Feeling low

Catherine21
Catherine21 Posts: 3,076 Championing
in Coffee lounge

Feeling so empty inside feel hopeless being on fight and flight for months is so draining I really hope we have some idea of what the future holds and it's not as bad as I think wish had somewhere to escape my mind

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  • Nightcity
    Nightcity Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 2,767 Championing

    I hear you,

    as you know The only difference between us is the subject of our worrying, I don't pay attention to the DWP and governments Verbal Horse Manure.

    But there's plenty of things I do get seriously ill over.

    huge hugs to you

  • Catherine21
    Catherine21 Posts: 3,076 Championing
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/970767#Comment_970767

    I used to be outspoken fearless last year done me in cant even watch films focus i hope your well

  • Holly_Scope
    Holly_Scope Posts: 631 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Hope you're doing ok @Catherine21. Are you able to get out for a little fresh air or find something light to watch on TV as a little bit of a distraction.

  • Nightcity
    Nightcity Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 2,767 Championing
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/970879#Comment_970879

    mentally I'm ok thanks.

    It's vital if you can you throw your full concentration into something you love.

    for example binge watch a favourite programme or a few films.

    close your eyes, breathe deeply and listen to some of your favourite songs etc.

  • Zipz
    Zipz Online Community Member Posts: 1,323 Empowering

    @Catherine21 and @Nightcity I can't stop the terrors. I know that I ought not to waste precious time stressing about what *might happen from spring onwards but I can't stop. I've no family or close friends but I'll try to settle down with a book. I treated myself.

  • Nightcity
    Nightcity Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 2,767 Championing
    edited 19:30
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/970942#Comment_970942

    if it helps a consultation in spring will last at least 3 months (judge ruled two too short) then a further month to respond to consultation.

    at this point it'll almost be time for their summer recess where the commons don't sit for six weeks.

    Then (September onwards) it'll go to a white paper, this White paper goes through more debate, it then progresses to a bill, this bill goes through many stages at which things can be removed or watered down.

    when it finally reaches being a law there's a two month grace period before the starting date to allow those affected to adjust.

    then there will he slow rollouts and trials.

    even at the lowest possible window of speed you can relax for at least 18 months.

    realistically this can't be rushed because of the significant risks and potentially controversial inclusions of the plans, therefore various laws, potential court cases and more nervous and sympathetic MPs can kick up a storm.

    finally all previous huge changes took over ten years DLA to pip and legacy to UC.

    nothings happening anytime soon 😃

  • Doglover2
    Doglover2 Online Community Member Posts: 109 Empowering

    @Catherine21 I feel like my life's in limbo.Thing is it's not right in anyones book how we are made to feel. We've done nothing wrong but are made to feel like scrounging outcasts.

    I can't believe at my age I don't feel settled,always on edge, really rattled and irritated, scared, frustrated and downright horrified at the mere prospect of what "might" lie ahead.

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