Is there any benefit at all I can claim for my illness while working.

BrettMorganxD

I currently work 35 hours a week, and maybe (dunno yet) odd shift here and there on agency.

I have anxiety and depression (bad sometimes) and have been suffering with this quite a while, but it is made better by medication.

My symtoms are sometimes I feel really really low and like crying, probably would end up a wreck if I didn't take meds. With the anxiety I am normally ok now but get odd symtoms quite often. Like burning back sensation, feeling like I want to get out the room for a while (takes 20 mins or around for this feeling to go away). Feel nauseasa that sort of stuff. I do not have full on panic attacks anymore because I am on meds.

Is their anything I can claim for my disability whilst working.

karenx

no there isnt

LadyMorticia

If you have mobility and care needs, you could apply for DLA which can be claimed whilst working, but if you don't have any care or mobility needs then you won't be eligible.

bobajob_1966

Will benefits stop the feelings of anxiety?

LadyMorticia

bobajob_1966 wrote: »

Will benefits stop the feelings of anxiety?

Good point.

I have extremely high anxiety that meds aren't touching and no amount of money in my bank account makes me feel any better.

sueturnersmith

BrettMorganxD wrote: »

I have anxiety and depression (bad sometimes) and have been suffering with this quite a while, but it is made better by medication.

My symtoms are sometimes I feel really really low and like crying, probably would end up a wreck if I didn't take meds. With the anxiety I am normally ok now.............. I do not have full on panic attacks anymore because I am on meds.

Is their anything I can claim for my disability whilst working.

Since the medication seems to be really helping you, it is highly unlikely that you would be able to get DLA, which is the only benefit you could claim, given your circumstances.

As others have said - do you have any mobility or care needs, such as help with dressing, showering, or cooking a meal for yourself? Can you go out on your own without help? Are you unable or virtually unable to walk? You would need most of these problems to qualify for DLA.

paulrn_2

This just has to be a troll, no wonder people think the system needs to be more stringent. I'm sorry OP but greed like this just affects those who really need it.

DaisyFlower

paulrn wrote: »

This just has to be a troll, no wonder people think the system needs to be more stringent. I'm sorry OP but greed like this just affects those who really need it.

A persistent troll, he/she asks the same question almost weekly.