The Samurai Social Worker

Beds While the word ‘bed’ might not have the same depth of meaning as ‘home’, if you think about your own bed, it may well evoke similar associations and emotions. Familiarity. Safety. Privacy. Comfort.…

New blog: Beds

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Another great blog from @bryonyshannon.bsky.social - I never thought of the word "beds" in these terms, but she's right how the language of beds and social care have become intertwined, I even used the term bed bound to describe my mum, oh, & read the end story about Clive at the end!
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It's Time to Talk day! So by way of information re the stigma associated with Mental Illness. Having your rights removed and being given a diagnosis changes your life! It's an additional label to hang round my neck. But please remember my self-stigma is made worse by you contributing, just be kind!

Something to remember

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David Jones.

The unfortunate reality is that osteoarthritis curtails a great deal of the pleasure I get out of things. I sleep poorly and I loved to dance, I really have to satisfy myself with the music now to regulate my mood and less on dance. It really really sucks!!!

Love this 😎

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Ain't that the truth

Ah you too, hope all is well 😊

Indeed I have discovered the alternative 😀

Bullying and the Development of Bipolar Thinking I will begin at the end and then set the context for my arrival at today. In January 2013 I was detained for treatment under Sect 2 of the Mental Health Act following a extreme manic/psychotic epis…

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Finding identity So there I was a new kid in a new school and despite the fact that I had numerous family members who previously attended the same school, alone. Up until age seven I had no worries, I had a clear v…

It's anti-bullying week so here's something from me!
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Check in on those around you | #WorldMentalHealthDay 💛💚 #youarenotalone YouTube video by Norwich City Football Club

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A MINUTE UNSILENCED | Talking saves lives YouTube video by Norwich City Football Club

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The Insight Debate One of the reasons for my detention under the Mental Health Act was that I lacked insight.  This was alongside evidence of a severe thought disorder, however the bit I am interested in here is…

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