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Will UC understand that I can’t work ?

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WantTobutcant · 06/01/2023 21:17

Will they do an assessment without any formal diagnosis or is it needs based so if I tell them my difficulties they’ll assess on that or do you have to have conditions formally diagnosed ?

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monsteramunch · 09/01/2023 14:54

@Prettybubblesintheair

You should be so proud of yourself Flowers

Nevermindthesquirrels · 09/01/2023 15:06

You need a work capability assessment. If you don't have any evidence of your illness, it's unlikely you'll get granted lower capability for work. Even if you do get it granted, it's not forever and gets reviewed every 6-12 months.

Prettybubblesintheair · 09/01/2023 15:38

monsteramunch · 09/01/2023 14:54

@Prettybubblesintheair

You should be so proud of yourself Flowers

Thank you 😊 I am and I’m also very grateful!

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Prettybubblesintheair · 09/01/2023 13:58

I don’t mean to sound patronising or dismissive but you might find a job actually helps with your issues. I have some health issues, epilepsy from a past physical trauma and along with that ptsd, anxiety, depression. I’m also a recovering addict, 6 years clean and 3 years sober. During my addiction I also depended on my dh, he met me when I was clean of drugs but heavily reliant on alcohol. I eventually kicked the booze and for the first two years of my sobriety my mental health issues were awful, I was terrified of being out in public. Every single interaction was horrific. I’d stutter and twitch through sheer anxiety but with the cost of living rising it became really clear I needed a job. After countless interviews I was finally given a chance and I’m now 7 months in to a job that has been the absolute making of me. It’s public facing, in the health field and something I never thought I would be able to do in a million years but not only do I love it I’m good at it! It has helped my mental health issues so so much, I’m so grateful to my boss for taking me on. I’m so much more confident, I stand up for myself. I feel like a worthy person who doesn’t need to apologise for existing! I feel like an equal partner in my relationship, the feeling of treating my kids or dh with money I’ve earned is just so amazing and I’ve never been so happy! I’ve made friends, developed new skills and I’m so grateful for my recovery. So honestly, go to the gp and discuss your issues but please don’t rule out working. It honestly could be the making of you.

Absolutely brilliant 👏 . Be very proud of yourself

Lemonella · 10/01/2023 06:21

How do you interact with other parents OP for playdates, school events etc?

onepieceoflollipop · 10/01/2023 09:11

@Prettybubblesintheair
I found your post very positive and inspiring - I am sure this will be an encouragement to the OP - reading of how someone with similar issues was able to move forward.

all the best to you

Prettybubblesintheair · 10/01/2023 12:42

onepieceoflollipop · 10/01/2023 09:11

@Prettybubblesintheair
I found your post very positive and inspiring - I am sure this will be an encouragement to the OP - reading of how someone with similar issues was able to move forward.

all the best to you

Thank you 😊

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