Michael Cronin
@coffeecronin
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It's never too late to begin again. Started life again at 52. I speak openly about my mental breakdowns.
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This time last year, I was drowning my own sea of black thoughts. My grip on reality was slowly escaping through every pore of my body and being replaced with thoughts of uselessness and worthlessness. These thoughts were being compounded by the intentional actions of others in a
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I found out today that the Irish for "freckles"
is "póigíní ghréine". The literal translation is "little sun kisses". Isn't that just beautiful
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The Irish for "freckles"
is "póigíní ghréine". The literal translation is "little sun kisses." Isn't that just beautiful?
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3 nights in a hotel in Dublin in October €460
3 nights in San Sebastian flights and hotel in October €415
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This is Michael.
Michael is 50 tomorrow but because he has no friends he believes no one will wish him happy birthday. Let's see how many birthday wishes we can get for Michael
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Dear Crisp Makers,
Could I respectfully ask that you remove the phrase "Share Bag" from your bags? There is no such thing and it leads to confusion and arguments.
Regards,
Michael Cronin
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This is Michael.
Michael is 52 tomorrow, but because he has no friends, he believes no one will wish him a happy birthday. Let's see how many birthday wishes we can get for Michael
#HappyBirthdayMichael
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My heart goes out to anyone living with a parent or partner with a drink problem. This Christmas will now be even tougher. People will go to the pub earlier and come home at 8 O'clock and continue drinking. I can't bear to think what effect this will have on so many children
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Up at 5.30 am. 8km run, then home for a cold shower followed by poached eggs and avocado on sourdough toast, washed down by a refreshing green tea.
Well done to Brad on Instagram
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There's a lot of people complaining about the crap Christmas they're going to have because the pubs are closing early. The only thing that will make my Christmas a bit crap is the empty chair at the top of the table where my father in law used to sit.That's the stuff that matters
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I just had an interaction on Patrick St with a gowl:
Gowl: Why are you wearing a mask outside, you clown?
Me: Because I have a condition known as "mind your own f**king business"
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This is Michael.
Michael is 53 tomorrow, but because he has no friends, he believes no one will wish him a happy birthday. Let's see how many birthday wishes we can get for Michael
#HappyBirthdayMichael
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Dear Crisp Makers,
Could I respectfully ask that you remove the phrase "Share Bag" from your bags? There is no such thing, and it leads to confusion and arguments.
Regards,
Michael Cronin
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Could I please ask people to stop using the phrase "committed suicide?"
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3 years ago I sat I my car after deciding that I couldn't take anymore of life. What led me to believe this doesn't really matter, but what does matter is, I chose to ring my doctor instead. It hasn't been an easy time, but my life has never been better.
Please ask for help
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I met a really lovely young homeless man in town earlier. He's only 20 and has been homeless since he's 18 when he came out of foster care. He's living in a tent because there's too much drugs in homeless shelters. He's got a level 6 in social studies and all he wants is a place
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Every evening, I pour myself a glass of water and take 2 antidepressants. Some days, I wish I was "normal" and didn't have to take them, but mostly, I'm just grateful that I no longer feel like I did for so long, and if my antidepressants help me, I'm ok with that
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Dear Anti-vaxers,
Would he mind sending a note to the HSE to let them know ye don't want the vaccine. The rest of us might then get ours quicker. Thanks a million.
Regards,
Michael
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These are the antidepressants I've been taking for 3 years. I take 2 every day and that's it, nothing else. They don't make me sleepy or feel artificially high. I just feel "normal," something I hadn't felt in years. Most importantly, I now never think about ending my life
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It's no wonder Michael Healy Rae is quiet. He's probably making sure that the paperwork for his 21 houses, 2 farms, filling station, shop, plant hire business is all up to date
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A television presenter gets overpaid by €345,000 and government TDs are on every newspaper and radio and television station appalled at RTE for wasting taxpayers' money. BAM overspend on The Children's Hospital by €1,200,000 and there isn't a government TD to be found.
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When suicide visits your home, it's devastating, but when it takes a child, it's beyond imaginable. Please give your loved ones an extra hug tonight
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I'm as disappointed as most about not reopening indoor dining, but I cannot understand the vitriol shown to Dr. Tony Holohan for just doing his job
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Would you pay a little extra tax if it meant we could help more Ukrainian people until their country is safe for them to return to?
