Monthly Archives: November 2011

Thanksgiving, Thinky Thoughts And TV Documentaries

Posted on November 25, 2011 by

Here in England we don’t celebrate Thanksgiving, but we still wish everybody who does a wonderful day. We also reflect on what we’re thankful for. For me, 2011 has officially been The Year Of Suck. Not only has my health … Continue reading →

Posted in Autism, Christmas, Documentaries, Epilepsy, Family, Health, Love, Other beliefs, Other cultures, Other religions, Thanksgiving, TV, Yule | 2 Comments

November Ponderings – Health

Posted on November 20, 2011 by

I may have mentioned that I am a sci-fi geek. I especially love Doctor Who, and have done so for my entire life. It isn’t my birthday for another ten days yet, but I’ve spent most of this month in … Continue reading →

Posted in Doctor Who, Health | 7 Comments

My Favourite Photograph Of 2011

Posted on November 13, 2011 by

Today’s entry from Gone Bananas has got me thinking. About feelings of self-worth, recovering from anxiety and my journey towards confidence over the last eighteen months or so. This year my self-esteem took the largest knock it has ever taken. … Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, Confidence, Neurological, Self-worth | Tagged , | 7 Comments

Too Much Time To Think

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

If there’s one thing that I really don’t “do” too well, it’s listening to my body when I’m run down. That’s why I’ve been dealing with stomach flu for the last month, because I’ve been attempting to carry on as … Continue reading →

Posted in Autism, Illness, Neurological | 2 Comments

Autism: Obsessions Or Gifts Of Talent?

Posted on November 6, 2011 by

As many autists do, I know that I can obsess hugely about some things. For instance, I am so obsessed with the sci-fi genre that I can never get enough of it. Doctor Who is my top obsession in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Autism, Creativity, Neurological, Talent | 10 Comments

When Lightning Strikes

Posted on November 3, 2011 by

Well actually, it was Epilepsy. I was rather hoping that I’d not need to describe a seizure so soon, but it happened and I’d like to record it; mostly because I can come back to read this and perhaps not … Continue reading →

Posted in Autism, Epilepsy, Neurological | 4 Comments

Neurologically Speaking

Posted on November 2, 2011 by

The brain. What a strange and fascinating organ. Functional, and yet full of mystery as well as neurons. The neurons can also be quite fascinating. Especially when they refuse to do what you would like them to do. Take my … Continue reading →

Posted in Autism, Epilepsy, Neurological | 4 Comments