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Can Someone Have OCD and Still Be Intellectual?

The notion that someone with OCD cannot also be intellectual is a harmful stereotype that does not hold up to scrutiny. OCD is a complex mental health condition that affects individuals from all walks of life, and it does not determine one’s intellectual capabilities.

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.

My OCD, My Story!

My OCD, My Story, written by an entrepreneur that has adapted her life around her disability. Many neurodevelopmental conditions can often co-exist together, although can be treated in different ways.  OCD rears its ugly head when you find it difficult to cope with life, OCD can be onset of trauma.

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.

How To Deal With Intrusive Thoughts

Sometimes we experience unwanted thoughts like did we shut the door behind us or did we turn off the stove. This annoying thought may get stuck in our heads until we put our minds at ease. Usually, you can ignore it and move on. But sometimes, it just keeps returning.

Micro-dosing Psilocybin Mushrooms.

Psilocybin mushrooms: commonly known as magic mushrooms, mushrooms, are a polyphyletic informal group of fungi that contain psilocybin which turns into psilocin upon ingestion and can help cure OCD & Depression.