Depression Support Thread

weymuffred

Okay as you may know I lost my dad to cancer earlier this year, but before he died he had been in and out of a hospice and we were constantly being told that "this was the time". So I have been a wreck for the past year and missed 3 medicals for my benefits, two I advised them I couldnt go, the third I didnt.
Because of this I had my income support stopped. At the time I asked them to look at the decision again but they didnt, so I was left being told I would have to appeal.
I didnt becuase i just wasnt up to fighting. At the start of November I was advised to go for a late appeal by a member of staff of dwp, as she said the decision was "heartless", I did and sent the form off, today I have had a reply saying that I cant have a late appeal, not sure of the reason why as I cant understand the writing.
I contacted the office dealing with it but was told I would have to wait until into the new year now before I can find out what the reason was.

I am completely angry,bitter and upset as one of the reasons given for having a late appeal is death. What was going to be a difficult christmas has now been totally wrecked becuase of the letter today.

I hope nobody minds me posting this but I didnt want to upset my wife.

shazrobo

weymffred, the people at the benefits office are a waste of space sometimes, its so hard losing someone close, and they should know the effects it has on people, i dont blame you for being angry and bitter, i would feel the same too. its disgusting that they are making you wait til the new year to find the reason why they wont allow a late appeal. have you tried contacting CAB see if they can help you
big hugs
shaz x

Tulip

weymuffred wrote: »

Okay as you may know I lost my dad to cancer earlier this year, but before he died he had been in and out of a hospice and we were constantly being told that "this was the time". So I have been a wreck for the past year and missed 3 medicals for my benefits, two I advised them I couldnt go, the third I didnt.
Because of this I had my income support stopped. At the time I asked them to look at the decision again but they didnt, so I was left being told I would have to appeal.
I didnt becuase i just wasnt up to fighting. At the start of November I was advised to go for a late appeal by a member of staff of dwp, as she said the decision was "heartless", I did and sent the form off, today I have had a reply saying that I cant have a late appeal, not sure of the reason why as I cant understand the writing.
I contacted the office dealing with it but was told I would have to wait until into the new year now before I can find out what the reason was.

I am completely angry,bitter and upset as one of the reasons given for having a late appeal is death. What was going to be a difficult christmas has now been totally wrecked becuase of the letter today.

I hope nobody minds me posting this but I didnt want to upset my wife.

:hello:,

No we dont mind you posting this in here Its such a shame you have to wait until the New year to get this sorted.

*hugs*

Katie

Tulip

I am off now

chat tomorrow

Night! Night!

love and light,

Katie xxx

juno

I've had a really bad day and I can't stop crying

shazrobo

sorry to hear that you've had a bad day juno, has something happened?

weymuffred

shazrobo wrote: »

weymffred, the people at the benefits office are a waste of space sometimes, its so hard losing someone close, and they should know the effects it has on people, i dont blame you for being angry and bitter, i would feel the same too. its disgusting that they are making you wait til the new year to find the reason why they wont allow a late appeal. have you tried contacting CAB see if they can help you
big hugs
shaz x

I would go to the CAB but they honestly will not be able to read the reason why.
The reason is four words long and I think begins "to".
So I will not be able to go to them until into the new year.

gillette147

Thank you for your support girlies.
I'm not as bad as my post sounds. I'm used to the way I feel and can still make the best of stuff. My problems are nothing to some on here. Their the ones who need it. Honestly.
xxx

juno

It's just the time of year. I hate Christmas. Well, I wouldn't mind it so much if it was in July but it's not.

gillette147

LouBlue wrote: »

I am not stalking you Mr G, I often read this thread, as have been suffering mild depression this past year due to not working for a few months then my mum passing...but just wanted you to know that we all love you in The Arms, there is a thread in there called Say a Nice Thing about another MSE'r, go read it.

I am so sorry you feel sad. You always make me laugh and for you to be able to do that, with everything that has happened to you, well that makes you a special person. I really hope 2008 is a lot better for you. :kisses3:

Well I went and read the thread.
Misty mentioned me and if I'm Mr G then blue did. I feel like a right non-entity now :rotfl: