Hi everyone,

I'm having a sort of internal struggle with the possibility of applying for disability. I'm a 17 year old grade 12 student suffering from OCD, and have been told by a woman working at some government place dealing with disability that I should apply for it. My psychologist and psychiatrist thought it was an OK idea as long as I didn't use it as a crutch, and my social worker said he thought it was a bad idea.

The most obvious pro is that any money would help me TONS next year when I start university. Another pro is that there are scholarships offered to students who are on disability, so this could open some doors.

Cons? I'd feel guilty about it. There are days when I feel almost normal, and so I keep thinking to myself "You don't need to be on disability, you're fine." But the fact is, my pills have to be kept in another house so I'm not tempted to overdose. So I AM struggling, it's just about 50/50, is all...and it fluctuates.

Another con is that I might end up using it as a crutch, who knows? It's a big worry because my dad is on disability for depression, and has been for many years. I worry that I could end up like that, and it scares me.

Does anybody who has been/is on disability have any insight? Would it be a bad idea for me to apply? Thanks!