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Originally Posted by mommyof2girls
In my opinion, I feel that a lot of people are taking the easy way out and getting SSI/SSDI when they truly can work, but don't want to deal with a job and its responsibilities..... I am sure that there is something out there that may be low stress jobs....I am considered " high functioning" as I CAN hold down a job, raise a family, run a household.....and manage my illness on a daily basis.... There are times when I want to take the easy way out and do nothing and collect money for it..... But in reality, I know that it would not be the road that I want to travel down..... Buty like I said this is just my opinion..... Good Luck with whatever you choose....
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It's different when it's your life and your opinion on it, ie not wanting to go on disability because you don't need it. That's a positive thing, and I'm glad you're able to do that.
But judging other people, especially on a public forum specifically for health issues is kind of rude, sorry. To get disability benefits you need to be examined by a doctor, often more than one, so I don't think you really know better than them how much a person can function in a job environment, especially since because of the economy a lot of the jobs available are high stress and low pay.
Going on government benefits isn't "the easy way out"! It can be hard and stressful to be on them, and trust me when I say the vast majority of us would rather be healthy and working! But unfortunately, we can't, and we still need to pay our rent, feed our kids, etc, just like you.