Reposted by chrisEd Poole @edpoole1975.bsky.social · 28/02/2026A man who called us extremists yesterday for wanting to bring down people bills is helping bomb schools today. 7315100
Reposted by chrisJack Saundrs @jacksaundrs.bsky.social · 27/02/2026Given that we're told that Muslims as a bloc are communalist, anti-Semitic, misogynist homophobes, you might assume voting for a non-religious white woman, standing for a LGBT friendly party, led by a gay Jewish man, might lead you to stand down all those sectarianism headlines. 5517154
Reposted by chrisJack @jackinpogform.bsky.social · 27/02/2026You'll note that the 'You need to vote Labour to stop Reform!' guys aren't elated that Reform got trounced. They seem a little gutted, actually? 542598
chris @crispyjefferson.bsky.social · 23/10/2025…completely cure it Your experiences are your experiences, just as my experiences, which are not insignificant, are my own I’m taking about people with long term afflictions exploring the range of models, of which there are many, available to better cope with living with mental illness 000
chris @crispyjefferson.bsky.social · 23/10/2025I’m glad that you discovered the source of your illness and were able to treat it. I sincerely hope that it has improved your wellbeing However, for the majority of mental illness there are no biological markers. That’s what defines them as a ‘mental’ illness, and no amount of medication is going… 100
chris @crispyjefferson.bsky.social · 23/10/2025I understand that people, myself included, have felt the benefits of medicating mental illness. But after decades of maybe minor, but no significant, improvement do people not explore the other far more plausible psychological implications 100
chris @crispyjefferson.bsky.social · 23/10/2025Okay, I’ve got to bite now You’re comparing mental illness to a cancer diagnosis and that’s unforgivable. I get that everyone here is 100% subscribed to a medical model of mental illness, but that’s just inaccurate. Is it a factor? Yes. Is it the whole story? Absolutely not. 200
chris @crispyjefferson.bsky.social · 22/10/2025I apologise. I certainly didn’t intend to make people feel bad for taking antidepressants. If it works for them personally then that’s fine. However, a conversation on the ‘magic-bullet for mental illness’ narrative around medication is a worthwhile one. Perhaps for somewhere else, though. 000
chris @crispyjefferson.bsky.social · 22/10/2025Sorry, I didn’t realise you were being disingenuous. Yes, antidepressants are categorically considered a psychoactive drug. And it’s simply untrue that they that they don’t have a degenerative effect on neuro-transmitters and receptors. I’ve never even known that to be disputed. 300
chris @crispyjefferson.bsky.social · 22/10/2025I mean, there’s a wealth of research out there regarding addiction and chemical dependency. How psychoactive drugs affect the brain is fairly undisputed Moncreiff and Kirsch were early critics of the the neurochemical imbalance theory specifically. Also maybe read James Davies and Richard Bentall 310
chris @crispyjefferson.bsky.social · 22/10/2025Graduate Psychologist (make of that what you will), but more than 30 years personal experience with both medicinal and talking therapies 100
chris @crispyjefferson.bsky.social · 22/10/2025No, but regardless of the targeted neurochemical they will alter your brain chemistry, depending on the dose and duration, leading to tolerance and chemical dependency. It can take some individuals years to recover from the effects 310
chris @crispyjefferson.bsky.social · 22/10/2025You can learn CBT independently if you’re inclined. It’s fairly straightforward. However, if you’re looking for a more significant treatment I’d recommend looking into psychodynamic therapies. You should be able to find a subsidised therapist that will only charge you what you can afford. 000
chris @crispyjefferson.bsky.social · 22/10/2025If you honestly *believe* that medication will work then chances are it will (for a time). That’s generally how placebos work If you’re lucky and your condition is transient then it will help you through a difficult period. However, if your condition is more severe then it’s a ‘band-aid’ solution 400
chris @crispyjefferson.bsky.social · 22/10/2025Mindfulness and CBT wer me never effective treatments. Simply cheap and easy to deliver. The majority of available treatments are just a variety of placebos intended to get people with mild depressive symptoms through difficult periods 100
chris @crispyjefferson.bsky.social · 22/10/2025You will revert to your depressed state in time and your brain’s ability to both produce and receive serotonin naturally will have significantly depreciated. And you now have to cope with with a litany of undesirable side-effects 200
Reposted by chrisyaoi gagarin @mel.bzky.team · 12/08/2025sorry lads but you gotta delete the pics from your last ever vacation with your late mum, an american billionaire who uses an Orphan-Based Contraption to Jack Him Off wants more capacity for his hallucinatory plagiarism machine 518256
Reposted by chrisBrian @bwianair.bsky.social · 07/08/2025If you ever wondered if Mogwai are good lads, here are two of their on-stage amps. 08516
chris @crispyjefferson.bsky.social · 16/07/2025youtu.be/IETxE7VErPAyoutu.beWhy Labour REALLY Supports GenocideYouTube video by Double Down News 010
Reposted by chrisJack @jackinpogform.bsky.social · 20/03/2025I'd be interested to see how much money Starmer is spending on AI magic beans versus how much is being stripped from the most vulnerable in society. 185
