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Understanding OCD: Breaking Down Misconceptions

People with OCD don’t “choose” their thoughts or compulsions. Telling someone to “just get over it” is dismissive, harmful, and perpetuates ableist attitudes. If someone has lived with OCD for decades and tried all known interventions, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), medication, counseling, and even alternative therapies such as hypnosis, it is unjust to boil their suffering down to a fad.

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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.

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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.

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Labour Faces Rebellion Over Universal Credit Reforms

Labour is facing the prospect of another mass rebellion from its own MPs as concerns mount over proposed reforms to the universal credit system. The focus of unease is on changes to the assessment process for disability benefits, particularly the health element of universal credit (UC).

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Can you get PIP if you have (OCD)

Someone suffering from germ contamination ocd may take significantly longer to undertake the task of an abled-bodied person as they may have to clean and disinfect surfaces and their surroundings.

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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.

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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.