Hi,
I’m new to Scope, so forgive my intrusion as I’m a bit scared today.
I’m currently experiencing enormous stress during moving, losing my old mom as well as friend and the DWP breathing down my neck causing much confusion, which has left me overwhelmed.
I came from ESA and higher rate PIP. I find UC extremely difficult to grasp because of having to give dates, passwords etc etc etc. This leaves me bewildered.
I have no idea what is actually going on or my financial position is. All I know is I mentioned the dream of being self employed and they have taken this as being able to pursue this, however I have serious doubts given my physical disability and mental health. Yet it excites me. I fear losing everything if I fail.
I’m having a bad day, with basically being detached from reality. It is scary and exhausting.
I see a therapist in regard to stress as symptoms cause my head to fry making me spaced out and struggling. For example, two weeks on I still have no internet as there is a fault with the telephone socket apparently which means I could be without communication with people. I have a phone but my arthritic fingers find it a struggle, so I usually only use a phone for emergencies. I have had to inform people of my changed addressed, which has been chaotic. I don’t know how or why I get into such a mess.
I don’t know anymore. I feel such an idiot as I would normally be able to deal with things much better, just a few years back.
Don’t get old!
Sorry for the life story, I’m just venting, so no need to reply folks. I only hope others with health problems have had a smoother transitional period I believe it is called, regarding UC.
My best wishes to anyone being overwhelmed and scared.
