is going to feel a range of different uncomfortable emotions for the foreseeable future.… Read the rest
There is simply nothing to be gained from complaining. And everything to learn through this very interesting experiment.… Read the rest