My first day of searching for support forums and I happen across this thread first. I can relate to some of the things in the OP. I'm just now looking to see if I can get some kind of financial or job assistance to help with my physical and mental issues, but everywhere I look, it seems everyone says that it is an uphill and painstaking battle. I've waited way too long to get help, but it's hard swallowing my pride. I also feel like friends and family do not know me, and I am not looking forward to spilling my guts to a shrink and going to doctors to see if I qualify for any assistance.