Questions To Ask Yourself When Applying for PIP With Mental Health

[@kayleeranft1937]

Thank you for this helpful video. It gave me a lot to think about and make notes about. I've tried and been refused twice. I haven't tried for a few years now however and my difficulty is that I'm so inconsistent. I can do a lot of things when in work but not without a huge struggle and this takes its toll on me personally meaning I'm exhausted, in pain and often don't eat or drink or do anything but exist. As I am independent in work (even though I often skip lunch, struggle to focus and have needed access to work support, and can have meltdowns here too) I scored 0 for everything.

[@DeeannaLouise]

@@kayleeranft1937 my best advice is to go through the process and even if you get rejected twice, take it to tribunal as majority of cases win at tribunal. Mine was one of them.

[@markcameron2691]

just came across your channel. It's good to see someone talking about mh. I'm bipolar and got pip on the first go. With the help of an adviser here in Glasgow. Now I get adult disability payment which comes from social security Scotland. I recently had a brief review. Good work deeanna. Best wishes. Mark.

[@DeeannaLouise]

@@markcameron2691 thank you Mark, it means a lot to receive good feedback

[@diamondzz19]

Thank you so much talking about the mental health side of things. I did struggle to answer on the mental health side of it. I put down as much information how it effects me. Hope to see more videos. Can I ask do the assessors ask how would the pip money help you? What do you intend to use it for? I have really bad sciatica as well as mental health. I am on quite abit of medication which has side effects and it is effecting my work I am off sick at the moment. I wanted to have acupuncture because I have heard it's really good for headache and sciatica.

[@DeeannaLouise]

You're welcome, please feel free to subscribe for more mental health videos. To answer you question in my assessment they didn't ask excatly what I'd use the money for but pip benefit is to allow someone to access accomodations that would aid their health, mental or physical. This can include transport if you need taxis, acupuncture or chiropractors. I hope that helped.

[@paganartisan]

@diamondzz19 That's DLA in my experience they were more interested in seeing my diagnosis. To be fair I am amazed how many get Enhanced without a single diagnosis. I can't drive and yet get low mobility whereas I have seen people who can, who get Enhanced.

[@margaretcorfield9891]

I would add to this that someone with severe anxiety, they should look at the mobility question planning and following journeys. If you can't leave the house without someone accompanying you ( because of severe anxiety) then write it down. It counts.

[@DeeannaLouise]

Good point! ✨

[@grumpybooks3612]

This was a really interesting video - thanks. I think it would be worth doing another video on the Mobility component of PIP as many people do now get the component for mental health reasons (ability to plan and follow a route/journey etc)

[@DeeannaLouise]

Thank you for watching, I will add this idea to my list to film, thank you 😊

[@blythe5186]

Thank you! This helps me so much.

[@DeeannaLouise]

No worries, I'm glad I was able to help ☺️

[@Flamelycoris]

Thank you so much for this, your videos have been a big help for me filling in the forms! :D

[@DeeannaLouise]

You're welcome, thank you for such a sweet comment it honestly means the world to me to know that I'm actually helping people 💕

[@paganartisan]

@Flamelycoris The trouble is that the Government looks at Gurus of Pip on here and constantly makes the criteria harder. For example I had a visit and lost points because I had a wash and got dressed. Despite having Autism and Bipolar and having proof I have had it all my life. It will never change I got lower rates for both. I know people who are simply Fat and get Enhanced.

[@jennifertonks7927]

Thank you. Just about 😮to have pip telephone assessment.

[@DeeannaLouise]

I wish you the best of luck 🤞🏻

[@alanhat5252]

Thank you, hopefully this will be helpful when I get brave enough to apply.

[@DeeannaLouise]

I wish you all the best. Hopefully you can apply soon 🤞🏻✨

[@benulike]

Very clear and informative. I feel much more confident about filling it out. I just have to get myself together to start the process.

[@DeeannaLouise]

You can do it! I believe in you! 💝

[@northernsegageorge6510]

Maybe I’m in the minority but I had a straight forward PIP experience. I’m bipolar type 1 with psychosis and was awarded enhanced for both on first attempt and same story for those in my support group who also have same conditions including schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. I supplied my consultant psychiatrist letters, CPN letters and GP letter etc along with the anti psychotic and mood stabilzers I am on. I was dreading the assessment as so many horror stories out there. Nurse on the call was lovely to me and I then had a mixed episode after it from the worry and ended up in crisis care again then got the text saying I was awarded.

