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Originally Posted by Mickey4333
I got diagnosed with Bipolar in 2004 and got on disability at that time. I went back to work in 2006. Before 2004, I was in and out of the hospitals (psych ward) with "major depression".
From 2006 to Aug 2013, I had a psychiatrist and therapist but still was sometimes in the hospital. For all those years, one of my biggest stresses was to not be able to hold on to a job. Sick days were frequent and sometimes for a week or 2. I worked 2 years at a Nursing Home before getting fired. That was the longest job for me. I think a new definition for disability should be: Unable to work 3 mo without calling off. This episode of bipolar (Mixed episode) has been the worse ever. I am still sick but I am also sick with Multiple Sclerosis (Diagnosed last month). I can't even drive because of dizziness and confusion (which has gotten better).
Anyway I am on disability and this time I will stay on it!!!  |
I have had severe depression all my life. At the moment, I'm suffering from SAD (seasonal affective disorder). For the past several years I have only been able to work during the summer months. I have little to no savings ($). If it wasn't for the support of my family, I would be on the streets. Several people have suggested going on unemployment or disability. I started to apply once... but couldn't even finish filling out the online form. I just couldn't. I'm afraid that once I head down that path that there is no turning back. Also, I'm worried about the stimga that follows.
Are futrue employers entitled to the information? Does it show up on background checks? Once you are on disability/unemployment, how difficult is it to come off it?
Any suggestions or insights you can provide, I would greatly appreciate.