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📙Define: IV meds 📙 For those in the CF bubble IV meds, and conversations around them, somehow feel completely the norm but I appreciate this isn’t the case for most. Some medications must or can be given by an intravenous (IV) injection or infusion. This means they're sent directly into your vein using a needle or tube. The term “intravenous” means “into the vein.” For people with CF IV medication is often a more effective way of treating infection. The drugs that can be used are numerous and fight the many different bugs CF patients struggle with. Repeat need for it in various forms means often patients are fitted with IV access which can last a long time and so is readily available when needed. CF patients often have combinations of drugs they know work well for them and can rely on to increase their lung function and ultimately their health. 🙋🏻‍♀️ personally I had my first course of IV antibiotics in my second year of uni, having stayed well enough to avoid it until then. In the last year before my transplant I was on IVs more than I was off them. My current course of IVs is one of only 3 courses I have had since my transplant and the first for 15 months...hopefully it will be a long time before I need another
Sometimes all you need is a cup of tea (or a cocktail), a good spread and a couple of hours to put the world to rights with friend(s)... ♥️ Thankfully the new afternoon tea at @50cheyne was the perfect solution to a not so perfect few days and after a full refurb earlier this year the location felt like a real treat ☕️ As is inevitable I had to ask for a few modifications, my plus 1 is 🤰🏻 too so in fact we were following a very similar list of requirements, but the staff and team were nothing but friendly and helpful and with a few small swaps (and some extra brownies because of it) I definitely didn’t feel like my dietary restrictions held us back across any of the three tiers... If you fancy a treat and are in the vicinity of Chelsea I would definitely recommend giving it a try and if the full afternoon tea maybe isn’t for you the main dinning room 🍽 and cocktail bar 🍸are definitely now on my list to visit too! Tempted?! (Kindly #gifted)
#hospitalhistory In 1841, 25-year-old solicitor Philip Rose became the founder of what is today Royal Brompton Hospital. Rose decided to build a tuberculosis hospital when his sympathy was roused for one of his clerks who had the disease and was unable to gain admission to any hospital in London. At the time, general hospitals were reluctant to admit and treat people with tuberculosis due to the fear of the disease spreading, so the need arose for specialist hospitals. The hospital opened for inpatients on 13 September 1842 as the ‘Hospital for Consumption and Diseases of the Chest’. The need soon arose to enlarge the hospital and in the spring of 1844 a new purpose built hospital was being built on Fulham Road with the new wards all open by 1855. Later additions to the hospital South Block (where CF parents are still treated today) was later built and opened in 1882, and Sydney Wing, the most modern of the Brompton buildings, was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in February 1991. 📸 credit to Royal London Hospital archives & information from rbht.nhs.uk
Stuck for supper ideas? 💡 (yes i know it’s only lunchtime but I start thinking about dinner approx 30 mins after I’ve woken up...)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here’s a quick and easy recipe which in my opinion is pretty delicious - perfect for batch making and freezing too 👌🏼⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Spicy sausage spaghetti meatballs 🍝⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ (Serves 3/4)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Ingredients⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Meatballs -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - Pork sausages (6)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - Dried chillis (2) or chilli flakes⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - Chilli powder⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - 1 clove chopped garlic ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sauce⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - Small white onion⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - Tomatoes - around 4 big / 15 small⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - *Optional* Fresh soft herbs (a large handful)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ + spaghetti (around 100g per person)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Method⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - Place some water in a pan for the spaghetti and bring the the boil⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - If using dried chillis in a pestle and mortar grind the chillis to crush them⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - Wet hands⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - Cut the sausages down the middle to remover the meat from the skins ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - Place in a bowl and add the chilli and garlic, mix to combine ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - Using your hands divide the mix into small mouth size portions, roll between your palms to make balls⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - Heat a splash of oil in a frying pan⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - Place the sausage balls in the pan one at a time⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - Leave for 2 mins until they start to form a crust on one side⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - At this point put your spaghetti in to cook⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - Turn your meatballs onto the other side⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - Put a lid on the pan and turn the heat down a little, leave to cook through for 5/8 minutes dependant on size⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - In a good mixer blend the onions, add the tomatoes and blend again⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - Add any herbs (if you wish) and blitz again for a few seconds⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - Transfer this mix to a pan, cook out for 2 minutes ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - Add the drained, cooked spaghetti + a splash of the pasta water⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - Once cooked through (cut one in half to check) add the meatballs to your saucy spaghetti mix⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - Stir gently⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - Add a final glug of olive oil⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - Season to taste + serve
‘Proper’ salads are one of my favourite things to eat in the summer...but I for one am going to be hungry in about 30 seconds if they don’t have some real substance to them... This one is one of my absolute faves - grilled peaches, goats cheese (this is, thankfully, normally one of the cheeses it’s really easy to find a pasteurised version of) with balsamic glaze & a few toasted bits, nuts/seeds etc, if you have them.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 💦 Just remember to wash all raw ingredients thoroughly especially prior to assembly!
