Candyfloss & Dreams

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

Neurodivergent Self Diagnosis is Valid

Neurodivergent Self Diagnosis is Valid

For the last year or so I have opened up to friends and family, as well as writing about it here, that I think I am autistic and have adhd. I've talked before on my blog about my mental health and battles with low mood and anxiety but last year something really clicked for me which gave me the push to seek a conversation with my doctor. I am now on the waiting list for my area for an assessment and I do not know how long I will be waiting. This is difficult for me because whilst a lot ... Read more

The Best Travel Jacket – The Gamma Jacket 

The Best Travel Jacket – The Gamma Jacket 

This is a collaborative post No matter where you like to travel, it’s good to have a reliable, comfortable travel jacket to keep you warm and dry. The Gamma jacket is an all-season, waterproof jacket that is so much more than a regular travel jacket. It comes with built-in heating, graphene-infused materials, and a multifunctional 10-pocket system.  Here’s everything you need to know about the Gamma jacket and what makes it the best travel jacket.  The Gamma ... Read more

Happy International Women’s Day 2022 #BreakTheBias

Happy International Women’s Day 2022 #BreakTheBias

I want to make it absolutely clear that as a feminist, I celebrate International Women's Day for all women, trans folk and the lgtbq+ community because women's rights globally have a huge impact on minorities. I feel this as a queer person who has continuously questioned their gender identity and sexuality which is surrounded in gender based bias, especially as one that has been in straight-passing relationships for most of her adult life. I write this for folks that have experienced ... Read more

Six Weeks of CBT Therapy

Six Weeks of CBT Therapy

Last May I went to the doctors to ask for an assessment for ADHD, help with my eating disorder and self referred myself through iTalk for talking therapy. This is after years of suspecting I was autistic and then seeing a friend talk about a recent ADHD really made me consider trying to get some help with my weird brain. I've got confirmation I'm on the waiting list for the assessment, I've filled in forms for the NHS weight management referral but I'm still waiting to hear and but in ... Read more

My Life with Binge Eating Disorder

My Life with Binge Eating Disorder

February 28th - March 6th is eating disorder awareness month. This year the focus is on asking 'why wait?' as the average time that passes between first noticing eating disorders and seeking help is 149 weeks. I know for me, this was much, much longer although with lengthy NHS waiting lists I'm still waiting for help nearly 10 months on. Beat eating disorders has more information, helplines and support on their website. Firstly, I want to address the obvious - eating disorders ... Read more