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Son's PIP taken away

Hi. My SON has ADHD anxiety and paranoia and is 19 sees a psychologist every 6 months but has only seen her once si far. He has just had his assessment and his PIP which he has had since he has been 7 has been receiving high PIP and low mobility . But now he receives nothing. Why do they make it so hard to have to try and prove mental health. I have my own disabilities and can't be doing with the stress of this.
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The second person has suffered extreme mental trauma as in a soldier who has been medically retired due to PTSD. He sits and talks to the assessor and on the face of it during the 30/40mins of assessment he appears completely normal. There may well be indications of why he claims but on the whole he could either be said to be lying or overstating his claim or hiding his difficulties. With mental illness it is unlikely to be obvious.
Thus proving the 'stories' of how he suffers and how it affects him is going to be that much harder.
In my own case I gave up as it was pretty obvious that the DWP believed that I was faking it all and trying to disprove their opinion was going to be extremely difficult.
I am so sorry to hear about the lack of support and provision for you and your son. Once again let down by the system. I can fully understand how A.D.H.D. effects your sons life and the difficulties he faces everyday. I have worked and supported teenagers with A.D.H.D. for more than 20 years in Children's Services. Before I lost my job because of my epilepsy there was a website called A.A.D.D.-UK. The site for and by adults living with A.D.H.D. It also has valuable information and helps adults who need to access A.D.H.D. services. There is also a forum you can join. Have a look and see if this is of any help to yourself and your son.
Hope this helps and good luck with your assessment. xx