Wiped out by PIP visit

[wheezyof]

I had my PIP visit yesterday.

The lady who came was nice.

However all those questions about what I can't do and chat about what I used to do has left me drained and weepy. It's brought back all the feelings of mourning for my previous life. The deep depression of being useless, on the scrap heap.

I know, I need to count my blessings, be glad I have a life etc. but I'm finding that hard today.

I'm off for a hearing test in a minute (the joys of old age and antibiotics).

Sorry just feeling like I need a shoulder to cry on x

[Fleurbaby]

Hi wheezyof,

I know where you are coming from, they ask all those questions, leave, you start to feel the effects of the talking, & the next few hrs or the day is ruined because you are exhausted.

Meanwhile the person whom asked the question will write a report saying you don't have it too bad, as you could string sentences together.

Stick with this site, they constantly remind me of why life IS still worth living.

If you follow me, you will be able to read my recent posts, & see how they rushed to help me!

They will help you, just like they ARE helping me.

Good luck.👍💥🇳🇿

[sassy59]

Take heart wheezyof we’re right here to support you. It is difficult to have to remember how things once were but you’re not alone.

I hope your hearing test goes ok and wishing you well. Xxxx 😘

[Offcut]

I went through that with a home visit for PIP I did research it very deeply and answered in their Speak. It was not until I looked at all the Aids I have to make my life easier did I realise that over time I cannot cope without them now, before it all went pear shaped!

Hope it all goes well for you.

Be well

[hypercat54]

Oh dear wheezyof lots of love and hugs winging your way. You are a valued member on here. ((((((((((((((wheezyof))))))))) xx

[hypercat54]

On another note I do get a bit of how you feel. One of the triggers for my depression is trying to get an appointment with my doctors. When it's so difficult it makes me feel worthless and unwanted and can send me into a blue funk which lasts for days. I feel no one cares and I might as well not be here. Which is why I put off going. x

[rsmrsnl]

😘

[ledge]

dear wheezyoff... and fellow OB sufferer. You aren't alone in how you feel. I have not had the benefit of a pip inspection yet, but I know that day cometh at some time in the future. But, like you I morn even without the questions, the loss of what I was. But I remember that despite that I value who I AM. Treasure that and remember we are all at your side. None of us in front, none of us behind. But all at your side.

xxx big hugsxxx

[wheezyof]

Thank you, all of you. You are all so kind and supportive. I had my hearing test. I was expecting to be given one hearing aid for my left ear but no, a hearing aid for both ears! I have to spend some time getting used to them now.

Keep as well as you can all of you xxxxx

[Izb1]

Hi wheezyof, havent had the joys of the pip assesment yet, think I would fail miserably, but dont let the little blighters get you down, you are worth so much, just remember that. We all go through down days, but try to remain postiive, life is well worth the living and Ledge put it so well, we are all here for you. Irene x

[cofdrop-UK]

Hi wheezyof

I empathise with how you feel. The assessments really do make you emphasis on what you can’t do. The very opposite to what we normally try to feel. The best advice a benefits expert gave to me when I was feeling this way was ‘please try and think of it as a means to an end’. It really helped me and I hope it does you too.

Love cx

[wheezyof in reply to cofdrop-UK]

Everyone is so kind and helpful on here.

I love the 'Means to an end' advice

Keep well xxxxx