Being on benefits, should that prevent you going on holiday abroad?

Andi66

For pip ,if you go abroad for a month ,you have to let them know. Not for myself, haven't got a passport. But for my daughter., who works her boyfriend paid for her ticket.

pereto

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1056275#Comment_1056275

Thankyou though some people on here think otherwise but I just ignore them. These really help with my mental health conditions and I travel with either a friend of family member who help.

pereto

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1057665#Comment_1057665

Its very funny how you assume and judge about people you know nothing about.

I go abroad as Ive always enjoyed traveling and just because I have a disabiltity now does not mean I should not still enjoy travel. But according to you who knows nothing about my condtion says it should prevent me.

These holidays really help with my mental health conditions including ptsd from having served for 10 years, and I travel with either a friend of family member who help. and British Airways and heathrow staff are great at heathrow with knowing the sunflower lanyard scheme. They help me through the airport avoiding as best as possible most of the crowd with their buggy and British Airways always find s me a quiet secluded part of the lounge i can use. And abroad my family or friend is there to help me deal with all the stressors that could come up and im fine with new routines and envioroments.

Secondly you say

"Needless to add that there's a large number of people who are working full time and are still struggling to pay their utility bills and can only afford to travel abroad on YouTube."

So what there as also a large number of people who can as well. If I can afford it why should I not travel. Should I stay home instead and think I shouldnt go abroad because others cant lol.

And I love how you tell me one thing I shouldnt go abroad that no people in their right minds would agree that someone who claims that they're unable to work could still have the physical and mental readiness to travel abroad

but you tell another person

"Please do not deprive yourself of your travels. Carry on if you can, as they're very beneficial mentally"

Surely what you said

"Not many people in their right minds would agree that someone who claims that they're unable to work could still have the physical and mental readiness to travel abroad on holidays 4 times a year. A trip abroad necessitates a degree of fitness, both physically and mentally, not only embarking on the trip, but also, taking steps to mana ge these during travels and adapting to new environments, routines, and potential stressors."

Applys to everyone then or is it just me lol

Maybe its becasue i liked gb news or maybe you wish you could go too I dont know, But this is meant to be the scope online coummunity forum where people come to find help and and advice and where people help and support each other or are supposed to.

WelshBlue

@pereto enjoy every minute mate.

I can only imagine the horrors you saw/ experienced that brought on your PTSD, but i do know how debilitating it is. How traumatic it is.

I can safely say without undergoing EMDR I wouldn't be here now

I leave the judging to doddery old men in wigs, your money, your choice

Happy healing

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WelshBlue

Opinions. Like a certain part of the anatomy we've all got them. And are entitled to them.

There are those I respect more than others. Those who have seen active duty certainly get mine more than I do other occupations. [removed by moderator - sensitive content]

Is Pereto's PTSD more important than say mine which stems from not being in a war zone ?

Nope, but when there's a relapse … I don't subscribe to the adage, there's always someone worse off; because when a person is going through whatever they are, it's all consuming to them at that time. At least that's how I see it

I've not seen any words where they claim exclusive rights/ privilege to anything … but they've got the right to go on holiday whenever finances allow ?

Zakholland441

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1057693#Comment_1057693

Excellently expressed. It's true that people have no idea what goes on in other people's lives. Someone can choose to take a break if it helps them cope or enjoy life a little. When we are able to experience happiness, we all deserve it.