If this is your first visit, check out the community guide. You will have to Join us or Sign in before you can post.
Pip update
cupcake88
Member Posts: 628 Pioneering
I wasn’t sure whether to say any thing or not because I felt kind of guilty that a few people on here were not successful with pip so I didn’t want to seem like I was bragging but it might help some people to hear a positive story . I called the pip line today to ask when my report was comming to my shock they told me I had been awarded pip for higher rate daily living and lower mobility I was so shocked I actually went into a panic .
There was a few posts on here about mental health and pip . I suffer with ocd , anxiety and ptsd psychosis . I was nearly killed by my exe partner and was in a abusive relationship with that same person when I was in my early and mid 20s I’m in my 30s now . The after affects of his abusive didn’t set in and until a couple of years after leaving the situation . I didn’t deal with my demon so to speak it got worst and worst over the years it’s taken over my life and I was starting to feel like a victim well today after hearing I got my pip made me feel like a survivor it’s really given me some independence Back . I’m not sure how long it was for forgot to ask but will get the letter soon .
im really happy but also feel bad for others who haven’t got there’s first time . I hope no one thinks I’m bragging I just wanted to share with you all . I really am grateful to you all for making me feel so welcome .
im really happy but also feel bad for others who haven’t got there’s first time . I hope no one thinks I’m bragging I just wanted to share with you all . I really am grateful to you all for making me feel so welcome .
And just want to say that if there’s any one on here who is suffering with a mental illness don’t let that put you off from claiming pip it put me off and look what happened I was awarded it . Thank you to every one for your support
you have all made me feel like I’m not alone .
xx
you have all made me feel like I’m not alone .
xx
Replies
Hearing the positive stories really helps a lot.
I recently applied on mental health grounds and it's good to hear you got the award you deserved and encourages others like me to keep hoping and to not give up!
Best wishes for the future
keep you All updated On how long I get it for ?
In the meantime, like @poppy123456 said, try not to fret! Relax and look to the future. I hope the trauma therapy gets you to an emotionally better place
Want to tell us about your experience on the community? Talk to our chatbot and let us know.
You get the review forms around 6 months before your award is due to end so no need to panic yet just enjoy the award and that is was awarded first tie without need to appeal
i can’t believe what I heard I’m still expecting them to change there minds . I do feel guilty for the others who are having to appeal .
Buying arts and crafts supplies is a great idea. What kind of activities do you like to do?
You shouldn't feel guilty, this is what you deserve
Want to tell us about your experience on the community? Talk to our chatbot here and let us know what you think
Disability Gamechanger - 2019
thanks for letting us know . x
I am ever so delighted for you, many congratulations.... You just concentrate on getting yourself better and at least the pip you receive will help alleviate the financial stress a little 😊
If you don't mind me saying your experience is very similar to mine. I am appealing at the moment too. I suffer ptsd along with other mental health issues. A top psychiatrist once called me " a damaged woman for life "
My ex partner tried to kill me (almost did) 😢 also assaulted me the worst way a woman can be....
reading your experience really does help others like yourself that struggle and finally get a little bit of good news and hope for the future.
the therapy you will be having is it EMDR by any chance? In trauma victims I know there is a very high success rate if you see it through 😁
unfortunately I only made it through the 8 months and not the 13 months.....
I send you all the best wishes in the world sweetie on the road to your recovery and wellness 💓
Scope
Tell us what you think?
Complete our feedback form to help us to improve your community.
@chiarieds @mikehughescq
@rsx @Cher_Scope @Cressida thank you so much your support and advice means the world to me .
sorry if I left any one out thanks so much to you all Xx
@Debbie1234 hi Debbie thanks for your comment . No mental health professional should be calling you damaged for life . My mental health team always say I won’t be like this my whole life I have little hope . But I think that’s rude for them to tell you that . Your not a damaged women your a strong amazing women who’s been threw hell and yet still here surviving .
Looks like some retail therapy is in order
I meant online shopping
@Debbie1234 Hi Debbie are you appealing or doing the MR so far? I’m not yet at the appealing I’ve just sent of my MR yesterday and hoping they receive all my information next week..
Scope
If you have a few minutes to spare, we'd appreciate your feedback on our online community.