With apologies to Eminem.
Hello. I am back. To those who are new, hello again. To those who have joined, hello to you too. It has been a while since I last posted, and this has been for several reasons.
First, I got married in March. Congratulations to me. Thank you. At the same time, I also started working in the ADHD service. In April I also embarked on part three of an advanced clinical practice course looking at pathophysiology (basically the origin of illnesses). Around this time a good friend was no longer able to host my sites and backed up my sites onto files, so I spent a while 1, figuring out how websites and domains work, and 2, recreating my site and reconnecting with the outside world.
Along the way I learned several things:
- Back up all your blog posts. I had them backed up via WinZip as data but not as actual blogs, and not being that technologically sound, I don’t know how to extrapolate the data as blogs.
- Do the research. I have a better idea of websites and domains work now, but a few months ago I had no idea.
So yes, I am back. I hope that you will join me on my journey of wellness and wellbeing. If you have any feedback or comments, please let me know. Until then, have a great week wherever you are on the planet.
Thank you for taking the time to read my blog, and if you know of anyone who may benefit from / appreciate the blog, please recommend it to them as well. And if you are feeling low and struggling with your mental health, please know that during this difficult time of the pandemic, there is still help out there and help available. Talk to your GP. Freephone Samaritans 116 123.
There is help out there. You are not alone.
Remember: it’s a journey. It will take time. Have patience in the process. You will get there. Until then, stay happy, stay healthy, and have a lovely time wherever you are on the planet.
And remember: love yourself. And others.
Greg
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A bit about the author:
I am a guy who is just over 40, and is sharing a journey of wellness and wellbeing. I am also a mental health professional with a wealth of years of experience in supporting individuals who have challenging mental illnesses and personality disorders.
Prior to my current professional role, I spent several years supporting members of the community as a fitness professional, assisting individuals with weight loss and health improvement programs.
I completed a PGDip in Mental Health Nursing in 2013, and an MSc in Advanced Practice in 2016 in which I looked at improving nurses’ level of engagement with patients with challenging personality disorders.
In 2018 I successfully undertook Clinical reasoning in Physical Assessments course, and in 2020 I commenced further training in Nurse Prescribing to train toward becoming an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, and will be looking forward to supporting those in the community with mental health support and medicinal support.
In 2015 I also undertook a Mentorship for practice (BSc Hons) course and have been supporting future nurses with their training and development. I have also recently supported a Healthcare Assistant Staff toward training in and successfully passing and achieving a Foundation Degree in Mental Health Nursing.
In my current role, I am a person looking to support the physical and mental health and well-being of the individual. Don’t think of me as a motivational coach or speaker. Think of me more as a wellness guide, as I use my mental health training and experience to suggest and advise ways to enhance your wellness and wellbeing. If you are struggling with your mental health though, please seek advice from a medical professional such as your GP.
I believe that it is a journey. It is a process. It will take time. But we will get there.
Remember: it’s a journey. It will take time. Have patience in the process. You will get there. Until then, stay happy, stay healthy, and have a lovely time wherever you are on the planet.
And remember: love yourself. And others.
