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Living with Autism in Bedford @AutismNtAwkward

How autism (HF) impacts my daily life as an adult. Me: female & diagnosed aged 45 #ActuallyAutistic #DemandAvoidance #AnxietyAndMe #AutismAndWork #Bedford

Joined June 2019
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I thought that Twitter would be a good idea, but my anxiety thought otherwise!!! So instead I use Twitter to watch the world as that is all I can manage most days. My main focus is on Bedfordshire and mainly for work.
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I’ve had some success managing my symptoms monitoring my sensory issues and reducing them. This could be another way but again takes time
Wren@jaunty_aphorism
Jun 7
Replying to @AutismNtAwkward
There are lots of triggers, I won't list them all. EMDR is not an "in the moment" solution, its a long term therapy. I'm curious what anti-meds people think the answer is. I'll even try it. There just seems to be a startling disconnect between the no meds fantasy, and reality.
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I’m really anti -meds but I never get to defcon level. From what you are describing I think I would take them if it is just to break the cycle. It’s not an easy choice but people say they can help. You are not committing to take them forever. Good luck
Wren@jaunty_aphorism
Jun 7
Replying to @AutismNtAwkward
There are lots of triggers, I won't list them all. EMDR is not an "in the moment" solution, its a long term therapy. I'm curious what anti-meds people think the answer is. I'll even try it. There just seems to be a startling disconnect between the no meds fantasy, and reality.
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Report this post for false information. I used the Civil Integrity button. Let’s stop this misinformation!!
Conservatives
@Conservatives
May 28
Conservatives are the only Party with a plan to Get Britain Working Again 🇬🇧
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Meet Hugo Bat. I made him for Bat Appreciation Day. Enjoy.
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I kept myself busy in February by making these 3 Animal Friends of Pica Pau.
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Meet Amelia Giraffe. She’s this month’s PicaPauChallenge on Instagram. There were 21 giraffes made. Visit NcWBedford on Instagram
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Treatment for dissociative disorders is sorely lacking across the NHS all because there are no NICE guidelines due to a lack of research Thanks for collecting the evidence @jaunty_aphorism
Wren@jaunty_aphorism
Mar 26
My poster is up at the 'Building Foundations Together' conference today at the University of Derby. FOI mapping of dissociative disorder care provision across NHS mh Trusts & ICBs. If you're there, feel free to drop by. If not, I'll be uploading it to ResearchGate shortly. 1/3
Photo of a large A0 sized poster on a poster board. The poster is named "Structural Invisibility in Dissociative Disorder Provision: National FOI Mapping of NHS Trusts and ICBs 2020-2025."

ALT Photo of a large A0 sized poster on a poster board. The poster is named "Structural Invisibility in Dissociative Disorder Provision: National FOI Mapping of NHS Trusts and ICBs 2020-2025."

A lecture hall, with a man giving a talk. Behind him are three screens with pics/stats from the poster.

ALT A lecture hall, with a man giving a talk. Behind him are three screens with pics/stats from the poster.
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Time to give feedback. How to improve things
Rachel Charlton-Dailey@RachelCDailey_
Mar 19
Well that explains the “1000 pip claims A DAY” headlines The Timms PIP review consultation is up. I won’t be delving into it cos it’s my fucking birthday but quick scan shows it’s as awful as expected You have until 28th May (which btw is only 10 weeks) gov.uk/government/calls-for-…
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These animal friends of Pica Pau are looking for a new home. No charge apart for £6 postage. They are a gift. But if you run a mental health account I will send for free. No strings attached
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@SGV_UK, @stephstwogirls , @jaunty_aphorism , @mimigk1492 , @MITUKteam would you like an animal friend see above post.
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This sounds an interesting research project. I have plenty to share.
Lauren@HareintheHouse
29 Oct 2025
🧵 Hi, I'm a PhD student focusing on harm in UK mental health services, & I would like to hear about your experiences of harm in services between 2010-2025. (Mental health services includes NHS, charities, companies, private therapists & other orgs) 1/ tinyurl.com/yt2ydvxx
A University of Lancashire poster, inviting people to participate in research. Have you experienced harm from mental health services? You are invited to take part in this study which is looking to identify & examine overlooked & lesser known forms of harm in UK mental health services. Taking part will involve completing an anonymous online survey, involving questions about your experiences of harm. This will take approximately 15-45 minutes to complete. I am looking for individuals who are aged 18 , AND have experienced harm from mental health services within the UK from 2010 onward, OR are the carer/family member of someone who has experienced harm from mental health services within the UK from 2010 onward. For more information, or to take part, please scan the QR code or go to this web address: https://tinyurl.com/yt2ydvxx Further information including FAQs, Easy Read & downloadable versions of the questionnaire are available on the study website: www.hiddenharms.wordpress.com

ALT A University of Lancashire poster, inviting people to participate in research. Have you experienced harm from mental health services? You are invited to take part in this study which is looking to identify & examine overlooked & lesser known forms of harm in UK mental health services. Taking part will involve completing an anonymous online survey, involving questions about your experiences of harm. This will take approximately 15-45 minutes to complete. I am looking for individuals who are aged 18 , AND have experienced harm from mental health services within the UK from 2010 onward, OR are the carer/family member of someone who has experienced harm from mental health services within the UK from 2010 onward. For more information, or to take part, please scan the QR code or go to this web address: https://tinyurl.com/yt2ydvxx Further information including FAQs, Easy Read & downloadable versions of the questionnaire are available on the study website: www.hiddenharms.wordpress.com
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Clearance sale £15 Decorative toy, unique gifts Message me!
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Clearance sale £15 Decorative toys, Unique gifts Message me!
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Clearance sale £15 Decorative toy, unique gifts Message me!
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Clearance sale £15 Decorative toys Unique gifts Message me!
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Tina Lemur is this month’s #picapau challenge on Instagram. She is very cute.
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When live sucks, crochet a cute Luisa Elephant from #picapau
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This. Everyday. Never ending.
lets heal and recover
@recovery_your
5 Aug 2025
Dissociation isn’t always dramatic. Sometimes it’s walking through your day in a daze. Not remembering what you did yesterday. Feeling disconnected from your body. It’s scary. And it’s not talked about enough.
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Here are all the Animal Friends of Pica Pau Book 1 that I have crocheted. I haven’t done 18 out of 20.. #crochet #crochetanimals #handmade
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