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DLA depression and medication
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Ridiculous answer. I doubt very much the needs would be greater without medication as severe depression requires medical intervention at some stage, so it is unlikely a claimant would be seen as a severe case if they took no medication, and had no record of psychiatric care.
If it is a diagnosis of "you are depressed, take these for 6 months" then DLA is very unlikely to be awarded at all, especially if it is a new diagnosis, at least for the foreseeable future until a mental health record is built up.
It is not as easy as you are making it out to be at all, and your response is ignorant.
ignorant! it was just a question you have no idea how hard day to day life is for me so don't judge me it was just an inquiry
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tigerlilly1988 wrote: »ignorant! it was just a question you have no idea how hard day to day life is for me so don't judge me it was just an inquiry
It was a fair enough question. All anubis was saying is that it's not easy to claim and that it's not case of getting it if you are diagnosed. The response was because someone else suggested that it would be possible to prolong the claim by not taking medication which is a ridiculous thing to say or suggest.
In answer to your question I would say no. There are reasons to not be on medication. DLA is about your care needs. I'm claiming DLA for my daughter for a serious medical condition. With or without the medication she's still have care needs (although they'd be significantly different needs if she didn't take it!).
What I would say about DLA is that it can be a very frustrating process that could well end up in rejection followed by appeals. If you feel up to it and have the support from others to help you through the process then you should consider applying.0 -
tigerlilly1988 wrote: »ignorant! it was just a question you have no idea how hard day to day life is for me so don't judge me it was just an inquiry
Erm, I believe Anubis was replying to uponahill, not yourself, so please try not to upset yourself.
Re your question, you would not lose anything by putting a claim in, especially if you have additional care needs to what is normal.We made it! All three boys have graduated, it's been hard work but it shows there is a possibility of a chance of normal (ish) life after a diagnosis (or two) of ASD. It's not been the easiest route but I am so glad I ignored everything and everyone and did my own therapies with them.
Eldests' EDS diagnosis 4.5.10, mine 13.1.11 eekk - now having fun and games as a wheelchair user.0
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