My Experience Of The Short Synacthen Test (SST)
Reading Time: 6 minutesThis article explains what a Short Synacthen Test (SST) is, what it’s used for, and provides a personal experience of having the test done
Me
Welcome to the category archive that’s all about me. Here you’ll find all the articles that have been indexed as containing a sizable amount of personal information and my experiences.
If you want to learn more about the person behind the Unwanted Life blog, then this is the archive for you.
Here you’ll find articles whereby I talk about my mental health and my invisible disability issues. You’ll also find some other interesting insights into who I am as a person.
Losing Track Of All My Rescheduled Referrals
Reading Time: 4 minutesAn example of the difficulties of sorting out appointments and referrals when dealing with multiple hospitals and other organisations
State Benefits: PIP, Atos, And My Mental Health Trust
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis article provides an example of how a Mental Health Trust (NHS) and the current disability health system can go wrong
Why I Hate Atos And Their Assessments
Reading Time: 6 minutesAtos and private companies like them that conduct medical and work capability assessments are unfit for purpose. Here’s why
What Makes A Father On Father’s Day?
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn honour of Father’s Day, celebrate a man/person who fulfilled the role of a father and supported your mental health needs
How To Always Be There For A Friend: #BeTheMateYoudWant
Reading Time: 4 minutesTo honour Men’s Health Week, this article will discuss male friendships, because you should always be there for a friend: #BeTheMateYoudWant
A Course Mandated Experiential Group For Therapists
Reading Time: 6 minutesThis article will use an example of an experiential group for therapists to show the power of minority influence and diffused responsibility
My Experience Of Being In Group Therapy: Part 2
Reading Time: 9 minutesThis article outlines my second experience of giving group therapy a try and the outcome of that experience, echoing the first attempt
Life With My Hair Destroying Behaviours
Reading Time: 6 minutesAs a follow on to the article, Traction Alopecia: The Hair Pulling Question, I discuss my life with my hair destroying behaviours
Traction Alopecia: The Hair Pulling Question
Reading Time: 16 minutesThis article discusses my hair pulling and hair destroying behaviours that lead to me developing permanent traction alopecia to identify which disorder best accounts for those behaviours