Browsing Category

Invisible Illnesses

Showing 45 Result(s)
Image Credit: generated by Microsoft Copilot (2025) “This image was created using AI tools to visually represent emotional overwhelm and time pressure in the context of Trauma, Memory Loss and Healing” Image Description: “A person sitting calmly with a clock in the background.”

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.

PIP Reform Text On Typewriter Paper. Image Credit PhotoFunia.com

Why Medical Evidence Should Replace Biased PIP Assessments

A letter from your GP, along with copies of your medical history, is crucial for a successful PIP claim. These documents provide solid evidence of your condition, detailing your symptoms, treatments, and how the disability affects your daily life. By presenting medical records, you offer a comprehensive view of your needs, ensuring the decision-making process is based on factual and reliable information. This approach increases the accuracy of your claim and helps prevent any potential discrepancies or delays.

Image Description: Brown & Cream Coloured Image Depicting a Typewriter With Wording "Invisible Disabilities" Typed On Paper. Image Credit: PhotoFunia.com Category: Vintage Typewriter.

Invisible Disabilities and PIP Assessments

There are a lot of media discussions relating to invisible disabilities and illnesses, these conditions, while not immediately apparent to the casual observer, can significantly impact an individual’s daily life, often presenting unique challenges that are difficult to understand or quantify.

Image Description: Brown & Cream Coloured Image Depicting a Typewriter With Wording "Service Animals & Pets". Typed On Paper. Image Credit: PhotoFunia.com Category: Vintage Typewriter.

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.

Image Description: Brown & Cream Coloured Image Depicting a Typewriter With Wording "Alopecia - Hair Loss". Typed On Paper. Image Credit: PhotoFunia.com Category: Vintage Typewriter.

Living with Alopecia: More Than Just Hair Loss

Living with alopecia can feel like losing control of your appearance, identity, and self-worth—but you are not alone. Thousands of people in the UK live with alopecia and manage to rebuild their lives with the right combination of emotional, medical, and cosmetic support. Be kind to yourself, seek help early, and don’t be afraid to explore your options.

Image Description: Bar of Chocolate on a table with individual pieces: Image Credit: Generated by ChatGPT with DALL·E, OpenAI, 2025.

Chocolate and Your Gut, The Bitter Side of Sweet Treats

Chocolate may be a beloved comfort food, but for some individuals, indulging in even a small amount can trigger uncomfortable digestive issues. While it’s known for boosting mood and providing a quick energy fix, chocolate can have adverse effects on the gut, especially in people with sensitive digestive systems or certain medical conditions like Dumping Syndrome.

Image Description: Cartoon drawing of a man in an electric wheelchair on his travels with suitcases and backpacks. Image Credit: © OpenAI

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,.

Image Description: Brown & Cream Coloured Image Depicting a Typewriter With Wording "Volant Trust & Lumos". Typed On Paper. Image Credit: PhotoFunia.com Category: Vintage Typewriter.

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.