Off Topic: Truth about DWP disability benefits investigated re: Channel 4

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    sean1969
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      I am totally disgusted with this documentary with the DWP, however, glad it has brought some attention to disabled people. I find it hard to take that people are taking their own lives to justify their own existence by being unfortunate by being disabled. It is completely and utterly wrong, IMO. Surely as a society, we can do more to save the lives of these people. It’s so sad.

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      Avatar photoPOPS
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        Mental health has been the hidden illness that no one has wanted to admit or confront. Isolation during the pandemic has forced many of us to try to live with our minds saying “enough is enough”.

        We need to be brave enough to share our feelings on a regular basis, and those of us that are fortunate to be strong and able need to support those of us who are not.

        If you see someone suffering, don’t be embarrassed, reach out.

        Living with disabilities can sometimes be “the straw that broke the camels back” at a time when the whole population of previously fit and healthy people are slowing realising how fearful and debilitating living with ill health really is.

        If you’re feeling broken, please don’t hesitate to share your feelings.

         

        #171931
        sean1969
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          Totally agree with you @Pops.

          Please don’t be embarressed, please talk to someone, really please do. There are people out here to help you.and as @Pops syas. share your feelings.

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          #171950
          joss
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            Not forgetting that Christmas is one of the worst times of the year for depression to manifest its self upon us.

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            #171955
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              indeed, my son suffers and i doo try to help him when he gets really down as his condition does make him hear things when severely stressed. fortunately im always available on a phone to aide, but for folk who feel they have no one to turn to, or feel embarrassed it can become tragic very quickly.

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