PIP has put my life on hold

hello007007

Waiting for PIP is awful. I am currently wait for my MR since 19/01/17.

I feel my life has been put on hold waiting for the outcome. I suffer from (amongst other things) bipolar and depression, I lay in bed all day and have no motivation or energy to do anything. I am just waiting to hear back and I am so scared and worried, my DLA has already stopped

Diary

I know it's easier said than done but worrying won't change anything at all.
I'm sorry you're feeling so low.
You haven't wanted to say what your outcome actually was or your circumstances but please don't spend all day worrying.
Have you got anyone to talk to? I find the Samaritans very good for just some non-judgemental talking, they don't really advise just let you talk.

Tommo1980

I feel for you. I battle with the same feelings everyday. All I can suggest is try and use this to motivate you to get up and do something. Try and reconnect with professionals if you aren't currently seeing anybody. Get down the GP surgery and ask for referrals if necessary.

Try and start thinking about and preparing for appealing should the MR fail.

Tom

Prinzessilein

I know how you feel!

I am just finishing the paperwork for the transfer from DLA to PIP.

The preliminary phone call was bad enough....and I didn't even make that (my Mum/carer did it for me, I just had to say my name over the phone).

I was on an 'indefinite' award for DLA - Lower Rate both components...and by y own study of the regs, I 'should' be a clear 'enhanced' for care and 'standard' for mobility....but who knows what the official decision will say.

It is such a stressful time! I wish they understood what they put us through!

OP, have a hug!...And make sure you are taking whatever meds you are prescribed!....Do you have someone who can come and sit with you for a half hour? Just to get you out of the bedroom and into a chair for a cuppa and a chat ?

Look after yourself...and consider getting help if the MR should not go in your favour...especially if you need to go to tribunal (you may wish for someone to go with you)

rockingbilly

Prinzessilein wrote: »

I was on an 'indefinite' award for DLA - Lower Rate both components...and by own study of the regs, I 'should' be a clear 'enhanced' for care and 'standard' for mobility....but who knows what the official decision will say.

I wouldn't be too sure about what you are hoping for. The vast majority (about 50%) receive the same under PIP that did with DLA. In that case it is equivalent to standard mobility only.
25% get a better result and the other 25% don't get anything.
I have High Mobility & Middle Care which is an indefinite award. Looking at the descriptors of PIP I doubt very much that I will get anything from PIP.
It's the way PIP works V how DLA worked.

All you can do is hope for the best but prepare yourself for the worst. Try saving your DLA payments for a while to get used to how you will cope with the possible lower income.

lyniced

Why have they stopped your DLA? I was under the impression that the current DLA would carry on until a decision on PIP was made.

poppy12345

lyniced wrote: »

Why have they stopped your DLA? I was under the impression that the current DLA would carry on until a decision on PIP was made.

Because a decision has already been made. The op is already at the Mandatory Recon stage.

hello007007

I have had the MR back and I now need to go to court. Gosh, if only the minsters knew how horrible the PIP process was.

black_paw

rockingbilly wrote: »

I wouldn't be too sure about what you are hoping for. The vast majority (about 50%) receive the same under PIP that did with DLA. In that case it is equivalent to standard mobility only.
25% get a better result and the other 25% don't get anything.
I have High Mobility & Middle Care which is an indefinite award. Looking at the descriptors of PIP I doubt very much that I will get anything from PIP.
It's the way PIP works V how DLA worked.

All you can do is hope for the best but prepare yourself for the worst. Try saving your DLA payments for a while to get used to how you will cope with the possible lower income.

friend has high mobility, middle dla indefinite award . now with pip ...nil ,,,car goes next week ....:(

WelshTiger72

hello007007 wrote: »

Waiting for PIP is awful. I am currently wait for my MR since 19/01/17.

I feel my life has been put on hold waiting for the outcome. I suffer from (amongst other things) bipolar and depression, I lay in bed all day and have no motivation or energy to do anything. I am just waiting to hear back and I am so scared and worried, my DLA has already stopped

I agree, PIP has been a nightmare, made my life 10 times worst than before the switch from DLA. Am waiting tribunal now, but some days I just question is it worth fighting the DWP and carrying on.

They are absolute awful what they are doing to disabled people.

hello007007

black_paw wrote: »

friend has high mobility, middle dla indefinite award . now with pip ...nil ,,,car goes next week ....:(

That is awful, I really feel for them.