MH problems. Getting better vs 'fraud'

[GodZilah]

I don't know if it's my MH issues that make me feel even more stressed about this but lately I've been thinking about it.

I'm Autistic and have ADHD. I have anxiety and depression and PTSD.

I'm on ESA, support group.
I have no friends. Not one. I don't go any where alone. I do my shopping online. I cnat even go to the corner shop alone.

I've applied for PIP after years because emy financial situation is just getting worse and worse but I didn't want to apply as it is so scary.

I'm over weight, depressed.

I want to join the gym.

I don't have anyone to go with. Any of the people that help me when I need to go somewhere wouldn't be bale to come to the gym with me for an hour every day.

It scares the shit out of me but I really want to try and go

But I just know that if I go to my PIP interview and tell them all about how I live (I'm basically a recluse unless someone picks me up to take me places) but then say I walk to the gym for a hour 5 days a week I wouldn't get it.

I know it would cause me so much anxiety and it would be stressful but how else am I ever supposed to get better if I don't try and leave the house and do things alone? And get healthier?

Bit if I do that I might get arrested for fraud??

I feel so trapped and it makes me even poorlier cause sometimes I think I should go for a walk or I should try and go to the shops but I think what if they saw me or what if I get called in for an interview and they ask if I go out alone. Would I lie? I'd I start trying to go out and tell the truth they'll stop all my money and I'll lose my rented home.

PIP is a but shit for situations like this, to be “independent” means you can just manage the basics, so you’re sadly right if you go to the gym on your own they would ask why you couldn’t do other things on your own. Not taking into account you will most likely use the gym at quiet times and have headphones on etc. it’s not the same as stepping into the hustle and bustle of a supermarket.

apply for PIP anyway, you never know you may have an assessor that understands mental health. Don’t put off the gym if thats what you want to do, the gym is a great way to help you feel better - which in my opinion outweighs a PIP claim. Small steps may help with motivation in other areas too.

I have just been awarded the enhanced daily living component of PIP and they know that I can go out on my own. So I’m not sure why it would be different for you unless it is very inconsistent.

Work out at home. YouTube has loads of workout content.

When you claim your pip, describe your worst days, nothing else. This isn’t fraud.

For MH reasons?

Yes

I also get PIP for MH and told them I go swimming and classes. It's in the assessors report. I don't get the enhanced mobility though.

I don't speak to anyone at the gym and have a pass op.