To everyone

take care, and i like the fact that others are in the same boat, yes i know that sounds bad, but then your all in it together, keeping problems in and to yourself is no good to anyone, here you can share and not feel so alone, and let off steam without judgement to others in the same boat, and not be told off, or feel left out or odd or the strange one in the corner.

at least here readings others posts, i know i'm not as bad off as i thought i was when i failed mine, seems the same thing happens to more than a few, so while i feel sorry for everyone in the same place going through the mental turmoil etc, for me it's good not to be on my own, as that's a burden i can't cope with, knowing i am one of many, actually helps me, so i keep on fighting, keep on living, and survive each day as it comes, and take more tablets when i feel low and forget about a odd day every now and then, works for me, so do what ever helps for both of you, take cake

at my last assessment, i met a totally blind man, who was with his sister, and was told on the day, right in front of my, i couldn't make it up, he had to sign the form that he is there in attendance, which he did, but first commented, make sure you put the paper under the pen or i'll sign the desk, which made me laugh, and spoke to both of them while waiting, he is NLP, or “no light perception, so not a faker either and takes everything in his stride, i couldn't dream of being in his place or anyone else's for that matter, and brings it all into focus when you hear and read other peoples posts and comments, so when i say i have a bad day and yes also mentally exhausted, can't understand at all how the rest of you with worse conditions cope either, as i'm quite a strong person, but only 10 days from my failed letter, and at times i'm in pieces, as it seems each new days brings another negative letter just to put me down further, so again both of you look after yourself the best you can, fingers crossed and good look sent your way and hope in the end it all works out, as without hope, what else left is there,... survival that's all,.... 

Never be afraid to use the site as much or as little as you are comfortable with. I have also cut down how much I use it as all I seemed to be doing was ranting about yet another bad problem or day and nothing else. I must admit to having missed the connections though so would suggest you don't cut back unless other people complain about you.

TK

Hi Jen and Carl58. First time I've talked with you , so to speak. Don't stress over that long-winded form, take your time with lots of breaks. If I remember, you get four weeks to input the information and send it back. If you can cope filling it in for Carl, that would remove some of the stress, when you've had enough of it put out of your mind for a day or two. Go back to it when you're ready. Return the stupid form in time and don't worry about the time it takes DWP to get back to you. Stay well, keep us informed, from time to time if you have any problems .