Suffer with severe depression and anxiety, help with PIP application,
I have been diagnosed with severe depression and anxiety since 2020 and recently learned about Personal Independence Payment (PIP). I would like to ask a few questions about the application process and clarify the evidence I plan to provide to support my claim.
Evidence I Plan to Provide:
1. Time Out from University:
I have taken three years out of university due to my mental health (currently on the third one). I plan to supply evidence of this by providing correspondence from my university confirming the time I took out.
2. GP Letters:
These include letters I requested from my GP to provide evidence to my university for taking time out due to my mental health condition.
3. DSA Eligibility:
Last year, I was eligible for and granted Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) while I was at university. I will include this evidence in my application.
4. Doctor’s Notes:
I have notes from visits to my GP when my mental health severely flared up.
5. Evidence of Medication:
I will provide proof of the prescribed medication I have been taking to manage my condition.
How My Mental Health Affects My Day-to-Day Life:
My mental health has severely impacted my ability to carry out daily tasks:
• I spend most of my time in bed due to lack of energy and extreme low mood.
• I cannot cook for myself, which leads to missed meals or reliance on others.
• My motivation is very low, and I struggle to get any work or tasks done.
• I frequently forget to take my medication, which worsens my symptoms.
Regarding Employment:
I am about to start a part-time job to force myself into some structure and help my mental health. However, I have not signed the contract yet, and my start date is tomorrow (Tuesday). Since I will be submitting my application today, I assume I can truthfully say I am not currently working. I have read cases where people were rejected for having part-time or full-time work, so I want to ensure my application is not unfairly affected.
Additional Question:
Is there any further information or detail I should include in my application to strengthen it? I want to make sure I am as thorough as possible, as my mental health has severely impacted my life, and I need this financial support to help manage my condition.
Evidence I Plan to Provide:
1. Time Out from University:
I have taken three years out of university due to my mental health (currently on the third one). I plan to supply evidence of this by providing correspondence from my university confirming the time I took out.
2. GP Letters:
These include letters I requested from my GP to provide evidence to my university for taking time out due to my mental health condition.
3. DSA Eligibility:
Last year, I was eligible for and granted Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) while I was at university. I will include this evidence in my application.
4. Doctor’s Notes:
I have notes from visits to my GP when my mental health severely flared up.
5. Evidence of Medication:
I will provide proof of the prescribed medication I have been taking to manage my condition.
How My Mental Health Affects My Day-to-Day Life:
My mental health has severely impacted my ability to carry out daily tasks:
• I spend most of my time in bed due to lack of energy and extreme low mood.
• I cannot cook for myself, which leads to missed meals or reliance on others.
• My motivation is very low, and I struggle to get any work or tasks done.
• I frequently forget to take my medication, which worsens my symptoms.
Regarding Employment:
I am about to start a part-time job to force myself into some structure and help my mental health. However, I have not signed the contract yet, and my start date is tomorrow (Tuesday). Since I will be submitting my application today, I assume I can truthfully say I am not currently working. I have read cases where people were rejected for having part-time or full-time work, so I want to ensure my application is not unfairly affected.
Additional Question:
Is there any further information or detail I should include in my application to strengthen it? I want to make sure I am as thorough as possible, as my mental health has severely impacted my life, and I need this financial support to help manage my condition.
I hope someone can help you further with the application.
In addition to seeing your GP.
There is a lot of support out there such as:
-The Samaritans, you can call 116 123, which is available 24 hours a day
-Mind, 0300 123 3393
-Saneline, 0300 304 7000, from 4.30pm-10.30pm
-The mix, 0800 808 4994, 11am-11pm
-SHOUT, text 852258, 24 hour text service
-Crises, 741741, text service
-Papyrus, 0800 068 4141, if you have thoughts of suicide or in emotional distress
-Rethink mental health, 0300 5000 927
-No Panic, 0800 138 8889
-Relate, they have a chat advisor
-NHS mental health, 111
-Kooth, www.kooth.com, a chat, message website
-7cups, www.7cups.com, 24/7 online chat
-Support line, 01708 765200, email: [email protected]
-Anxiety UK, 03444 775 774, 9:30am to 17:30pm Mon to Friday, a text service 07537 416905
-Young minds, www.youngminds.org.uk
-Calm, calm.com
-Mental Health 24/7: 0800 008 6516
-hubofhope website, useful contact information for your local area
You can self refer yourself to talking therapies on the NHS website.
Young minds website has a variety of information for mental health, from anxiety, depression, panic attacks, stress to loneliness etc.
There is the mind forum
Also Facebook groups
You can join support groups
You can contact a crises team if things get very bad
Plenty of resources online, infor mation regarding well being.
In addition to seeing your GP.
There is a lot of support out there such as:
-The Samaritans, you can call 116 123, which is available 24 hours a day
-Mind, 0300 123 3393
-Saneline, 0300 304 7000, from 4.30pm-10.30pm
-The mix, 0800 808 4994, 11am-11pm
-SHOUT, text 852258, 24 hour text service
-Crises, 741741, text service
-Papyrus, 0800 068 4141, if you have thoughts of suicide or in emotional distress
-Rethink mental health, 0300 5000 927
-No Panic, 0800 138 8889
-Relate, they have a chat advisor
-NHS mental health, 111
-Kooth, www.kooth.com, a chat, message website
-7cups, www.7cups.com, 24/7 online chat
-Support line, 01708 765200, email: [email protected]
-Anxiety UK, 03444 775 774, 9:30am to 17:30pm Mon to Friday, a text service 07537 416905
-Young minds, www.youngminds.org.uk
-Calm, calm.com
-Mental Health 24/7: 0800 008 6516
-hubofhope website, useful contact information for your local area
You can self refer yourself to talking therapies on the NHS website.
Young minds website has a variety of information for mental health, from anxiety, depression, panic attacks, stress to loneliness etc.
There is the mind forum
Also Facebook groups
You can join support groups
You can contact a crises team if things get very bad
Plenty of resources online, infor mation regarding well being.
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