It’s been a while since I’ve talked about this, so I thought I’d update you on how things are going with my hip and how I’m coping with it. After almost two years, I’m finally getting somewhere, but before I get into that, let’s rewind some to how the past few months have been. I’m … Continue reading Another Hip Update
Tag: pain
The Joys of Physio
Yesterday I went for my monthly physiotherapy appointment. Over the last week or so my hip has felt a little worse than it has done and it's felt like the exercises I've been given have just been irritating it. I mentioned it to my physio and he had to do his usual range of motion … Continue reading The Joys of Physio
Friday Blog – Bread Recipe
Welcome to the end of another week. It's been an odd week here, a lot going on and I've been in a fair bit of pain. I'm taking today off to relax and play the new Stardew Valley update. But, as a few people wanted to know the recipe for the bread that I posted … Continue reading Friday Blog – Bread Recipe
Hip Update + Bonus Recipe
It'll soon be the year anniversary of when my hip started to hurt - woo!Sometimes I don't feel like I've come very far with it. I'm on a high dose ofstrong painkillers and still experience a lot of pain daily. Having said this, I'm making progress to getting it fixed. Last year I hadmy MRI … Continue reading Hip Update + Bonus Recipe
The End of a Holiday
Last week I posted about taking a break from writing over Christmas. I was only supposed to be coming back to it tomorrow (Tuesday), but I've missed writing more than I ever thought I would, so I'm starting again today. When I worked my 9-5 – even though it wasn't really 9-5 – in IT, … Continue reading The End of a Holiday
Physical Pain and Mental Health
As I've said previously, I have bipolar disorder. It's something that I've relatively come to terms with as something that I will have for the rest of my life. I'm, I wouldn't say used to it, but it's there every day, and it's just something I live with. When it comes to physical pain; however, … Continue reading Physical Pain and Mental Health
Good News Monday
Yet another Monday hits us in the face like a brick. I woke up feeling sick and in pain, but as the pain meds kick in and the sickness fades away, I’m left with at least some good to come out of a Monday. The Next Stage and Creatures are now available on Google Books … Continue reading Good News Monday
It’s Been Another (Long) Week
As far as writing goes, this week has been a write off. From pointless hospital appointments taking up a day to new pain meds, making me spaced out, I’ve not been able to do a great deal. One plus has come out of this week though, and that’s that both Creatures and The Next Stage … Continue reading It’s Been Another (Long) Week
Dopey Words
First off I would just like to apologise if this doesn’t make sense or I start to ramble. I’ve just been put on some stronger painkillers for my hip, and well I’m kinda spaced out. I’ve spent the majority of the day looking into more ways that I can deliver my books to you, the … Continue reading Dopey Words
Ups and Downs
I decided the other day that I was going to aim to do a new blog every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I didn’t manage to do it this week, so I’m posting today instead. A few months ago, I found out that I have a torn labrum in my left hip, this has meant for … Continue reading Ups and Downs
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