When I had my second breakdown, I was completely and utterly burnt out (Picture: Emma Flint) I can’t do this. That’s what I remember thinking as I lay wailing in my bed, my mother stroking my hair. My heart felt like it was hammering against my chest, my breathing was quick and shallow, and every […]
When I did drift off, I woke up not knowing where I was, sweating so much I was soaking wet and freezing (Picture: Russell Fleming) I couldn’t get out of bed. I felt drained, constantly. All my body wanted was more sleep. When I did drift off, I woke up not knowing where I was, […]
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This is why it seems like everyone has ADHD right now — including you
It might seem like ‘everyone has ADHD right now’ – but that couldn’t be further from the truth (Picture: Metro) Opening up to a friend after I was diagnosed with ADHD, I voiced my struggles with time blindness, lateness, general disorganisation, and emotional dysregulation. ‘But isn’t it normal to get a little bit distracted sometimes? […]
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I tried Aldi’s top wines for autumn and £8.99 fizz is a total ‘knockout’
Aldi’s got some winners in its wine range (Picture: Getty Images/fStop) Genuine question, who doesn’t love shopping at Aldi? No one, that’s who. The German retailer’s stores have become a safe space where social divides aren’t a thing, because at the end of the day, everyone loves a bargain. And you can definitely snag yourself […]
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I had surgery – the doctor’s main concern was my partner’s sex life
My endometriosis symptoms appeared when I was 11-years-old (Picture: Elodie Giuge Photography) ‘Is there anything else you’d like to ask?’, the surgeon queried. ‘You wanted to ask if your cervix was being removed,’ my husband Chris prompted me. It was my final appointment before my extensive endometriosis surgery, which would also see me having a hysterectomy […]
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From Space NK to Dunelm – this is everything a shopping expert is buying
That lip balm will be in our hand, and on our lips all day! (Picture: Metro/Getty) Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more Wow, what a week it’s been! Having witnessed all four […]