emster
10-03-09, 16:22
ive been a member of nomorepanic for quite some time but havent posted anything in ages, i wasnt sure where to put this question sohave put it in general anxiety.
my problem is i have agoraphobia, and up until recently i have been able to work full time as my boss gave me lifts to and from work or taxi fares if i needed them, and if i was in a panic i was able to go home if need be. Last week i got made redundant and now im not sure what i should do and no one seems to be able to give me any advice, ive tried my local citizens advice bureau, but they werent very much help + didnt seem to know a lot about it, i asked my psychologist who just told me to ask the disability adviser at the jocentre, she told me i couldnt go on sickness benefit cos i was able to work even though ive got problems with travelling to places by myself, one of the other staff at the jobcentre said i couldnt claim jobseekers allowance because if i cant travel it means im not able to get to a workplace and therefore am not able to work.
Im getting rather confused with it all and no one seems to know what to do with me. I'm wondering if anyone knows where exactly i fit in and where i stand? this is something i really need to get sorted out quick as i live on my own and need to be able to pay my rent and bills etc and at themoment i have no source of money other than my severance pay :weep:
i would be grateful for any advice.
my problem is i have agoraphobia, and up until recently i have been able to work full time as my boss gave me lifts to and from work or taxi fares if i needed them, and if i was in a panic i was able to go home if need be. Last week i got made redundant and now im not sure what i should do and no one seems to be able to give me any advice, ive tried my local citizens advice bureau, but they werent very much help + didnt seem to know a lot about it, i asked my psychologist who just told me to ask the disability adviser at the jocentre, she told me i couldnt go on sickness benefit cos i was able to work even though ive got problems with travelling to places by myself, one of the other staff at the jobcentre said i couldnt claim jobseekers allowance because if i cant travel it means im not able to get to a workplace and therefore am not able to work.
Im getting rather confused with it all and no one seems to know what to do with me. I'm wondering if anyone knows where exactly i fit in and where i stand? this is something i really need to get sorted out quick as i live on my own and need to be able to pay my rent and bills etc and at themoment i have no source of money other than my severance pay :weep:
i would be grateful for any advice.