When Depression Meets Poverty: The Silent Collapse No One Sees
What depression really feels like when money runs out: the hidden impact of sanctions, unemployment, and trauma, plus practical steps to help people slowly rebuild hope.
Trichotillomania and PIP Eligibility
Trichotillomania, also known as Hair-Pulling Disorder, is a serious mental health condition classified under Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders in the DSM-5. It involves repetitive hair-pulling that leads to noticeable hair loss, emotional distress, and social or occupational impairment.
Big Pharma, Pharmacies, and Sustainable Packaging
In an era where innovation is at the forefront of healthcare, one fundamental aspect remains overlooked: accessibility and sustainability in pharmaceutical packaging. While the UK pharmaceutical industry, commonly referred to as “Big Pharma,” is known for its cutting-edge research and distribution networks, the end-user experience, particularly among vulnerable groups such as the elderly, disabled, and those with mental health challenges, is often ignored.
7 Morning Rituals to Boost Energy and Focus
Starting the day with intentional routines establishes a foundation for sustained energy and focused attention that extends far beyond the morning hours. By harmonizing the body’s natural cycles and mental capacities, mornings have a special ability to affect the remainder of the day.
Can You Forget Trauma?
Trauma is the emotional and psychological response to an event—or series of events—that overwhelms a person’s ability to cope. It’s not just about what happened, but how it made you feel: unsafe, powerless, or deeply shaken. Trauma can stem from a one-time incident like an accident or loss, or from long-term experiences like abuse, neglect, or living in constant fear.
Understanding Functional Neurological Disorder (FND): PIP Eligibility and Daily Challenges
Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is an often misunderstood condition that causes life-altering neurological symptoms without structural brain damage. For those applying for PIP, understanding how FND impacts daily living is essential. At Disabled Entrepreneur UK, we are committed to educating, supporting, and empowering individuals with FND and other hidden disabilities.
Emotional Distress After Heartbreak: Can You Sue for Mental Health Damages Decades Later?
Even if others say “It was so long ago” — your pain is still real. Your nervous system may have held onto that trauma as a silent passenger all these years. But healing is not a deadline — it’s a journey.
Uncovering the Mystery of Havana Syndrome: A Global Medical Enigma
As the investigation into Havana Syndrome continues, the global community remains uncertain about its cause. While some point to nefarious forces or secret weapons, others argue that the truth may lie in something more human — the pressures of a high-stakes, high-risk profession. For now, the mystery persists, and those affected are left to face a reality that is as puzzling as it is painful.
Trapped in a Cycle: A Day in the Life of Someone with Severe OCD
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), the demon inside my head that relentlessly causes me to have intrusive thoughts and that’s when the rituals begin. The counting, the cleaning and checking never stops.
Understanding Invisible Disabilities, Recognizing the Unseen Challenges
The government’s proposed benefit reforms are not just a bureaucratic shift—they are a direct attack on the dignity, autonomy, and survival of disabled people. By making it harder to claim PIP and coercing individuals into unsuitable work, these policies will lead to a national crisis, affecting not just the disabled community but the economy, healthcare system, and society as a whole. It is time for disabled individuals, advocacy groups, and legal professionals to unite and challenge these injustices before they become irreversible.