Hi all!

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I have BPD and rheumatoid arthritis and am really struggling to work here in the UK. I was a freelance IT manager until very recently, earning around £1k a month for 16 hours a week and getting government disability support on top of that of £350 pm; perfect for managing my BPD and taking time out for therapy etc. But now I have RA in my knees and fingers and have had to stop work.

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I am now on universal credit that brings in a total of £975 pm government support (a £400  reduction compared to before) and am struggling to save or plan for the future; let alone contribute to the 750pm rent and food costs that my partner pays for as an apprentice pastry chef.  

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Does anyone else have a chronic illness with BPD or is struggling to work with BPD in general and how do you cope with money? Could really do with some advice. Thanks :)