
IMANUST
Well-known member
Ive been out of work for 3 years now and on regular JSA benefits since, however Im wanting to get onto Incapacity as it offers me more freedom and understanding towards what I have.
The problem is I havent "officially" been diagnosed with what I believe is Bi-Polar, although I was verified as having depression by the Doctors in my early teens and had to visit a Psychiatrist when I was 16 for various issues.
Im also on Topiramate now (for Migraine control) which exaggerates my mood swings and has given me side effects of slurred speech, confusion, paranoia and the usual traits associated with this tablet.
Despite this my Doctor still treats me like a second-class ctizen when I first tried to claim for Incapacity for my Heart problems, he made me feel like a criminal and refused to give me another sick-note saying HE felt there was nothing wrong with me (he should try being sick 2 weeks every couple of months and constantly being fired from work because of it.) Would there be any way I could claim Incapacity benefit for my Bi-Polar without having to go through the Medical Practise? Would the Psychiatrist near to me be able to help?
The problem is I havent "officially" been diagnosed with what I believe is Bi-Polar, although I was verified as having depression by the Doctors in my early teens and had to visit a Psychiatrist when I was 16 for various issues.
Im also on Topiramate now (for Migraine control) which exaggerates my mood swings and has given me side effects of slurred speech, confusion, paranoia and the usual traits associated with this tablet.
Despite this my Doctor still treats me like a second-class ctizen when I first tried to claim for Incapacity for my Heart problems, he made me feel like a criminal and refused to give me another sick-note saying HE felt there was nothing wrong with me (he should try being sick 2 weeks every couple of months and constantly being fired from work because of it.) Would there be any way I could claim Incapacity benefit for my Bi-Polar without having to go through the Medical Practise? Would the Psychiatrist near to me be able to help?