So I have been struggling mentally for two years now but it goes further than that. Obviously I applied for ESA and I was awarded based on completing personal actions (which is still the case)
Anyway, when I went to see a psychiatrist for ADHD, he diagnosed me but also dismissed all of my other problems in my letter he wrote to my GP. Saying I’ve denied anhedonia, which is loss of pleasure in old activities and social withdrawal.
But here’s the thing I used to play football and haven’t been to football for 18 months, and my football team have a group so I have proof of that.
I do worry about how his letter impacts my claim because he says I’ve denied poor energy levels and persistent low mood but I never did that!!! You’d think the letter was a complete lie. Even my GP knows what I think about it. My partner is so annoyed because he’s having to help me with my moods.
Letter does mention self harming in the last month and chronic suicidal thoughts though. Unfortunately the psychiatrist is on a power trip currently and I have explained to him that I disagree with those 3 things and I know my difficulties but he’s refusing to budge. Very poor if you ask me.
Should I be worried?
