PIP review text this morning.

Hi, I am in an absoute state of panic. I have several mental health conditions, and nothing has changed since my last review. I have not been to the doctor's much as I avoid them unless I really need them.

I am worried that I may now have a lack of medical evidence? I used to be able to get access to speak to a psychologist through the Citizens Advice, so was very lucky. They have now stopped doing them.

Should I look into getting a private assessment? Do you think I need to submit more evidence? For the record I have several lifelong conditions such as ADHD and OCD that cause me severe problems. I also have been diagnosed with Adjustment Disorder, PTSD, Anxiety Disorder and Depression, and this is all in my medical history, but will I need more evidence for the review?

I would also like to ask if it's worth asking the DWP for a paper review, using reasonable adjustments, because this causes me some serious stress. I've felt absolutely broken this morning and have been in a state of panic, especially with the recent news about the government trying to cut our money. So overall I don't know what to do and feel broken, and it would help me to come up with a plan of action so that I can get the questions answered and sent off successfully, and get everything I need in place in advance.

I could just about handle a telephone conversation, but absolutely do not want a face to face one. They used things against me the first time I had one of these - the fact that I turned up went against me as it meant I didn't have travel anxiety, yet I had to take diazepam and told them so.

The fact that I appeared well kept, when they did not understand that I have social anxiety and never leave the house unless I've spent hours getting ready because I don't want to think of people looking at me with disgust.

So I could just about handle a telephone appointment, but it will stress me out for days before and after, and I will still need to medicate myself to be able to sleep the night before and attend the appointment.

If there is anything that I can do to maximise my chance of getting a paper review I would like to do that.

With regard to evidence, I do have a lot of it and it's for lifelong conditions, but I am worried as I don't go to the doctor very often. I hate visiting them, they almost never help me, what's the point? But now I'm worried sick that this will go against me as they may assume I am well enough?

Any advice or guidance would be good.