Fluctuating conditions

bluefox

Is PIP still the over 50% rule. So six months of the year etc or 4 days a week out of 7

Is depression a fluctuating condition? Like you can have episodes and remission?

poppy123456

Yes I would say it definitely is. However PIP isn’t awarded based on any diagnosis.

calcotti

Yes to all of that.

bluefox

Okay so for depression. You would need to be affected 4 days out of 7. Or for more than six months of the year?

poppy123456

bluefox said:

Okay so for depression. You would need to be affected 4 days out of 7. Or for more than six months of the year?

As advised yes. It’s the same for all your conditions.

calcotti

bluefox said:

Okay so for depression. You would need to be affected 4 days out of 7. Or for more than six months of the year?

As per my previous reply - yes.

bluefox

So both apply

4/7 days
or 2 months fine, 4 months not so fine, 2 months fine, then 4 months not fine

calcotti

Stop confusing yourself, think of it as how you are on 183 days out of 365.

poppy123456

You are making this more difficult than it is. As we advised yes! As long as it’s more than 50% in total. 

bluefox

Thank you, poppy. 

Sorry 

Tori_Scope

Don't worry @bluefox- it can be an anxious time! How are you feeling today?