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[Pepsimax]

What can I do I'm worried about money the DSP is not much to live on

[Former-Member]

Hi @Pepsimax. Thanks for your kind message yesterday. I am worried about living on single Centrelink too. It is really hard to live and do all the things you need to for your health on the DSP. It doesn't leave room for much. Has your support worker been in contact. I met mine this morning and it went better than last week.

[Pepsimax]

I rang my support worker yesterday I think she is disorganised but seeing her Friday morning at 10am Hope she's not late again as then we don't have as much time she never stays longer with me

[Pepsimax]

For @Former-Member

[Former-Member]

Ok that's good @Pepsimax that you have an appointment. I'm not sure how mine is going to go either as we haven't really connected yet. Maybe you could talk about the money with her. I'm not sure but if you are like me I budget ok there is just none left over at all. I currently receive child support but when that finishes my whole world will change dramatically. I hope it goes ok on Friday. I hope you are ok. 💜🤗

[Pepsimax]

I haven't been that great but seeing my gp today soon so better go and keep getting ready @Former-Member

[Pepsimax]

@Former-Member I saw my gp and told him what's going on he said when you're stressed the insulin goes up and it's a cycle one affects the other

[Former-Member]

I hope that helps you then @Pepsimax. Did your GP give you anything to help with it or was it more focussed on reducing stress.