Disability benefit
Hello.
I know that this question might be random, but I was wondering if having protracted withdrawal symptoms would qualify you for PIP (UK disability benefit)? Has anyone had any experience?
This illness has disabled me to such a degree both mentally and physically that there’s no way I could work and the little job I used to do online from home has become impossible to keep up as I’m really ill. I’m not pretending or want to go the benefit route, but what if I must? I kind of feel guilty to apply but at the same time I can’t work, I can barely function doing basic housework and that takes SO much effort and energy as it is that I practically force myself to do these things not just because they have to be done but because I must try to keep going. Do any of you receive disability allowance for your illness?
Thanks.
2008 - Fluoxetine (Prozac) 20mg - cold turkey 2009.
2011 - Fluoxetine 20mg, dose up to 40mg for 3 months then back to 20mg - tapered 2013.
2021 - Fluoxetine 20mg for several months then down to 20mg every other day - tapered off May 2026.
July 2026 Fluoxetine prescribed 10mg - stayed on it for 19 days only, due to severe adverse reaction then was advised by GP to Cold turkey.
Buspirone 5mg 3x a day - a week only due to severe reaction stopped after one week.
Not on medication at the moment.