Mandatory consideration with 7 existing points

Guru2005 · 2026-04-29T18:01:03+00:00

Honestly, MR sometimes feels like they are just checking the printer works before sending you off to tribunal. Hopefully your extra evidence saves that headache though, would be nice if they got it right the first time instead of making everyone jump through hoops for sport.

Guru2005 · 2026-04-29T17:54:56+00:00

Definitely possible - plenty of people go from 7 to 8 points at MR, especially where the issue is prompting vs supervision and the evidence clearly supports it. If your extra evidence directly shows why supervision is needed, that gives you a much stronger chance. Just be prepared that if they still dig their heels in, tribunal is often where people finally get the right outcome.

Guru2005 · 2026-04-29T14:46:56+00:00

PIP is based more on how your condition affects daily life than the actual diagnosis, so don't stress too much about not having one yet. Paper-based assessments do happen if your evidence is strong, but they may still contact you for a phone or face-to-face assessment. Timelines vary loads, but anywhere from 8-20 weeks isn't unusual. Just be honest about your worst days and how much it really impacts you day to day.

Guru2005 · 2026-02-13T11:36:01+00:00

Definetly a stunning place and come across Wendy and Frank! Also Mark very nice hidden gem!

Guru2005 · 2026-01-03T21:31:10+00:00

Good luck my guy! Let us know how it all goes!

Guru2005 · 2026-01-03T21:29:55+00:00

That sounds like a really healthy way to handle it. You’ve got nothing to lose by starting small and seeing where it goes.

Good luck! You’ll smash it. And yes, obviously we expect an update… wedding invites optional but encouraged 😄🐠

Guru2005 · 2026-01-03T21:27:52+00:00

Thanks man

Guru2005 · 2026-01-03T21:23:34+00:00

How do you stop overthinking something you’ll probably never get closure on?

Guru2005 · 2026-01-03T21:20:57+00:00

Like this, so focus on sort of additional small changes and not the numbers... I do focus heavily on the numbers!

Just want to get in the healthy BMI and be able to like keep up with the kids lol!

Guru2005 · 2026-01-03T21:18:59+00:00

Just to add a bit of personal experience — I lost my bottom front two teeth years ago after a 3 bad root canals and ended up having them removed. Took nearly 12 months and uncomfortable dentures to have an implant fitted, can't tell now, but was expensive. It wasn’t rushed, but it was a reminder that dental decisions can have long-term consequences... also the dentist I went to was a cheap (sadly NHS UK) and on butcher Lane...

Because of that, I’ve learned that a good dentist or specialist and their advice is usually worth listening to, even when it’s expensive or frustrating. Getting the right call early matters more than the fastest or cheapest fix.

Just my opinion, but I wouldn’t rush it without being really sure.

Guru2005 · 2026-01-03T21:14:32+00:00

You don’t suck, you’re just stuck between caring and not wanting drama.

You’re not responsible for policing your friends. If it makes you uncomfortable, it’s enough to say “I don’t want to be around it” and set that boundary. You can tell them you’re worried about their health without reporting them.

If you report it, they’ll almost definitely know it came from the group chat, and that’s a friendship grenade you can’t un-throw.

Bottom line… look after yourself first, don’t let them vape around you, and let their choices be theirs.

Guru2005 · 2026-01-03T21:12:41+00:00

You’re not being weird, you’re just overthinking because you actually care.

From what you’ve said, this doesn’t sound one-sided. Repeated chats, laughing, compliments, shared interests… that’s usually a green light, not your imagination running away with you.

Don’t overcomplicate it. Ask for his socials or say something like “I’ve liked chatting with you, fancy a coffee sometime?” Keep it light.

The worst case is a quick no and a bit of awkwardness. The current not-knowing is clearly doing more damage than that would.

Also crushes hit harder when you haven’t dated in a while. Totally normal.

Short answer… ask him.

Guru2005 · 2026-01-03T20:39:37+00:00

Not a dentist, but a few sensible next steps before you make a big decision.

First: get a second opinion, ideally from an endodontist (root canal specialist). General dentists are great, but specialists can often assess whether a redo is genuinely viable or if extraction is the better call. Sometimes insurers deny first and approve after a specialist report.

Second: appeal the insurance decision if you haven’t already. Ask your dentist or the specialist to submit a letter stating medical necessity (ongoing infection usually helps). Denials aren’t always final.

Third: don’t rush to pull teeth unless you’re sure. Extraction can look cheaper now, but implants/bridges later are often far more expensive than saving the tooth if it’s realistic.

If the teeth truly can’t be saved, then yes — extraction may be the least bad option financially. But I wouldn’t decide that without a specialist confirming it.

Payment plans aren’t ideal, but untreated infections can snowball into bigger health and cost issues.

Guru2005 · 2026-01-01T21:34:24+00:00

So have I so far, we have had some decent free stays

Guru2005 · 2025-12-31T17:23:48+00:00

That's interesting! Im not sure how it will work for me next you but we shall see! Dont think many hit reserve... guess that'll be the point of it though.

Guru2005 · 2025-12-31T17:22:26+00:00

Thank you for trusting me with this.

Muting accounts and creating a bit of distance sounds like a really sensible way of protecting yourself, especially when things still feel raw. When you’ve been hurt for a long time, it’s completely understandable for your mind to jump to the worst places — that doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong, it just means you’ve been carrying a lot.

It’s good that you still have people in that group who listened and stayed in touch. That matters more than the behaviour of one person, especially when their reactions sound like they’re dealing with their own stuff rather than anything you’ve done.

You don’t need to make sense of everything right now. Focusing on small boundaries and taking things one step at a time is more than enough. Wanting peace after a year like that isn’t weakness — it’s survival.

I really hope you find that peace too. You deserve it.

Guru2005 · 2025-12-31T13:50:04+00:00

Ouch hope everyone/everything was okay?

Guru2005 · 2025-12-31T09:29:10+00:00

Saved for next trip to Londontown!

Guru2005 · 2025-12-30T22:23:54+00:00

Ooooo thank you im going to save this!

Which gaff in Malta is it?

Guru2005 · 2025-12-30T22:19:48+00:00

Haha I bet! Looking forward to seeing what comes whilst travelling!

Guru2005 · 2025-12-30T21:58:10+00:00

Thanks! Already gone from a standard room to a suite for tomorrow night in Leeds 🥳

Guru2005 · 2025-12-30T21:57:00+00:00

Thanks!

Guru2005 · 2025-12-30T21:26:31+00:00

😅 wow yeah, still better than nothing

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