Hi girls - I would say guys, but you know...

I too am in the mix. I'm lucky enough to have a dad that's got a great retirement income but in the process, because we reside together, I don't qualify for anything - because HE makes too much.

I've been bipolar for 27 years now and yes, the meds do help - a lot. But, to take them well, you have to have 'adjustments' now and then. All that takes is knowing what you feel while on a particular prescription and being able to relay that to your doctor. Being absolutely honest with the doctor is a must too.

But now I also have a big problem with my back, severe stenosis as well as c-4 and c-5 no longer being connected. Makes for some serious chronic pain as well as the ability to flop over at a moment's notice because I can't feel my legs.

But, as I said, the father makes cash, so I qualify for nothing and that's not going to change with ObamaCare. When he dies, I've got zip, nothing, nada. Right now, he's 79 and I'm trying to get an SSI case settled so that I won't be caught with no other answer but the big goodbye.

Therefore I say to you both --- be thankful, it could be worse. Like me. Hugs