Polly Wiseman

Arts organisations must stand in solidarity with disabled artists to protest cuts to benefits which threaten not only our livelihoods - but our lives.

If theatre companies put out a statement of solidarity, what would you like it to say?

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#welfarenotwarfare

@fight4lifeuk.bsky.social

The more I read the disability reforms green paper, the more it feels akin to:

"We've decided to drive a truck into a huge crowd of people. We're not consulting on that decision, but we invite responses on what mitigations we should put in place for those affected."

If you are part of a theatre company or other arts organisation, or an artist, it would be reassuring to disabled artists to feel seen and valued at this horrible time #welfarenotwarfare

Fabulous birthday stay Hotel Pelirocco in the Bettie Page room 🐆

#woke

Hi there 😊

NHS #mentalhealth care. Can you relate?

Psychiatry is patriarchy on steroids

Most people living with #mentalillness have at least one horror story about an arrogant d*ck of a psychiatrist. Do you?

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Now in my 40s, I’m left wondering: what happened to the hopeful, ambitious 18 year old I used to be?

I feel like the hare in Aesop’s fable, who loses the race to the tortoise because he goes too fast & then crashes

That’s what #bipolar disorder feels like, over & over… Do you agree?

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Dear Customer Service, I would like to cancel my free trial of #bipolar disorder.
One star: would not recommend

#MentalHealth crew: Who agrees?

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Ignore those posts of peoples’ end of year achievements! My #MentalHealthMatters bingo lists some fundamental things that count.

If you can check even one of them, you are winning at 2024!

How many can YOU check off?
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Insta followers gave some great advice for dealing with a #bipolar diagnosis.

What would you say?

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I’m doing Instagram live with Bipolar UK tomorrow (Fri 6th December) at 3pm UK time

Be good to see you there! Is anyone around? Checking who’s aware of/up for it!

Also, please share!

Probably chat about making a show about bipolar/psychosis, Bipolar UK Mood Tracker app & Advance Choice Docs.

Why I’m glad I stayed. And why you should

CW: unaliving

I didn’t think I’d make it to 25. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 19, it felt like my life was over. But I’m so glad I stayed

#mentalhealth X What are your reasons for staying?

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#mariahcarey #AllIWantForXmas

@skynewsrss.bsky.social Stop telling people not to get r@ped and instead, tell people not to r@pe! #drinkspiking

My #neurodivergent brain did not come with an instruction manual

I though it was defective. It would spark and flash and sometimes, crash. But…

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Yes please!

Hope you’re ok 💚

Thank you 😊

Ending up as a #mentalhealth patient in the sort of group I used to lead has been a big fear of mine.

This week, that fear was realised. Who else is facing something tricky this week?

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Who am I? I’m not just a psych patient, I’m a theatre-maker . Who are you?
Artists with challenges
Those living with mental illness
#Neurodivergent creatives
Introduce yourself in comments: I’d love to meet you!
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Stopping meds? #mentalhealth folk :what’s YOUR experience?
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Happy #humpday ! Say hi in the comments if you’re a Mentalhealth or mental illness advocate* so we can find each other!

Hey there. Bipolar and possibly other things. Also make theatre. Good to meet you 😊

Yeah, there’s so little funding here that we usually end up wearing several theatre hats, doing more than one job!

#mentalillness admin - what’s your experience?
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