im an ex drug /drink user with mental health - benefits problems - I need help!

holgate1

hi I am really struggling with the benifits system .recent event my partner /career as had our PIP claim cancelled I have sent 3 diffrent appeals ..my conditions im an ex drug /drink user with mental health Anxiety / heart problems /pancris issues breathing difficulties ..and have real difficulty in organising ..on a daily basis my paranoia is aweful ..I am clean from any substance 8 months now and fight daily ..I breakdown regular ..I am a gay grandad with real life issues ..the whole of the benifits system is getting me down ..almost house bound ..on a recent visit to a local job centre I was violent towards my civil partner I cannot deal with stress and my mood changes are terrible to say the least .last year I ended up in the dock ..and my partner went back to his family fearing for his own safety ..61 soon and lost in the system..i do not like specialists or doctors .I feel safe in my home ..I need helw ith all this 

steve51

Hi @holgate1

Good Morning & Welcome!!!!

We have got some good info/advice on the “Benefit System”

https://search.scope.org.uk/s/redirect?collection=scope-meta&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scope.org.uk%2Fsupport%2Fdisabled-people%2Fbenefits%2Fpip&index_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scope.org.uk%2Fsupport%2Fdisabled-people%2Fbenefits%2Fpip&auth=OdCmUepX8Eu01lD6Q10Fhg&profile=_default&rank=1&query=Pip

Please please let me know if I can help you further??? 

Ami2301

Hi @holgate1 welcome to the community!

I am sorry for what you are going through. Have you tried contacting the Samaritans for emotional support? You can phone them on 116 123 (free) or you can email jo@samaritans.org

thespiceman

Hello @holgate1 Pleased to meet you welcome  Sorry what has happened to you.

First thing I need to say great to hear your doing well coming off but what is needed is the support and the information, advice to keep you mentally strong.

Understand I have been clean from drugs and alcohol for eleven years. Every day is an itch, hurts you every day my friend like you.

Been alcoholic for thirty years.

What is need I can help is to give some numbers to contact .

w.w.w talktofrank .com.  Telephone number 0300 123 6600.

I have used them one time or more when I fear of going back on cannabis. Have on line support and chat. Hope that helps.

w.w.w.alcoholics-anonymous National Helpline 0800 9177 650

help@aamail.org.

Would say if you need that support please go and wish you the best. I am always here as know and struggle with the fears and anxieties constantly.

Took me 18 months to come off as it did for drugs as well.

Have had a friend works in rehab centres have do know the problems there as well.  You get so much support and then it cut off and have the utmost respect for the staff. As they are all trying to cope as well dealing with every one like ourselves.

Also with your benefits ask for some help and support, from CAB or speak to if you do have any one to help with your mental health.

Look at the MIND website or consider looking on line.

Hope that helps and please take care.

I am always here to listen, and offer advice.  If I can.

Pleasure to meet you .

Take care

@thespiceman

Sam_Alumni

Welcome to the community @holgate1
It sounds like you have had a really difficult time, perhaps it will help to speak to someone on the Helpline? You can call on 0808 800 3333