Hi, I don't really know where to begin with all of this so I'll start by introducing myself I suppose. My name is Skye and I am a young woman in my 20s. I have struggled with mental health issues ...
Discussion in Rare, invisible, and undiagnosed conditions - 22 Mar 2022
Hi, (this is cross-posted from education, I'm not sure if that's allowed but I'm a bit desperate right now) Just wanted to post on here to see if anyone has had similar experiences. I was diagnosed ...
Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 5 May 2022
I’m seventy eight and have just been diagnosed with fibromyalgia as ive always been active this is a great blow and im having difficulty coming to terms with it
Discussion in Start here and say hello! - 10 May 2022
Hi, I have just joined the forum. I have suffered with my back for years and in May it took a bad turn which left me bed ridden for 4 months. In September I started becoming more mobile and have ...
Discussion in Start here and say hello! - 13 Dec 2021
Hi there, I've just been referred for an adult ADHD assessment. I know waiting times are long and I'm wondering how certain I can be that I have ADHD based on the questionnaire's used by the GP and ...
Discussion in Autism and neurodiversity - 25 Apr 2022
Hey did anyone feel down about their child's diagnosis. How did you deal with it.
Discussion in Parents, carers and disabled parents - 11 Oct 2021
Hi We are new here. Currently just on a journey to find out if our son is ok. He is 15 months old. It’s been hard and just want to know we are not alone
Discussion in Children, parents, and families - 2 May 2022
Got my first autism assesment dates, 24th will be the first two sessions, then on the 28th I will have my final one, any tips for this, I mostly know to be myself and open up about my life and be ...
Discussion in Autism and neurodiversity - 12 Jan 2022
Sparkle Sheffield is an award-winning charity supporting children and young people with autism and their families. We welcome them today as our new Autism and Aspergers advisors here on the ...
Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 8 Apr 2019
Hi, I have been claiming lwrca for just over 3 years and standard daily living pip for nearly a year, I have just been diagnosed with severe bam/bad, do I need to up date my journal or wait until I’m ...
Discussion in Universal Credit (UC) - 14 Mar 2022