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Technologist, Eco Geek, Husband & Dad. Raising awareness of mental health & neurodiversity issues. All views are my own.

New Forest, UK
Joined June 2012
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The story of the Ted and Ralph drinking game. One of the few scenes that featured most of the main cast and apparently one of the most difficult to film but, unquestionably, one of the greatest ever Fast Show sketches #TheFastShow
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Deep breathing for #anxiety management. Making your out breath longer than in the in breath kick starts the soothing part of your nervous system.
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Breathing really can affect #anxiety. Here's a few tips on breathing in this article: forbes.com/health/mind/breat…
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OCD is a disorder that tries to fight its own treatment. Be aware that it can try to turn your therapy homework into compulsive rituals. It may also tell you it has to be done perfectly, or that you can't recover. Many do not recognize this.
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📺📻📱 You may have seen this before, but it's good to be reminded of what you get for the licence fee...
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If someone opens up to you, listen with compassion and respond with kindness by letting them know you're there to help 👇 bit.ly/3FSF0E9
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📢 For those of us living with mental illness, this time of year can be really tough. Let's try to make 2022 feel different.
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OCD is a serious and debilitating condition, not a quirk. Thank you @MetroUK for listening to people affected by OCD.
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Autistic people have FOUR TIMES the prevalence of loneliness & it's linked to suicidal behaviour. @milton_damian PARC Journal club this afternoon with @DjzemaLouiz and Sarah Garfinkel focuses on loneliness in #Autistic adults.
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Could a student you know benefit from practical cyber security placements with renowned organisations, and £4,000 a year? Introduce them to the CyberFirst university bursary. Find out more at: tw2.cyberfirstcareers.co.uk
Everyone's experience of mental health is different. If someone opens up to you, try to really listen to them.
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Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We're here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year 💚
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This would make a positive difference to so many lives, please consider signing: chng.it/nBHmpxLSgt Undiagnosed Autism and ADHD has a serious effect on peoples development and access to opportunities.