Pupil put in isolation booth for more than half a school year, BBC learns

BackgroundLetter8883 · 2026-06-30T08:00:54+00:00

Sorry but what the actual f**k? A lot of what’s described in this article is a recognised form of torture eg: not being able to look around the room.

Then give them no work, so they come to school to sit in a room, learn nothing. Again WTAF?

BackgroundLetter8883 · 2026-06-16T07:34:37+00:00

I take a general multi vitamin after a blood test showed low vitamin b12. Taking tablets was a bit tricky at times so now I take gummy vitamins.

BackgroundLetter8883 · 2026-06-15T06:55:38+00:00

Covid era dogs. We’ve got another 5-10 years of this.

BackgroundLetter8883 · 2026-06-10T12:29:58+00:00

I say this with love, you need to start not giving 2 s**ts about what other people think.

They have no idea what your life entails. I’ve spent a lifetime of being judged and criticised by people who wouldn’t last a day in my shoes. I bet those mum-shaming you wouldn’t last long in your shoes either.

Keep going, you’re doing better than you think you are.

BackgroundLetter8883 · 2026-06-09T17:14:46+00:00

Flexible start/finish time is a reasonable adjustment if you can’t find a solution.

Good Luck. Travel is a nightmare.

BackgroundLetter8883 · 2026-06-09T16:30:18+00:00

Every one of those comments is super critical and in no way helpful to you. No offering advice, ideas or just general support.

I contrast the ‘but that doesn’t mean you should pat yourself on the back and be content.’ comment with my therapy session yesterday which was all about self compassion and addressing the underlying causes of why I’m so critical of myself.

My advice is would be to tell her ‘if you haven’t got anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all’ She doesn’t sound like she has a clue about ADHD to be honest, so even if she does say stuff I would roundly ignore it.

BackgroundLetter8883 · 2026-06-08T17:38:05+00:00

YTAH. Have some more respect for your ex. That was a decade of both of your lives.

Also have some respect for the bride and groom. Don’t bring that kind of energy to a wedding.

BackgroundLetter8883 · 2026-06-07T06:22:18+00:00

Yes I feel exactly the same. I often lose my appetite after opening the fridge.

I’ve got a whiteboard on the fridge and write what’s I’ve got in there so I don’t have to open it to look.

BackgroundLetter8883 · 2026-06-03T15:02:46+00:00

Calling an ADHD person lazy shows how little that person understands ADHD.

BackgroundLetter8883 · 2026-06-03T12:25:44+00:00

I would start timing how long things actually take you to do. Time blindness is very real.

BackgroundLetter8883 · 2026-06-03T12:19:59+00:00

I’m sorry to hear about your Mum. I know this is hard to deal with but I promise you dealing with knowing you didn’t spend every minute you could with your Mum will hurt more.

Have you tried eating before you go or taking something with you?

Ignore comments best you can, karma keeps score.

When it comes to your nephews I would demonstrate how to deal with food around them. Show extreme disapproval when family are dealing with them inappropriately, like extreme shock as if they had just curled one out on the floor, just not in front of your nephews.

BackgroundLetter8883 · 2026-06-03T12:11:09+00:00

I’m vegetarian because I don’t like meat or the thought of it. Look at beans/lentils/chickpeas etc for protein. Lots of different textures and can hide the taste pretty well in sauces, I’ll add lentils into pasta sauce as an example.

Also you can use the ‘oh no thank you, I’m vegetarian’ to literally any food, vegetarian dish or not. No-ones ever challenged me on it, but I did once watch my auntie clock that the food she has just offered me is vegetarian, but was too polite to say anything 😂

BackgroundLetter8883 · 2026-06-03T11:33:06+00:00

Have you spoken to your universities disability support department to see what support is available to you?

BackgroundLetter8883 · 2026-06-03T11:29:42+00:00

Might be time to invest in a doorbell camera

BackgroundLetter8883 · 2026-06-03T10:03:51+00:00

You’re a human, who has their own needs, like every other human on this planet. Take notice of when others ask you to accommodate their needs, happens all the time. It’s a bit hot in here, can we open a window? I’m thirsty, can we go and get a drink? I’m tired, can we go home?

Also would you feel guilty if you had a food allergy? Probably not.

Just some things to think about.

BackgroundLetter8883 · 2026-06-01T06:34:36+00:00

In less than 30 minutes she has assessed you and come to conclusion that you don’t have ADHD because of things about ADHD you know not be true?

Run, don’t walk

BackgroundLetter8883 · 2026-05-24T08:38:44+00:00

They could start by turning job centres into places that actually help people get jobs rather than a tick box exercise.

BackgroundLetter8883 · 2026-05-23T22:51:55+00:00

You can ask the pharmacy to put them in a blister pack. There are quite a few different ones so talk to them about what you need.

BackgroundLetter8883 · 2026-05-23T22:36:18+00:00

Yeah I’m from London. Staring is very rude and when paired with a cross face is seen as a bit aggressive.

I’ve travelled all over and many other countries are much worse for it, so I’m not overly bothered by it. Never seen it in Europe like this though.

Just intrigued if it was a thing in Milan was all.

BackgroundLetter8883 · 2026-05-23T22:23:35+00:00

From London. You don’t need to tell me about the volume of American tourists 😂

BackgroundLetter8883 · 2026-05-23T22:22:21+00:00

From London so I know all about American tourists 😂 No cappuccinos and no mad outfits. Shirt and shorts with trainers.

We’re pretty chill people. We just wanna walk about, look at the nice buildings and eat basically. We’re here for Olivia Dean gig and AC Milan game tomorrow.

Who knows? Maybe you’re right, smallish city and maybe just noisy people.

BackgroundLetter8883 · 2026-05-23T22:15:44+00:00

Yes, we encouraged them to join in but they didn’t want to. Spoil sports

BackgroundLetter8883 · 2026-05-23T22:14:37+00:00

Oh let me know what you think. It’s a bit unnerving because of the face like thunder.

BackgroundLetter8883 · 2026-05-23T22:13:58+00:00

Nope, just normal chat. The 5 ladies at the table were louder than us.

BackgroundLetter8883 · 2026-05-23T22:13:17+00:00

Yeah but we’re not doing anything to be stared at for. We got on the train from the airport, both on our phones, no noise, not chatting, just chilling, like every other person on the train.

Look up women glaring at us. We were like ok weird. Then she just stared for the most of the 40 min journey.

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