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  • hope_for_now
    hope_for_now Posts: 32 Forumite
    emweaver wrote: »
    Got a letter today to say I have to make an appointment, rang and was told only 1 is in a week. Feel really sick and anxious. Was having a good week and even managed to get myself to the post office last week but Im a b ag of nerves now
    I know how you feel, I felt like that before I had my medical but it was fine.
  • emweaver
    emweaver Posts: 8,419 Forumite
    hope_for_now wrote: »
    I know how you feel, I felt like that before I had my medical but it was fine.[/QUOTE

    Still not had it as I had to rearrange and am getting sick with worry waiting again now as I have no date, worried about the medica, the results
    Wins so far this year: Mum to be bath set, follow me Domino Dog, Vital baby feeding set, Spiderman goody bag, free pack of Kiplings cakes, £15 love to shop voucher, HTC Desire, Olive oil cooking spray, Original Source Strawberry Shower Gel, Garnier skin care hamper, Marc Jacobs fragrance.
  • willa
    willa Posts: 2,447 Forumite
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    welshmoneylover wrote: »
    A lot of peolple claiming for dubious conditions only come to this board asking for advice when they experience financial hardship after their benefit has been cut and a Dr has declared them medically fit for work.

    Claimaints with depression/anxiety spring to mind. I can't believe they'd rather sit in the house all day popping pills instead of getting some fresh air and exercise and trying to help themselves see a way out of their hole. We all get a bit depressed now and again, it's quite common. Some people cope by going to work and paying taxes while other sit in the house all day.

    Did you see Stephen Fry the other day? He's shifted 3 stone of fat by simply going to the gym As a bonus, his depression that he's suffered from for years has gone!

    Now he doesn't sit in the house moping around, good for him. Self help is a wonderful tonic.

    Welcome to the benefits board btw, :p

    I can't BELIEVE how offensive and ignorant your post is.
    To save going through it and answering the many points in which you illustrate the above, I'll just take one: Stephen Fry has bipolar disorder, it doesn't go away just because you pull yourself together and go to the gym!!
    And lots of people agree with you - scareeee! :eek:
    "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." (Edmund Burke)
    ':eek: Beam me up NOW Scotty!'


    :p
  • dmg24
    dmg24 Posts: 33,920 Forumite
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    Why has this thread been reopened? It was last commented on in June!
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  • willa
    willa Posts: 2,447 Forumite
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    dmg24 wrote: »
    Why has this thread been reopened? It was last commented on in June!

    SO?? I was meandering - as people do - and came across that post. Can't believe the poster was thanked and not reprimanded!
    "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." (Edmund Burke)
    ':eek: Beam me up NOW Scotty!'


    :p
  • dmg24
    dmg24 Posts: 33,920 Forumite
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    willa wrote: »
    SO?? I was meandering - as people do - and came across that post. Can't believe the poster was thanked and not reprimanded!

    It is not productive to reopen such a contentious thread. If you require benefits advice, perhaps you could start a new thread? :p
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  • willa
    willa Posts: 2,447 Forumite
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    dmg24 wrote: »
    It is not productive to reopen such a contentious thread. If you require benefits advice, perhaps you could start a new thread? :p

    No thanks I might get abusive replies if I asked for advice.
    And actually, I think it is productive to point out bad attitudes and try to put people right, try to stop some of the abuse. ;)
    "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." (Edmund Burke)
    ':eek: Beam me up NOW Scotty!'


    :p
  • willa
    willa Posts: 2,447 Forumite
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    You know dmg, I would love to go for a pint with you. I'm sure there would be some lively debate! :p
    "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." (Edmund Burke)
    ':eek: Beam me up NOW Scotty!'


    :p
  • dmg24
    dmg24 Posts: 33,920 Forumite
    10,000 Posts
    willa wrote: »
    No thanks I might get abusive replies if I asked for advice.
    And actually, I think it is productive to point out bad attitudes and try to put people right, try to stop some of the abuse. ;)

    It is not productive when the thread is five months old.

    We are more than willing to give advice to anyone who needs genuine help! :p
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  • willa
    willa Posts: 2,447 Forumite
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    dmg24 wrote: »
    It is not productive when the thread is five months old.

    We are more than willing to give advice to anyone who needs genuine help! :p

    dmg, dmg, I'm an advice giver myself! You and the gang are not the only 'helpful' people around here. There's all kinds of helpful advice. ;)
    "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." (Edmund Burke)
    ':eek: Beam me up NOW Scotty!'


    :p
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