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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 š I hope things get better , Im trying to crack on with stuff go to work every day . getting good sleep at night and iā¦
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Donāt 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.ā¦
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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 windowā¦
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š„Fuel Poverty Awareness Day 2025 - Spotlight On Scope's Disability Eenrgy Support Serviceš„
Since 2020, the fuel poverty gap has almost doubled and it is over Ā£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 poorā¦
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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 towardsā¦
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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 1500ā¦
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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 itā¦
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Spinal Stenosis
I was just trying to find more LSS discussions and landed here š
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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 tapeā¦
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NHS DNR
Apologies if this has been posted elsewhere. https://www.itv.com/news/2025-11-14/do-not-resuscitate-orders-given-to-learning-disabled-people-without-consent
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Winter
I know some members here are in Europe and was wondering if it is alright to ask where people are in the world. I am just curious
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looking for housebound covid jab So14
Hi, first time posting, not really sure which category this would be. So I'm looking for a home visit covid jab for my household, we're all immunocompromised and housebound. We're based in southampton. They dissolved our community care team before they gave us the spring jab so we were really relying on the winter one, anyā¦
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Swimming
does anyone know if there are disabled swimming sessions at government pools in uk. Maybe they donāt have the staff
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World Cup 2026 - 28 Year Wait
I thought i might need medical attention there, Scotland beat Denmark 4 - 2. I hope trump behaves himself with fan access to the US!
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Martine Croxall - Pregnant Person?
Whilst we all know that the BBC are meant to be impartial in all things, I wonder if things aren't getting a little silly. What are 'pregnant people? Is that not just woman? https://www.theguardian.com/media/2025/nov/06/bbc-upholds-complaint-against-martine-croxall-over-pregnant-people-change
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Dealing with partners recovery from heart attack
Any advice on helping your partner after a heart attack. He had it in September 2025 . Thank you x
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Hi, my name is longnosebear. Any advice on where to turn after separating from gaslighting partner?
Iām a late diagnosed autistic mum going through an awful time with gaslighting ex partner and father. Children are struggling with the emotional trauma and are likely both neurodivergent also I am such a low ebb. Think itās time to involve social care for myself and possibly for the kids to and maybe legal advice. I amā¦
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Havenāt Been here for a while
hey guys how is everyone? Havenāt been here for a while just been so burnt out with life I hope some of the people I met are still here and are doing well !!@pooleemily29
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Hi, my name is frasermather1993! Feeling guilty about not working. How do you cope?
I am 31 years old. I have just been awarded universal credit LCWRA and new style ESA support group. This is because I have tried and failed to work for 6 years, since the death of son, with my mental health/physical health deteriorating ever since. I am diagnosed with a personality disorder, chronic daily migraines and aā¦
