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DLA to pip

Hi I'm in a bad way with my anxiety today and feeling very low and down I filled the pip form sent it off and now received texts off atos about appointment,after receiving this I haven't been able to sleep at all I can't eat I'm terrified of going even with someone I suffer from agraphobia and anxiety have done for most my adult life.its causing me such distress worrying about going to this appointment I'm wondering if I should just cancel my claim and go without the money it will be hard on my finances I'm on ESA support group.i have numerous health complaints apart from agraphobia heart palpations Raynaud's disease ibs sight in one eye arthritis both knees I'm worried and with all this worry it's too much to bear.if I cancel the appointment I've already cancelled one will they just cancel my claim will I have any right to appealth for listening
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Disability Gamechanger - 2019
I completely understand that the prospect of this assessment is causing you a huge amount of anxiety, but that's also exactly why you should speak to your GP about your concerns and seek some trained advice more local to you.
Do you have anyone who can attend the assessment with you?
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