Hi, my name is Craigwhite72! I got awarded 0 points on pip on 2 occasions. I have taken it to court

Craigwhite72

Applied for pip in Nov 2021, 
Hello i have had a heart problems since the age of 38 had 2 heart stents, at age 46 i was diagnosed with type 2 diabetetes unfortantly at the age of 49 i required a triple Heart bypass.
Life as not been easy always suffered with depression and anxiety, always getting into fights at school and was expelled in last year,.
In 1990 at age 17 i joined the Army was discharded in Aug 1990 due to a enlistment failure, basically kicked out due to my behavour. I have always been in and out of jobs all my adult life. I have been in trouble with police etc.
January 2022 i was referred for Adhd assement which currently as a 2 year waiting list.
I got awarded 0 points on pip on 2 occasions, i have taken it to court fingers crossed i will be awarded something

Tori_Scope

Welcome to the community @craigwhite72 Thank you for sharing your journey so far with us. It sounds as though you've been through a lot over the years. 

Are you receiving any support to help you manage your depression and anxiety? 

Waiting lists for ADHD assessments can unfortunately be really long. Are you coping okay in the meantime? 

How are you feeling about your PIP tribunal?

Craigwhite72

Hello Tori

Thankyou for your reply

I am receiveing no councilling for my Depression / Anxiety as there is no support in my local area, they just happy to give tablets out for depression . I have asked for medication for my Adhd but due to my Heart problems i am unable to take, i have found my head is in a better place if i walk alot and enjoy what is around. 
I am still working self employed but mentally its a big struggle hopefully i will be successful with my Pip claim so i can pay for some kind of help.

kind regards craig

Tori_Scope

It can definitely be difficult to secure things like counselling and talking therapy on the NHS unfortunately @Craigwhite72. 

If you live in England, you could try referring yourself through the IAPT service.

You could also see whether there are any local groups, events, or services in your area on the Hub of Hope.

I like going for walks to clear my head too What's your favourite kind of walk? For example one in the woods, by a canal or river, or up a hill, and so on.

Craigwhite72

Hello 

I live in uk near the seaside so walks near the sea are very calming and good for my headspace fortunalty i have a supportive wife, who understands me and my dogs are a good help, thankyou for information about Iapt services but like everything in uk its a long waiting game 

Regards craig

Tori_Scope

Ahh, I'm jealous of you being by the sea @Craigwhite72! I'm glad that your wife and dogs and a good support network for you Do your dogs come on the walks with you?

Craigwhite72

Hello Tori

i tend to walk the Dogs with my wife in morning and when they had there tea. I dont walk dogs on my own as i try to walk along way to burn my headspace out, the dogs are not good on long distances as they pull all the time lol. 
I have had a look at Iapt nearest to me is around 20miles at whitby, i am currently  not in a bad space just waiting for this pip tribunal case in Jan, its not about money more about what help i can get to deal with my thoughts etc so i can get councilling etc as its not cheap going private. Unfortantly the Nhs is in dire straights.
I am n ot sure if Pip will go in my favour but as from previous email you see i have under lieing health issues 

regards Craig

Craigwhite72

Hello Woodbine

I have applied for Pip due to anxiety and depression as well as my heart condition as i also waiting for Adhd assement it more to do with my mental health issues then my heart condtion without my support from my wife i be in bed all day.
please advise 

regards Craig