PIP appeal (UK benefit)

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First of all I have searched and read some similar topics to mine which I found useful, however I would like to know just how many of you were successful in the appeal process and what was a big contributing factor?

In addition to my aspergers diagnosis I have stress, anxiety and depression. I am however not on any medication and I think this is greatly affecting my chance of being successful. My doctors wont prescribe me anything, because previous medication had no effect on me. I scored 0 on the assessment process but the feedback is grossly misinterpreted/fabricated lies.

This forum has good advice http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/forumdisplay.php?f=155
In particular this thread http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=4741436. You'll have to search for it but there were a few people who had similar experiences to you.

This website has a few good guides to pop and the scoring system https://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/personal-independence-payment-pip

Also you could contact the national autistic society or mind as they should have someone that could give advice.

Not sure whether any of that is of any use. I've not actually applied, I've just read lots in preparation for applying at some point, so not really sure what happens.

I have a welfare officer who handles all form filling and conversations with the cruel bastards at the DWP.
I also have a CPN and a GP who wrote letters to support my claim.

My advice is get a welfare officer, my CPN sorted me out with one so try that route.
I get PIP and some other ESA support, but prior to getting my welfare officer was on JSA and kept being sanctioned constantly by the utter pricks at the job centre.

Thanks for the advice I will have a look at the links. I find it all so overhwhelming and stressful. Not just the process, but also the reserach and preparation.

I have to send the appeal by end of next week and I am worried I have put it off for too long. My autism social worker who said she we help. I will contact her monday to see if she can write a letter as supporting evidence.

I failed their assessment. I managed to score a staggering four points. The mere fact that I could answer some simple maths questions seemed to be sufficient evidence for the assessor to fail me.

I was successful and I now receive PIP, I am not sure what the main factor resulting in them granting it to me was, I did have a major panic attack when I was in the room and I was unable to answer any of her questions for the first 10 minutes, my mum came with me who could answer for me. I think that may have contributed. I am on medication also though. I would suggest getting someone to help you fill out the form and don't downplay your struggles, be realistic about the difficulties you face.