PIP For Anxiety & Depression

skibadee

Has anyone applied for PIP for the above reasons?

Alice_Walker

Many thousands of people. Some claims are successful, some are not. The conditions affect people in many different ways. Did you have a more specific question?

skibadee

Alice_Walker wrote: »

Many thousands of people. Some claims are successful, some are not. The conditions affect people in many different ways. Did you have a more specific question?

I have been suffering with acute Anxiety/Depression/Panic attacks for some years, this has often resulted in me having to take time off work sick.
My Anxiety is General Anxiety Disorder/ Social Anxiety etc., this often leads to Panic Attacks......often this occurs for no specific reason but is accelerated by stress too.
It effects by day to day living, some days I suffer severe fatigue as well which makes daily routines very difficult, on severe days I can not leave the house.
I am on 3 different medications, have seen a MHN, am under constant observation from my GP, and am awaiting one to one counselling from my local Mental Health team.
I have had to drastically reduce my working hours to 12-16 a week.....this follows a 4 month sick leave due to my condition.


A work colleague, who has also suffered with Anxiety recommended I apply for PIP....( she receives this )


This was the reason for my question. Any help advise is greatly appreciated. Many Thanks

Darksparkle

Have a read here - https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/pip/appeals/how-decisions-are-made/

Alice_Holt

Also this might be useful - http://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/personal-independence-payment-pip/pip-self-test