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This is Michael.
Michael is 51 tomorrow, but because he has no friends he believes no one will wish him happy birthday. Let's see how many birthday wishes we can get for Michael
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I was 45 when I had my mental breakdown. I was also 45 when I first asked for help. I'm now 50 and I feel feel better than I ever did. It's never too late to ask for help
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In October 2017, I had a mental breakdown, which resulted in me spending time in a psychiatric hospital. After receiving some incredible help, both in the hospital and in the community, I recovered and started enjoying life like never before. Unfortunately, last October, I found
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I think if my child wasn't happy about having to wear a mask, I'd be more inclined to reassure them and explain why they're doing it as opposed to pulling out my phone to record them so I could put it up on Twitter
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One thing I can't stand is people being rude and disrespectful to hospitality staff. If you're out this weekend, please be nice
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If you had to choose between a romantic weekend in Paris with your partner or a weekend in Spain with your friends, what part of Spain would you go to?
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This time 4 years ago I was spending my last night in psychiatric hospital. I was so terrified about going home. I felt safe in hospital. Being in there felt like a big safety blanket wrapped around me, but I came home, took it one day at a time and thankfully things got better
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I've never done anything like this before, but shur wouldn't it be great if it helped someone
#MentalHealthMatters
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As a 51 year old man, the thought of going to a late bar on night club could bring on a panic attack. So, here's what I'm thinking. I'm going to open a "late night" bar where the craic starts at 7. I'm going to get the best old dj around (me) to play the hottest 80s, 90s, and a
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It's both strange and funny how obsessed with masks anti-maskers are. If I choose to wear a mask, that's my business. Drive on with your own day and don't be worrying about whether people are wearing masks or not
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I just tried on a Christmas jumper that definitely fitted me last year but with the very hot summer we had it has shrunk in my wardrobe. Feckin global warming, folks
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It's been a really tough week. My father in law died on Saturday. He was an amazing gentleman who taught me so much. I know him since I was sixteen and he was such a positive influence in my life. Isn't life just really crap sometimes?
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This time 4 years ago I was in psychiatric hospital following a mental breakdown. I believed everyone would be better off without me. I felt I was useless and was to blame for that was wrong in our lives. No matter how much thinking I did I could see no way out or no future. Four
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trust in the process. Let go and let others look after you for a while. It's not an easy thing to do, but sometimes you have no choice. Ask for help, and before you know it, hope will return, and with that hope, anything and everything is possible. ❤️
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These, my friends are my antidepressants. I've been taking 2 a day for the last 4 years. While I'd prefer if I didn't have to take them, I'm not embarrassed that I have to. They haven't made me better but they have helped me help myself
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Do you think any woman ever received an unwanted d**k pic and thought "oh my goodness, what a fabulous looking penis. I must immediately make contact with this gentleman and arrange to meet him?"
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to call home, work and continue his studies. This guy has everything to look forward to, but like so many, the government just don't care and have failed miserably. He seems like such a lovely young fella and I'd love if we could do something to help him find a better life
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Living with an alcoholic parent can and does have lifelong effects on people. I'm 53, and there isn't a day that passes when I don't think about how my father's addiction to alcohol, amongst other things meant I had a childhood full of fear, anger, disappointment and trauma,
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I think Miley Cyrus is an outstanding singer. The range she has in her voice is just incredible
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Devastating new folks. I went to try on a suit I hadn't worn since January and it wouldn't fit me. It now appears that Covid 19 shrinks clothes. Be warned
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I've a bit of personal news folks. I've known about this for a while but today seems like a good day to share it.
Today, my friends, I celebrate my 50th birthday 🎂🥳🎉🎈🎁
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One of the things I'm most grateful for in life is that I had an acute mental breakdown 3 years ago. I was told I had clinical depression and anxiety. I had severe financial problems, threat of my family home being repossessed, several court cases pending. The problem is I kept
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touch of Noughties. I'll have bouncers on the door saying, "Sorry lads, over 40s only," and there'll be chicken suppers served at around 9. I'm going to call it "Cinderella's" because we'll be home, tucked in bed by 12. Who's in?
