Tag: writing
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Why I’m doing a PhD in cardiovascular disease…
What is a PhD? A PhD (doctorate of philosophy) is a postgraduate doctoral degree, which is awarded to students who complete an original thesis offering a significant new contribution to the knowledge of their field. In the UK, a PhD project is typically 3-4 years full time and 5-7 years part-time. A PhD project is quite…
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Tinnitus Tuesdays: Lockdown
I don’t know about you but my tinnitus has been much worse since lockdown, and it’s likely a result of the anxiety that has come with lockdown and a global pandemic. While I don’t think lockdown should be lifted just yet here in the UK, I am getting sick of it. I have to remind…
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10 years of tinnitus, 10 things I’ve learnt
Here’s a video about 10 things I’ve learnt in 10 years of living with tinnitus. If you don’t fancy watching the video, here’s everything I talk about below: That it is annoying, yes, but it’s more annoying when people say to you “oh that must be annoying”. The “annoying’ factor is something that is hard…
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Trying to get used to a ‘new normal’ as a PhD student…
It’s been 5 weeks since lockdown here in the UK and 5 weeks since we’ve all had to rapidly change our ways of working. For a lot of people that will be mean working from home and for some that will probably mean working from home for the first time. While some people are just…
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My tinnitus story…
*LONG POST ALERT* First of all, what is tinnitus? Tinnitus is classed as the perception of noise or ringing in one or both ears. Tinnitus has not been recognised as a condition itself, it is typically a symptom of an underlying condition e.g. age-related hearing loss, ear injury or a circulatory system disorder (Mayo Clinic). Today…
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5 things I’m grateful for during this time of uncertainty
My wonderful boyfriend Zach Cheeeesssy… I know, but I also don’t care! My awesome friends and family I can’t wait to give you all a big ol’ squeeze when this is over! A roof over my head Our small 1 bed plant-filled flat in Leeds is our little sanctuary Food in the fridge No stockpiling…
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