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AIBU (housing situ)
Hi Scopers, It's been a while since I've come here, I'm pleased to say since the last time I was here I was awarded LCW with the DWP and my mental health and confidence has improved tenfold. Unfortunatley, I find myself in a situation right now where I'm both dealing with mind games and my own anxiety. Basically, long…
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Hi, my name is Miniclift239! Finding work
My name is Joseph, I have often struggled to find work and employment. Right now I am working a zero hour contract, albeit one that only provides eight hours of work a week right now. I have Autism and ADHD and these are the two biggest barriers for me finding work and operating independently at home. Building on top of…
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Looking for advice on a complex housing issue
Hi, I would appreciate any information or advice anyone can give me regarding the issue I am currently having. It's a little bit complex so I will try and be as clear as possible, as I'd just like to understand my rights a little bit more and where I stand concerning this issue that has had a huge impact on me. I have…
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University experience as an autistic individual
Hi, I am a autistic individual who has struggled a lot with my mental health throughout my 20 years of life, and only recently been diagnosed with autism. I am currently at university studying psychology, and am wondering if there is anyone else who also is at univeristy as an autistic individual here? I have found it…
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Review due (1st review after initial award)
Hello. I received a text to say my pip is going to be reviewed and this morning I received the form. Since I started my claim I've only seen a therapist for PTSD treatment and THEY said I completed the sessions and advised me to continue with online webinars for my anxiety and sleeping routine (I regularly wake up at least…
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Hi, my name is Jack1703!
I’ve just recently moved into pershore after three years in Cheltenham and I think I prefer Cheltenham more as it’s more accessible and the people are more welcoming there A lot has been going on this year and I desperately want to talk about it and I can’t think of a welcoming community to be part of
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Anxious about backpay disregard + savings + reporting a change - need info and some reassurance
Practically, this is about the process of reporting a change with UC and what to expect. But it's also about the impact of being on benefits on my mental health I guess. Sorry this is long - I tried my best! I struggle to communicate clearly and to the point. I hope you bear with it anyway cause I could really use some…
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Very anxious, I think I screwed up my PIP assessment :(
Hi everyone, I’m AC. I’ve just completed my PIP phone assessment for chronic severe anxiety with marked panic disorder (on Wednesday 23rd). Here’s a detailed overview of my claim and how I’m feeling now it’s done. Nature of My Claim Condition: Chronic, severe anxiety with panic attacks since 2021 Daily impact: Panic…
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Hi, my name is Rhiannon_Autumn!
I'm Autistic and struggle with Low Mood, Depression, Anxiety and Stress. Wishing I could be allowed to focus on improving my mental health, but instead can't seem to catch a break with the DWP constantly on my back. I just had the worst health assessment (for PiP eligibility) ever. It went on for over 2 hours, the assessor…
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Hiya!
Hi, my name is Andy and I was born in 1967. I strongly believe I am mid level on the ASD spectrum. I didn't really realise this until rather late in life. Training for a new job about how best to interact with ASD clients made me realise I actually had most of the "characteristics and behaviour" 😲🫢 Anyways it's helped me…
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Living alone
Hey, I think I realised something about myself. I can only be happy when living alone. But I have a boyfriend, we tried the whole living together arrangement, and I found it hard. Were both autistic and both like things a certain way. I plan to get a job and live on my own. And for us to be together but to live separately,…
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Hi, my name is iakr!
I'm 25, I'm autistic, and have pathelogical demand avoidance that has caused me to have an extremely severe anxiety disorder my entire life. I also have chronic fatigue, IBS, ARFID, elhers danlos syndrome, CPTSD, and maybe OCD (waiting on a diagnosis, but im hitting all the criteria so thats mostly academic, because I'm…
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Health anxiety/support
Hi everyone, I have health anxiety, I caught some kind of throat infection that caused me to have pericarditis (fluid around the heart) which has made my health anxiety spiral in an extreme way. I unfortunately have been to a&e a number of times with this issue from having really bad panic attacks and seeing the mental…
