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rhivolution) wrote2011-02-10 09:20 pm
rhivolution) wrote2011-02-10 09:20 pm
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I've been wicked low on spoons lately and so I really don't know how to write about the death of Samantha Hancox. (warning: problematic language, OCD triggers. I'm linking to this general informational article on OCD that contains the story of Ms Hancox because I can't find one at any other UK paper I like using.)
I don't know who failed her, if it was the NHS or the system or her family (yes, even with loving and caring for her) or just the fact that there is not adequate treatment due to a lack of research. Or all of those things.
So yeah. A big fuck you to those who think OCD is 'just' whatever or lets people off easily, because they cannot imagine the pain Samantha Hancox was in--psychologically--for a good portion of her life.
I can't use my OCD icons on this one. I really can't. I'm too angry.
I don't know who failed her, if it was the NHS or the system or her family (yes, even with loving and caring for her) or just the fact that there is not adequate treatment due to a lack of research. Or all of those things.
So yeah. A big fuck you to those who think OCD is 'just' whatever or lets people off easily, because they cannot imagine the pain Samantha Hancox was in--psychologically--for a good portion of her life.
I can't use my OCD icons on this one. I really can't. I'm too angry.