Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria – RSD
Learning to live and keep up as a neurodivergent brings so many challenges. The way we process, our understanding of other people, all...
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mandimartin7
- Nov 26, 2023
- 4 min
The Spoon Theory – my understanding
The spoon theory came to us thanks to Christine Miserandino, and you can read more about her on her page at butyoudontlooksick.com I...
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mandimartin7
- Nov 2, 2023
- 2 min
Stress – is it all yours?
What does Stress Awareness Day mean to you? Does it mean looking at all the things that stress you out? Or spending time thinking about...
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mandimartin7
- Oct 30, 2023
- 3 min
Just one task? Yeah right!
How many of my fellow neurospicy people have been told so often to just get on with a task they’ve been avoiding? Which has left you...
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mandimartin7
- Oct 21, 2023
- 4 min
Good Intentions vs Reality
Obviously, I am not speaking for everyone in this, although I am sure many can relate... I wanted to explain some of the, seemingly, daft...
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mandimartin7
- Sep 4, 2023
- 2 min
A 10-year reflection
Another 10 years have passed, and it is time to renew my driving licence and add a new photo. Well, what a revelation that was! When...
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mandimartin7
- Jul 5, 2023
- 3 min
Is your comfort zone holding you back?
How many times has fear or uncertainty held you back from something you want or need to do? We create our comfort zones for many...
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mandimartin7
- Jun 23, 2023
- 3 min
Let's turn the tables...
Let’s turn the tables – how to recognise a neurotypical! We see so much about how to recognise and deal with neurodivergent individuals,...
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Julie Terry-Jenner
- Feb 9, 2023
- 5 min
My late diagnosis
Throughout my life I felt a little out of sync with most people around me. I was often told I am different from most, a little bit weird...
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Julie Terry-Jenner
- Oct 27, 2022
- 5 min
Me? Autistic?? Huh!!!
The day I discovered I am autistic and have ADHD was quite literally life-changing! Throughout my life, I have had all kinds of struggles...
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Julie Terry-Jenner
- Mar 9, 2021
- 4 min
Can you really afford to not give counselling a go?
People often only come into therapy when they hit a crisis situation, or life feels too hard, their relationships are under threat, their...
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Julie Terry-Jenner
- Jun 17, 2020
- 8 min
Gaslighting – it is not your fault.
Gaslighting is a term used for, and often subtle, forms of emotional and psychological abuse. Victims of this behaviour have often been...
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Julie Terry-Jenner
- Sep 19, 2019
- 3 min
Is hope holding you back?
When you think of hope, what comes to mind? Maybe that warm, happy feeling of something good coming your way. Possibly that anticipation...
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Julie Terry-Jenner
- Aug 10, 2018
- 3 min
Why do I love what I do?
I have been asked many times why I chose to be a counsellor and if I find it hard listening to other people’s stories each day. My answer...
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Julie Terry-Jenner
- Jan 30, 2018
- 3 min
Choosing the right therapist for you.
When choosing a therapist, I often advise people to contact, and possibly meet, 2 or 3 different therapists before deciding who to work...
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Julie Terry-Jenner
- Jul 4, 2017
- 2 min
Own your decisions!
Sometimes we feel trapped, or as if we do not have choices. We have pressures from life, people, and responsibilities - and these can all...
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