A few years ago, I took a course called ‘Arts for Wellbeing’. I have never been particularly artistic, but I think it’s such a good way for people to articulate what’s happening in their mind. At this course, I was introduced to all manner of artistic materials, but the one that really struck a cord … More An Ode to Brusho
Honestly, this week has been tough. Why? Because I am self-funding my PhD and I’m really starting to feel the pressure of that. And as you all know, when the pressure hits the OCD gets noisy. I knew the moment I applied for my PhD that I wouldn’t get any funding. There is so little … More Coping with the pressures of self-funding
I’ve never done a blog before, so you’ll have to be patient as I get to grips with the whole blogging process! As the title suggests, this blog is going to be about how I navigate PhD life whilst living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I had my first OCD crisis several years ago when I … More First time blogger!
OCD, the PhD and Me 