Ripping The Bandaid Off
I’ve started writing this towards the end of a night shift and finished writing the day before I returned to work. In November 2023 I
20/11/2024
All Things Mental Health
The Incredibly Low Moods after Psychology Sessions
I recently started a 10-12 week intensive PTSD treatment program which gives me both anxiety and hope. The issue now is the expected low mood
06/03/2024
The Importance of Seeking Help Early
I’ve spent the past 2 months trying to write a post about a traumatic incident that has put me back on workers comp. This time
09/01/2024
Anxiety and Socialising
“I don’t think I’ll go, I don’t really enjoy socialising outside of work”. This is something I have found myself admitting to colleagues recently. It’s
06/09/2023
How I Will Continue as a Paramedic
I write this as I go for a long walk at 8:30 at night to clear my head. No distractions. It may not be well
21/04/2023
“You’re too young for a spinal fusion”
Well I guess the time has come that I need to be the walking paramedic for a while. I have been experiencing a numb left
30/09/2022
Running Through the Mental Fog
I have started planning out my runs to be more consistent and to ensure I am improving each week. Friday’s I plan to run over
26/09/2022
anxiety
Riding The Mental Health ‘Roller Coaster’
My current head space isn’t horrible at the moment but I am acutely aware I can be triggered at any time. It feels like I
08/08/2022
anxiety
What if I can’t be a paramedic anymore?
In May this year I returned to clinical practice (on road) after being on alternate duties for over 14 months due to my back injury.
26/07/2022
