This post is a really personal one. About noticing blood in my poo, undergoing a colonoscopy, and the anxiety and procedures involved and how my ADHD brain coped. Inspired by Dame Deborah James and a personal connection to bowel cancer, I am urging you not to ignore such symptoms and to realise the importance of getting checked to potentially save lives.
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I reflect on a challenging year marked by Sam’s difficult transition to secondary school due to SEND. The transition exposes unmet needs, leading to an emergency review, and anxiety, and ultimately requiring specialist education. Despite ongoing struggles with support services, I find solace in my online community.
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Menopause involves three stages: perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause. Perimenopause is the transition phase before menopause, featuring symptoms like irregular periods, hot flashes, and mood swings. Menopause is marked by the absence of periods for 12 months. Postmenopause lasts for life, focusing on long-term health and well-being. Each stage is unique, and support is essential.
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