This year has been a rollercoaster. I’ve had five throat infections, a round of Covid, three holidays and numerous fibromyalgia flare ups. My three year old got a place in nursery, starting in August. I was diagnosed with ADHD in February and started medication (life changing, by the way) in March. Most significantly, a few … Continue reading The Great Beyond (AKA: I Realised My Child Is Autistic)
Author: Kirsty @ Paperback Punk Rock
What Is ADHD?
ADHD is a grossly misunderstood condition. A lot of people still think it’s something limited to disruptive young boys, which is why so many people - particularly those who are AFAB - go undiagnosed for years. Me with some goats and undiagnosed ADHD Part of the reason I’m talking so much about it recently - … Continue reading What Is ADHD?
The Answer
My name is Kirsty and I have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. That’s a sentence I’ve been waiting to write for about ten years. When I was growing up ADHD wasn't a thing. It was something little boys who couldn’t sit still had. People thought it was a fallacy, an excuse for poor parenting. I was … Continue reading The Answer
January
January’s been a hell of a month. I went to London with my mum and sister for a weekend. My husband has gone away for work twice. We spent a full-on week in Derby with a toddler who was awake at 2am every night. And - just for fun - I've had tonsillitis since Christmas. … Continue reading January
The Fibromyalgia Advent Calendar | Day 20: Mum Guilt
Every day in the run up to Christmas I’m going to talk about a symptom or side effect of fibromyalgia, to give some insight into what it’s like to live with the condition. December 20th: Mum Guilt I’m pretty sure any parent who tells you they’ve never felt they’re not doing enough for their kids … Continue reading The Fibromyalgia Advent Calendar | Day 20: Mum Guilt
The Fibromyalgia Advent Calendar | Day 19: Pacing
Every day in the run up to Christmas I’m going to talk about a symptom or side effect of fibromyalgia, to give some insight into what it’s like to live with the condition. December 19th: Pacing When I was diagnosed with fibro, my GP’s only advice was “pacing” - basically balancing exercise and rest in … Continue reading The Fibromyalgia Advent Calendar | Day 19: Pacing
The Fibromyalgia Advent Calendar | Day 18: Isolation
Every day in the run up to Christmas I’m going to talk about a symptom or side effect of fibromyalgia, to give some insight into what it’s like to live with the condition. December 18th: Isolation The physical symptoms of fibromyalgia are pretty miserable, but the isolation and loneliness that come as a result are … Continue reading The Fibromyalgia Advent Calendar | Day 18: Isolation
The Fibromyalgia Advent Calendar | Day 17: Flares
Every day in the run up to Christmas I’m going to talk about a symptom or side effect of fibromyalgia, to give some insight into what it’s like to live with the condition. December 17th: Flares There’s no cure for fibromyalgia; there’s only management of symptoms. Fortunately, on a normal day I’m not immediately physically … Continue reading The Fibromyalgia Advent Calendar | Day 17: Flares
The Fibromyalgia Advent Calendar | Day 16: Depression
Every day in the run up to Christmas I’m going to talk about a symptom or side effect of fibromyalgia, to give some insight into what it’s like to live with the condition. December 16th: Depression Mental health issues like depression and anxiety frequently coexist with fibromyalgia. Nobody knows for certain whether it‘s the fibro … Continue reading The Fibromyalgia Advent Calendar | Day 16: Depression
The Fibromyalgia Advent Calendar | Day 15: Stiff Muscles
Every day in the run up to Christmas I’m going to talk about a symptom or side effect of fibromyalgia, to give some insight into what it’s like to live with the condition. December 15th: Stiff Muscles More pain! Usually worse in the morning. My left ankle is the main culprit, but a few minutes … Continue reading The Fibromyalgia Advent Calendar | Day 15: Stiff Muscles
Chronic Mother 