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Old Jul 13, 2011, 09:28 PM
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Hi Mike - So, I'm trying to understand your situation...

You are under the care of your mother's MD for psych meds, correct? And you said you haven't been working for the last three years.. is that right? How have you been spending your time over the last three years? Have you had multiple med switches in the last year or so, or otherwise been struggling to regain a sense of stability? How difficult is it for you to get to the grocery store? Or to take care of things at home? Once you do get out to a store or somewhere, is it difficult for you to complete the task due to fatigue, anxiety, lack of concentration, etc?

If you do believe that you are, at times, not well enough to work, then I would consult a disability lawyer. Remember, too, that you don't have to be stuck in bed all day, every day, to be considered disabled. It's as much a consistency thing as it is an ability thing. You may very well feel like you can work some days, and then other days you can't get out of bed. They take all of that into consideration. A SS disability lawyer will be able to tell you if you have a case, and it will not cost you a dime out of pocket. They work entirely on contingency. They only get paid if you win, and it comes out of any back pay that might be owed to you, up to a certain amount. You honestly have nothing to lose by talking to a lawyer. If they say yes, then they will help you and your doctor go from there. If they say no, then you and your doctor can figure out what to do next. I would strongly recommend making a phone call.
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