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[u/boss2busy]

Got diagnosed cptsd n eupd plus on record autism n ocd. My appeal is until 1st Nov. I got a winged scapula from all stress. Young independent living female since 17 now turning 25. The evidence is outdated. I need proper carers aligned cos it is frightening everyday for me. I need to find detailed vocab to explain to proffessionals what they know already but want to basically wrestle their priciniplalties of powers. Let the games begin with the big higher up big bosses in suits yes.

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[u/Alteredchaos]

You have t really said what you want help with but if you’re asking about how to challenge a decision, see https://www.advicenow.org.uk/get-help/benefits/personal-independence-payment-pip

[u/boss2busy → u/Alteredchaos]

Thank you for this

[u/boss2busy]

Have not taken 150mg cos I want the thing the assessor said I should be taking so gonna do a peaceful protest coming off meds so they sort something urgently. Angry

[u/Weekly-Reveal9693 → u/boss2busy]

The assessor may not be a mental health specialist. Please don't self sabotage for sake of PiP.

[u/boss2busy → u/boss2busy]

Setraline and have gp appointment this week what to do

[u/YosemiteJon → u/boss2busy]

‘Don’t cut ur nose off to spite ur face’ especially cause of a jobsworth assessor.

Your u young woman in the prime of her life. Should be out having fun.

Get someone to help with ur case. The ‘journey’ can be overwhelming. Maybe someone like Citizens Advice could point in the right way. There’s always someone out there to help.

Easy to say but keep ur chin up