[@DeeannaLouise]

@@northernsegageorge6510 it really depends on many factors, mainly who you get as an assessor and also your evidence provided. I have a different diagnosis to you but I provided all the same or very similar evidence and I had to go to the tribunal. I'm glad you got it first time and I'm glad you didn't have a difficult experience ☺️

[@mb3214]

Congratulations on your "Questions To Ask Yourself When Applying For PIP With Mental Health" inspirational thanks for sharing. 💌

[@DeeannaLouise]

You're welcome, I hope it was helpful ☺️

[@juliaevans9521]

Your video covered a lot of aspects of my MH that I hadnt considered like the fact that I can talk far too much and/or too much to be able to socialise with even family. Contrasting with periods when my talking is normal much of the time and when it is slow due to exhaustion or social burnout.

[@DeeannaLouise]

Thank you, I hope I've been able to help you with thinking about extra info that you may want to include in your pip form. I hope it helps you with your claim

[@Cararara1987]

I've applied for borderline personality disorder.. history of bulimia, domestic violence, only because I've lost my job now and my lives fallen apart. I really didn't want to but I have no choice now. Horrible the whole process as if im not suffering enough already. Just hoping I at least get the lower rate so just me and my son can survive :( my mum has to transfer money into my account now I just can't manage anything

[@DeeannaLouise]

I wish you the best of luck and I hope my video helped ☺️

[@Cararara1987]

@@DeeannaLouise it did actually. im already setting alarms on my phone to take out bins, ring gp etc i didnt even realise that was evidence in needing prompting. im lucky my mum transfers money n my church bring food n my dad will take me food shopping i will mention all these things, thank u x

[@lg_believe333]

Thank you for uploading this informative video about PIP. I have my PIP review very soon and I’m not looking forward to it. This video has been very helpful. Thank you kindly. Also, because of my anxiety and PTSD, when my anxiety is triggered, for instance, when I’m trying to eat my food, I don’t chew my food properly, eating too quickly in one go, and I don’t sit up straight because my anxiety is distracting me from concentrating on eating, and often I choke on my food. Last year, when I applied for PIP, after failing to apply for it for so long, when the decision maker read my form, they said, regarding my choking episodes, well, you didn’t call an ambulance did you. So basically, having regular choking episodes when I’m anxious and paranoid at times, causing more anxiety, because I’m anxious I might choke on my food, because I have many times before, makes eating and drinking difficult most of the time. But the decision maker didn’t understand that, and marked me 0 for eating and drinking. Plus, I have problems with acid reflux, and IBS, which causes stomach cramps, and abdominal pain, and bloated stomach, because I don’t always eat and drink when I should, due to depression, fatigue, anxiety, and bouts of paranoia.

[@DeeannaLouise]

@@lg_believe333 I highly recommend going to tribunal if your claim gets rejected again as I was awarded my claim this way. Many claimants don't take their claim to the tribunal but in actual fact a lot of claims that go to the tribunal will win. It may be daunting but worth it.

[@DeeannaLouise]

@@Cararara1987 you're most welcome, because the pip form is very much accommodated to people with a physical disability, it can be hard to know how to answer the questions for a mental health condition. There's little to no guidance online about how to answer a pip form for mental health. If it helps, I also spoke to citizens advice about my personal circumstances and the person I spoke to was very helpful at prompting me more specifically.

[@SahilAhmed-y3b]

Thank you very much for the clarity and guidance, I just wish I had seen this video before making my pip claim this year

[@DeeannaLouise]

I'm so glad you took the courage to apply for PIP. A lot of people don't just down to the stigma or volume of rejections. I'm not sure where you are in the process but if you need to go to tribunal, do it. The amount of claims that get awarded at tribunal is high. If you're entitled you'll get awarded at tribunal.

[@donnapoole4465]

Thank y for this as I’m suffering from pain and mental health.

