Pick Me Up

All the Best Real life Stories and other exciting treats from Pick Me Up!

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One In A MILLION!
Settling back to life in the UK, I tried to return to a normal lifestyle. Only, being in the military for 15 years, things were harder than I thought they would be. It was 2018 and I was at an all-time low. Suffering with PTSD, the only thing that ke
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Pick Me Up!
Editor: Gail Shortland Features Editor: Hannah Poon Feature Writers: Hannah Crocker, Anaïs Seely, Becky Toogood Senior Designer: Stacey Black Designer: Georgia Macmenemey Junior Designer: Mary Heenan ■
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Snapped!
Lucy is gorgeous and a big part of our family! Look at those eyes. She is now eight and loves to cuddle. She’s so well behaved, too! Dawn Humphrey, Scarborough. This is my husband posing next to the Terminator on our trip to America. It was quite int
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Your Pick Me ups
You can pick up all sorts of hidden gems at charity shops – and this month, the British Heart Foundation (BHF) is giving you an extra incentive to rummage through the rails. They’ve launched their Reuse Revolution challenge, to inspire people to shop
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Follow It!
Solve the puzzle to spell out a term related to the picture. The arrows show you where to put your answers. The answer is spelled in the yellow squares. Answers on page 47. Garden fun with B&Q!
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Dream Man
Scrolling through my Facebook timeline, a new notification popped up. Clicking on the banner, a friend request gleamed on the page. Ross Stubbs wants to add you as a friend. With dark brown hair and an attractive face, I clicked accept without hesita
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I’ll Make You scared Of Me
Huffing and puffing, Ross would get angry at me over pointless things. ‘Look what you’ve made me do now,’ he screamed, slamming his phone on the sofa after losing a poker game. And no matter what we argued about, somehow everything was my fault. One
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Great Strides
Breathing in the warm summer air, I felt on top of the world. Grabbing onto my husband’s hand, I dreamed about our future. I wond I wonder if this time next year we’ll have a little one with us for our walking adventures? I thought to myself. Walking
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Your Brainwaves…
This week, our tip of the week will receive a great product from Addis! This foldable chopping board provides a clever chute which easily guides chopped food or waste into a pan. Just squeeze the comfortable soft grip handle. Dishwasher safe, with a
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Your Dilemmas…
Dr Ruth Miller-Anderson is an award-winning life coach. After adversity, Ruth understands how to deal with life’s challenges (Theswandoctor.com) Q My 16-year-old daughter wants her boyfriend to stay overnight and says all her friends are allowed to.
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Just For Fun
Complete the grid then read down the shaded squares to reveal the hidden answer. Clue: UK coastal town. Answer on page 47. 6 Aubrey _, played April Ludgate in the sitcom Parks and Recreation (5) 7 Evaluates (8) 10 Operation _: Ruse de Guerre, 2022 sp
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Not To Be Vein…
You’ve probably not put much thought into your vein health, because, let’s be honest, who has? A whopping 20 million people in the UK live with blood flow conditions. Most of the time, they don’t cause life-threatening issues, but it can impact your
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Stop Yourself From Snoring
Throat exercises are a great way to strengthen your muscles and stop them from vibrating as you sleep. Spend a few minutes repeating A-E-I-O-U aloud. Snoring can be caused by allergens irritating the nasal passages. Having a hot shower before bed wil
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Have You Tried? Pukka Three Chamomile Tea, £3, Sainsbury’s
If you’ve been feeling bloated or sluggish lately, this could be a sign of poor gut health. Chamomile works well at relaxing muscles, relieving nervous tension, and supporting digestion – perfect for soothing your symptoms. Grab yourself a box at the
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Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative colitis is a long-term condition where the colon and rectum can become inflamed. The colon is the large intestine, which stores your undigested food and turns it into stool. Small ulcers can appear and can cause bleeding, pain and needing
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Toilet Talk
Sitting next to my dad, Neil, I clenched my fists anxiously. Come on, I thought, feeling nervous. Just kick the ball! As my team scored, we jumped up and cheered. But as I went to sit back down, a horrible, familiar feeling crept over me. I needed th
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Brave Heart
Feeling my bump as I looked in the mirror, I couldn’t wait for what was to come. ‘Not long now!’ I said as I caressed my belly. It was 2016 and this was going to be my second child – my eldest, Dayton, was three. After losing my own mother to cancer,
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INSTANT Appointment
With Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy (doctorfox.co.uk) Q I’ve just been diagnosed with fibromyalgia – are there any home remedies I can try to ease my symptoms? Karen, Staines A Fibromyalgia (FMG) is a chronic pain disorder. Your nerves become
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Prizes Worth £££ to Be Won Each Month!
It’s FREE to enter and it’s so easy to do, just visit, comps.lifedeathprizes.com and register by hitting the join button and then you can enter as many competitions as you like. Go on, have fun! Look what you could have won! REGISTER NOW AND NEVER MI
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Look Amazing!
Tangle Teezer Everyday Detangling Spray, £7.99, Boots Does your hair tangle easily? This Tangle Teezer spray gets to work instantly to give you painless, easy brushing. With shea butter, it helps to nourish and condition your locks, while minimising
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So much LOVE
Sitting opposite the consultant, I tried my hardest not to cry. But it was no use. Tears filled my eyes and spilled down my cheeks. I reached for a tissue and dabbed at my eyes as his words echoed around the room. ‘I’m sorry…it’s likely you’ll never
