![]() This has undoubtedly made a huge difference to my quality of life and that of my family.InMode Morpheus8 is a skin rejuvenation treatment that pairs microneedling with radiofrequency (RF) energy. ‘Thank you to everyone connected with Blythe House, I genuinely have so much gratitude for your help and support over the years. In the acknowledgements section of the book, Paul comments: ‘Since my diagnosis at the age of 41, I have been overwhelmed by the many acts of kindness and support that people have freely given to me and my family. ![]() The book is aimed at people who perhaps have some spare time to read shorter tales, for example in coffee shops or attending appointments, and might be of interest to readers who wish to take a break from full-length novels. So far, feedback has been very good too.’ It is my first published book so I am really very excited. Writing has been a nice diversion and a great hobby for me it has taken me away from having to think about my condition all of the time. Paul says: ‘Matt and I had diverse ideas for the book but we worked together closely enhancing each other’s work. He has always had an interest in dark fantasy, especially Norse mythology, Greek myths and legends, after gaining a Masters in Theology from the University of Manchester. The idea for Dreams of Morpheus stemmed from Paul’s thought-provoking background. I feel that physiotherapy sessions with Tina Betts and massage therapy with Cathy Grange have definitely helped in slowing down the progression of the disease.’ ‘The Hospice at Home healthcare assistants also visit me at my home three times per day to provide care and assistance. The afternoon mindfulness sessions are very useful in helping me to come to terms with the mental health aspects of the disease, and I enjoy hearing from other patients too as we share our stories. I enjoy getting to see people and having lunch together. I have complimentary therapies including massages, reflexology, reiki and aromatherapy, which are such great services and really make me feel much better. ‘I started coming along to the Living Well Service at Blythe House every Tuesday and really enjoy my time here. Matt and Paul in 2014, a year before Paul’s diagnosis I had just started a new job when I received the mind-numbing news that I had motor neurone disease and I had to leave through ill-health. There were other worries that were getting more noticeable and so I went to my doctor in May who referred me to a neurologist at Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust. Halfway through the writing stage, Paul received the ‘mind numbing’ news that he had rare neurological condition, motor neurone disease and was referred to Blythe House Hospicecare, where he’s been receiving care and support since November 2015.įormer long distance runner, Paul, explains: ‘I had taken part in a marathon in Staffordshire in March that year, and noticed that I was struggling to get my water bottles out of their pouches, my arms didn’t seem to be working. The pair met in the playground of their children’s school in Disley many years ago and got to know each other through a joint enjoyment of the same type of literature, playing chess and drinking red wine.īack in 2013, Paul and Matt decided to put pen to paper, and started work on the dark fantasy collection of short stories and poems ‘Dreams of Morpheus.’ Paul Harris, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in July 2015, has penned the book alongside close friend, Matt Hewitt. A book written by a Blythe House Hospicecare patient is now available to read online.
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