Understanding the Complex Relationship Between OCD, Anxiety, and Stress
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, anxiety disorders, and stress are interconnected conditions that can have a profound impact on an individual’s well-being.
Self Caring After Trauma
Self-care is a vital aspect of maintaining mental and physical well-being. It involves activities and practices that we engage in regularly to reduce stress, enhance our health, and restore our balance.
OCD and Addiction
Substance abuse is a broad term that includes the misuse of alcohol, drugs, and other substances. It is often the precursor to addiction, where the use becomes compulsive and uncontrollable. Recognizing the early signs of substance abuse and seeking help can prevent the progression to addiction and improve overall quality of life.
PIP Assessments: Pushing People to the Brink of Despair
The PIP assessment process was meant to provide support to those in need, but it has proven to be a flawed system that pushes vulnerable individuals to the brink of despair and, in some tragic cases, suicide. I
Bipolar Disorder and (PIP) Eligibility
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings, including periods of mania (elevated mood, energy, and activity levels) and depression (profound low mood and energy). Managing the condition can be challenging, as it often impacts everyday tasks, relationships, and quality of life.
Shaping Your Reality Through Thought and Gratitude
The Law of Attraction is not magic; it’s a practice of directing your thoughts, emotions, and actions to align with what you desire. Combined with the science of neuroplasticity, it shows us that we can literally rewire our brains to embrace abundance, gratitude, and positivity. By letting go of negative cycles, using affirmations, and practising gratitude, even those facing hardship can begin to attract opportunities for growth and healing. As Napoleon Hill, Bob Procter, and many others have reminded us, wealth, financial, emotional, or spiritual, begins in the mind.
Can Forgetting Compulsions Help Heal OCD and Trauma?
Stress can play a major role in memory lapses, especially for people living with OCD and trauma. When the mind is overwhelmed by anxiety, daily pressures, or too many competing tasks, it can become harder to focus on intrusive thoughts or compulsions. Preoccupation with other responsibilities may naturally push the urge into the background, allowing it to fade over time. In this way, stress and distraction, although challenging, can sometimes disrupt the cycle of OCD by creating moments where the compulsion is forgotten.
Link Between Trauma, MS, Financial Stability & OCD
If only we could erase bad memories and achieve financial stability for the rest of our lives, our mental health would no doubt improve. A reflection on trauma, OCD, MS, and the importance of stability for wellbeing
How To Deal With People With Ableist Attidudes
Living with an invisible disability is a silent struggle, one that is often met with doubt, judgment, and unsolicited advice. The absence of visible symptoms often leads others, sometimes even friends or family, to minimise or dismiss the very real impact such conditions have on daily life. This ableist mindset can be harmful, especially when it’s cloaked in “concern” or feigned expertise.
Living With Trauma: The Hidden Battle Behind Mental Health Struggles
Though trauma may never fully disappear, it can transform into strength. By understanding its roots, recognising how it impacts the mind and body, and gently working toward recovery, survivors can reclaim their lives. The editor is a testament to this. Through her pain, she has cultivated purpose, using her lived experience to educate, support, and inspire others who feel lost in the shadows of trauma and mental illness. Her message is clear: you are not alone.