The Doctor is In

Start Of The Week

I'm finding that I've got a lot going on. Much personal/private-life stuff. And the regularity of going to the day hospital twice a week. On thursdays, I drop in at The Cottage for a sit down and a chat and a cup of tea. I'm lucky to have such a stable routine - well provided for by the statutory and voluntary sectors (as we call them over here). It's a funny thing, but I realise now that even when we don't necessarily seem to be making much use of the services these places provide, the very fact of their existence is a big help in itself. It becomes a bit like having family to lean on. Or even to impress, or to entertain, or whatever. Anyhow, I'm pleased with the way things are at the moment; so much so that I've felt able to approach the new consultant and talk about a worrying aspect of my health over recent months - some kind of epileptic-type fit. Not too dramatic but a concern nonetheless. We're going to see if we can get it checked out on a scan or something. So, good news and not so good news. I'm up late tonight checking my inbox and wondering whether to phone long-distance to catch up with my friend in America. She's five hours behind the U.K. clock. Goodnight to you all. Sweet dreams. Alan.

Back In Business

Oh, hi again. I've been "otherwise engaged". Romantic attachment and development. All good clean fun.

I'm doing OK. I'm back on track, going to the day hospital twice a week and generally keeping things in order. It really was a difficult winter for me and it's great to be feeling human again. To be honest, the most effective healer this time has been time itself. Just a question of sticking with it and carrying on regardless. Obviously, it helps immmensely not to be totally on my own and to have people waiting in the wings, as it were. But basically, there comes a time when we've got stand on our own two feet and either sink or swim. It was a hard-won struggle; but I'm pulling through. Thanks for all your help in making this weblog a success.

We'll see whether I get back into the swing of things writing stuff; or if it's time to call a wrap on this particular aspect of my recovery programme, such as it is. Hopefully catch you all later. All the best, Alan.