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Facing Inner Demons: Why Trauma Survivors Turn to Drugs and Alcohol

Trauma leaves lasting wounds, but numbing pain with drugs and alcohol only deepens the suffering. Although self-medication may seem like an escape, it damages the body and creates new chains of dependency. The path to healing is not easy, but it is possible. With therapy, support, and healthier coping mechanisms, people can face their fears, overcome their inner demons, and take back control of their lives.

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Staying Safe Support

Learn what “staying safe” really means and how to protect yourself from harassment, hate crime, racism, stalking, bullying, domestic violence, sexual assault, honour killings, and emotional distress. Know your rights and take steps to protect your wellbeing.

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Understanding Emotional Distress Tort

Through tort law, individuals and organisations, councils included, can be sued for damages provided there’s evidence of negligence or intentional wrongdoing. Compensation is available and varies depending on the severity of harm and supporting evidence.

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Coping with the Loss of a Pet or Service Animal

The bond between humans and animals, especially service animals, is sacred. Their passing can feel overwhelming, but their love, loyalty, and legacy live on. With time, support, and self-compassion, healing is possible — and so is rediscovering your own strength.

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Travelling Abroad, A Guide for Abled and Disabled Passengers

Traveling with a disability or hidden condition takes planning, but it shouldn’t stop you from seeing the world. Whether you’re worried about customs, the DWP, or managing OCD while abroad, being informed and prepared can make all the difference. Remember: not all disabilities are visible, and you have every right to ask for support from airlines, and airport staff,.

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From Adversity to Advocacy: Charities Volant Trust & Lumos.org

How one woman’s journey through grief and hardship led to the creation of two powerful charities – and why her story continues to inspire global change. When we think of JK Rowling, most picture the global Harry Potter phenomenon. But behind the fame is a woman who once lived on state benefits, writing in cafes while caring for a young child as a single mother battling grief after losing her mother to Multiple Sclerosis.

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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.

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Overprescribing Anti-Depressants: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly

Antidepressant use has soared over the past two decades, with the UK alone seeing a doubling in prescriptions since 2008. While medication can be life-changing for some, concerns are growing around its overprescription, especially for patients who may not need long-term pharmacological treatment. From the reluctance of GPs to offer fast-acting relief to the alarming trend of children being medicated, it’s time to ask, are we medicating emotion at the expense of wellbeing?

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Why We’re Drawn to Fragrances from the Past: The Power of Scent and Memory

Of all the senses, smell is the most closely linked to memory and emotion. The olfactory system is directly connected to the limbic system, particularly the amygdala and hippocampus, which govern our emotional processing and long-term memories. This is why just one spray of a familiar scent can instantly transport you back to your teenage bedroom, a first date, or a warm summer holiday.