Philippa Claire
@philippaclaire32.bsky.social
Mental Health and Chronic Illness Blogger
www.philippaclaire.com
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I'm from the UK so... 4th of May be with you
May 4, 2025 at 11:46 AM
I'm from the UK so... 4th of May be with you
Oh sweet jesus the UK council elections are making me sweat behind the knees.
Not what I was expecting. It should have been given the state of the world today, but an unwelcome surprise.
Not what I was expecting. It should have been given the state of the world today, but an unwelcome surprise.
May 2, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Oh sweet jesus the UK council elections are making me sweat behind the knees.
Not what I was expecting. It should have been given the state of the world today, but an unwelcome surprise.
Not what I was expecting. It should have been given the state of the world today, but an unwelcome surprise.
This morning was the fun dance I get to play every now and then (i.e whenever I have to vote) of explaining that I have no ID in my married name so the name on the register doesn't match my licence/passport 🙈
Luckily I've not been refused yet!
Luckily I've not been refused yet!
May 1, 2025 at 6:54 AM
This morning was the fun dance I get to play every now and then (i.e whenever I have to vote) of explaining that I have no ID in my married name so the name on the register doesn't match my licence/passport 🙈
Luckily I've not been refused yet!
Luckily I've not been refused yet!
There is pretty much nothing in the world that can make me as happy as a dinner made entirely of beige food.
April 30, 2025 at 5:08 PM
There is pretty much nothing in the world that can make me as happy as a dinner made entirely of beige food.
This week on the blog I have re-vamped a VERY old blog post. Originally written in 2013, edited in 2019, and once again in 2025:
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What Depression Really Feels Like - Philippa Claire
What is it like to suffer from this illness every day? Here I give my analagy of what depression really feels like
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April 26, 2025 at 3:18 PM
This week on the blog I have re-vamped a VERY old blog post. Originally written in 2013, edited in 2019, and once again in 2025:
philippaclaire.com/2019/02/07/m...
philippaclaire.com/2019/02/07/m...
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putting clothes in the washing machine: yes yes YES
having to hang the washed clothes: wish I was dead
having to hang the washed clothes: wish I was dead
April 19, 2025 at 11:19 AM
putting clothes in the washing machine: yes yes YES
having to hang the washed clothes: wish I was dead
having to hang the washed clothes: wish I was dead
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Can’t believe I blagged an exclusive interview with Katy Perry!
April 16, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Can’t believe I blagged an exclusive interview with Katy Perry!
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It's never about the science. It's always about having a legal basis for your fear and hatred of other people.
My husband has taught human reproduction and development to the Cambridge medics for over three decades. When people start banging on about "only two biological sexes" he starts with "which sex: genetic, hormonal, or gonadal"?
Biological sex is not binary. www.scientificamerican.com/article/sex-...
Biological sex is not binary. www.scientificamerican.com/article/sex-...
Sex Redefined: The Idea of 2 Sexes Is Overly Simplistic
Biologists now think there is a larger spectrum than just binary female and male
www.scientificamerican.com
April 16, 2025 at 1:49 PM
It's never about the science. It's always about having a legal basis for your fear and hatred of other people.
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Please enjoy the Dutch word for a carrot
April 17, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Please enjoy the Dutch word for a carrot
She had finally had enough of 'the apps' - always #marketing her ideal self, but never able to really connect with the other person. She wanted a true and meaningful relationship with someone, and it was clear that she wouldn't find it here. #vss365
April 16, 2025 at 5:37 PM
She had finally had enough of 'the apps' - always #marketing her ideal self, but never able to really connect with the other person. She wanted a true and meaningful relationship with someone, and it was clear that she wouldn't find it here. #vss365
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Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit.
April 15, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit.
Okay I definitely have an addiction to insulated reusable mugs and bottles - we do not have enough cupboard space for the ones I already own, I do not need any more!!!!
April 14, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Okay I definitely have an addiction to insulated reusable mugs and bottles - we do not have enough cupboard space for the ones I already own, I do not need any more!!!!
