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Writes words/takes pictures

Cookham
Joined March 2009
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Sometimes it takes one diagnosis to connect the dots. 🧩 @freddiec1994 lived with anxiety for years, until an #autismdiagnosis made things click. In 3 lessons, he shares what’s changed: 1️⃣ Anxiety ≠ autism 2️⃣ Diagnosis = clarity 3️⃣ Self-acceptance = armour 👇 Full story below
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🚇 Ever had a panic attack on public transport? Emma did—mid-ride on the NYC subway. These 3 simple techniques helped her take back control: 😮‍💨 4–7–8 breathing 🎶 Humming 👀 Grounding by sight 🔗 Read her full story: medium.com/you-me-anxiety/th… #mentalhealth #anxietyrelief
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🚨 Writers wanted! You, Me & Anxiety is back on Medium & looking for *voluntary* contributors to share #mentalhealth experiences. 💡 Tackle stigma 💡 Offer hope 💡 Share tips Write as much or as little as you like—no pressure, a chance to share.
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A breakup + a hangover + NYC subway = big ol' panic attack.🤯 Emma shares how different tricks helped calm her in a scary situation - from humming, to breathing, to simply talking, there is plenty to learn from @_Epscheid's trip to the big apple.🍎 👉 youmeandanxiety.co.uk/single…
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Anxiety hangover tips! 👀 For anyone who has ever experienced one before, you'll know how overwhelming, scary & frustrating anxiety hangovers can be. We've put together a few tips on how to handle the experience and just know, this will pass. Read more: youmeandanxiety.co.uk/single…
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This is a blog I’ve toyed with writing for some time but always felt uncomfortable doing so. Drinking is so ingrained in our society that openly ‘speaking out’ about it, still feels taboo. But this isn’t a blog about how awful alcohol, it’s just my experience since quitting.
Quitting the booze 🍺🚫 In our latest blog Dan talks about his experience quitting drinking. Read how a range of drunken incidents, including mistaking a housemate’s bedroom as the toilet (number 1, thank goodness) resulted in Dan quitting the tipple. youmeandanxiety.co.uk/single…
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One of my finest travel moments, without a doubt...
A flight to Seattle, hardcore travel anxiety and the nervous sweats, what could go wrong? 🤷‍♂️ Travelling now seems like a distant memory, once upon a time we were free to take to the skies and visit faraway lands. Read about Dan's most pungent experience: youmeandanxiety.co.uk/single…
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I was fortunate enough to be asked on to the Just Checking in Podcast a few weeks back. 🎧 Thank you to @freddiec1994 for having me on! Make sure to follow @VenthelpUK and listen to all their other fantastic podcast eps!
Dan recently featured on @VenthelpUK's 'Just Checking in Podcast'! 🎙 Talking all things mental health from school experiences to running a podcast to masculinity. Listen on... 👂 Spotify: spoti.fi/3qXLYAw Apple Podcasts: apple.co/37hyesB
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Listen on... 👂 Spotify: spoti.fi/360AhAX Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2UYBNgA And all other podcast platforms! #mentalhealth #ocd #disability
New podcast ep! 🕺 When @HashtagChandy was 3 years old he was diagnosed with a brain tumour, over 20 years later and three brain surgeries, Chandy now works with organisations to educate others on disability and mental health.
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Dating and anxiety 👀 This quote was from our 4th podcast episode, where @BecBec1213 sat down with Dan to chat about dating. From first date panic to commitment fears - we all get anxious when it comes to dating and that's okay! Listen to the ep: spoti.fi/3oYGLri 👈
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We have a new look! 🥳 A big thank you to Hannah Croft for creating the new You, Me & Anxiety branding! Head over to our website to see the new look. We should probably name our new 'mascot', Klaus the Cloud? Colin the Cloud? ☁️ 👉 youmeandanxiety.co.uk 👈 #mentalhealth
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It's vital we keep pressure and scrutiny on our MPs over the support our nation is given regarding our mental health, even in the midst of a pandemic. Read the article here: gkstrategy.com/blog/covid-19…
Former podcast guest and our resident political expert, Ian Perrin, has recently written a piece on the COVID-induced mental health crisis. More than one in 10 patients are now waiting six months for mental health support, and experts say the waits could ‘get a lot worse’.
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New podcast ep! This week's episode sees Rebecca return to chat about work stress and anxiety. Becca shares tales of running events, her experience of migraines and outlines the top ways she handles work stress. If you liked this episode please leave a review and subscribe! 😘
First post-COVID finally up! 🎧 Loved doing this podcast with Rich who was incredibly open and honest about his life so far and what his plans are for the future. Make sure to follow him for inspiration/ideas on how you can improve your mental health - @SeekMoreLife 👈
The podcast is back! 🎉 Join Dan who (virtually) sits down with @SeekMoreLife to discuss his relationship with alcohol, mental health journey and plenty more! Available on all podcast platforms! 🎧 #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth
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After a bit of a break the podcast is back! 🎙️🎧 New episode coming tomorrow! 👀
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I wrote my dog an obituary because of course I did. He was the best boy.
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This is a blog I've sat down to write so many times but never managed to finish. I seriously hope that anyone else who experiences 'anxiety hangovers' can read it and realise they're not the only one. They can feel super frustrating/isolating so please know you're not alone!
Ever experienced an anxiety hangover? 🤯 Waking up after an anxiety-fuelled day to fatigue, low mood, racing heart? I hope this blog provides you either with relief that you're not the only one who deals with anxiety hangovers or better understanding of those around you who do.

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In our latest lab post, Rebecca walked to work everyday for a month, to see what the benefits of walking 80 mins a day would be on her wellbeing.🚶‍♀️ She found many benefits, and you can see the results for yourself below 💪🏼. youmeandanxiety.co.uk/post/w…
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Looking to get this tattooed on the back of my hand @iamwholeuk
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This is one of the most thoughtful and compassionate articles I’ve read about a celebrity. Just crying a little over here, nbd. – at Prince George, British Columbia
I’ve never been less sure that Kanye is going to be okay. For @Reader, I wrote about why the way we talk about Kanye isn't working, and why we need new language to talk about public figures living with mental illness. buzzfeednews.com/article/ela…
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