⭐️COMPETITION⭐️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I love trying new products that pop up on my radar - a super market shop 🛒 often ends up with a few additional goodies that catch my eye 👁 and ignite my interest 💭 in the aisle...one of my most recent spots was @tonyschocolonely_uk 🍫 who’s bright bold packaging and delicious flavours couldn’t help but catch my eye and make my mouth water. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ On further research the firms ethics and efforts to try and eliminate slavery in the chocolate trade is obviously something I completely approve of and want to support. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Have you seen or tried Tony’s chocolate it yet?! Kindly the team have offered to give one of my lucky followers a chance to win a selection box containing the full 7 bar range 🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ All be in with a chance you need to do is:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 💜Make sure you’re following @nowwhatcanieat.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 💛Follow @tonyschocolonely_uk⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ❤️Like this post and let us know who you might share your chocolate with by giving them a tag.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *For extra entries in the random draw please share the post*⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *Prize box not 📷ed as sealed (7 large bars)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *Competition will close ‪at 11.59pm on the ‬23rd July and the winner, picked using a random generator, announced the next day*⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *Winners will have 24 hours to provide their details for delivery of the prize*⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *UK entries only this time I’m afraid!*⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #ad - the team at Tony’s kindly gifted me some product and allowed me to run this competition
Happy weekend everyone... I hope it includes cake 🍰🎂🧁
I’m not going to lie...I found this admission tough and it was only 4 days long (I’ve got home IVs for 11 days) 🏥 Immediately before my transplant I spent more time in hospital than out but I have been incredibly lucky that thanks to my transplant this is no longer my reality...that might not be the case forever but I am so hugely grateful that I can say that for now ♥️ 📣 So, I just wanted to give a bit shout out to anyone in hospital now, anyone waiting for transplants or anyone for whom IVs and admissions seem like a constant cycle... You’re bloody strong and it’s bloody tough but I hope there’s light at the end of the tunnel in what ever form that might be 💫♥️👊🏼
Craving this right now and I’m only one day into hospital food (read: food brought from the small Tesco over the road and brought in by 🧔🏻 and my parents as there’s no fridge or microwaves on the ward 👎🏼) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Slow roast tomato Caprese salad (ish) 🥗 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Ingredients Salad - 1kg mixed tomatoes - 1 clove garlic, finely chopped - A generous glug extra virgin olive oil - 1 onion - A large bag of rocket/watercress/baby leaves - 2 balls mozzarella - 1/2 loaf of unsliced crusty bread Dressing - 1 clove garlic - 1/2 tsp fennel seeds - 2 large handfuls of basil leaves - Zest of 1/4 lemon - 2 tbs white wine vinegar - Sea salt and black pepper - Extra virgin olive oil ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Method •Preheat oven 150°C. •Cut the tomatoes into a variety of similarly-sized shapes and place on a baking tray •Add the garlic, thyme, and season well with sea salt and black pepper. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil all over the tomatoes to coat but not drown. •Place in the pre-heated oven and roast for 60-90 minutes, until the tomatoes are shrunken but not dried out completely •Slice one onion roughly, then in a frying pan with a little oil cook until soft, set aside •While you’re tomato’s are tossing you can prepare the dressing.... •Place the garlic and fennel seeds into a blender and blitz •Add the basil leaves then the grated lemon zest, seasoning, vinegar and olive oil in that order and blitz again for 30 seconds •Taste and add more oil, vinegar or seasoning if needed •Once the tomato’s are almost ready slice or tear your bread into chunky cubes and toss on top of the tomato’s •Turn the oven up (to around 200oC) or if you have the right oven put it on the grill and cook setting for 10 minutes (keep an eye on it as you don’t want the bread to burn •To serve, take roasting tray from oven, add onions then add in your green leaves, gently toss. Break the mozzarella into bite size pieces and scatter among the tray •Serve immediately finally topping with the dressing and enjoy
They say after transplant you need to be constantly aware, that things can change quickly and if that happens there’s no hanging around - these new lungs are precious and I want to do everything I can to look after them.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Less than 36 hours ago I was on the dance floor partying the night away at a friends wedding, fast forward 24 hours and after a temperature developing over a couple of hours and the reality that I was feeling increasingly grotty we accepted the frustrating reality that, after a call to the Papworth team, we needed to head to A&E...I’ve been admitted and while it looks like hopefully just a chest infection we’re doing all we can at the moment to confirm that’s the case and treat ASAP.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I made it 15 months without IVs. I was getting used to not having to schedule in sickness to my life which in some ways make right nows reality even more frustrating but that’s how it goes... fingers crossed we find the route of the problem ASAP and I can get back to living my best life ♥️
Are you a pudding person? Got a sweet tooth? Always waiting for dessert? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ While we don’t have puddings everyday in our house it’s definitely something I look forward to when it’s an option! 🧁🍮🥧🍨
