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Cerebral Palsy, ADHD, Autism and Work
Hi, my name is Jessica, I'm 18 and have cerebral palsy, ADHD and now waiting for an Autism assessment. I am really struggling with coping everyday. I droppedout of sixth form due to my underdiagnosis at the time. I had to join a Supported internship at the time as I was 17, however I didn't gain much from it because I have…
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Hi, my name is Jenwren!
Hi, I'm Jen, I'm new here *shy wave*. I've visited a few times but finally plucked up courage to join. I have ADHD (recently diagnosed), CFS/ME, Dyspraxia, along with lots of anxiety, grief and depression mixed in (not sure if they count.) I'm currently on ESA (higher tier) and have just been encouraged to apply for PIP…
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Newbie here
Hello everyone. I'm supporting my son who has been type 1 diabetic since the age of 9. He has depression, anxiety and ADHD, and has been diagnosed with emotional unstable personality disorder and waiting assessment for Autism. He is now 24. As we are all to aware Not all disabilities are obvious and I wanted to join an…
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Hello!
My name is Caryn and I moved from America to England a little over six months ago. I have Crohn's disease, PTSD, and depression. There are days that are good and days that are not so good for me. I am sure there are others who can relate. I am in a good space now. I just wanted to say, "thank you" for this community. It is…
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Hi all
Hi I'm Craig im kind and careing and here to help other s if i can
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Lilly
Hi I’m new
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Hi, my name is Blossom60!
I am a full time carer and grandmother to our autistic grandson who is 22 years old. We have raised him from age 5.
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Funny farm
Hello, I've asked for directions to the funny farm and I've ended up here, am I in the right place??? ((smiles))...
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Just a little Hello 🫶🏽
Hi beautiful people just wanted to say hello 🥰 I hope you're all having a wonderful week.
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Disability
Afternoon my name is Jill and I suffer with multiple sclerosis.
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Hi, my name is AgnesTheodore!
Hello! I’m Aggie. Prior to the deterioration of my health resulting in me leaving work, I was a nurse working in MH rehab services. I left work because of my health in 2021 and I’m struggling a bit, both with accepting my new reality and mourning the loss of my career. Looking forward to getting to know others on here ☺️
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Hi, my name is kevc_50!
Hi just received my PIP assessment result and I'm a bit confused, I've got the standard rate daily living pip but also enhanced rate for mobility needs, does this entitle me to a car from motobility, cheers guys and girls.
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Hi, my name is Sandra73!
I live in Finland and have been diagnosed with a muscular dystrophy.
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Hi, my name is Skyla!
Hi people ☺️
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Hi, my name is Big!
My neighbour has been quiet for the last few weeks but at weekend he was jumping up and down on his floor it made me a little bit scared and now have thoughts that he wants to kill me
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Hello community
Hello, I'm new here, I have a plethora of conditions but the main one that acts as my umbrella is Ehlers-Danlos hypermobility type. I've got a lot of experience in trying to challenge systems that are wrong or unlawful. I'm a strong believer in upholding the law and rules and justice. Especially as I've had little justice…
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Hi from skyesr
Hi there. I'm skyesr and am a carer for my other half who is disabled and receives PIP. We're both over 60 and early retired (other half for health reasons, and me because I was able to take early retirement from teaching and concentrate on caring for my other half instead of trying to do both). Pleased to meet you all x
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Hi, my name is RachelRodgers70! I'm looking for advice, had an accident last may shattered my knee
Hi I'm looking for advice and help I've had an accident last may shattered my knee cap into 7 pieces used a no win no fee solicitors and they took me on. Did explain I was already disabled didn't hide anything at all they've just closed my claim and I feel discriminated against because I've got disabilities and feel they…
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All about my achievements living with mitochondria
I've recently written my autobiography, Living With Mitochondria Against All Odds, in the hope of inspiring others and to show that despite ones impairments one can achieve all sorts of things and live life to the full. I also do a fortnightly podcast which relates to the book. Has anyone else written about their life, its…
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Hi, my name is ramram2000!
hi I am feeling down and lonely. I want to make friends.
