PIP mandatory reconsideration: can I get 8 points for 'mixing with others'?

iGoldenben

Hi,

I have just begun an MR of my PIP review, as I believe that I should be getting 8 points for 'mixing with others', due to the fact I have severe paranoia with a racial theme, and often shout at people who I believe have said something to me. This happens during almost every encounter with others. Even when I have my music on, as I hear repetitive, racially motivated voices. Unfortunately I have also had actual racial comments made about me, which makes it even harder to distinguish whether someone has said something to me or not, and this is what stresses me out.

This sometimes leads to me grabbing a water bottle or something similar with the intention of striking somebody with it, as I am generally very uncomfortable around others anyway, mainly due to the fear of another physical, or verbal attack. I have openly admitted to my psychologist that I would use a weapon if I felt threatened by somebody and that I was going to be attacked.

On top of this, I also get severe physical symptoms such as profuse sweating, severe pain in ankles, shaking, shivering, stomach cramps and even diarrhea on occasion.

My outbursts can go on for prolonged periods of time and I also commonly have multiple outbursts in the same day. They have very nearly led to physical altercations and I commonly feel like I want to fight in the moment.

I have complex ptsd, severe gad, personality disorder, autism and multiple separate anxiety/depressive disorders. I have been the victim of multiple physical attacks in the past and am always super alert and on edge around others generally anyway.

I already have standard daily living (8 points) and have just been awarded enhanced mobility, as my dog is an assistance dog and I rely on him in every sense of the word.

Just to add I do have evidence from a psychologist regarding my verbal outbursts and the risks around them, as well as evidence of my physical symptoms, and a GP ruling out a physical cause for my ankle pain. Even with this evidence and written info from myself and my Mom, the assessor didn't write anything related to my outbursts, or the distress I feel around others, just saying thar I needed social support, without any further context.

Do people believe I have a realistic chance of getting 8 points for this descriptor, and believe it's worth risking the award I already have.

I am considering cancelling my MR, as I only requested this yesterday. Any thoughts would be very appreciated from people in the know.

Thanks