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6 years 3 months ago #225213 by Glorificus
Terrified of WCA - has made me relapse was created by Glorificus
TW - self harm/eating disorder

Hi

I've been on ESA Support Group since Jan 2016 when I was sectioned for psychotic mania (I'm bipolar type 1)

I had an ESA50 about a year ago, sent it back, and I was left in Support Group with no need for a 'medical'.

I got an ESA50 in late November 2018, filled it in, and sent it recorded delivery together with every shred of evidence I have, including everything related to my section and everything related to more recent issues.

I went manic not long after this, and had two assessments at the CMHT as they were considering a section, but I got out of it with heavy dury sedatives and monitoring. I came down from the mania just after Christmas.

I got a letter last week saying I have to go to a WCA and am in a mess- I've crashed hard and am in a depressive phase which is as bad as the one I had after my section - spent a year in bed, starving myself and refusing all phone calls from concerned friends.

Called Maximus and DWP yesterday, all calls recorded, and sobbed through all of them - these people are sociopaths, as pretty much all of them ended the call when I cried.
I was asking them why they didn't believe my ESA50, and was the supporting evidence not enough?

I've asked to be recorded, and they said they would, but I don't trust them. I asked if I can bring a Walkman and dictaphone to also record, but they said these were not allowed.

I last ate about five days ago, and I'm self harming which I stopped doing in 2017 - been Googling methods of you know what (don't want to trigger anyone here) and current plan is to just not eat anymore until you know what happens

I have the CMHT on 6th Feb (eating disorders guy) and 11th Feb (bipolar guy) - the eating disorders one includes a physical, and he'll see my self harming as I have to strip down to underwear for weight and also heart checks

Part of me hopes that by 21st Feb they'll have sectioned me, to be honest.

What can I do to get out of the WCA? I can guarantee that I'll be a sobbing mess, so frightened that'll be written up as 'un-cooperative' or bad behaviour if I attend

Help!

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6 years 3 months ago #225234 by Gordon
Replied by Gordon on topic Terrified of WCA - has made me relapse
Glorificus

Welcome to the forum, you might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is

Welcome to Benefits and Work

The first thing you need to do is to get help with your current problems, do you have an escalation number for your CMHT, don't wait until your scheduled appointment to contact them.

Regarding the assessment, speak to those who are supporting you, they can contact the Assessment Provider to see what needs to be done to allow a Paper Based Review.

Gordon

Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems

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