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Managing Christmas with autism
Managing Christmas with autism
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Obsessive Compulsive Outlook
Obsessive Compulsive Outlook
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Managing Mental Health at University
Managing Mental Health at University
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Guest Writer - You, me & OCD
Guest Writer - You, me & OCD
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Meds and Mental Illness
Meds and Mental Illness
My writingsVeronica O1 October 2022medication, mental health, antidepressants, antipsychoticsComment
Self-Harm Myths
Self-Harm Myths
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Starting DBS
Starting DBS
My writings, Spotlight on, ScienceVeronica O6 September 2022ocd, mental health, dbs, ECTComment
Our Politics doesn't stop us from feeling.
Our Politics doesn't stop us from feeling.
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Neurosurgery for Mental Illness.
Neurosurgery for Mental Illness.
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Disability & Sexuality
Disability & Sexuality
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Guest Writer: Rethinking Self Care
Guest Writer: Rethinking Self Care
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Guest Writers Wanted!
Guest Writers Wanted!
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Guest Writer - Unwind and Engage with Mindfulness
Guest Writer - Unwind and Engage with Mindfulness
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What is the most effective thing you do to help anxiety?
What is the most effective thing you do to help anxiety?
My writingsVeronica O2 February 2021anxiety, mental health, instagram, InterviewComment
Guest Writer - Bipolar: The Journey of My Life
Guest Writer - Bipolar: The Journey of My Life
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Maintenance ECT
Maintenance ECT
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Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
My writings, ReviewsVeronica O3 April 2019ECT, depression, antidepressants Comments
Guest Writer - Can I learn to dance in the rain?
Guest Writer - Can I learn to dance in the rain?
Featured WritersVeronica O1 April 2019guest, depressionComment
Lies my OCD keeps telling me
Lies my OCD keeps telling me
My writingsVeronica O20 January 2019ocd, mental health, harry potter, self harm, bad
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Understanding self-harm. If you’re experiencing a tough time or would like some advice. Here are a few different avenues you can go down to get help. You can see a doctor, counsellor, talk with someone you know and trust. For immediate su
Some words of encouragement. 💗❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 #selfcare #selflove #love #mentalhealthmatters #mindfulness #wellness #loveyourself #inspiration #healing #happiness #positivity #positivevibes 
Leaves on a stream An Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Exercise Sit comfortably, close your eyes, and take a few slow, deep breaths. Imagine you’re sitting beside a calm, gently flowing stream. The water moves steadily, and leaves drift al
Common Autistic Traits Difficulties initiating & maintaining conversation Over or under responsiveness to sensory input Differences in gestures, facial expressions & eye contact Repeated motor movements, speech or routines Struggles with
Our Senses! Sight allows us to perceive light, color, shapes, and movement through our eyes. Hearing enables us to detect sounds, including speech, music, and environmental noise, through our ears. Smell lets us identify scents and odors through o
Disordered eating is when a person experiences an unhealthy relationship with food or eating. Disordered eating can include skipping meals, binge eating, or following a strict diet. A person who experiences disordered eating may also try to ‘ma
Seeing this for the first time really helped make things make sense for me. This image offers a visual representation of what the autism spectrum might look like. Contrary to what some may assume, the autism spectrum is not linear. Instead, it can b
Mental Health Reminders 🌱 1. It’s okay to not be okay. Give yourself permission to feel without judgment. 2. Take it one day at a time. Small steps lead to big changes. 3. You’re more than your productivity. Rest is productive too. 4. F
Sensory processing can be categorised into four primary patterns: low registration, sensation seeking, sensory sensitive, and sensation avoiding. These patterns describe how individuals respond to and interact with sensory information.&nbsp
“what do I need to do today to remind myself of HOW to support myself and how I am feeling at the moment?” #autism #actuallyocd #anxiety #bipolar #depression #inspiration #loveyourself #mentalhealth#me
That’s for you. #anxiety #mentalhealth #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthtips #mentalhealthquotes #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #motivat
Not Pretending - Stories of young #autistic women “People aren’t pretending to be autistic just because they don’t behave or look similar to the autistic people you are already aware of in your life. If you’ve met o
You are not behind in life. Your journey is different to others That’s okay. #autism #actuallyocd #anxiety #bipolar #depression #inspiration #loveyourself #mentalhealth#mentalhealthawareness #mentalhea
Some more information on the window of tolerance. Including some strategies & understanding why we all have different sized windows. The “window of tolerance” is a term used to describe the optimal zone of arousal where a person is
“The strongest people are not those who show strength in front of the world but those who fight and win battles that others do not know anything about.” — J. Harnisch #storyofthemind #mentalhealth #mentalhealthrecovery #endthe
⭐️Basics of Sleep Hygiene⭐️ Set a sleep schedule. Going to sleep & waking around the same time each day. Only go to bed when tired & sleep when you’re sleepy. Manage your light exposure - get outside during the day and limit screens
Dear Me... You are doing better, than you’ll ever believe. Lots of Love, From Me xxx #autism #actuallyocd #anxiety #bipolar #depression #inspiration #loveyourself #mentalhealth#mentalhealthawareness #men
Every life is a pile of good things and bad things. The good things don’t always soften the bad things, but vice versa, the bad things don’t always spoil the good things and make them unimportant.” - This is a beautiful quote from a
#mothersday My birthdays tend to upset me, I just feel unaccomplished and lonely and ending up as the centre of attention is completely overwhelming but here is a message from my mum that I have saved from a few years ago after yet another birthday
What does recovery mean to you? “Recovery is a deeply personal journey, and it looks different for everyone. It’s not a one-size-fits-all experience, and the meaning of recovery can shift depending on the individual and their circumstanc

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