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Balancing OCD and Caregiving

Caregiver discrimination also know as Family Responsibilities Discrimation (FRD). This refers to prejudice or unfair treatment directed at individuals who provide care for others, especially when caring for someone with a disability or chronic illness. Just like ableism focuses on discrimination against people with disabilities, caregiver discrimination highlights the challenges and biases faced by those who take on caregiving responsibilities.

Controversial New PIP Proposal Threatens Lifelong Health Condition Claimants

The new PIP proposal to remove 30,000 claimants with lifelong health conditions or disabilities from the review process each year has ignited a fierce debate over the rights and support of vulnerable individuals. While the government argues that these changes will reduce bureaucracy and costs, critics emphasize the potential harm it could cause to those who rely on PIP to meet their daily living needs.

Scrapping Sickness Benefits for Those Able to Work from Home

Reducing or eliminating sickness benefits for those capable of remote work could further exacerbate the mental health challenges faced by many.
The debate over whether to scrap sickness benefits for individuals who can work from home is a complex and contentious one. While it’s essential to ensure that public resources are allocated efficiently, it’s equally important to consider the diverse needs of people with disabilities, especially those facing mental health challenges like OCD.

Stress & Depression are the root cause of OCD.

Depression may be related to the personal stress developed at home or work. Depression may result after the onset of OCD as in the article below but Depression can also be the result of traumatic events in a person’s life such as Grief which causes a Domino Effect.