I had to rely on my parents to support me. I can go and see CAB to see what they say, Im just not sure if Im able to back date some of the period ive missed.

Hello thankyou for the reply. yes, im single and live with my parents.

I recently lost my appeal toward IB after a 5 month waiting period, In that time I have recieved no benefits or communication from the DWP or JC. Im still paying for my medication etc. Im wondering if I was able to claim any other benefit in that 5 months or whether im entitled to back claim anything? I seem to have been totally abandoned by the medical service and DWP, and im not sure what to do. Thankyou for any advice.

If you lose your IB tribunal, does that mean you can never apply for it again?

Im in a similar situation. I had a medical in april with some kind of assessor, not a doctor. She asked me a lot of basic questions and wanted very specific answers - what do I eat for breakfast, what specific TV programs do I watch, if I read and what genre of books I read, what time do I get dressed, can I use a mobile phone - that kind of thing. There was very little questioning into what problems my depression actually causes. I explained that I have had several major breakdowns over the last few years as well, and that they usually last a month or so of me being in a black pit with another few months on top of that of recovery. Ive had these numerous times since 1997. 2 months later, I got my outcome letter and was shocked to see what score id gotten. I appealed immediately, and a few days later got back the actual Q&A form from my interview. I was surprised to see the answers she'd given. Practically every question was answered by the same few answers with a few twists on what id actually said: he can use a mobile phone, he occasionally does his own shopping, he can prepare his own meals etc. Every question. I explained to her that I cannot lead a normal life due to the way my depression crushes me, but none of this was taken into consideration and I was judged on some very basic questions that have little to do with how depression effects people. I almost cried when I saw she had put that I simply had a mild self esteem problem and was fit to work. No mention of my breakdowns, no mention of the problems I have, nothing. Ive now been off IB for a few months and have no income. Ive finally heard an appeal decision from the JC (theyre sticking with hers) and its now being sent to a tribunal. Im really worried about having to do this and scared im going to go into panic mode. Im already very depressed about the whole mess, and dont know what to do. I also have an appointment with the Shaw Trust that im worried about. Im not sure if im entitled to IS while the appeal is going through or not. Im really worried about the whole situation and its sent me back into a black hole of self doubt and anxiety. I have a horrible feeling im going to get rejected again and have to live off my parents; if I lose, it makes no difference, I still wont be able to work. What are my options?