Didn't know where to post, sorry

[TheGiantPanda]

I'm really worried about this whole welfare shakeup that's always on the news, i'm worried i will lose my benefits and be forced onto job seekers, am i right in thinking that job seekers will make you do ANY job? There are many jobs i just would not be able to face, and certainly not full time yet. I'm worried i am going to be forced back into a job that won't do me any good and i'll end up cutting at work again and getting all depressed and stuff, which is why i was put on benefits in the first place.

I'm trying to find work part time, just shop assistant or something, that's all i've done pretty much and i'm 29 next month. Not my ideal job though. I don't handle too well being round people all day, i just need to get away, and i used to cut at work when i was in situations like that and am still in that mindset, cutting is like my escape from work and people, just going to the toilets for 5/10 mins. I do want a job, it's just i don't wanna be pushed, cus i'm just on the edge of tipping a lot of the time.

Sorry for moany post.

[NeverBetter]

dont have advice atm sorry
sorry things are hard at the momment
*hugs*]
take care xxxxxx

[DevilzKisses]

I don't really know very much about the new benefits situation, so my answers may not be wholly accurate.
I think, yes, the attempt is to get everyone who can work, into some form of work, so everyone on Jobseeker's allowance will be 'encouraged' (well, possibly a bit more strongly) into getting a job.

As far as I know, the plan for other benefits is to make them a bit harder to actually get in the first place, but if you're on them already I *think* that they're going to be looking at every case individually.

Like I said, I'm not 100% sure on any of this.

I do think it's a good idea to try to find some form of part time work on your own. Even if it's just for a few hours a week, and even though it might not be your dream job, it's worth trying. Working and shops and that, a lot of places give shifts that are just 4 or 5 hours at a time, so you won't have to do it all day.

Just try to keep calm, don't panic about it. I know it's really hard, but you just have to remember that it won't do anything to help the situation. Try to read up on the benefits stuff, get as much information as you can. Also, maybe speak to your doctor too, if you can?