[@DeeannaLouise]

I'm the same, I hope you get the support you need ☺️

[@pinky-ud1rt]

Hi hun everything youv said thats me..what a great vlog i have ADHD deppression. Mental health issues. When i filled in my pip my daughter did i was so worried anyway i got my pip which was great i got everything which im happy with that..x

[@DeeannaLouise]

I'm so happy for you 💓

[@rennu2905]

Thank you for this, I have the phone interview next week and I'm so nervous I can't sleep. I keep losing every job because of my autism and anxiety I need the help so much

[@DeeannaLouise]

I wish you all the best and I hope you get it 🤞🏻😊

[@juliaevans9521]

How did it go?

[@MeepGenesis]

Thank you!

[@DeeannaLouise]

You're welcome ☺️

[@Part_of_the_collective_73]

Thank you so much 🫂

[@DeeannaLouise]

You're welcome 😁

[@zara4869]

Hi thank you so much for this informative video! I've applied and waiting for the forms to fill in due to my severe mental health, I know I'll have to go to tribunal which is terrifying, Did you add any evidence to your claim because I'm really worried as I dont have any, I've not got a therapist, support worker etc because of my anxiety and I'm just really worried I wont get it. X

[@DeeannaLouise]

Do you have any medication prescribed to you? Are you able to get statements from professionals that know you, a teacher or anyone really, they can add statements to the form, there's a notes page at the end as far as I remember. Have you ever seen your GP for your mental health? Have you ever been referred to Camhs or cmht (mental health teams, adolescent or adult)?. I hope this helps 🙂 Best of luck and don't be afraid to go to tribunal, I went to tribunal and got awarded my claim, I think a lot of claims do get awarded this way.

[@nataliebutler]

If you havent already make a GP appointment so that all your symptoms, and when they began, are on your medical record.

[@Itshere2010]

You made some very good points. Thank you very much!

[@DeeannaLouise]

You're welcome 😁

[@Itshere2010]

@@DeeannaLouise 🤗

[@kevphillips02]

Great video

[@DeeannaLouise]

Thank you 😊

[@STEPHEN-s31970]

Thanks ❤

[@DeeannaLouise]

You're welcome 😁

[@robertabalbino574]

You're amazing! Thanks a lot.

[@DeeannaLouise]

Happy to help! Thank you for watching 😊

[@sallybush6454]

I have bipola adhd,osteoarthritis in hands knees and hips...I work 2 hrs a day ...I'm absolutely drained...I'm struggling working...struggling mentally as I'm in constant pain...I have to wake up at 3.30 to take a medication as it reacts with my thyroxine as I have thyroid problems...honestly I'm thinking of applying...thank you for ur vid.

[@DeeannaLouise]

You're 100% welcome. Getting pip can be a long process as they can turn people down. I was turned down twice and had to go to tribunal before being awarded it. Don't give up even if they reject your application, appeal it and then take it to tribunal. I wish you the best of luck.

[@jimlaing5688]

Thank you Deeanna.

[@DeeannaLouise]

You're welcome 😁

[@ze71317]

Just had my UC health assessment video call, it's identical to PIP both done by DWP. But both different not same. Can you please tell me ? Should I apply for PIP as well? Sick and tired of Universal Credit even though you are sick and have sick notes, they're still bombarding you with appointments, to go there 10 miles journey and threatening you with sanctions. please help what should I do

[@DeeannaLouise]

you should consider PIP, it won't be an easy journey in terms of the time frame and assessment as you have to prove a lot. May I ask, is you illness chronic and not going to get better or be cured? If so you should get the UC health assessment and if they deem you as having limited capability for work and/or work related activity you should need to attend appointments. This is from my experience anyway. As soon as I was given the limited capability for work and work related activity I wasn't given any more appointments and I just used the UC journal to talk to UC. PIP can be helpful if your health condition affects your living or quality of life and you have costs related to your health. As I said, it won't be an easy journey to apply for it, but its certainly worth considering. At the end of the day, it's fully up to you as to what you do and what you apply for, but this is my best advise. If you would like to discuss the options with someone who has more professional knowledge, I recommend contacting citizens advice. I hope this reply has helped and I hope you have a good rest of your day.

[@Sameoldfitup]

I would advise people not to post personal details about pip claims, you never know what malicious little worm is reading it.

