ESA assessment, how long for decision?

Daisychains

Thank you for the kind replies it means a lot xx

BlueEyedGirl

FBaby wrote: »

If I recall your posts properly, only a few months ago, you were in a job supporting yourself. Then you faced issues at work that brought on stress. You claimed that it was the job that was causing your anxiety. You went off sick and then either gave your notice or were dismissed.

And only a few months later, you're saying that you've been assessed as being so poorly that you couldn't possibly, even with proper support, consider any job, even part-time for at least 12 months?

Can I make a suggestion FBaby that you read the sticky thread at the top of this board? Particularly the first paragraph!

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/365935

Its about helping people get their entitlement! Not about benefits policy!

This board is here for help and support for those on or looking to claim benefits, not for judgement.

You do not know the full story around Daisychains reason for claiming ESA or being put in the Support Group - you only know some information from what she has put on a public forum! Stop being so judgemental to someone on the board that requires help and support!

BlueEyedGirl

Daisychains wrote: »

Thank you for going out of your way to make me feel more rubbish than I already do at the situation I am in. I haven't worked since March - 8 months, so hardly a few. I lost my job in May which was traumatic for me.

I have had mental health issues for well over ten years and unfortunately that particular job was so stressful that it made them even worse. Although I enjoyed the job, when I began getting panic attacks while talking to customers I knew that I would be unlikely to be able to continue.

Thanks again..

Do not feel you have to judge what you write on this forum to those small-minded 'trolls' on the board who look at any reason to have a go at someone. If what they write offends you any way or you feel goes against the board rules (read the sticky thread at the top of the board) just click the report button and report the post to the moderators!

NYM

FBaby is not a *Troll*...

If posters don't like what she writes, then they are free to ignore her posts.

On other threads, the OP provides information that appears to contradict later posts, are you suggesting we should we ignore those previous posts ?

BlueEyedGirl

NYM wrote: »

FBaby is not a *Troll*...

If posters don't like what she writes, then they are free to ignore her posts.

Yes they are, new users might not be aware of the ability to ignore users, however someone like FBaby should be aware of the sticky on the board and not be so judgmental!

Daisychains

I'd love to know in which posts I've contradicted my self in. In fact I think if I'd printed off all my past posts and shown the assessor she would have seen just how severe my mental health is. We discussed my past job etc and this obviously didn't go against me as I scored over 20 points. If you go through my past posts you'll see they're all about my time off work, my hair falling out due to stress and not being able to leave the house. I am now in the support group so I no longer have any queries regarding this subject snd won't be re visiting this thread because quite honestly I am feeling like killing my self at the moment and this is making it worse.

Thank you though to the lovely people who have supported and helped me. X

FBaby

That poster makes it her business to make people feel like !!!!!! on here ! She goes back trawling through previous posts ( as demonstrated) and feeds her sad jealous little world with hateful posts - and this is someone that " apparently " had mental health issues herself ( yeah right - psychopath! ) She has a band of cronies on here that also feed the trollness with hateful spiteful posts !

This is not true. I didn't go back reading previous posts, I didn't need to, I remember Daisy's posts very well and as a matter of fact, was very supportive of her at the beginning.

My post to DC wasn't insulting in any way and wasn't intended to make DC feel terrible, I just find it incredible that someone who was in work and managing for some time until 8 months ago can be deemed too poorly to be in a position to do any kind of work again in the next 12 months at least.

It is nothing against DC, I am just sadden with the way our society is writing off people so quickly and inevitably making it easier for them to fall unto the trap of benefit dependency. They say that the earlier people seek intervention, the much higher chance they will recover from depression and anxiety yet trap them by encouraging exactly the opposite. Unfortunately, it has become way too much about knowing the tricks to make sure that boxes are ticked.

I do agree that this is post about policy but funny how nobody complains about the Frank Field's proposal thread which is just about policy.

BlueEyedGirl

Daisychains wrote: »

I'd love to know in which posts I've contradicted my self in. In fact I think if I'd printed off all my past posts and shown the assessor she would have seen just how severe my mental health is. We discussed my past job etc and this obviously didn't go against me as I scored over 20 points. If you go through my past posts you'll see they're all about my time off work, my hair falling out due to stress and not being able to leave the house. I am now in the support group so I no longer have any queries regarding this subject snd won't be re visiting this thread because quite honestly I am feeling like killing my self at the moment and this is making it worse.

Thank you though to the lovely people who have supported and helped me. X

Take care Daisychains.