Scared and worried

[Mossey]

Morning everyone.hello I've never left a message not sure if I'm doing this right. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia this year along with many other medical and mental health issues. I went thro u esa assessment 8 weeks ago. All went well thou it set me back and had to be put under mental health team again. I also having pain everywhere. Sorry I no everyone has pain. I'm now having to go thro u ftf interview for pip next week. I'm scared as I really don't no if I can go thro u with it. After reading issues some of u have had i just really don't no. Sorry this is long. I don't sleep sitting worrying thought just getting it out my head may help.

[honeybug]

xxx 😊🌿🌸🦋🙏🤗💗😘

[Mossey in reply to honeybug]

Thank you honeybug. Have a pain free day😊

[honeybug in reply to Mossey]

You too sweetie. 💗🥰🤗

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Try to have someone with you at any assessments, a relative or a friend. It's horrible the stress these interviews put on people.

You could try some relaxation techniques--- there'll be lots on YouTube you can listen to. Good luck.

[Mossey in reply to Hidden]

Thank you hollyberry.

[Themanwithnoname]

Many of us in similar situations so getting things off your chest even if on a forum can help. As we no stress can make our symptoms feel worse so hopefully talking on here to others struggling will help a little.

My advice is try and keep to your pip appointment and have someone go with you if possible. Fibro is blooming horrid at best so i wish you all the best. Maybe someone who you see for your mental health can help with Pip as its a strain that you can hopefully get help with. GL

[Mossey]

Thank you tw25. My support worker said she will be with me. She filled in forms for me aswell. I'll let u no how it goes. Again thanks.

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Sorry you have to go through this. Not everyone has bad experiences getting pip or ESA. Do remember that people are more likely to post about it when there assessment went wrong.

I was assessed for pip by a really helpful Nurse and got it in a few weeks. My ESA took much longer as they kept on cancelling my appointments. But got both without having to appeal. You can record your assessment if you like and take someone with you (I didn’t)

Just take it one step at the time and remember you can always appeal if you don’t get the results you deserve. Good luck

[Mossey]

Thanks morespoonplease. Yes I'll have someone with me. Thank you for replying.

[YASMINTINA FMA UK Volunteer]

healthunlocked.com/fibromya..., I’m sure it has effected you and I’m glad you sort help with the health team again ,I’m glad you are taking support worker with you this time as I’ve read many members have taken someone, and I think having her there you will cope much better. I’m wishing you well and like 06 holly berry has said lots of things on the internet to help you, I’ve tried dolphin/whale/the sea waves music , shut my eyes and done a few deep breaths I find lavender candles nice as well xx let us know how you get on , I’ve posted a link if you would like to lock your posts x

[Mossey]

Thanks yasmintina. I read link im sorry I would like it to lock posts so they r private . My head carne work out how to do it at the mo. X