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Originally Posted by BipolaRNurse
I've been on disability for awhile now, and while it's not much money (I made over $5000 a month as a nurse) it's enough for me to keep body and soul together.
I wish I could go back to work. I always defined myself by my career, and not having one is hard for me to adjust to. But the simple truth is I CAN'T work---even thinking about it gives me the heebie-jeebies. I'm too anxious. My job history sucks, and on top of that I'm pushing 60 so I'm not exactly desirable to an employer.
However, I refuse to feel sorry for myself and I won't let anyone put me down for being on SSDI. I paid into the system for 35 years...that money is mine. I just needed it a little sooner than I thought.
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I agree. Served 22 years in the military and worked 8 years as a civilian. Got SSDI when I was 47. In my 50s now so not much hope for getting a good job that will pay my bills. My job skills don't apply to any commercial ventures so would have to start from scratch. It's hard to be this way and I'm still looking at various hobbies try to earn some cash. But this is the way it is.