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Eureka!

Eureka!

July 8, 2013
Eureka! So that’s what’s been going on. Wow, it’s now as if I have an answer as to why I have behaved the way I have all my life.  The reasons I got tired quickly, the reasons I had panic attacks, the reasons I struggled to breathe sometimes, especially at altitude...
Hospital appointments and heart checks

Hospital appointments and heart checks

May 27, 2013
Hospital appointments and heart checks I had appointments at the hospital today for heart checks after stroke. These were some of the tests the stroke specialist said I had to go for to work out why I had a stroke.  I’m actually quite nervous about getting all of this...
Been busy – it’s not all been about sleeping

Been busy – it’s not all been about sleeping

May 22, 2013
I have actually been quite productive recently. I took on a cleaner because there was no chance my house was going to have a vacuum anywhere near it.  I don’t have the energy so it was less stress taking on someone who is understanding that if I need to go to bed then...
Don’t Panic, Captain Mainwaring!!

Don’t Panic, Captain Mainwaring!!

April 19, 2013
Don’t Panic, Captain Mainwaring!! Well the energy hasn’t come back yet, still sleeping most of the time. I’m surprised there is anything to write, I’m constantly in bed, ha! Been back and forwards to docs, mainly panic attacks. It just seems like I can’t breathe, and...
My American chauffeur has left. Now, how do I drive?

My American chauffeur has left. Now, how do I drive?

April 15, 2013
My American chauffeur has left. Now, how do I drive? It’s been a lot easier in the last two weeks with having my ‘big’ little brother around to help. When he heard I wasn’t well he flew all the way over from America to see how I was and help out.  He had a stroke when...
Holiday Snaps

Holiday Snaps

April 3, 2013
Holiday Snaps Made myself a double appointment to see my doctor when I got home. I never knew you could get double appointments, but it's just as well I did.  The doctor spent probably the whole of the first part of the appointment faffing around saying OMG you’ve had...

Well that was some holiday! Glad I was insured…

March 29, 2013
I always wondered what it was like having a two week holiday. I’ve only ever managed 10 days max because I’m always so busy. So did I chill out? Was it all party time? Eh, NO! Apparently it was a stroke. That was after staying in a ‘wellness room’ at the hotel....
Doctors letter for gym use

Doctors letter for gym use

February 24, 2006
Doctors letter for gym use Getting a doctors letter for gym use! Not what I thought I needed in going to the gym.  I went in today to set up a membership at a local pool and gym.  I want to use the pool but not the gym. When I was given the information to sign up,...