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1 week 5 days ago #301431 by Ruth
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Hello,
I currently get high rate care and low rate mobility pip, I’ve been on PIP and DVLA since my 20’s I’m now 40. I am absolutely in bits about this new reform, I have an eating disorder and high functioning adhd and autism, plus associated complex PTSD (‘extreme anxiety and deep depression at times) I work as i can within my capabilities but I’m very limited and can not earn enough to sustain myself due to my health issues, the trauma of these changes and threats have resulted in a complete breakdown last year (all due to UC and ESA) and now this. I’m terrified I’ll lose everything as I have don everything humanly possible to make a life for myself but I need support, if I lose it all I can not claim UC as I have an amount of savings over their threshold. The effects already have made it difficult for me to function and I’m scared tbh. My dad is my appointee and trying to fight for me and protect me, let’s be honest if I could I wouldn’t claim anything but I can not change the situation- I’ve had to accept my disabilities and try and manage them, but I’m getting worse due to the instability and this new threat. Can anybody reassure me? I don’t know what to do I’m sick with worry and that’s impacted me badly. I’m trying to not over panic but everywhere I go I see bad news etc (i know media is fuelling it - and judgemental people) what about people like me. I did not choose this life but the system is basically trying now to kill me off…and I am scared.
I currently get high rate care and low rate mobility pip, I’ve been on PIP and DVLA since my 20’s I’m now 40. I am absolutely in bits about this new reform, I have an eating disorder and high functioning adhd and autism, plus associated complex PTSD (‘extreme anxiety and deep depression at times) I work as i can within my capabilities but I’m very limited and can not earn enough to sustain myself due to my health issues, the trauma of these changes and threats have resulted in a complete breakdown last year (all due to UC and ESA) and now this. I’m terrified I’ll lose everything as I have don everything humanly possible to make a life for myself but I need support, if I lose it all I can not claim UC as I have an amount of savings over their threshold. The effects already have made it difficult for me to function and I’m scared tbh. My dad is my appointee and trying to fight for me and protect me, let’s be honest if I could I wouldn’t claim anything but I can not change the situation- I’ve had to accept my disabilities and try and manage them, but I’m getting worse due to the instability and this new threat. Can anybody reassure me? I don’t know what to do I’m sick with worry and that’s impacted me badly. I’m trying to not over panic but everywhere I go I see bad news etc (i know media is fuelling it - and judgemental people) what about people like me. I did not choose this life but the system is basically trying now to kill me off…and I am scared.
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1 week 5 days ago #301461 by Chris
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Hi Ruth,
I think like yourself, many thousands of us are feeling the same way, worrying about the reforms. I think though, all we can do, is wait until the budget on the 26th March, and see what is actually said. After that, then maybe we're in a stronger position to advise what's best for whatever situation, illness etc. If it's getting you to the point where you're feeling suicidal, as some of us do at times, then please chat to Samaritans, as they have specially trained advisors to help with this, no matter what the issue.
I always try remember a saying when I'm feeling low and it helps me to reach out - as a single brick, we can't do much, but together, we are a wall, that needs to be knocked down. In other words, we are more powerful if we all stick side by side, and try fight this, as hard and challenging as it is.
Chris.
I think like yourself, many thousands of us are feeling the same way, worrying about the reforms. I think though, all we can do, is wait until the budget on the 26th March, and see what is actually said. After that, then maybe we're in a stronger position to advise what's best for whatever situation, illness etc. If it's getting you to the point where you're feeling suicidal, as some of us do at times, then please chat to Samaritans, as they have specially trained advisors to help with this, no matter what the issue.
I always try remember a saying when I'm feeling low and it helps me to reach out - as a single brick, we can't do much, but together, we are a wall, that needs to be knocked down. In other words, we are more powerful if we all stick side by side, and try fight this, as hard and challenging as it is.
Chris.
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