Tag Archives: awkwardness

“But first, let me take a selfie”

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Freya

During my 3 weeks of work experience, my cousin invited my 2 sisters and I to her birthday dinner. It was at a restaurant in central Edinburgh, and she’d invited about 20 people. My youngest sister couldn’t go because she … Continue reading →

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If you can hold on, hold on

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Freya

Due to how depressed and hopeless I’ve been feeling lately, I went to see a counsellor at my university a few days ago to see if they could refer me to any support services. I was referred to a mental … Continue reading →

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Nothing works…

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Freya

I’ve been feeling very depressed over the last couple of weeks. I’ve started crying myself to sleep again, and also crying randomly throughout the day. I can’t be bothered to do anything. I stay up later than I should, reading … Continue reading →

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If I had a pound…

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Freya

Work is going okay, apart from the fact that I’m so tired that I feel like a zombie, and my anxiety is still making things very difficult. I always find it difficult to sleep in the summer, when it is … Continue reading →

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Royal Mail Round 2

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Freya

Working at the Royal Mail over the Christmas period generally wasn’t as bad as it was the year before. I seemed to be better at dealing with the monotony and boredom aspects of it this time round. My anxiety was … Continue reading →

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Update: Job interview and concert

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Freya

Back in November, I mentioned that I’d be going for a job interview at uni. I didn’t get the job and the interview process was awful but at least I did get some feedback from the interviewers, and some more … Continue reading →

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BSc (Hons) Surviving Intense Anxiety & Becoming a Big Phoney

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Freya

I often think that that’s what I’m actually studying. I started the new term at uni 4 weeks ago. I feel that I’ve kind of shot myself in the foot by going part-time because I don’t know anyone in this … Continue reading →

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SA Meet Number 5

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Freya

In a rare and exciting turn of events, I actually left the house and ventured out amongst other human beings today. Because the annual Edinburgh festival is on right now, the city centre is very, very busy. This proved quite … Continue reading →

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A Bad Night

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Freya

Friday night was my uncle’s surprise 50th birthday party, at which there were loads of long-lost relatives – some of whom I haven’t seen since I was four years old or younger. I don’t do well at parties and Friday … Continue reading →

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