[@DeeannaLouise]

True, but also at the end of the day what people say in comments is fully their decision. I can't add that advice into this video as it's already been published but you do make a valid point. Thank you for making me aware. I hope your telephone assessment went well as I do remember replying to your comments beforehand. These seem to have now been deleted but I wish you all the best in your journey.

[@Sameoldfitup]

Hi again do they ask for your banks details on the pip form?

[@DeeannaLouise]

Hi, I believe they do but can't remember 100%. If I'm correct I think it's at the very end of the form.

[@shanekelley7682]

Deanna, I would love to ask you a couple of questions as i have an interview coming up.

[@DeeannaLouise]

Feel free to comment them or you can DM me on my Instagram which is "deeannalouise18". Please say you've come from KZbin so I know it's you. Also please also know I'm not a therapist or anyone qualified to advise properly. I can however advise based on personal experience.

[@Trish-ql9kz]

Shem you didn’t cover the mobility component, which is also relevant to MH

[@Trish-ql9kz]

*shame*

[@DeeannaLouise]

I plan on doing this in a separate video, is there anything you'd like to be included?

[@Trish-ql9kz]

I don’t think many people realise that the mobility component is not just about distances you can walk.. it’s also about if you can’t go out and about alone... My husband was diagnosed a year ago with a neurological condition, he also has clinical depression with psychotic features ( this was written on his recent hospital discharge letter) he has not left the house for a year.. he walks Ok when inside the house but outside would be a different challenge, he will always need me to be with me when the time comes that he will go out..He was awarded the higher daily living and the lower mobility last June... he missed the higher mobility by 2 points, on reflection we should have challenged this as the letter we were sent had things written down that were never said. I have just applied for a reassessment form

[@DeeannaLouise]

@@Trish-ql9kz I'm glad you've advocated for him. I will definitely be making this video soon.

[@margo.3466]

It does not matter how crippled you are or how much you struggle to feed yourself or even walk...........you'll get refused it anyway, even after taking and applying your advise many times.

[@DeeannaLouise]

My advice is just advice, everyone's claim is different and unique to them

[@Minimisshow]

What about the ‘moving around’ question? As its for mental health do they still ask you about moving around? Thanks for the video

[@DeeannaLouise]

Hi, I am planning on doing a moving around and other questions video for the second section of pip soon. This video was soley for the daily living component whereas the mobility component is scored separately. I hope this helps ☺️

[@cathyhughes6054]

Thank you the tips sound like me

[@DeeannaLouise]

You're welcome, I hope they helped 😊

[@JuniusGaming]

They scored me 0 on everything I’m actually fuming. They don’t take our mental health into consideration it’s disgusting! I can’t live off UC, sometimes the best thing is to end our life

[@DeeannaLouise]

No please don't talk like that, your life has purpose and meaning. I'd appeal your pip decision as they scored me 0 on everything once before and that was wrong. I went to tribunal to get awarded mine and maybe you'll need to do the same. I wish you the best of luck 💖

[@JuniusGaming]

No need mate, eventually won and got a massive payout. @@BigMitchy_99

[@njiomonansichristianfreder6374]

Suicide leads to HeLL.

[@casperstubebox927]

Been diagnosed BPD, PTSD, Clinical Depression and anxiety and scored 0 😢

[@DeeannaLouise]

I'd definitely reapply or appeal, think about the wording of your answers and contact citizens advice for more specific help 😊

[@casperstubebox927]

@@DeeannaLouise Thank you x

[@playlistaccount]

i’m so nervous 🥲🥲

[@DeeannaLouise]

Wishing you the best of luck 🤞🏻

[@tracy6568]

I haven't showered in over a year! I cant use my arms and just get given medication my memory is shot like real bad ? No looking into why thanks! Plan on taking my life

[@DeeannaLouise]

Please seek help and don't take your life. Things do and will get better. I believe in you. As someone who's lost someone to suicide and also felt suicidal myself I would strongly encourage you to get some help.

[@TinaLouise73]

I have been diagnosed as having EUBPD which does affect my everyday life with making decitions budgeting and thinking straight wiout my highly unstable emotions causing issues and barriers! Has been that way my entire life! I also have chronic fatigue syndrome so do i stand ANY chance in gettn even the lower rate?!

[@DeeannaLouise]

I would like to think so. Make sure you describe your feelings, emotions and fatigue in detail. If you would like I can make a video talking about these and prompts for the PIP form?

