esa form and going out

just reading my esa form again ive put in another section that at times that i do go out alone i need great encouragement and support and also my doctor as stated i avoid going out but can do at times in his report.would this be ok

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i understand crazy diamond and am grateful for the advice could you answer this question and advise if im thinking in the right terms (even if i go to the school on my own the fact that i need and have family there just in case means im not doing it alone as such)

thanks again

hi Gordon thanks for that ive checked that .but it doesnt mention the first question which is can you go out alone.i didnt tick this as i only go out 5-7 times at most on my own and takes a lot of effort and still im very anxious.i didnt think 5-7 times was a majority.and put in space below can go out with family but avoids going out alone.i just wondered is 5-7 times a majority or am i right in my thinking

helchis wrote:

hi Gordon thanks for that ive checked that .but it doesnt mention the first question which is can you go out alone.i didnt tick this as i only go out 5-7 times at most on my own and takes a lot of effort and still im very anxious.i didnt think 5-7 times was a majority.and put in space below can go out with family but avoids going out alone.i just wondered is 5-7 times a majority or am i right in my thinking

Hi,

Sorry but you are asking a question which we cannot answer as we do not have intimate knowledge of you or your condition, movements etc. Only you know how many,how far etc and that is what needs to be conveyed onto the form.

There is no 'right' or 'wrong' answer, you need to answer the question as fits your own circumstances.

Pete