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Yes, but in my case I think it’s a learned reaction from my family.

A work acquaintance was looking for a name based on a particular fantasy creature for her new kitten. She knew I read a lot and asked me for suggestions, so this evening I’ve gone through my books and made up a list for her. It looks like she’s chosen one of the names I found.

Thanks @HealingMama. I did wonder about supplements, but I didn’t have a clue where to start.

I get fatigue pretty regularly, have done for years. It can last anything from a single day to a few weeks at a time. I’ve been fatigued for the last few weeks and am at the end of my tether with it. I’m calling the doctors on Monday. There are reasons for me to get it. I’ve been diagnosed with...

You’re definitely going to need something. On it’s own, you’ve got about twenty minutes before it starts going soggy, even in a cool atmosphere. A little longer and it’s liquid. Ice cream is about the worst food substance I know of for keeping frozen, (I work in retail).

Mostly I end up shutting myself away and trying to focus on something simple, like a favourite book. If I’m at work I try and find jobs that get me away from most people and take my breaks outside or in my car, where there’s no TV or radio, or conversation etc. I probably don’t deal with it very...

Congratulations!

As far as I understand it OCD is when it seriously interferes with your life, as in you’re completely unable to function without performing the rituals. Not that I’m an expert, but as far as I know you can display certain OCD like traits without being seen to have the full disorder. Personally...

Not the best pictures because I’m taking them at a distance through glass, but...

When, despite seeing your T in her office four something like 4 years, you have no idea there is a box of tissues right by your chair until she points it out to you- because looking at it would mean looking in her direction.

I know you’ve given up on the insomnia and that’s alright, I get how it’s beyond you, and you’ve been pretty honest about that. But, it’s weird how it’s become such a non-subject that when I mention it, it’s like I’ve said nothing at all.

Yep, 100%. I thrive under pressure. My best days at work are when something goes wrong and everyone else is panicking. I’m not sure it’s sustainable long term though.

I love the guy in the foreground of this one , who looks like he’s praying to the gods and levitating!

Bees are shy about posing for pictures.

Yet another screw up at the doctor’s surgery, yet another cancelled appointment. Fun. Glad it stopped raining so I could plant my lavender. Tomorrow needs to be a good day, it’s time for that pattern to end. Why do I insist upon reading enormous books? I’ve just discovered nooch, and I’m in love!

Getting controlling over food. I thought I was past it, but this last year proved different. It’s so easy to slip into without realising and then it spirals as the worse I feel the less I want to bother.

This thread has inspired me to take up my camera again (as opposed to my phone, which takes terrible pictures). I’m having to relearn how to use it, but here are a few of todays efforts.

That my best friend finds a solution to her current problem. That I overcome my own. While I’m at it, that I am cured once and for all, of my sleep troubles.

When, the minute something slips, the first thing to go is always self-care.

This is so good to read. Congratulations, it is a huge accomplishment!

Who, me?

My mum beat up my dad, and my brothers, but never laid a finger on me or my sister. I couldn’t talk about it (even if I’d been capable) because it didn’t happen, right? When I was in college we had a mental health day, where outside groups came and gave talks and workshops. Among them, two...

I lost the ability to cry for something like 8 years when I was younger. It wasn't so much that I wanted to, but there were times when I got so stuck inside my own head and was convinced that it would help if I could that it felt awful. I just wanted some kind of release. I still don’t cry like...

I’ve been meaning to share these guys for ages. I’ve no idea what he’s singing about, but that man can play a violin.