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Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic the UK government has failed to properly address the issues surrounding people's mental health. There has been no impact assessment published for public viewing which makes it highly unlikely that a mental health impact assessment has ever been written. This is outrageous as more and more people are suffering with their... Continue Reading →
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As we say goodbye to 2020 I feel many things. Tired, angry, and depressed but to name a few of the rollercoaster of emotions I have been faced with this year, as Iβm sure we all have. Lockdown after lockdown has an awful effect on peopleβs mental health, including my own, and to say that... Continue Reading →
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Just like anyone else there are certain things in life I want to achieve. Some of these are obviously just pipe dreams like most people have, but some are genuine objectives Iβd really like to think I could do someday, hopefully without being held back due to my Autism or mental health issues. Here are... Continue Reading →
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Why is it so hard to get a good nightβs sleep? Well, for me, itβs down to a number of factors. Firstly, I am simply unable to switch off at bedtime. It seems that the second my head hits the pillow a million different thoughts start to race through my mind and my brain tries... Continue Reading →
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Itβs been over a month since my last blog post and I feel you all deserve to know why.Just like anyone else who goes through difficulties with their mental health, I have my ups and downs. Unfortunately for me the last 4 to 5 weeks have been a struggle as my mood dipped for no... Continue Reading →
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I thought this might be a good post to write as it shows where I am getting my support from outside of my family circle. Hopefully, the following suggestions may help you or someone you know. 1. Mind (https://www.mind.org.uk/) β Mind is a charity who focus on helping people who have mental health conditions. They... Continue Reading →
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Although research may be occurring to help experts and society understand Autism Spectrum Disorder a lot more clearly, there a still a lot of areas that could improve to help people with the condition and to make their experiences in these places a lot smoother and more comfortable. One of these areas is the education... Continue Reading →
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The Covid-19 lockdown has been a struggle for everyone. Being unable to meet with friends and family members for extended periods of time has really taken its toll on people and new cases of mental health conditions have increased massively here in the UK and presumably worldwide. This is because humans are creatures who crave... Continue Reading →
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First of all, welcome to the club! Youβll likely hear these next few words a thousand times in near future but that doesnβt make them any less true: -You are not alone. People are being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder every single day and they all have the same thoughts going through their heads, asking... Continue Reading →
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People on the autistic spectrum often have certain patterns and routines they follow. This can be to make themselves more comfortable in otherwise uncomfortable situations or it can simply be something they do as part of a daily process that makes them calm or happy. I am no different. Since I was young there have... Continue Reading →