Scott Allis

@StanCollymore @EddieHearn Unfortunately logic, emotion and rational go out the window and the stubbornness of the illness takes over!

Graham Thorpe, England cricketer, with beautiful daughters, loving wife, family and friends. Took his own life. Too many men in particular, at a time when information is plentiful, charities on standby, text, phone and email services ready, are deciding to end their lives. Many reading this, like me will have hit very close to where Graham got but stopped short, just. It's a desperate, confusing and frightening experience mixed with a matter of factness that at the time feels sobering, you feel you're thinking and acting clearly but you're not. Graham's wife took the decision to tell the world of how Graham both lived and sadly died, in the hope that if you or someone you know are struggling you'll grab one of the branches set out below and contact someone who can and will help. When someone takes their life, there's a trail of pain, questions and few answers, but many of us know that anxiety and depression gets so bad that life simply doesn't feel worth living. In my case I was lucky, very lucky. I ran, and ran some more until clouds lifted, the anxiety moved away and I could think straight. Looking back I've been seconds away from death several times, so reading about Graham is incredibly confronting, upsetting and sobering as I'm sure it is for many. I didn't know Graham but his story is all too familiar. Anxiety and depression for men, particularly men, hides invisible as the forced machismo creates a mask, a shield. You laugh, you crack a joke, you "look" ok and you carry on. But then one day as if you were preparing a meal, you take stock, prepare your deed and, You take your life. Leaving others with a lifetime of pain. You don't mean to, it's the last thing you want, but it's the unintended consequences of a decision made, nonetheless. If you're reading this, and can relate to any of the above, firstly have 5 minutes to think of Graham, his children and his wife, they need all the love and support that can be sent their way. Then, if you're anxious, depressed, really struggling, ease know that my email is open to sound off, that charities such as the Samaritans are there 24/7, SANE charity phone line is open from 4pm to 10pm daily, MIND have drop in centres nationally and emergence services will always help on 999 or NHS 111. To Graham and his family, you're on my mind and the mind of many, and to those struggling, you're a second away from help even in your darkest hour. Protect life. Yours. Stand up. Speak out.

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@NandosUK DM sent!

@scallis86 Oh no Scott, we're sorry to see this! Please DM us so we can get this looked into 😥

Just collected the "new taste"chicken pitta from @NandosUK in Lewisham.... missing half the ingredients! Awful and ruined a classic!!

@GAILsBakery I ask this Q every weekend..? Just add 10% to your prices and give it to the people

@GAILsBakery Why are you not on Deliveroo or Uber Eats... honestly?!

@SportsDirect_CS I paid next day delivery to ensure arrival for Xmas, clearly I don't have enough time to return and exchange! 😡 the order was mins ago so can easily be changed if notified so quickly! This is a genuine error! Call me or help NOW....

@SportsDirect_CS fuming with the auto email response! made my order and the poor UX on the site clicked XL instead of M as when scrolling on an iPhone it changes the size in error! Mins after the order you replied and said you won't amend it... it has not been processed....

Invest in your social media team! #stopscrimping

@VirginTrains_EC stood on your wagon feeling like a peasant ... Getting treated like a peasant

@VirginTrains_EC inattentive staff!! Just plodding on knocking out sarnies, really leaves a lasting impression

@VirginTrains_EC your first class service is a joke.

@VirginTrains_EC correction trainline, still just as lame

@VirginTrains_EC Branson builds his brands on being personable,being different. I just received the same crap I get on all train services!!

@VirginTrains_EC a company going above and beyond?! Issues on board and they deflect me back to booking.com pathetic!

Just bought a few meals from @KFC_UKI in Peterborough and they kindly decided to ruin the meal by leaving half of it behind the counter!!

THREE MONTHS 'TIL HEATON PARK. To keep you going, here's a picture of me & Bobby Charlton.

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They should sell those buds in newsagents. Next to the cigarettes. They'd make a fortune.