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Bio

I'm a hyperactive lifelong athlete, 36 years as a racing cyclist with 20 years as a club coach. Always cross trained with running, and now a treadmill runner only due to a few related health issues.

Joined Cups to reach out as i can't continue merely surviving and trying to run away from facing up to retirement in a few years time, which is odd for me as I have largely got a positive determined mindset. 

Loneliness has been an issue for a few years, mainly because I am socially awkward through a tendency to overshare and then a mixture of regret and rejection. Diagnosed with PTSD Jul 2024 and type 2 ADHD.

I'll mainly be active in forums and groups, occasionally in chats, I am very friendly, please say hello 😄





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Tribute on the passing of Sir Patrick Stewart
Music & Dance / by RunningMachine
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 1 day ago
...See more I'm posting this as a tribute on the passing of Sir Patrick Stewart, probably best known for his role in Star Trek. He was a very versatile actor and especially enjoyed acting on the stage in Shakespeare plays, myself and my former wife enjoyed seeing him on a few occasions. I spotted a post yesterday evening in a progressive rock group, I hope you enjoy his spoken narration on this album by the equally amazing Rick Wakeman. https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_klsLv9nH-03gi6W2ygQGVSe67RHIwz26w&si=7lsbck0SXD5dsg7E
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Guilty pkeasure
Reading & Writing / by RunningMachine
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 Tuesday
...See more Two more night shifts then being October it's time for my annual guilty pleasure, hope it grabs me a little more than the last 2 did 🤪🤪🤪
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Advice please !!
Bipolar, Schizophrenia & Psychosis Support / by RunningMachine
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 October 22nd
...See more I'm friendly with a young lady who suffers with schizophrenia. I sometimes struggle with managing my emotions as she can be very open, honest and direct on some days in conversations then on others literally ignores me or is very abrupt and regularly just says it's 'too much'. I'd love to hear any suggestions on how I can remain a caring friend for her and not cause her undue stress.
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Late diagnosed yesterday
ADHD Support / by RunningMachine
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 October 16th
...See more 3 years after being diagnosed with PTSD and suspected of being ADHD by a psychiatrist it took a panel of 4 just 22 minutes yesterday afternoon to confirm that I have type 2 ADHD, it was a split decision between 2 and 3 (predominantly hyperactive or combined). Am I surprised, not at all and due to other conditions I can't be medicated for it, I've survived almost 60 years so being diagnosed isn't going to make much difference, my main concern is managing the hyperactive impulses as I age.
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Thank you
Grief & Loss / by RunningMachine
Last post
 August 22nd
...See more The 22nd to 30th of May is a particularly tough time of the year for me as they are the anniversary dates of my parents passing away in 2017.  Thank you to the random listeners for listening.
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Great day.
Positivity & Gratitude / by RunningMachine
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 April 28th
...See more Helped a friend who suffers from schizophrenia with an application for a voluntary position with a local youth charity, she was bubbling with excitement to tell me she has got an interview on Friday 👍👍👍 It's made my day, she is also coming to a classical music recital with me at a local church Friday evening, Pictures at an Exhibition.
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Emotions
General Support / by RunningMachine
Last post
 April 21st
...See more As far as I'm aware I haven't got DID, but this reflects my emotional sensitivity.
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Blood Clot Awareness Month
General Support / by RunningMachine
Last post
 March 25th
...See more March is World Thrombosis Awareness month and after my personal struggles with thrombosis I couldn't let the month pass without making an awareness post about it. I would encourage everyone to maybe just spend a few minutes looking through your social media channels at #BloodClotAwarenessMonth posts. I hope that you might take notice of the need to keep active and hydrated to minimise the risk. 
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