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Left my part time job due to anxiety. LCW. Will I be sanctioned?
Hi everyone I am new to Scope and hoping for some support. I am at the end of my tether dealing with my mental health. I have been on LCW for over 6 years due to anxiety, depression and suspected ASD. I struggle with social interaction with strangers and leaving my home alone, but last year I managed to get a small part…
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Nimbus asking for evidence I don't have - has anyone else experienced this?
Hi All, I'm hoping someone here might have come across something similar or can point me in the right direction. I’ve been diagnosed with anxiety, and my doctor has documented the symptoms it causes. One of the key issues is that my anxiety is significantly heightened in busy environments, particularly when queueing. This…
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Finally got a date for my Tribunal Hearing, 3 years later.. HELP!
So as the title said I have received a letter after nearly 3 years after my initial application for PIP. I had no idea this was coming and thought it was dismissed (stupid I know but I hadn’t heard anything in so long I just assumed) I am a 25 year old living with fibromyalgia, depression and anxiety (to name a few) and I…
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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…
