I’ve never particularly struggled with sleep. I’ve had the odd night here and there where I have found it difficult to drop off, or woken earlier than I would like, but it is not common and not every night. Aside from during uncomfortably hot weather or receiving phone calls if I am on call, I’m … Continue reading Time for bed
A year ago today at 8pm, the Prime Minister announced the country was to enter what would become the first of (to date) three national lockdowns. Phrases like Stay Home, Save Lives and Social Distancing became part of common parlance. While the rules have varied, for the last year to a greater or lesser extent … Continue reading One year on
If you consumed any form of media yesterday, you were almost certainly told it was Blue Monday, allegedly the most depressing day of the year. You would imagine as a psychiatrist I would have been speaking about the day, advocating for people seeking help and checking in with each other. Of course, checking in with … Continue reading A year in the life…
For the second time this winter, it snowed around our home yesterday. The first time, it had all but melted within the day, but this time with heavier snowfall and colder temperatures it has stuck. Our garden remains covered in a blanket of white, and our in the street where people and cars have ventured, … Continue reading A Moral Pandemic
I love Christmas, unashamedly so. I love the food, the music, the parties and the gift giving, I even love the weather. With my birthday a couple of days before and the New Year to wrap up the season, it is without question my favourite time of year. For months now I have been aware … Continue reading Christmas Cancelled: Some Thoughts
