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Autism: the meaning of ‘thinking in pictures’

Explaining thinking in pictures from an asd point of view

This wee unique feature of being neurodiverse constantly keeps tripping me up. On ‘neurodiversity celebration week’ I thought I’d give it a shot explaining this to you neuro-typicals!

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The lifelong aspect of dealing with trauma

Discover how moments of clarity offer glimpses of your pre-trauma self amidst daily struggles. This newfound awareness is a step toward healing and empowerment.

The trauma journey is a unique one that is different to everyone. I will talk about my experiences only.

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Menopause, amputation & its affect on exercise fuelling

Uncover the surprising reasons why carbs might deplete faster, from under-fueling and hormonal shifts to increased intensity, impacting your ride’s endurance.

I have come across this problem lately. As I am finally (FINALLY!) able to ride for an hour or so at a decent aerobic load, I have found that after just 30 mins or so, I start feeling light headed and nauseous. I have never NEVER had this type of issue ever in my life. I knew immediately it was to do with fuelling. I possibly suspected the amputation may have had an effect too, but I completely underestimated the scale of the issue and the factors influencing this.

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