May The Force Be With You…..Always!
With so much going on in my head lately I've been using this time to really focus on things I love as a way of helping me. It was VERY hard at the beginning but over time it does help. I still struggle a lot but this is one thing that can help. Its also... Continue Reading →
Firstly let me apologise in advance for this long post. I don't intend for this to be a sad post or one that requires sympathy. I've suffered with mental health issues for most of my life, and like many people, suffered in silence. Over the years I've developed lots of coping mechanisms which meant that... Continue Reading →
This is a fairly long post, sorry. I don't know if anyone even reads my blog but talking about mental health is important to me, even if it's just me sounding off on here. One of the challenges in my battle against depression, anxiety and PTSD is to find things to distract me when I... Continue Reading →
WARNING: - There are NO spoilers or any plot details below! The UK premiere of Star Trek: Picard took place on Wednesday 15th January at the Odeon Luxe in Leicester Square. I decided to try to go along and watch the red white carpet. I had a couple of friends for support so I wasn't... Continue Reading →
I often get asked why does a 47 year-old-man (almost 48) still like Star Wars. Well, there are a number of different reasons. Here they are....warning, long read! (If I've tagged you on Twitter then your section is at the end) Star Wars was released on Monday December 26th 1977. I was 5, almost 6... Continue Reading →
Have you ever had anyone say to you "*blank* tv show/film saved my life"? I've heard it a couple of times and never quite understood it, until now. I strongly believe we all need to be more open about mental health. It is the only sure fire way to end the stigma of it. I've... Continue Reading →
I've found 3D printing very therapeutic. I normally find a plan online, usually something nerdy, print it and paint it. My painting has improved over time thank God! I have a Flashforge Adventurer III printer which suits me just fine. A few images below. The rougher they look the earlier they are!
