Depression and Retirement
My History of Depression The last few years have not been the best for me as far as my health has been concerned. In 2016 I was diagnosed with depression. It became clear that I had been depressed for a number of years. The diagnosis came after an operation that caused me some nasty moments. […]
My Stroke – I Have Had Better Wednesdays – Part 1
No One Expects the Spanish Inquisition, or A Stroke. My stroke. Wednesday 13th June 2018. A perfectly normal day. I was looking after Meg, a golden Labrador for her mum, Di, had gone on holiday with Jane. I had fed Meg, given her a walk, and then taken her to her house for the […]
Wood Turning, Goosnargh 22nd April
Goosnargh 22nd April, I am back Wood Turning. As you may know I began wood turning a few of years ago under the guidance and tuitaledge of Roni, my friend who lives in West Wales. Following an operation and being treated for depression I stopped wood turning. Now that I am coming out the […]
Depression – The Tax Man Cometh, But is Not Their Fault
Depression Depression is a debilitating disease. It removes motivation. It produces anxiety attacks that can stop the sufferer from leaving the house. Depression also destroys concentration. It does a lot more like make the sufferer hell to live with. Medication is there to help but, as I have found finding the right medication and the […]
Depression – Suicide
Depression – Suicide I have been diagnosed with depression and apparently it is not normal to think about suicide. Who knew? Depression is an odd animal. It creeps up on you. It was not until I ran out of work in tears that I thought that I should get help. The history of my […]
Something Strange and Wonderful
happened the other day. My partner read my blog. I happened to forward an email to her and, as part of my signature, there is a link to my blog. She followed it. She read the piece on depression. being a ‘typical man’ I have difficulty in talking about my feelings and emotions. This blog […]
Phil’s British Heart Foundation Donation – you know it makes sense
