I am a disaster when it comes to maths, but it isn't my diagnosis. (Budgeting).

NoOne
Online Community Member Posts: 85 Contributor
My principle diagnosis for my PIP is schizophrenia and depression.
I've always been terrible at maths. I was never diagnosed with anything tho. Never tried. It is true I'm a major disaster when it comes to budgeting and I really do think I qualify for Points based on what I can do.
Am I in danger of losing Points if I explain a life long inability to do maths instead of the ramifications of my diagnosis (such as concentration)?
It is this that has me thinking (only the last line, not the example):
"So if a person spends all their money at the start of the month and
cannot prioritise spending, this must be due to a health condition in
order to satisfy the descriptor."
Does the "health condition" have to be my diagnosis? If I explained about a life long problem could they argue it isn't a health condition as far as my PIP is concerned?
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