Tag Archives: mental health

Because We Are Bad by Lily Bailey – A review – The book I have always been longing to read

Posted on April 22, 2022 by SCARFMAN

“Wanker is someone who drives a car badly.” (p40, Because We Are Bad, Lily Bailey). Look Mr Irrational, I do not care what you say, I am starting this blog with that swear word. You sure though? What if Lily … Continue reading →

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First time I’ve touched my golf clubs in over twenty-five years #OCD #Recovery

Posted on April 12, 2022 by SCARFMAN

“I’m thinking of taking up golf!” This is what my big sister said to mum and me, as she drove us back from the cemetery last Saturday afternoon (it was my late dad’s birthday).  I almost choked in stunned amazement … Continue reading →

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It’s getting better all the time! OCD and me, an update!

Posted on April 16, 2021 by SCARFMAN

This is going to be a short blog about me and my OCD. An update about how things have been for me since my last OCD blog in late November. I’ll give you a good clue here, it’s been fandabidozi!! … Continue reading →

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I finally did it, I sat down at my doctors! OCD and me

Posted on November 20, 2020 by SCARFMAN

A zest for life is how I would best sum-up how I am feeling right now.  You see, I am still on a high from the events of yesterday.  I did an CBT exposure that I swore to everybody that … Continue reading →

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The woman too afraid to trust life! The Balance Between Life and Death by Elizabeth Holland – A review.

Posted on October 29, 2020 by SCARFMAN

You know you have enjoyed reading a piece of literature when at the end it has moved you to tears.  You know you have enjoyed reading a story when you have not wanted it to end.  Finally, you also know … Continue reading →

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Against All Odds

Posted on October 10, 2020 by SCARFMAN

World Mental Health Day, Saturday, October 10th, 2020.  Time to celebrate my life.  Time to tell the world what I have completely been through.  Time to finally shout out loud, “I AM HAPPY TO BE ALIVE!” “I WISH I WAS … Continue reading →

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Undertaker: The Last Ride – A Series Review

Posted on June 28, 2020 by SCARFMAN

An emotional farewell to The Undertaker! ‘Rest in peace.’  If you know anything about professional wrestling, then you will know that these three words belong to The Undertaker.  Undertaker: The Last Ride, was a five-part documentary series that for the … Continue reading →

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Contamination OCD in lockdown

Posted on June 17, 2020 by SCARFMAN

Suffering with Obsessive-compulsive disorder whilst in Covid-19 lockdown was always going to be a big challenge for me, but two things have saved me. For those of you who do not know my mental health story, I have blogged about … Continue reading →

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FIGHTING BACK FROM MY CHRONIC PELVIC PAIN NIGHTMARE!

Posted on September 4, 2019 by SCARFMAN

This is a blog that I feared I would never be able to write one day.  It is about celebrating the miraculous improvements I have made regarding my chronic pelvic pain.  I had tears in my eyes the other day … Continue reading →

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WHAT A DIFFERENCE A …YEAR MAKES! Me and my OCD.

Posted on December 14, 2018 by SCARFMAN

This is going to be a blog where I discuss the progress I have made in the past year with my severe Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.  This is going to be a blog where I express right now how happy I … Continue reading →

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