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Whoever came up with the idea of "slim fitting" shirts deserves a right good kick up the h**e.
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People who say that getting children to wear a mask is child abuse haven't a f**king clue
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This year I'll be 20 years in the coffee industry. For someone who didn't do particularly well in the leaving cert and didn't go to college I'm really proud of what I've achieved
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If all goes to plan, this time next year I'll be one of those parents saying how proud I am of my daughter after getting her leaving cert results. One thing I won't be doing, though, is putting her points up on social media. I just don't see the need
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4 years ago I was in a really bad place. I believed everything was my fault and everyone would be better off without me. I saw no way out and thought I had no future. I had no hope. Luckily I was wrong. I asked for help and I got it. There is always hope and help
#mentalhealth
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When I get vaccinated I'm going to wait for 8 or 9 weeks before I post a picture so people will think I'm younger than I am.
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It's hard to believe that the headline news this morning was about a man on the radio not getting his contract renewed. We have record numbers of homelessness, teenagers taking their own lives while waiting on CAMHS lists. There are elderly people on hospital trolleys for days
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My wife and daughters are going to Coldplay tomorrow. They didn't book a hotel at the time because the prices were ridiculous. I went online a couple of hours ago and booked a hotel for them for €169.
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years on and I'm living a completely different life. One of the first things I did is learn how to love myself. I also learned to talk about how I'm feeling. No matter how bad things are, there's always hope. If I can turn things around then anyone can. You're not alone
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I met the nicest woman in Kerry today. She must have told me four times that she didn't believe I was 50. So, I want to give a big shout out and thanks to Mary and not forgetting her guide dog, Poppy
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Had to bring my daughters to the dentist. Lots of tears. I'm ok now, but feck it lads, €300 is a lot of money
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@gemmaod1
@PhelanVicky
@SimonHarrisTD
To be honest Gemma, I think today would be a good day to shut up and show a bit of respect to everyone affected by cervical cancer
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Back in hospital for pulmonary function test. 9 weeks since I've had covid and my breathing is still fecked. Think what you want, but covid isn't a "mild cold" for everyone. I was on steroids for 3 weeks, I have an inhaler, I've had 2 visits to A&E and now this test today
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friends and work colleagues I am so much better. If things seem really difficult or even impossible at the moment, please ask for help. Ring your doctor, a friend, The Samaratins, Pieta House. The most important thing is to talk to someone
#mentalhealth
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myself back in the same hospital for the same reason. This is something that I had never anticipated or even contemplated. I kept convincing myself that I was coping until, eventually, I couldn't cope anymore. I knew I was f*cked. I had 2 choices, and thankfully, I chose the
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future. I've come from utter despair and hopelessness to looking forward to a new beginning. It's a little daunting, but I'm excited about what's to come. If things are tough for you, please ask for help even if you think it's pointless. Trust in yourself, trust in others, and
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What's the one song that gets you every time you hear it?
For me, it's "Scorn Not His Simplicity" written by Phil Coulter and beautifully sung by Luke Kelly
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If you're going to complain and give examples of how expensive it is to stay in an Irish hotel this summer, please don't quote 5 star hotels.
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20 minutes phone call today saved me practically €400.
I was paying €108 per month for Sky and it's now €75 for the same package
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right one. I asked for help. This time was different, though. It hit much harder. I didn't think it was possible to feel worse than I did the last time, but I couldn't have been more wrong. My time in hospital was really, really tough, both on me and my family, and it was no
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I wonder if Irish people are the only ones who blame fresh air for getting drunk.
You know the way you might say to someone, "You were fairly drunk last night," and they'd say, "Ya, I don't know what happened. I was grand until I went out into the fresh air"
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If someone tells you they're not coping well, please don't tell them how lucky they are and that you know someone in a worse situation. Not only will it not help, it'll probably make them feel worse
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After spending 2 very enjoyable years in Coláiste Stiofán Naofa, my amazing daughter got offered a place in MTU, Cork. Going straight to university from secondary school isn't for everyone, and a PLC is a brilliant option. I'm such a proud dad this evening.
