I have in the past pondered whether my anxiety in the form of Generalised Anxiety Disorder and Social Anxiety was a disability. As I also have Ulcerative Colitis (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) and receive Personal Independence Payment, now, if I am asked in a questionnaire etc whether I consider myself disabled, I do usually end up… Continue reading Is Anxiety a Disability?
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Mental Health Disability Benefits
I thought I would share with you what I have learnt about the financial help that is available to those with a disability. This blog is based on my experience of claiming benefits and getting financial help as I have a long term ill health in the form of a mental illness and Inflammatory Bowel… Continue reading Mental Health Disability Benefits
Missed dose of Pregabalin
Occasionally I miss a dose of Pregabalin, my mental health medication for my anxiety. I take 300mg of Pregabalin (Lyrica) twice a day and have been for about 18 months now. Saturday night I fell asleep early and forget to take my medication. Sunday I felt, well all I can really come up with is… Continue reading Missed dose of Pregabalin
PIP Review 2017
Early in August I received a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Review form dated the 6th August 2017, which is called a ‘PIP Award Review – How your disability affects you’. This came as a surprise (shock) because my PIP award is to August 2018. I have felt anxious and overwhelmed by the prospect of completing… Continue reading PIP Review 2017
I am Overwhelmed
It shows that my understanding of my anxiety and myself generally is progressing, that I am writing this blog post, being aware of what is wrong. There is, at least for me, a lot going on at the moment and I recognise that they feelings I am experiencing are because I am overwhelmed. So this… Continue reading I am Overwhelmed
Know your limitations My Anxiety
I blogged about my ‘dream’ job a few weeks ago – ‘The Next Step 2017‘ and applied for the job that weekend. I have learnt a lot about myself and my anxiety in the following days and weeks. So here is what happened and my reflections after the event. [I have used this image, as… Continue reading Know your limitations My Anxiety
April 7th is World Health Day
Below is a great info-graphic from MyTherapy They have produced it for World Health Day on the 7th April 2017, which this year is all about Depression. Lack of knowledge of where to find help and social stigma are the prevalent reasons for insufficient and late treatment, so there is a need to spread the… Continue reading April 7th is World Health Day
The Next Step – 2017
Whilst I have been working for myself on a part time basis at home, I do not feel fulfilled and think it is time to consider an employed job. I have found a part time 9 month temporary post working for a local housing association close to home that really appeals to me. It is… Continue reading The Next Step – 2017
Christmas and My Anxiety
I think Christmas is a difficult time, at a simple level I am frustrated and cross that one day attracts such excess and materialism and the day is exploited by capitalism Then there is the pressure of buying presents and so much food. I especially struggle with the ‘panic’ that Christmas seems to generate in… Continue reading Christmas and My Anxiety
Every Day is a New Day
I just wanted to share with you my current mantra which is helping myanxiety. My counsellor has kindly credited me with the thinking, but I can’t help but think it is already well and truly out there. When I am down, overwhelmed and struggling with my mental health, I am ‘now’ able to focus on… Continue reading Every Day is a New Day