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They think they are being helpful!
I have a powered wheelchair from the NHS and I normally send my son to get fish and chips every four months or so he finds it really difficult because some of the neighbours are very nosy and rude and he often finds that he can't get in line because he's avoiding them. The fish barn have been great and have noticed that he…
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Alexithymia
I have just come across this and realise stupidly it was mentioned to me a long time ago by another member who actually has this condition.But it strikes me that my son 'could' have this rather than be narcissistic.As apparently people who are autistic very commonly have this too.It would also explain alot of what the…
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How to be politely antisocial in public
I've had mental disabilities since my teens, a few decades now. Unless I'm totally out of it, these are invisible disabilities. When I'm out and about and not well, I've learned a lot of tricks in how to be politely antisocial in public. I'm case you're interested, I'll share a few tips: WEAR SUNGLASSES: For some reason…
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Adrenaline surges in me/cfs
Hello Does anyone have experience of adrenaline issues? If so, how do you manage them? Many thanks for any response
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Winter
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lumber stenosis
I am not sure if I have completed this correctly as am new to the web site. I have only recently (sept 2025) been diagnosed with lumber stenosis and have been unable to find a local group with whom I can "chat" too about this uncurable condition. Mental overload with some information but sometimes its just good to chat…
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My son has no future
Should I take him out of school?.He has no realistic chance of passing his Gcses anyway and has no friends.Has been bullied for years and is suicidal
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Vets
I lost my fifi September the 8th I try make this brief on the day I took fifi to the vets I couldn't bring myself to have her put to sleep so they said we will monitor her here in the vets come back in a couple of hours anyway roll on to today I recieved email for 690 pounds for fifi being thier two hours so thier saying…
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Black Friday or Buy Nothing Day?
Black Friday takes place on the last Friday of November and is the start of the Christmas shopping season where lots of shops will have big sales to tempt you to part with your cash! Buy Nothing day takes place on the exact same day and aims to be a 'detox from consumerism'. It's a day to consider the environmental impact…
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Little routines that keep you moving when your joints complain
Knees have been grumbling again lately, so I’ve gone back to something my physio suggested years ago – tiny bits of movement scattered through the day instead of one big “exercise session”. For me that looks like: a slow lap of the hallway every time I put the kettle on, a few sit-to-stands from my sturdy chair, and…
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Health anxiety - mental health
How come mental health is so powerful ? everyday is so hard , health anxiety , worrying awaiting on a gastrosopy so scared of dieing but not living ? and i think its turning from worry to depression now 🙁 I hope things get better , Im trying to crack on with stuff go to work every day . getting good sleep at night and i…
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Don’t judge
I nearly burst something this morning with laughter. I am at the hospital and there is a traffic warden parking guy as part of the parking is on the highway. A nice 1200cc motorcycle pulls up and stops in disabled parking. This idiot of parking guy runs up saying not parking there. Motorbike guy says mate give me a minute.…
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Pressure cushions
Is it acceptable for a Nurse practitioner to recommend placing a air flow cushion stacked on top of a chair cushion for safer transfers
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Fear
I cant even hide in my own house i feel terrified today at all thats happening in this country i try to live day by day but its impossible to escape the world how do people deal with a system that is designed to keep you down its like being in an abusive relationship it has all the same feelings I spy out of my window…
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🔥Fuel Poverty Awareness Day 2025 - Spotlight On Scope's Disability Eenrgy Support Service🔥
Since 2020, the fuel poverty gap has almost doubled and it is over £400 In England. For disabled households, the impact is even greater. Many people need to keep their homes at a steady temperature, rely on essential medical or mobility equipment or do extra washing which increases energy use. But only 36% of fuel poor…
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Have you learned about yourself as you've grown older?
I think I've been surprised how much I didn't know myself over the years.looking back im both shocked at some of my behaviour but equally proud at how I've got through certain things.I think by learning about people and they way they behave,interact and treat you/me.Its taught me alot about myself and how I am towards…
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Hi, my name is baf60! Harassed by neighbour, need help
I have been suffering from harassment from a neighbour and the son ,started with putting a machine on causing a bad vibration preventing me from sleeping at night. In June this year they started putting toxic particles and carbon dioxide into my flat, I purchased a Air Quality Detector and Air purifier, I have over 1500…
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Born to do something
Some people are Born to be in the profession they are in.What I mean by this is,not only does it suit them but they do a bloody good job and dedicate themselves to it.Others just plod on and if its working with or for the general public (we feel the brunt of their shoddy attitudes or incompetence).I really do appreciate it…
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Spinal Stenosis
I was just trying to find more LSS discussions and landed here 👍
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My house is 59.5 degrees
Ive got a thermometer in my living room and its absolutely freezing.I simply can't afford to have the heating on all the time.Yesterday I had it on for about 6 hours spaced out from 5am till 11.30pm because my son said he couldn't cope with how freezing it is.My house is over 50 years old.Ive got double glazing,put tape…