[@emmadickinson88]

i got 7 points and wen i got the form bk it said that i go out and rAnd randomly talk to strangers and i repeted i dont no how many times that i dont go out i havent left my bedroom for over 18mnths my hubby says if i didnt need loo i wouldnt leav the bedrooom at all and the women on phone call said everythin untrue n i got 7points im going to try aga\in now cos its been just short ov 2 yr since that last try but i loved ur video it has really helped me i did say to pip wen they asked could i walk n stuff i said its not my arms n legs its my heAD its fucked thanks chic i tink ur vid is fab becos u kinda explain the questions rite for me to understand i dint no wat i was putting on my last form i delayed sending bk 4 3 months kept askin for more time but with ur vid i will breeze through the form thanks again chic xx

[@DeeannaLouise]

You're welcome, I wish you the best of luck with your application. If you need to have an in person meeting ask your husband to go with you.

[@creative-community-cafe]

The d w p told me that because l can feed myself, l don't need pip!

[@DeeannaLouise]

That's a HUGE lie! I'd appeal it

[@abacdse]

Twenty eight month battle to get pip tribunal and upper tribunal which were thrown in the bin even though I was advised I had a good case as there had been an error of law which was discarded as I had no representation. Totally shattered and now coming up to winter wondering if I can face the soul destroying process for the second time.

[@DeeannaLouise]

I'm sorry to hear it's been such a battle for you. I wish you all the luck if you decide to try again 💝

[@papaevolve1305]

I got mine for mental health (anxiety, paronia, ptsd and emotional disorder) and got awarded enhanced daily living and standard mobility, I'm going appeal because I should of got 12 points for the mobility but got 10. As i only go out with my partner i told them this but i didnt get the 10 points.

[@DeeannaLouise]

I see what you mean by that, I got the enhanced daily living and applied for both physical and mental health reasons. I wish you luck on your appeal 🤞🏻

[@papaevolve1305]

@@DeeannaLouise I managed to get them both on enhanced, I’m glad I didn’t need to go to tribunal!!

[@DeeannaLouise]

@@papaevolve1305 well done! That's so good that you advocated for yourself and got the help you need. I'm proud of you 💖

[@davidbanterford3216]

Do you have a formal diagnosis?

[@papaevolve1305]

@@davidbanterford3216 yes I do with borderline personality disorder. I got diagnosed this while I was on my appeal, so I called them and asked them to postpone to send in more evidence of my mental health.

[@Dore.Le.Jeurne]

I applied for mental health, they completely ignored every aspect of mental health, they literally said I can make a cup of tea, your fine, despite the fact I forget to eat and drink, sleep all they time, everything was to do with physical aspect, they ignored brain fog, the fact I literally forget to take my medication literally always. I don’t get my diabetes medicine or setraline any more because Ive got 3 years worth in the cupboard.Don’t go out, except work. I physically harm myself burn/cut, purely because it keeps my brain busy. Can’t budget, either. Basically I got 0 across the board because everything was physically related. Also the fact I have had counselling Really wanted to kill my self after this, but can’t because I am a coward, and have kids..

[@DeeannaLouise]

You're not a coward! The PIP assessment can be brutal and draining. May I ask, was this an assessment or tribunal? If you haven't taken it to tribunal, do it. I got 0 across the board initially and then after tribunal I won the case. They awarded me PIP. I'd advise contacting the citizens advice to discuss your specific case as they have a part of there team dedicated and knowledgeable about PIP assessments. I wish all the best of luck; and like I say in my videos, I believe in you, even if nobody else does ❤️‍🩹

[@sharchannel1836]

They did that to me they are so corrupt!!!

[@donnapoole4465]

I’ve got bad back from bus crash as a passenger, since then I’m suffering so Much. I only ever want to eat something from the microwave. I eat it when it’s cold when I really hun. It’s normally cold at tge right time to eat. Then I throw up In morning.

[@DeeannaLouise]

I hope you manage to get the right help and support that you need and deserve 💖

[@cduk6961]

I can't actually cope to request my report. I had a 23 minute assessment. I genuinely can't cope.

[@DeeannaLouise]

Have you got someone that can request it on your behalf? Or can you request it to read with someone else?