Reposted by chrisSooz Kempner @soozuk.bsky.social · 18/03/2025ah fuck they're saying the quiet part loud 1223748
Reposted by chrisEveryDoctor @everydoctor.org.uk · 18/03/2025BREAKING🚨 -We've investigated the financial links between MPs and the private health sector, and can now announce which MP received the highest donation amount from individuals+companies with links to the private health sector between 2023-2025. It's Wes Streeting. Our Health Secretary. £179,575🚨 681049774
Reposted by chrisMind @mind.org.uk · 17/03/2025Where's the evidence that mental health is being "overdiagnosed"? 571524744
Reposted by chrisBrent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 06/03/2025“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”thebetter.newsFinland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.meIn Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness. 8534276414040
Reposted by chrisBig Issue @bigissue.com · 04/03/2025UN calls on Labour to increase benefits and scrap two-child limit in UK poverty crisis warningbuff.lyDWP should increase benefits and scrap two-child limit, UN saysThe United Nations has urged the Labour government to scrap the DWP two-child limit and raise benefits in warning over poverty failures. 149846
Reposted by chrisSooz Kempner @soozuk.bsky.social · 03/03/2025Apparently the reason the left "always loses" is because some of us are annoying and put people off. The far-right, of course, are a bunch of cool chill guys that are fun and normal 24/7. 6884881050
Reposted by chrisRoss Carroll @rosscarroll.bsky.social · 25/02/2025When I worked in UK academia I recall hearing of a Japanese man who was baffled at how Britain had decided to run its universities like firms. “Why? Your universities are excellent and your firms are terrible.” 2354201480
chris @crispyjefferson.bsky.social · 25/02/2025If you could spare a few minutes to participate in my research I would be eternally grateful Exploring gender differences in masking tendencies, the study is open to anyone over 18years, consisting of only three standardised questionnaires brightonpsychology.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...brightonpsychology.eu.qualtrics.comQualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience ManagementThe most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today. 000
Reposted by chrisSarah Everett @goddammitsarah.bsky.social · 24/02/2025ten thousand lifetimes have passed since this happened 81125573255
Reposted by chrisDaniel Benneworth-Gray @danielgray.com · 24/02/2025oh cool I’ve been meaning to learn anxiety 221126391651
Reposted by chrisJack Saundrs @jacksaundrs.bsky.social · 21/02/2025As a left-wing person who long reconciled himself with the reality that my politics are marginal and will likely remain so forever (and that I personally am not a terribly convincing advocate for them), I'm struck by how often the mere existence of my politics is treated like a major social problem 8472108
Reposted by chrisAlly 💙💜💖🌈 @thinkaboutmelor.bsky.social · 20/02/2025This severance edit is why they wanted to ban tiktok 🤣🤣🤣 281172247
Reposted by chrisBrendel @brendelbored.bsky.social · 21/02/2025Very strange energy from people who quoteskeet your posts and don’t add anything instead of just hitting the repost button. More and more people are doing this. I don’t like it. It’s unsettling. 5541829
Reposted by chrisBetter Things Are Possible @internethippo.bsky.social · 20/02/2025The job market has never been better for shills, stooges, and toadies of all stripes. Linkedin absolutely buzzing if you're a sycophant, a flunky, or even an unctuous little worm 20892321032
Reposted by chrisThe Author, Séamas O'Reilly @seamas.bsky.social · 12/02/2025What THE FUCK is this? Even putting the evil of it aside for one second, on what planet, in what conceivable timeline, is this cogent messaging in 2025? Labour Comms is being run by six trainee marketers called APEX or VIVACITY, about to lose a team challenge on the Apprentice 2008. 2434470
Reposted by chrislukelukeluke @lukelukeluke.bsky.social · 12/02/2025It’s fun starting a new hobby with ADHD because I never know if I’ve found a new lifelong passion or if I’m going to spend $2000 on stuff and immediately lose all interest 1464331403146
Reposted by chrisPrince Charles Cinema @princecharlescinema.com · 28/01/2025#SaveThePCC Some of you may have read about the situation regarding our new landlord wishing to add a new redevelopment break clause, with only 6 months notice to our lease. For now, we're simply asking you all to share & sign the petition below; you.38degrees.org.uk/p/princechar...you.38degrees.org.ukSave The Prince Charles CinemaThe iconic Prince Charles Cinema in London’s West End future is under serious threat! We are beyond disappointed that our landlords Zedwell LSQ Ltd and their ultimate parent company Criterion Capital... 8121492078
Reposted by chrisThe Anti-Christ Brosnahan @chrisbrosnahan.com · 28/01/2025So, the @princecharlescinema.com is under threat by landlords who want to cash in on their site. Absolutely horrendous news. This is a brilliant, brilliant place. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...you.38degrees.org.ukSave The Prince Charles CinemaThe iconic Prince Charles Cinema in London’s West End future is under serious threat! We are beyond disappointed that our landlords Zedwell LSQ Ltd and their ultimate parent company Criterion Capital... 24734
