Chapter 13

Hello, hope you enjoyed the bank holiday. The weather was ok. I caught up with some old friends and family. It was nice. I watched a bit of telly as usual. I went to the gym. I have found a exercise that helps with my lower back. It has been a bit sore for a while. So far its ok. Im still drinking loads of tea. I love it. My sister has just come back from Barcelona. She had a nice time. I would like to travel more. It is something I would enjoy. I sometimes go on the train to Manchester and Birmingham. I went Llanddudno twice last year. It was nice. I went Angllsey with Mind this year. It was great. Im not doing bad. A couple of weeks in the sun with a nice women would be nice. Weh heh. A few drinks and plenty of food. I can dream. Anyway till next time. Im going to do some comments now. Take care.

Chapter 12

Hello again, hope you are well. Me, I am a bit tense today.I will get over it though. I have been a lot worse. I just think I need to do a bit of weight training, that always works. I think about the past a lot. I remember my childhood and growing up. I am lucky, my mum and dad really looked after me and my sister. We lived close to countryside and myself and friends would go off for a whole day in the holidays. We used to love playing football too. I was captain of my middle school team. I then went to high school, I did ok. I tried but I think I had the beginnings of my illness even then. I then started work and I did quite well for a while. Me and my friends would go out and I continued to play football. I suddenly became very Ill. I was taken into hospital. My life was different after that. I got by, my family were very supportive. I had some good friends too, they looked after me. I met a lovely girl too. My friend said she was the nicest in the area. We used to go to the cinema every Sunday and go for meals sometimes. She met someone else at work. I was not bitter, it was time to move on. After this I focused on my training, I used to cycle, martial arts, squash and go to the gym. I also took my dog out, he loved going out. I still see my friends . I am doing ok now, thanks for reminiscing with me. I feel less tense now, being at magmh amongst friends has helped. Thanks.

Chapter 11

Hi there, hope you are ok. Weather is a bit dour again. My cousins operation went ok. I went to see him yesterday. I am hopeful of the future now. I have lost a few loved ones over the years. With my faith though I hope to see them again. I value my friends and family and take every oppurtunity to keep in touch. I am lucky that I have got such good people in my life. Life is not always easy, your friends and family help you get through the bad times. Sometimes you are all alone though and you have to get through rough patches. You have to have an inner strength and resilience to get better. You have to try your best. I find people with mental health issues try their best. They want to be well. Take care.

Chapter 10

Its being a nice few days recently.I am doing much the same.I overdid it at the gym last Thursday.I went again though the following Sunday and Monday.I really enjoyed it.I vary what I do each time I go.I went to Tesco yesterday and got myself some bargains. I am enjoying Mindbloggling. It is part of my routine now. I see my friends regularly, we enjoy watching music tv and lots of tea. We also enjoy a few beers sometimes when we watch football. I have seen some relatives at the weekend. I have been very lucky. My family have all been good to me.My cousin has got to have a heart bypass soon. He should be ok but it is still a worry.Lets hope the nice weather continues.Take care.