📕Define: Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder📕⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ PTLD is a recognised although not common complication of solid organ transplantation. It is estimated to effect around 1-4 in 100 lung transplant patients in some form. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Your chances of developing PTLD are highest during the first few months after a transplant, when you are on a stronger dose of immunosuppressive medicine. However, it can sometimes develop later, even several years after your transplant.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ There are four main types of PTLD, ranging from pre-cancerous disorders to more aggressive lymphomas.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ PTLD can develop as people who are taking medicines to dampen their immune system in order to prevent rejection and once developed can be treated in a number of ways dependent on what stage the disease is discovered.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 👩🏻 My lymphoma presented initially as what was believed to be a stomach ulcer - I was in a huge amount of pain and immediately pre diagnosis unable to eat anything at all. It progressed to stage 4 cancer but was thankfully treated with Rituximab, an antibody therapy that helps your immune system recognise and destroy B cells prior to traditional chemo. Thankfully I responded to this & have been in remission over a year now.
A great way to use up any leftover chilli or Bolognese without the result being as heavy as pasta or rice might be....and perfect for this hotter weather which I hope is here to stay ☀️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Stuffed peppers with feta 🍴⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ (Serves 2)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Ingredients ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ * 2 large peppers⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ * @merchantgourmet quinoa poach or similar pre prepared grains ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ * Bolognese (see recipes highlights for my recipe) - 1 portion⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ * Jar roasted peppers (optional) - 2 peppers⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ * Peas - handful⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ * Creme fresh, 1 tbs⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ * Feta cheese, 1/4 packet⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Method⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ * Turn the grill on low (or a grill oven to about 180oC if you have one)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ * In a bowl mix a poach of grains with a single serving of Bolognese, 1 large roasted pepper (or 2 smaller ones) sliced & a handful of frozen peas⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ * Mix and add a table spoon of creme fresh⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ * Carefully chop your two bell peppers lengthways, so the stem is sliced in half⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ * Remove the seeds and any white pith⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ * Using a spoon stuff your peppers evenly with the mix ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ * Place under a low grill for 15/20 minutes⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ * Remove and sprinkle over 1/4 of a packet of feta * Return under the grill to brown the cheese on top until a little golden⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ * Serve on some (washed) lightly dressed rocket - 2 half’s per person is a perfect portion in my opinion
You might have noticed I’ve been a little absent on stories etc since last week (if not, no offence taken) The reason? We’ve been in Croatia for the wonderful wedding of a friend 💒 We spent a few days in Vis for the wedding and a couple in Split and to be honest I was useless at taking note or 📸s of the delicious food we had. A couple of food recommendation though: - If you make it to Vis breakfast overlooking the water at @frutarijavis is an absolute dream - In Split our best meal by far was the lunch we had at @bokeriacroatia (thanks again for the recommendation @itsbeenalongweek) - Eat all the ice cream #obvs ♥️
A perfect summer supper...and with a little bit of juggling it can all be done in 1 pan!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sausage and potato tray bake + lemony kale 🍴👩🏻‍🍳⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Ingredients⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - 1 onion, chopped⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - 3 cloves of garlic ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - 300g small or new potatoes ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - 6 sausages (pork, chicken, veggie etc are all fine)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - 1/2 bag of kale, washed⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - 1 mug of peas⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - 1/2 lemon⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - Olive oil ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - Balsamic Glaze⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Method⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - Turn oven onto 180oC⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - Chop onion into medium fine chunks⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - Using an oven proof dish add the onions and a drizzle of oil & pop straight into the oven with a lid on⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - Chop the potatoes into small (2cm ish) pieces⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - After 10 minutes add the potatoes to the onions, stir to coat all in the oil and return to the oven⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - Bake for 20 minutes⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - Remove from the oven and take off lid⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - Add the sausages on top of the potatoes, return to the oven without the lid this time⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - Turn oven up to 200oC⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - Cool sausages according to instructions, turning 1/2 way to ensure even browning ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - Wash kale and peas under hot water⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - Once sausages are cooked remove from the oven, turn oven off, take sausages out and place on plate while you add the kale and peas to the potato/onion mix ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - Stir + add the zest of half a lemon⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - Place the sausages back on top, put the lid on the pan and return to the oven for 5 minutes (the residual heat will be enough to cook the veg through⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - Remove from the oven again, finally squeeze over the lemon juice, add a drizzle of balsamic glaze and an extra drizzle of olive oil and then serve. (Make sure you scrap any potato onion mix off the bottom of the pan...it’s the best bit!)