#DoWhatYouLove
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These, my friends are my antidepressants. I've been taking 2 a day for the last 4 years. While I'd prefer if I didn't have to take them, I'm not embarrassed that I have to. They haven't made me better but they have helped me help myself
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I think if you've nothing nice to say when someone dies, it really is best to say nothing
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they never gave up on me, and even though there were some really testing times, they kept supporting me and always had my back. Because of this and the unwavering help of doctors, nurses, and an amazing psychotherapist, I am much better and once again feeling positive about my
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Life becomes a lot easier when you don't care what others think of you
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Myself and my beautiful daughter before her debs yesterday evening
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Now that our Taoiseach isn't going to Washington, I wonder what will Irish people complain about next?
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I'm not one for media bashing but I think the coverage of the women's soccer team singing is way over the top
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I've a slight problem. I've something coming up that entails me wearing a suit. So I'm looking for a few tips on how to loose 2 stone in 3 days
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better when I got home. I struggled so hard to try to get better. I could see the effect my illness was having on my family, but I couldn't be there for them. It really hurts to know that you're the reason for their upset and worry, and yet you're useless to them. Thankfully,
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Ladies, if you had to choose between a date night with your man or a night in sipping a few glasses of wine with your girlfriends would you choose red or white?
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The amount of Irish people who have logistical expertise combined with an unrivalled knowledge of vaccines is incredible. We are blessed to be living amongst this very special and unique group of people
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In Cork there’s a road called “The Straight Road”, because it’s, well, straight. Is there any road or street where you live with an unusual or obvious name?
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Wash and sanitise your hands regularly, wear a mask in crowds, don't stand too close to people, work from home if you can, don't overdo your socialising. It seems fairly simple to me
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In a world where there's so much badness, madness and sadness don't act the p*ick here on Twitter. If you can't say anything nice, just say nothing. It's ok to keep scrolling and not comment.
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I think now, more than ever it's important to respect each other's decisions and situations. Some of will go back to "normal", some of us won't and some of us can't. Respect and be kind to yourselves and each other and be mindful of those who aren't as lucky as you
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There were times in my mid forties that I wished I'd go to sleep and never wake up. Thankfully, I don't feel like this anymore, and that, my friends is the reason I celebrated the f**k out of my 50th birthday
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As an Irish person, I want to see peace in Palestine in the same way that I wanted to see peace in Northern Ireland. That does not mean that I support Hamas in the same way as I didn't support The IRA. I want to see an end to the killing and torturing on both sides in the same
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It's great to see
@IrelandSilent
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@AlcoholIreland
highlight the issue of being the child of an alcoholic. While, for some it's not such a big deal, for others it can have a devastating effect on them. Unfortunately, I fall into the latter category. I don't have many happy
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I normally don't do this, but I'm looking for advice because I think I'm being taken advantage of. You see, I do all the hovering our because my wife's back is sore since having our kids. The thing is our kids are 18 and 15. Do you think I'm being taken advantage of?
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Yay. Happy birthday to me, Happy birthday to me, Happy birthday, Happy birthday, Happy birthday to me
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Aren't the Dubs just brilliant at coming up with nicknames?
Declan=Deco
Mick=Micko
John=Johno
Jason=Jayo
David=Davo
Ian=Iano
I mean how do they manage to be so inventive every time?
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I spent so many Christmases and New Years hoping I wouldn't wake up the next day. For the first time in so many years I really enjoyed my Christmas and I'm extremely excited about 2021. No matter how bad things might seem there is always hope. Things can and do get better ❤
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The good thing about all four of us in the house getting covid at the same time, is that self isolation isn't such a priority. Look at the positives
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Who is the best Irish politician? For me, it has to be
@SenLynnRuane
. Lynn doesn't do bullshit and is only interested in helping people. She doesn't say and do things just to look good. She is one of the hardest working people I know of. If only there were more like Lynn
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I can buy a bar of chocolate, eat two squares and put the rest away for another day. I'm weird, aren't I?
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On this day 3years ago I rang my doctor instead of taking my own life. If your mind is telling you bad things about yourself, challenge it and talk to someone
#ThereIsAlwaysHope
#MentalHealth
#Grateful
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I'd like to say a huge and genuine thanks to
@CorkCoypu
for keeping us entertained during the year. I'm sure, like me, many people who were feeling a bit crap went onto Twitter to have their spirits lifted by this true Cork legend. Míle buíochas
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