Hi, my name is rebagh! My sister has OCD. This is increasing our energy bills cost. Any help?

rebagh
rebagh Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited November 2022 in Mental health and wellbeing
Hi. 
So I'm in a bind at the moment. I'm a student living with my sister who has OCD.
Her diagnosis is not formal but she is being treated with citalopram and therapy. This is not working as her symptoms are still bad and her showering takes hours and she's constantly washing her hands.
This has risen our energy bills high in addition to cost of showering products. Is there any help we can get either financially or with her treatment as this course of care is not working.
Any help would be appreciated.

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  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 63,043 Championing
    Hi @rebagh welcome to the forum. It might be an idea to see the gp again and try other things. If the meds are not working. Is your sister claiming any benefits 
  • bg844
    bg844 Online Community Member Posts: 3,883 Championing
    @rebagh As Sandy has already said, it would be useful to know what your sister is claiming. You do not need a formal diagnosis for any of the main benefits.
  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,866 Championing
    Hello @rebagh

    How have you been the past month? Is there any news on your sister? 

    Just to remind you that we are always here to help :) 

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