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Feeling guilty about getting up late?
Does anyone else get up late in the day? I am Autistic and suffer with OCD and I keep feeling guilty about waking up late and eventually get out of bed early afternoon. I have tried really hard to get into a routine but I have recently gone through a break up and I feel some days as though I don’t want to leave my bed no…
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Destined for the lives we have?
Are we destined for this current life?.Can we alter its path I wonder?.Do our health issues have a role in what happens in the rest of our lives? And will this pan out negatively or otherwise?.As I sit here and contemplate lots of questions with so many factors of stress in my life right now.I actually wonder how it's…
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Overwhelmed
Sorry, this probably isn’t the right place to vent. But I’m on my own and I’m overwhelmed and I just… I just don’t know what to do. I have Nocturnal Epilepsy, Dissociative Seizures when I’m stressed during the day and Fibromyalgia which has impacted my mobility. Its got worse since August and I’m now skipping eating some…
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How do you start the day with your disability?
Do you have a special way that you start your day to take into account your disability? For decades, I've just plowed through, trying to just force myself through morning to night, and of course this has just made me get worse. With a PTSD background, my solution to body pains was easy: Just disconnect, as in dissociation.…
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Hi, my name is Beyo! Want to help others
I want to help with rehabilitation
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Imparting My Innermost Thoughts
I attend Andy's Man Club-which is a charity for men's mental health, and last night I read out a very profound and insightful piece on one of the members who was in the room with me. Here is this post for those who would like to read it: To be honest I'm a bit nervous about this. I wasn't thinking about doing this,…
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hello everyone what is everyone have for tea
I had me a chicken salad
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Power chair for tall person
Hi everyone, I am really struggling to know what to do. My Son is a wheelchair user, he is 13, 6ft 3" and still growing! I am finding it very hard to push him because of my own health challenges and it is preventing us from ever getting outside. I've been searching the web for a powerchair that has the seat depth he needs…
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Poppy12345
I just thought I'd say that she has never left my mind and I'm not sure if she is even a member on here anymore.But I'm sure if anyone who has been on here long enough will know she is absolutely incredible in her invaluable help and advice.So wherever she is I hope she is well.
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Hi, my name is SistaBlues! Lost the sight in one eye, should I ask for compensation from NHS?
Hello I’m new here…any suggestions on what I should do about an operation that left me with severe sight loss in my right eye. I am self employed in entertainment and also as a Child Chaperone, this sight loss has not stopped me from taking jobs but has made movement cautiously difficult. Stairs, walking, reading, my depth…
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How did you know when you needed to change mobility aid?
I've been using a walking stick for a while but I've realised it's not quite enough support. Waiting for the NHS to help has been an absolute pain. How did you or the people you know cope with the wait and what did they/you do in the meantime?
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Will motability let him return car and re-order and would he get his deposit back?
My husband has just received his mobility car. He is a triple amputee and the one good arm he has he tore his rotator cuff and it is not as strong as it was. He has been used to getting large 8 seaters as these were easier to get in and out of and drive . He ended up with the Renault 9 seater as this was the only one…
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Plans to charge £150 for disabled parking bays in Plymouth
Do you think it's reasonable for the council to charge an extra £150 for installing disabled parking bays? Would this affect you?
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Hello, I’m looking for a supplier who will hire me a whill 2c powerchair short term lease ? Thanks
Would anyone know where I can hire a whill c2 power chair from for the short term or mid term ? Would motability lock me into a 3 year lease ? Why can’t you just stop hiring through motability if you’ve worked out that you want to buy the power chair you’re hiring? That’s why I want to hire it, so I can have a good amount…
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Hi, my name is Chilton! Where can I get a universal bracket for my wheelchair joystick?
I am disabled and recently new to using a wheelchair. I have to purchase my own equipment because I apparently have too much in the bank. Hence I recently purchased a Bytetechpeak D04 wheelchair which I am delighted with. However the joystick sticks out a little far and I am looking for a device called a 'Swingaway' which…
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without power until at least Tuesday
This discussion was created from comments split from: Getting ideas for people who struggle get out.
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Disabled strongwoman hopes to tackle gym stigmas
From BBC News Leigh Boobyer, West of England and Claire Carter, Gloucestershire A personal trainer (PT) who is the country's strongest disabled woman is calling for more people with disabilities to lift weights to tackle stigmas. Louise Greer, who is a PT in Gloucester, said the assumptions she faced discouraged her when…
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Gov. App
Aapparently government app has been appearing on people's phones ive checked mine and noting yes I know people download when having to apply for things thats fine but automatically appearing is a big no go for me
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I am not fit for work I had this message from universal credit do I need to worry about it
Had this today Hello, Jobcentre is offering voluntary support. Would you like to have a chat about how we can help you? We can talk about how we can support you, and we can identify things you can do to help you take the next steps – but only when you’re ready to. For example, we can talk about: - developing your skills -…
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IBS and fizzy drinks?
Does anyone else have a link between not being on medication for IBS and notice IBS pain can be felt with bloating? If im on medication this seems to be managed more. Seems a nit early to tell a few days though. I have always had stomach issues but never from fizzy drinks.