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Your Style
Guess who’s back? Back again! Cycling shorts, Bermuda shorts and claw clips – oh yes! A 90s style is making a comeback in time for summer and we are loving it! Here’s our favourites… Top tip Add some colour to your wardrobe with statement prints – pa
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Colour Refresh!
We all love summertime – but when the sun starts to come out, it can also shine a light on the dark, drab corners of our home. If your home needs a freshen up but you don’t want to spend too much time or money, then try Dulux Simply Refresh – the one
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Styling Solutions…
With fashion trends flooding high street stores, it can be easy to find something you like – but are you worried that you won’t be able to recreate a perfect look at home? Miranda Holder, TV and celebrity stylist, has shared her answers to common mis
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On The walk home
Standing at the school gates, I saw my son, Amar, 10, running over with a grin. What’s he going to ask for now? I thought, laughing to myself. He didn’t want to walk home with me and his sister as usual. Please can I stay and play football, Mum?’ he
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Worst He’d seen!
I grabbed a family size bag of Doritos that clearly said ‘share bag’ on the side. Ignoring the advice, I tore it open. Plunging my hand inside, I sat there, stuffing all the Doritos into my mouth until the bag was almost empty. Might as well finish t
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Make Or Break?
Your wedding day – the happiest day of your life. Exchanging your vows, you commit yourself to your true love for the rest of your life. Only, marriage is hard and the honeymoon phase doesn’t last forever. Life gets in the way, so it’s no surprise th
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A Waiting Game
My husband of nearly 20 years and I came to the sad, sad realisation that our marriage had ended. The final decision to separate came in July 2021. This was not a sudden decision, but one that had to take several years to reach. To gain clarification
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Your Home
Jazz up your home with funky patterns!
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Crack It!
Work out which letter each number represents. When you’ve filled the grid, put the correct letters into the answer boxes at the bottom to spell out a word. We’ve given you five to start you off. Answer on page 47.
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Jubilee Jaunts
Where better for a Jubilee-themed day trip than the homes of Queen Lizzy herself? On this whistle-stop grand tour of Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace, you’ll start the day in Windsor. Visit St George’s Chapel – where Harry and Meghan famously tie
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Animal Magic
Holiday weather can feel like a treat for us, so when the sun finally shines it can be easy to forget the sun cream. Only, it can be even easier to forget that your pets can suffer from sunburn, too. Animals such as pale-coloured cats don’t have mela
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Genius or TOTALLY BONKERS?
No matter how hard you scrub your hob, the rings still look so dirty. This clever design will turn your oven into a scene of beauty! Sophie Allport have released a range of stunning hob covers that will change the appearance of your cooking appliance
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Easy Eats…
It’s about time we give salads the limelight they deserve! Salads Are More Than Leaves, by Elena Silcock, features sections on building your salad, maximising flavour and plating your salad to impress. There are 80 recipes for salads to get excited a
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Hours Later
It was 6.20am when Stacy Feldman received an email that would turn her world upside down. The message from a stranger contained information that she couldn’t ignore, and the mum-of-two picked up the phone and made a call. By the end of the day, Stacy
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Just For Fun
Solve the puzzle to find a word. Fit the words back in the grid and the letters in the highlighted squares spell out the answer. We’ve put in one word to help. Answer on page 47. 3 letters Ale Gas Gig Was Woe 4 letters Each Exam Exit Tall Trap 5 lett
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In next week’s Pick Me Up!
Meet the Jubilee SUPER FAN! SEX SAVED MY LIFE! We didn’t get the baby we were expecting • FASHION FOR EVEN LESS!• EASY RECIPES• FUN PUZZLES• BEAUTY BUYS YOU NEED On sale THURS 19 MAY ■
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Solve It In 5
We’ve all got our fingers crossed for a hot summer – but as we all flock to beaches, have a think about the impact you’re having on our oceans. Try these tips and lifestyle changes from buildyouraquarium.com. Using fewer single-use plastic items is o
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Food And Drink
Brand new this week, this spicy rice is perfect for BBQ season! Cooked with scotch bonnet jerk paste, creamy coconut and fresh lime for Carribbean flavours, it’ll give a kick to your summer dishes. Forget everything you thought you knew about sausage
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Boozy Puds
With the Jubilee creeping ever closer, royal fever is sweeping the nation. If you want to celebrate with a feast fit for a queen, try this mouthwateringly decadent Drambuie whisky chocolate mousse recipe. Said to be the Queen’s favourite, it was crea
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This Week’s Puzzle Answers!
(Cross out: 6, 8, 11, 22, 41, 55, 56, 64, 78, 88) Pick Me Up! will still be bringing you great puzzles to pit your wits against, but will no longer be offering prizes. Don’t forget, you can do puzzles for big cash prizes every week in our sister maga
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Stars
www.clairepetulengro.tv Catch Claire live on Facebook You’re unsure why close ones have said the things they’ve did. This week you get answers, but if they’re not what you want to hear, then you’ll be making it very clear that you’ll be taking steps
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Shop gone WRONG!
Swinging open the door as I got home from work at 10.30pm, I saw my husband Darren, 48, had left a shopping list. ‘On your way back from work tomorrow could you do the shopping?’ he asked. ‘Are you having a laugh?’ I said. ‘I’m exhausted! You’re at h

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