PIP not given for ADHD/mental health

@Dendoo I self referred to Sheffield talking therapies last September. I had 4 sessions of "behavioural activation" over the phone which were not effective, then two further conversations on the phone. They advised my GP I need specialist long term help, which they cannot provide. So I was referred to PCMHS in my area by GP, but a 15 week wait for initial phone assessment appointment with them! I am still paying £28 a week for a virtual session with a trainee counsellor. She is lovely, and a lifeline, but not yet qualified. I still need specialist help.

I currently have 3 referrals I am waiting for now: mental health, ADHD assessment and also lipid clinic (I have high cholesterol but low blood pressure). I think years of living in survival mode with high cortisol has affected my physical health, poor diet, lack of self care. I also have arthritis in my back from when I had my son (epidural needle in for 13 hours), my knee from physical jobs I have had, and now in my right fingers/wrist, wear and tear again. Being a single parent means I have a shorter life expectancy too apparently!

@Dendoo My bloods were off for a while. Due to fatigue got tested for thyroid, hormones, diabetes. Had low platelets and low folic acid. All due to mental health.