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Originally Posted by Hashi/bipolar mom
I have a friend that is on disability due to Bipolar and the meds she is on. Anyone else? How hard was it for approval? What did you have to have to file for it?
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I was diagnosed in 2007 and have lost my last 3 jobs due to bipolar decompensations/hospitalizations. I applied for SSDI in January and was approved in March. This was my first time to apply. I think it helped that I have been seeing psychiatrists since 2007. I think it helps to have a "paper trail" that clearly documents limitations that the illness has on every day activities as well as job duties. I called all my prior and current psychiatrists and let me them know I was applying and to please send the requested information in the timely fashion. I also think it helps if your current pdoc has written in his/her chart that you are unable to work. It also helps if you are also seeing a therapist. Good luck and let me know if you have any questions.
Mom2trips+1
BP1, mixed with rapid cycling. PTSD.
Depakote, abilify, wellbutrin, cytomel, xanax.
ECT 2015