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This week I've revisited one of my older posts, some simple grounding techniques you can use to get through panic attacks. Are there any you'd add to this list?
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5 simple grounding techniques for panic attacks
Panic attacks are awful, and it's important to know how to deal with them. Here are 5 simple grounding techniques for panic attacks.
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April 13, 2025 at 12:22 PM
This week I've revisited one of my older posts, some simple grounding techniques you can use to get through panic attacks. Are there any you'd add to this list?
philippaclaire.com/2019/11/05/5...
philippaclaire.com/2019/11/05/5...
It was #beginning to look like things were never going to change. Years from now she would still be stuck in the same dead end job, eating the same own brand meals, living in the same cold, crappy appartment. Little did she know that 'change' was about to plummet into her lap. #vss365
April 13, 2025 at 9:22 AM
It was #beginning to look like things were never going to change. Years from now she would still be stuck in the same dead end job, eating the same own brand meals, living in the same cold, crappy appartment. Little did she know that 'change' was about to plummet into her lap. #vss365
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"Sister of bedbound ME sufferer urges more funding"
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Sympathetic coverage of a tragic case of very severe ME.
This was new to me:
"a new tool called digiTherapix which can track and record a patient's movement in real time at home"
#SevereME #MEcfs
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Sympathetic coverage of a tragic case of very severe ME.
This was new to me:
"a new tool called digiTherapix which can track and record a patient's movement in real time at home"
#SevereME #MEcfs
April 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
"Sister of bedbound ME sufferer urges more funding"
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Sympathetic coverage of a tragic case of very severe ME.
This was new to me:
"a new tool called digiTherapix which can track and record a patient's movement in real time at home"
#SevereME #MEcfs
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Sympathetic coverage of a tragic case of very severe ME.
This was new to me:
"a new tool called digiTherapix which can track and record a patient's movement in real time at home"
#SevereME #MEcfs
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Good night, Bluesky
April 9, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Good night, Bluesky
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From @meresearchuk.bsky.social
Misdiagnosis: Delayed receiving of an accurate diagnosis of ME/CFS or long COVID leading to inappropriate management. Receiving of an inaccurate diagnosis of ME/CFS or long COVID leading to dangerous oversights.
Read more - bit.ly/4lnhqV0
#MECFS
Misdiagnosis: Delayed receiving of an accurate diagnosis of ME/CFS or long COVID leading to inappropriate management. Receiving of an inaccurate diagnosis of ME/CFS or long COVID leading to dangerous oversights.
Read more - bit.ly/4lnhqV0
#MECFS
April 9, 2025 at 3:13 PM
From @meresearchuk.bsky.social
Misdiagnosis: Delayed receiving of an accurate diagnosis of ME/CFS or long COVID leading to inappropriate management. Receiving of an inaccurate diagnosis of ME/CFS or long COVID leading to dangerous oversights.
Read more - bit.ly/4lnhqV0
#MECFS
Misdiagnosis: Delayed receiving of an accurate diagnosis of ME/CFS or long COVID leading to inappropriate management. Receiving of an inaccurate diagnosis of ME/CFS or long COVID leading to dangerous oversights.
Read more - bit.ly/4lnhqV0
#MECFS
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Longest April Fool in history.
April 9, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Longest April Fool in history.
As a writer it's really hard not to get down on viewer stats. That's part of why I stopped blogging years ago, it was stressfull.
But now, no I'm not getting hundreds of thousands of views daily, but at least 10 people that I don't know find my site and read my stuff, every day. That's pretty cool!
But now, no I'm not getting hundreds of thousands of views daily, but at least 10 people that I don't know find my site and read my stuff, every day. That's pretty cool!
April 10, 2025 at 9:04 AM
As a writer it's really hard not to get down on viewer stats. That's part of why I stopped blogging years ago, it was stressfull.
But now, no I'm not getting hundreds of thousands of views daily, but at least 10 people that I don't know find my site and read my stuff, every day. That's pretty cool!
But now, no I'm not getting hundreds of thousands of views daily, but at least 10 people that I don't know find my site and read my stuff, every day. That's pretty cool!