Sharon Fisher

[Sharon Fisher @Sfisher0404]

@Pharmacy2U Make this make sense- youve taken a 1x small box of medication, split it in to 4 larger boxes to be posted to me- increasing waste and postage costs. Ill be transferring back to local pharmacy next month

[Sharon Fisher @Sfisher0404]

@MartinSLewis Im trying to cancel my subscription with @FableticsEU but unless you actively go into account to 'skip' next payment they will take another payment 3 weeks after I have formally advised them of my cancellation. Surely this shouldn't be permissible?

[Sharon Fisher @Sfisher0404]

@mancunianmedic That's is my new favourite word! X

[Sharon Fisher @Sfisher0404]

@bluelightcard are there limitations to usage of codes? I went to 2x greenking pubs within 2 wks. When I logged on for discount it said its offer currently unavailable, we are working on bringing it back. My cousin logged in & recieved discount code without issue.

[Sharon Fisher @Sfisher0404]

@jamie_wallis @BloomandWild I cancelled my annual subscription a while ago as the quality dropped. Use arena flowers now

[Sharon Fisher @Sfisher0404]

@ShaunLintern @budgemundo

[Sharon Fisher @Sfisher0404]

@ShaunLintern Was sent a link this week to book ENT referral- clicked on link and only option on choose and book was one local hospital. Followed it and if says that the list is currently closed- is this how they are reducing waiting times these days???

[Sharon Fisher @Sfisher0404]

@RNIB do you have people knocking on houses for donations currently in CH43 3/0 area? There's a group of people over last few nights visiting our local estate causing stress to older residents. If you could clarify so I can let them know, I'd appreciate it. Thanks x

[Sharon Fisher @Sfisher0404]

@jobbinggasman @agemjourney @medicalmodelbri @Anisocyte I’ve was clear there’s good and bad across all professions — that was the entire point of my comment. “Medical and health” is accurate I don't say I'm an ANP in my bio. This isn’t about encroachment, it’s about my patient experience which was the in initial discussion.

[Sharon Fisher @Sfisher0404]

@agemjourney Requested... I also asked for thyroid US due to hx of thyroiditis. This was declined... i paid private for complete bloods and US thyroid. Thyroid antibodies through the roof and now on 2WW for thyroid nodules... there's good and bad in all professions

[Sharon Fisher @Sfisher0404]

@agemjourney On the other side of the coin, as an ANP I was 'lucky enough' to see a locum GP with alopecia. He asked what bloods I'd like- so I specified thyroid antibodies and magnesium (as recommended by endocrinology collrague) when blood form was given to me, no LFTs/U&Es or thyroid abs

[Sharon Fisher @Sfisher0404]

@MartinSLewis @itvMLshow are there any government grants available for loft insulation at all please? Cheers x

[Sharon Fisher @Sfisher0404]

@DrAkhilX Is levine sugn only with active chest pain or just when describing pain post event- like in a GP they will do this and say I had this pain at.... or is it just Levine sign in the acute instance of active pain?

[Sharon Fisher @Sfisher0404]

you get kicked out of system again... is this improving access to healthcare @wesstreeting ?? #NHS @ShaunLintern

[Sharon Fisher @Sfisher0404]

@BlinxHealthcare has got to be the worst way to access GP services, having to know your NHS number to start with... then filling out form, trying to upload a picture only to be thrown out of system when uploading- whole consultation gone. Im 45 and work in primary care,

[Sharon Fisher @Sfisher0404]

if I'm struggling what chance does an elderly non tech patient have? Also, when submitting one for someone I care for, text message with password in goes to their phone, not mine so when trying to submit it you physically need to be next to them to access the code or,

[Sharon Fisher @Sfisher0404]

@HotelChocolat @budgemundo

[Sharon Fisher @Sfisher0404]

@dru_jlh I was really confused then paeds at a section, I was thinking Mental Health section when I read this! Previous ED nurse here 🤣🙄🙈

[Sharon Fisher @Sfisher0404]

@Tim_Burgess Sheffield x

[Stan Collymore @StanCollymore]

Suicide.

I'm choosing to be deliberately blunt and provocative in this post because it's necessary. Government, charities, football clubs are all pushing water up a hill in highlighting what is undoubtedly a major health crisis.

You take a rope.
You put it up in a garage or a tree nearby or far away.
You're thinking about every loved one you'll leave behind as you put that rope around your neck.
Then you drop.

Some are decapitated.
Some aren't.
All are found by someone who has a lifetime of trauma that will never leave them.
A son.
A daughter.
A brother.
A sister.
A mother.
A father.

I know 2 men who hung themselves.

One was found by his Mom.
One was found by his brother.
Neither have recovered fully. 20 and 30 years on.

A life sentence for people who were already worrying, terrified their loved one may do something.

So just visualise the above and ask, "is there another way"?

A segway for a moment.

I do a few Q&A's every year. Tales of yesterday with a 99% male audience of my age group.

After the stories and fun, my last question back to the audience is..

"Hands up if you struggle with a mental health issue".

Nobody ever puts a hand up. Despite 1 in every 3 of 500 attendees statistically struggling.

"Ah, nobody, that's fucking brilliant! Well I do! ". I then graphically tell people, stunned into silence about how a rope around my neck in the middle of nowhere jolted me to go home and cry like a baby to my Mom.

After the Q&A has finished, something always happens. I'll be chatting to a few guys, saying bye and one by one, men will come over and whisper " I struggle".

Or my mailbox the next day will have 30 emails from guys, their partners or kids saying " Dad/Uncle /Brother was there last night and what you said hit them hard".

And that's how some people realise that it's time to speak to a pal or family member or even rant to me in an email. It works, I often get a follow up email a year or 6 later saying that they took responsibility for their suicidal feelings and are now flying.

Humans are programmed to want to live, to have families and to keep the species growing and thriving. So for a human to want to short circuit that desire isn't normal, and it should never be spoken of as normal. It's the ultimate red flag.

If you suspect your mate, Dad, Brother, Uncle is struggling mentally, they deserve your intervention.

They deserve a " are you OK, please tell me what's up".

They deserve an opportunity to get past wanting to hang a rope over a tree or in a garage and slowly struggle until they die and you find them.

If you've been there and trust me I have plenty, then you'll know that text out of the blue, or a footie mate or one of your kids asking jow you are can open the curtains to some sunshine.

Because when suicide is your only answer, the room is already dark, and you can't see a way out.

So please, fucking pretty please, ask that husband, Dad, Uncle, Cousin, footie pal TODAY how they are.

You may be shocked what comes back but extremely glad that you asked.

For those who struggle, you're not alone.