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Originally Posted by rainyday107
No offense taken at all. I'm an attorney. I have various diagnoses which I don't need to reiterate here. You're correct I cannot predict the future. I do know myself, how things have changed, and I have the guidance of an excellent treatment team that continues to advise me. I have physical and mental disabilities.
I am a single mom and live with my stepdad because I cannot afford housing. I know 110% about how my conditions affect me and that includes the future. You do sound judgemental but that is ok, although I'm sorry your experience is negative. I apparently am a launching point for your discussion, and that is ok, too. Take care.  |
I am judgemental. Not necessarily about you or the fishing guy, about people who take advantage of the system. Example of what set me off. We were talking in group the other day about getting a job. One lady said she could not because she needs to take her mom to dr appt. after group she said she did not want to lose her disability. If you are well enough to work then you should not be on disability. So this is not geared towards those who legit can't work.
Work is only one part of it rainy day. Another aspect I look at, where I go they have a program for alcoholics for drug abusers and for eating disorders related to anorexia but nothing for overeaters. I know that sounds weird but my drug is sugar and it's a big big problem.
They have a program to help people get back to work but nothing on intimacy and relationships. So there may be bipolars who can't work but can have a loving relationship as an example or any relationship. Let's face it bipolars don't have the best track record with that.
I am able to work but cannot be in a relationship. so they have a certain definition of what it is to be high functioning. So if your life is in shambles but you meet their basic definition then you fall through the cracks.