Frightened to apply for PIP

Hi
I am told I qualify for pip on permanent mental health grounds and the descriptors along with some learning disability. It would improve my money worries a little as I only receive ESA Support Group. But I am absolutely terrified to apply for PIP. Just the thought of being grilled about the descriptors etc scares the hell out of me and some. Never applied for DLA in the past, even before it was changed to PIP.

Anyone else in the same mind set? I know it's my decision but its one I absolutely dread.

NG67

Hi Nevergiveup

If it's any consolation, I too am too petrified to apply for Pip and am also only on ESA (c) and would say that I "exist" I don't "live", neither do I qualify for IR ESA..............................I empathise with you as I know from others whom I am aware of via a support group that financially their lives are a great deal more comfortable than mine.

However, I appreciate also that they were brave enough to weather the STRESSES AND STRAINS of yet another assessment......................personally, I know the hell I go through re; the ESA claim alone......................................it's a shame that we don't all fill out the same form once and the DWP the cross references that form with all possible benefits claims.

Good luck, only you can make that decision.

Kindest regards
P:woohoo:

On the balance of things if you make an application for PIP you have nothing to lose as the decision, one way or another will not impact your existing benefits afaik.

Hi NG67

I have nothing useful to add, except it helped me to read your post. I feel the exact same.
I sent off for the form a few years back but couldn't fill it in.
I have managed to do a letter requesting the form again this morning but its left me literally shaking. I couldn't even handle phoning up for it and not really sure how I'll cope when it arrives, would kind of need me to be able to open post
Just wanted you to know you are not alone with this.

J