As a transplant patient as well as food we ‘Eat’ a whole load of tablets often, and for me, including:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Anti Anxiety Medication 💊.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Because, to be honest, although a few years ago I didn’t think I was the ‘type’ of person who would ever need these I’ve been through a whole load of tough and scary times and sometimes it’s better to take control of the situation and accept what help you can get (both through support and medicine) than not to.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I don’t take these meds everyday but will normally have them with me. There are situations I know are likely to make me anxious (flying, crowded rooms, air con) and others that sometimes take me by surprise but I would much rather be prepared and although admittedly once I probably would have viewed it as weakness I think now accepting an issue and dealing with it if anything shows strength 🤜🏼
Diet is definitely something that changes and evolves over time - whether you are limited by restrictions or not 🍽⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Since my transplant I have definitely been more confident in what I can and can’t safely eat but I have also changed my diet in other ways. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Unlike my pre transplant CF self I no longer need a huge amount of calories just to maintain my weight. I also have to contend with the different side effects of medications which can mean flitting between constant hunger and no desire at all to eat... it shows that even with the same medical limitations diet, food intake and it’s impact are body and physique really is such an individual learning curve and to be honest I’m not sure it will ever stop 🤷🏻‍♀️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📸 - the hugest most amazing prawns in Lisbon 🦐
Okay, so I know I posted a few weeks ago about our indoor herb keeper as well as my efforts to grow herbs in our garden...and both of these are going strong the reality is I also love these frozen packets too ❄️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Anything in my opinion that can make cooking more convenient is brilliant in my books - whether that’s recipe kits, meal delivery’s or simply some good basics, like these herbs, which you know you can rely on to lift a dish.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I know most supermarkets now do their own versions of these, in little boxes or sachets, and I think they’re great. They may not be quite the same as the fresh stuff but to add as an ingredient they are often so much more vibrant than the dried alternatives and can give a little hit or colour to all sorts. The mixes also mean you don’t even have to think about the combinations yourself...which sometimes is exactly what you need 💭 🍴
📕Define - Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) 📕⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ PTSD is an anxiety disorder caused by very stressful, frightening or distressing events.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The reasons for PTSD can be multiple and varied and not all people struggle with the same symptoms.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ With PTSD associated with illness, such as CF or transplant surgery, often symptoms are even harder to diagnose or establish as they overlap with side effects of medications.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Someone with PTSD often relives the traumatic event through nightmares and flashbacks, and may experience feelings of isolation, irritability and guilt. They may also have problems sleeping, such as insomnia, and find concentrating difficult. In other cases the symptoms may not be so obvious, it may be that subconscious triggers cause panic or fear both physically or psychologically which relates to a past experience in some way, however ambiguous.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It can be something that effects someone a lot or a little and is so personal to each and every individual. PTSD can happen sometimes immediately after a significant event or in other cases develop after weeks, months or years, often when the physical dangers and effects lessen and a patient has the opportunity to reflect. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ There are a number of ways PTSD can be treated - it may be something you have to ask for support for, possibly repeatedly, as it doesn’t always fall within the obvious clinical reviews and monitoring. PTSD is in no way weakness or silly and it’s well worth seeking support and taking any help you can get as despite the fact it may sometimes seem easier is definitely not better just to accept or get on with it and try to deal with it alone ♥️
Cous cous is something I love and another staple in our house 🍴⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I love it can be ready in 2 minutes, is easy to cook (I normally do it in a mug with stock, water, seasoning), so versatile, a vehicle for flavour, a great soaker of sauces and super cheap.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📸 with goats cheese (pasteurised and rindless), bacon, red onion and all the herbs ♥️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What’s your favourite way to eat it?

Please note any views expressed on NowWhatCanIEat pages and social handles are my own. I am not a trained dietician and request not to be considered as such. Should any medical query’s arise from anything discussed in my post please seek the appropriate clinical advice.

In addition, while all recipes are cooked following the guidance I have been given on what it is safe to eat when immune suppressed they have not been checked by a dietician. If the advice you have been given differs from anything here please follow the advice of your team.

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