ocdhellonearthNew Contributor
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Can anyone tell me if u can get D.S.P with ocd coz work is not possible.
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NikNikSenior Contributor
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Hi @ocdhellonearth
Welcome to the Forums. Earlier this month we had an info session on the National Disability Insurance Scheme - which you can find here
One interesting point from the session was that the assessment isn't based on the diagnosis, but an assessment on the level the illness impacts your life.
Have a read of the session and if you have any questions, jump back in here and we'll see if we can answer them.
Take care
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jem80Senior Contributor
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@ocdhellonearth
I am sorry to hear that work is not possible for you. @NikNik is right, it is not about the diagnosis but how it impacts your life. You would need reports from your physicans to indicate how your OCD impacts on your ability to function. It needs to be listed as a permanent illness to get the DSP. In regards to your answer, yes it is possible to get the DSP if you have OCD. I know some who are on the DSP and have OCD. I would also get a DSP form from Centrelink and ask them as many questions as possible. The application is quite lengthy and detailed to fill in.
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FindawayCasual Contributor
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OCD is not always disabling, in some jobs it is a plus. If you can't work, it is likely there are other diagnosis which apply to you, underlying the OCD. If it is only OCD, an occupational therapist with relevant experience could probably assist your employability, as could a DES, disability employment specialist.
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