PIP process for anxiety and depression - my findings
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@Wendy1962
It depends on where you live how long you will have to wait to hear about whether you will need a face-to-face assessment. Once you've had one, you normally hear about the f2f/decision within 4 weeks or so. You may not need one.
After I put in my application, I waited 5 months before I heard about a f2f. It just depends on where you live.
Please try not to put extra pressure on yourself during this time. Your health is what matters. As you have other important things to focus on, regarding your health, just get on with that. Don't "wait" for anything. Spend your time taking care of yourself. If you have a f2f, bring someone with you.
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PIP and ESA assesments are so bloody intrusive and degrading.
If a GP or Consultant says your sick then your sick. The governments wasting its money with all these assessments and admin.
Good luck to everyone ? I hope it all works out" If in doubt, Freak em out" - Sharon Needles -
What a lovely reply it's so nice of you I've had to force myself to go back to work I'm not coping very well I've also just had cancer removed from my back still gothe stitches in its very uncomfortable but worried incase I don't get my pip after the assignment
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@Wendy1962
It's great you've been able to go back to work, but if you really feel that it's harming your health, maybe you can go part-time?
As for PIP and other benefits, just think of it as a process. It does take some months from the beginning to the end of the process, sometimes longer, but eventually things get sorted out. It can be tiring, mentally and physically.
Focus on your day to day life for now.
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I'm so sorry you have had trouble with pip and Esa. I have physical and mental health problems. 1st doctor nearly ran out of my home, and the 2nd came in, looked at me and said you really aren't well. So although I'd rather enjoy life, I was lucky to pass my assessments. I was who I am everyday. Hope you hear soon. X
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Hello everyone.
@JazCo,
I've just got my date through for Assessment F2F on 21/9/18 in Ashford.
I have balance and hearing issues - Menieres Disease and auto immune Vestibular Neuritis, as well as Anxiety and Depression linked to that.
I wish you every success in your quest!. XX
@Wendy1962 I'm so sorry to hear about your cancer ordeal. We are all here to support you. X
P XPoliteness costs nothing, but goes a long way in life.
Always look out for each other. Be kind.
Hugs and smiles mean the world. XX -
Thank you every one for your lovely messages in live on my own and feel I've got no one to turn to joining this group is so nice x
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