Candyfloss & Dreams

A blog by a witchy book lover that loves to rant about politics and diet culture

My Struggle with ADHD/ASD Diagnosis

My Struggle with ADHD/ASD Diagnosis

Trigger warning: Suicidal thoughts, self harm and very poor mental health. I have always spoken about my struggles with my mental health and wellbeing on this blog so it is of no surprise I'm sure to any regular reader that I suffer with anxiety and depression. I've been in denial about depression previously but I think I finally understand what that looks like for me now. I've also talked about wanting a diagnosis for ADHD and coming away with a double diagnosis of 'textbook' ADHD ... Read more

Two years playing FFXIV as Avalon Lefae

Two years playing FFXIV as Avalon Lefae

I first starting playing FFXIV in May 2021 so technically it's been over two years since I began and my character has been through a fair amount of changes during that time. I have been through a fair amount of changes in that time in my personal life as well so it's been kind of a mixed bag. FFXIV was never a game I was really interested but being one of the lucky few to manage to secure getting a PS5 back then and in the midst of a global pandemic I thought it would be a good idea to ... Read more

Titles have never been my forte

Titles have never been my forte

I have wanted to write something in such a long time yet this website has remained largely unmanaged for a while now and it's a shame. I remember once going through and looking for blogs and writers I used to follow only to find they were no longer writing and I would hope that wouldn't be the case for me. So many times I've said 'this is just a hiatus' or that regular posting would resume soon but I really don't know when that will be. All I know is right now I need to write something ... Read more

We Need Feminism For Men’s Mental Health

We Need Feminism For Men’s Mental Health

November is Men's Health Awareness month and naturally that is going to include mental health alongside raising money and awareness for serious health complications - as what Movember stands for - such as prostate cancer. As someone that does consider themselves to be an intersectional feminist and someone that frequently talks about the impact society has on mental health in general; talking about how feminism is needed to improve men's mental health is important and vital. Feminism ... Read more

RPG Appreciation Post after playing Trails in the Sky

RPG Appreciation Post after playing Trails in the Sky

I have so many words to say right now that it's hard to find the exact right place to start but I am writing this as someone that has only very recently heard of Trails in the Sky and completely new to the series but I am already feeling myself ready to completely gush about how much I have loved playing this game for the last week or so. I've always loved and enjoyed a variety of video games but RPG's have been my 'thing' when looking for something to completely immerse myself into. I ... Read more