Lost my appeal

Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

I'm sorry but I dont know where to go or what to do, I lost my PIP appeal and I feel let down, deflated and at the edge.

It feels like I'm getting told there's nothing wrong with me.

I have Fibromyalgia, anxiety, and depression - everyday I am in pain, never below a 4, I can barely do anything myself, my co ordination and grip is trashed, I cant go more than a couple feet without needing to rest, I go work (with many adaptations put in place for me) I go home and repeat, the idea of going outside fills me with dread and the only reason I'm even still here is for my child otherwise as dark as it is I would have already gone and have plans for the future for appealing to Switzerland once my child grows up and understands.

I miss my healthy self I used to be so independent, I was a mechanic and loved physical gratification and now I cant even open a poxy bottle or walk without immense discomfort or pain.

I got a 2 on mobility, I cant go anywhere without a walker and I have aid from my husband on everything at home and from my colleagues at work.

My initial response I had the incorrect dose on the report they said 2 pills a day - I informed them 19. (Now 21) They said because I can drive I must have co ordination and cognitive ability despite the equipment and preparation I have to do to force myself to commute. I got told because I can work with no aids in place - despite listing off the equipment and adjustments - I can move and communicate well.

My appeal has basically concluded that they don't have any evidence that changes the decision.

What are they wanting from me? They have my doctors report, a statement from my husband and my boss, my prescriptions and my statement.

I'm so incredibly sorry for the word vomit but I'm on the edge, I feel devastated and beaten down, how can they make this decision without even meeting me.

Posted Aug 8, 2025, 4:54 PM UTC · locked

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