How long for a pip decision

My auntie claimed through anxiety and depression.  She was self harming and on regular medication which effected her greatly . She was told to claim for pip she filled in the form had an assessment and 8 weeks later was awarded a substantial monthly pay out . 
Again another person unknown to me living in Nottingham received £20000 in back pay claiming pip for anxiety and depression. He was in our local paper last year . Yet how come people who have physical disabilities struggle to get an award ? Really confused me . 

Wak10.   What    .... enhanced  on  care  & mobility? 

@Victoriad I suggest you read my message again . I said mental health is a big thing now days compared to what it use to be . I.E it's taken more seriously than ever now . I don't need lecturing on mental health as I suffer from it after having a huge breakdown 2 years ago . I'm on sertaline and propranonol dailey I've self harmed to the extent I've scarred my stomach and cut skin from my thumbs . Ive had counciling fortnight appointments at he doctors and my work let me go as they thought I wasn't safe to be around or drive my van . 
So I do suggest you read my message again . 

@PippaScope hello 
I'm having regular sessions at my GP and a counciling session every two weeks . I really struggle with the medication it plays havoc with my stomach . I was hung out to dry by my work place . So called one of the biggest companies in the U.K. And just left me there when I needed help . If it wasn't for my partner I don't know where I'd be . I'm am not claiming pip either . I always thought there's worst people off than me and I wouldn't get it anyway and claiming things like that scare me as I've never claimed a benefit in my life . My health is more important I'm trying everything but as people say the mind is a dangerous place . One point I was concvinced I had cancer in my stomach so I cut my stomach to bits now I'm scarred . I was diagnosed with a health disorder but that was only the tip of the iceberg . 

@pippascope I appreciate your support a reason why I signed up and to find out more how other people are managing with mental health . 
Thankyou 

Wouldn't it just be great to check the account and see a payment. Patiently waiting and it is driving me nuts.

thedarkknight said:

just asking to see how long it takes and could I phone up and check what's going on 

My husbands was today 28/03/2108 after over a years wait.   They told him they would post out their decision. Seemed a little strange to me.  The welfare rights officer pointed out the conflicting reports from ESA and PIP 
ESA added him to a top group and deemed him unable to work. The PIP assessor said the opposite.  Even little lies like he was playing on a laptop when she cane out.   Adequate eye contact.  No signs of confusion.  ETC all totally different from the ESA report.  Now we have to await a decision by post. I’ve never heard that before.  

I had f2f on 2nd March, dwp received it on the 15th and my decision was made on 26th March.