Thank so much for your response Judy. I just hope I get a similar experience when my appeal comes up.
My 'bundle' is over 200 pages and there is a significant amount of medical evidence; consultant reports, test results etc as well as GP, physio, orthopaedic and neurologist support letters. My ATOS assessment was way back in December 2016 so can't believe it is still dominating my head really!
My main problem is that I can talk about anything, including objective talk about disability, but I just cannot talk about myself and my disabilities; I fall to pieces.
Anyway, thanks again for replying and I send you my best wishes.