In The Dark About Bertie

So lots of you have asked me to date did I have any symptoms and I have to tell you, no I didn't really. The one thing I did speak to my GP about was feeling a bit "weird" like I was having too many thoughts or like I couldn't make a decision as simple as chicken or steak (I'm crap with decisions though at the best of times so hardly an excuse!)

Carl and I talked about the above and we couldn't make sense of it. My GP was also trying to treat me for depression and anxiety but I just felt like there wasn't a 'reason' for this and I was dubious, I just could not understand- again my brain would be questioning (this will all make sense in my next post) I am a supporter of all things mental health and believe in acceptance and treating, but this just felt different and Mum, Carl and I now can make sense of some of the weird things I was going through.

On that note I've had a few discussions with friends who have felt very worried about the lack of my symptoms and have wanted to jump straight into an MRI scanner to check themselves. First things first brain tumours are rare. There are around 9,000 people who are diagnosed in the UK each year. If you think about all the people who inhabit our lovely isles (62.74 million to be exact) that is less than 0.5%. You can read more about those facts here from Cancer Research UK: http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-help/type/brain-tumour/about/brain-tumour-risks-and-causes

I am trying not to read too much at the moment before I have my consultation but a few things from the above article about 'causes' did make me laugh as I'm  trying to look on the bright side- So I noted it mentioned weight - well that's just charming!! BUT it says gliomas are not so much caused by this- well I guess that's alright then as I'm always on and off a diet (mainly off thanks to my obsession with baking cupcakes, sweet treats and 'bad things' consuming!)

Mobile phones- again no real hard evidence as such but those that know me know I love a good chat- I will literally talk you dry, until the cows come home and I'm always up for a long chat-a-thon. I just love to hear your news and goss! The only people that give me a run for my money are my wonderful Nanny Babs and my fabulous Auntie Kirsten! :) you know I'm right!

Another reason for me creating the blog is to perhaps cut down on some of my phone hours if in fact the above is true! 02 will rejoice in all their 'free' minutes I'm not burning (is this the bit where I'm meant to say that there are other network providers so that I'm not advertising?!)

I'm not sure how to begin with my hospital experience and initial diagnosis but it's part of my journey and we have to tackle that so I'll get on to that shortly.

Thank you for reading 

Xx Gem