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Ellen Watson
@EllenWatson95
Parliament & politics geek | Currently in treatment recovering from mental illness/ BPD | Hearing & sight impaired (Usher Syndrome) | Dog lover | She/Her
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    Ellen Watson
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    Nov 4, 2019
    This is my Guide Dog, on our way home from work at 5pm, rooted to the spot & shaking with fear after fireworks went off nearby. Not only do fireworks cause extreme distress for dogs & humans, they pose risk to disabled ppls safety. This has to stop. Fireworks NEED to be regulated
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    Ellen Watson
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    Nov 6, 2019
    Replying to @EllenWatson95
    FYI this happened on Monday night at 5 (so unexpected). I’ve since changed my work schedule so I’m home before dark the rest of the week. On bonfire night we were home for 3 & spent last night cuddled up listening to tv & music to keep Skipp calm, so he is safe & doing fine ♥️
    Skipp laid down fast asleep with his head resting on his paws ♥️
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    Ellen Watson
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    Jun 30, 2024
    I am an inpatient at a psychiatric hospital currently, while on weekend leave I made sure I voted in the upcoming election via postal vote. As a vulnerable person needing complex care, it’s more important than ever I have my voice heard on our future government.
    My hand holding an envelope with my postal vote inside, the envelope is partially inserted into a red post box
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    Ellen Watson
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    Nov 6, 2019
    Replying to @EllenWatson95
    In normal circumstances, Skipp is an incredible guide dog, who keeps me safe daily & is the centre of my world. If you want to see just how wonderful he is & how much I care for him, you can follow his twitter account @Skipperooo1 ♥️
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    Ellen Watson
    @EllenWatson95
    Sep 10, 2023
    ‘If u wanted to kill yourself u would have done so already’ ‘U have capacity to kill yourself’ ‘If u want to kill yourself we can’t stop u’ All said to me by Mental Health Crisis services This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay2023 focus needs to be on de-stigmatising the MH system
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    Ellen Watson
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    Jul 14, 2024
    On an acute mental health ward Me: (an hour ago) all of the toilets have run out of loo roll. Nurse: nothing we can do, only domestic can sort loo roll. Me: but domestics won’t be here for another 2 hours? Nurse: yep, your all gonna have to wait. That’s perfect 🥴🥴🥴
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    Ellen Watson
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    Dec 3, 2023
    Packing up my clothes ready for my admission on Tuesday to The Cassel Hospital, a personality disorder unit in London. Will be having treatment there for 9 months, I am feeling very nervous but a wee bit hopeful for the future. Going to give this everything I’ve got 💪
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    Ellen Watson
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    Jun 21, 2020
    I’m deaf. I’m blind. I’m also a 24 year old who loves socialising with friends, likes cooking, loves her guide dog, is partial to a bit of crappy telly and has the best job in the House of Commons advising MPs. Deafblindness is not my defining feature #DeafBlindawarenessWeek
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    Ellen Watson
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    Jul 19, 2019
    Did I mention I won a medal? 😂@sheffielduni it’s been an absolute honour ❤️
    Picture shows Ellen in grad robes and cap, with Skipp (yellow Labrador) sat next to her in harness. They are stood on steps at the grand entrance to the university’s oldest building.
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    Ellen Watson
    @EllenWatson95
    Jun 6, 2019
    I am absolutely delighted to have found out today I have been awarded the 2019 Chancellor’s medal from @sheffielduni. My degree has been beyond anything I could ever have envisaged.
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    Ellen Watson
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    Apr 15, 2024
    TW: suicide attempt I had a big blip & took a large overdose last week. I’ve been pretty poorly in hospital since. I did the first couple of days in a coma on a ventilator & then on CPAP. I have moved out of intensive care now which is helping me to rest. Life is v hard rn 😢
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    Ellen Watson
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    Nov 4, 2019
    Replying to @Skipperooo1
    That’s great advice thank you, I think I just panicked, he’s not very food orientated tho which makes things tricker. I’m going to try and work from home the next few afternoons to avoid walking back while they’re still going off. Xx
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    Ellen Watson
    @EllenWatson95
    Feb 20, 2019
    Replying to @sheffielduni
    Here’s Skipp in the IC, he spends his time getting me to (and sleeping through) lectures and seminars. He loves his downtime in Weston Park! Totally reckon he should get an honorary degree...
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    Ellen Watson
    @EllenWatson95
    Dec 24, 2022
    I think I can finally say I’ve made it, first Christmas at home after 2 years of Christmas on a psych ward. I’m a little bit proud of me and very excited for tomorrow!
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