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Sometimes we need to remind ourselves of those lit Sometimes we need to remind ourselves of those little things that can make a big difference! 

A good nights sleep is so important and I have really struggled with this, especially as I hit perimenopause. The insomnia was one of my biggest issues. It has taken a lot of trial and error to get it just right, and I still have the occasional bad night! 

What helps me:

@thisworks sleep plus spray
@welovecountingsheep sleep capsules
Mirtazapine (15mg) which is an antidepressant but it is used to treat sleep issues. 

I’m so bad at forgetting to eat and then suddenly realising I’m starving and grabbing something quick. So I try as much as possible to keep ‘snacks’ in the house to help me make good choices during the day. Fruit and nuts are always available to grab if I’m really hungry. I try to have some sourdough (@lukesbakery is my personal choice 🥰) for toast as a quick morning snack. I’m also in love (at the moment) with @myprotein frozen omelettes to have with salad as a midday snack/lunch. Just chuck em in the air fryer and they are ready in 15 mins! 

I’ve always struggled with drinking enough water. And when we moved here, we all noticed a very chlorinated taste to the water which we haven’t got to the bottom of. So that put me off even more! 

When @phoenixgravityfilters_uk reached out, I was very excited! But more about that tomorrow! 

We tend to always put ourselves last, or forget altogether. So it’s really important that we remember just to grab some time to ourselves here or there. 

I managed to get an hour outside in the sun tonight and it was lovely! My brain switched off and I just soaked up the sun. 

Of course I’m now looking at the washing I need to bring and the tea I need to cook, but it was worth it! 

It’s never gonna happen LOL

What will you do for yourself this week!?
As someone who suffered from severe postnatal depr As someone who suffered from severe postnatal depression after the birth of my two eldest boys, only 14 months apart, I have a keen interest in the Lindsay Clancy trial. I am trying to stay away from the rabbit hole of TikTok and stick to the facts where possible, but it’s hard not to be drawn in. For me, so far, all I see (I’m only on day 2 of the trial) is yet another mother suffering in silence, being fobbed off with pills and the easiest action being taken by professionals. A mother begging for help and not being supported professionally. What are your feelings so far? Do you feel that we are letting mothers down in their need for proper support during those first few weeks and months after childbirth in terms of mental health? Are we too quick to chuck a pill at someone who actually requires more structured support?

Whatever the truth, the tragedy will always be the death of those beautiful children.
It’s nearly that time again… whose EHCP review It’s nearly that time again… whose EHCP review is coming up?! Ask me anything you’re not sure about. 

Like many of us SEN mums, I’m now qualified to L3 in SEND LAW with @ipseacharity to ensure that the EHCP is legal and has SMART targets/goals. 

I’m Fay, neurodivergent, perimenopausal mum of a PDA child who has been avoiding school for pretty much all of secondary. I had to learn on the job, but I’m here so you don’t have to! 

Stick around, glad to have you here 👍🏻
Robbie Williams has just described his intrusive t Robbie Williams has just described his intrusive thoughts as “inside Tourette’s,” his autism as a “get out of jail free card,” and chucked his ADHD in for good measure. All in one interview.

I get it. He’s talking, he’s not hiding, and visibility from anyone with a platform isn’t nothing. But this isn’t visibility. It’s four separate things, mashed into one soundbite, with none of them explained properly. And my cynicism feels they have all been used to sensationalise an interview for his new clothing range

Intrusive thoughts aren’t tics. Having ‘a bit’ of autism isn’t a helpful description. They are all distinct conditions which can co-occur, and conflating them on a stage in front of millions just teaches people the wrong shorthand.

The bit that actually stings is “get out of jail free card.” Because for us, it’s not a card. It’s the meltdown after masking all day. It’s the diagnosis that took years and cost money we didn’t have. It’s not an excuse for being weird; it’s a lived reality we manage every single hour, not just when it’s convenient.

I’m not annoyed he’s talking about it. I’m annoyed at how loosely, and how far that loose version will travel. Am I being ‘too sensitive?’

I’m Fay; AuDHD, perimenopausal, mum of three, and mildly furious today. If you’re neurodivergent and rolled your eyes reading this too, you know exactly why.
Anyone else?! 😉 Anyone else?! 😉
A little change from the usual as had THE BEST DAY A little change from the usual as had THE BEST DAY yesterday at the @edfringe to see my nephew perform his debut show! It was a long day and the flash floods were not expected 🫣 but it was absolutely worth it! 

His last how is tomorrow evening and there are still a few tickets left. Honestly would highly recommend if you are at a loose end! 

Coffee cup @hollandcooperclothing 
Sandwich: @pret 
Train: @lner 
Restaurant: @thethreesistersbar 
Venue: @westside.rodeo 
Show: @getagripplay @rippletheatreco 
Cast: @benjy.england @reesejhannah_29 
Bed: MyOwn 😴😴😴😴

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