I finally found the time and state of mind to write about this big issue. I have been writing quite openly about my mental health since I started this blog but I promised I would also talk about anxiety and panic attacks management. I don’t have any qualification or authority to talk about mental health … Continue reading Anxiety and Panic Attacks
My diagnosis
My Annual MRI Scan
I had my annual MRI yesterday. And there were many firsts. First time in the UK – Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham (scans also examined at JR Oxford University Hospital) First time that I was given contrast dye through cannula (this information is purely for the MRI geeks) First time after a couple of years that … Continue reading My Annual MRI Scan
Mental Health
From the very moment when I decided that I wanted to start my blog, I knew that my mental health would be one of the big topics that I would like to write about. -- CONTINUE READING --
Thereafter
After returning from the hospital we agreed with my parents that it would be best if I returned to uni and continued with my life as normal as possible. At that time it was unclear whether my tumour was malignant and I needed further tests and close observation. I was so grateful for their approach. … Continue reading Thereafter
My Diagnosis Part 2
My first MRI will always remain engraved on my mind… ... because it was just so casual. I wasn’t really worried or nervous. I remember my mom warning me that it might feel claustrophobic. But I actually did not mind, on the contrary, I found the sounds of the MRI machine quite intriguing. I recall … Continue reading My Diagnosis Part 2
My Diagnosis Part 1
The year of 2012 brought a lot of changes into my life. I talk about the first signs of my brain tumour and events leading up to my diagnosis. Second part to follow shortly.
Finding the courage
How I found the courage to start writing again and begin to talk about my brain tumour. READ MORE -->
Anna's Brainstorm 