I have suffered from migraines since my late teens. Mine are hormonal and they were first triggered when I started taking the combined contraceptive pill. Oestrogen is my arch enemy. At their worst, I suffer debilitating migraines for two weeks out of my four week menstrual cycle. A migraine can feel like a living hell, Read the full article…
How much CBD should I take? is an important and frequently asked question, but I’m afraid the answer isn’t a straightforward one. I cannot turn around and tell you; for chronic pain you need 40mg of CBD a day, or for anxiety you need 15mg. The truth is, we are all unique and therefore dosing Read the full article…
We all know the importance of having regular smear tests. As women, we have it drummed into us how vital they are, and a recent campaign was launched following a severe decline in the number of women having this potentially life-saving test. It appears a lot of women are avoiding smear tests out of embarrassment. Read the full article…
One of the reasons I started my blog was to try to raise awareness about invisible illnesses. My aim is to show the day-to-day realities of living with a chronic illness like ME/CFS, and the obstacles we face. Even the simplest of tasks are exhausting and can take a lot of planning. We have to Read the full article…
“2018 has been a challenging but positive year.” I woke up this morning at my usual 5am, in pain. But instead of berating my body for making me suffer, I decided to take a few moments to look back at the past year. It’s something I normally avoid. To be honest, the past few years Read the full article…