[@cduk6961]

@@DeeannaLouise not really I'm a bit of a loner. The 23 minutes is just giving me the severe anxiety. It can't possibly be long enough.

[@DeeannaLouise]

@@cduk6961 was that assessment your first one after applying or was it an appeal? I can't advise on what to do but maybe it would be worth giving citizens advice a call if you're unsure?

[@nessah23]

I work. And I am struggling to fill form in.

[@DeeannaLouise]

Definitely speak to citizens advice who can give you the best info

[@paganartisan]

If you have Mental Health issues and a diagnosis you should be entitled. If however you simply have no diagnosis and only your word then you should be assed by a professional

[@DeeannaLouise]

I semi agree with you and yes in an ideal world this should be the case however I know how easy some mental health conditions are diagnosed and how hard it can be to get others. So yes it should be the case that if you have a diagnosed mental health condition you should just get it but I think this would mean that some people would fake having an easily diagnosed condition just for the money. I think this would ultimately take care and resources away from those would truly need it. You said "if you have mental health issues and a diagnosis", how do you think this should be assessed by PIP if at all?

[@paganartisan]

@DeeannaLouise Firstly I would loan the money for the diagnosis, only to be paid back if unsuccessful. Too many people on Pip have no long term disibility. I also think it would stop people going abroad. Tax is about to go up so working people will be looking to blame Benefits. Just my opinion.

[@DeeannaLouise]

@@paganartisan this makes sense, I'm always curious about what others think because there are so many opinions. I personally think that if a person has a diagnosis this should speed up the progress and make it more likely to get PIP but not guaranteed. PIP as a system say they focus on how it affects somebody and not the actual condition. However I feel the people assessing the claims aren't trained enough or they don't have the understanding to fully know how a condition might affect someone. I feel that PIP needs to look into who they are employing as assessors because I've had assessors that quite obviously don't understand the condition or will pick holes in your statements until you say something that they can use to say you don't need PIP.

[@paganartisan]

@DeeannaLouise No they are not trained. Just because you don't have your PJs on and make an effort does not mean that on other days you may not even get dressed or wash.

[@DeeannaLouise]

@@paganartisan exactly! 💯 I agree!

[@chelseatv9880]

How does any one from authority know what is in your head its bollocks

[@DeeannaLouise]

I get that, it's annoying that they have the deciding power 😔

[@chelseatv9880]

@DeeannaLouise I have severe incontinence anxiety problems a problem in my left eye yet they want me get a job at nearly 65 sunak is useless not everybody's is a scrounger no doctor knows how I feel I used to have a drug problem but found help in the bible stoped drinking alcohol and I am on a good path anyone with mental health issues its not funny at all

[@viuvenitlalumina]

judges need to be complained about for poor services

[@DeeannaLouise]

Do you mean judges at tribunal?

[@viuvenitlalumina]

@@DeeannaLouise yes. they think formal complaint does not apply to judges and the only way is "appeal" . they cause more waste of time unnecessarily. organisations work for money. I need the expenses back . and dwp needs complaints too for causing trouble to go to tribunal unnecessarily

[@halo20678]

Horrible experience i had my pip tribunal today i had no representative there was 6 people in the room including me. Let me tell you i felt like a clown they made me feel horrible sat in the room for 2hrs i would suggest you take someone in with you

[@DeeannaLouise]

Good advice, luckily I had my tribunal over the phone during COVID. But I would definitely say take someone to support you.

[@abacdse]

Always have support at a tribunal otherwise you will fail to score anything as you will be bombarded with questions from unsympathetic ears

[@mla7071]

What I as a taxpayer don't understand is why as I never caused your alleged mental health disability then why should I work only for the government to take a percentage of my wage and give it to the workshy?

[@DeeannaLouise]

People with mental health conditions aren't workshy. Most want to work but feel unable to. Also alleged? Personally my mental health condition is diagnosed so I don't see how that is alleged. Also I do work, part time but I do work.

[@mla7071]

@@DeeannaLouise 'diagnosed'? I could walk into a doctor's surgery and claim I have a sore back and I'll be diagnosed with a bad back these people lie day in day out to doctors for MY money and I like many others don't want MY taxes spent this way just do the right thing and pay your own way in life