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Originally Posted by golden_eve
My life has been this way for about ten years now -- no joke. It's been one major challenge after another, for years! I also deal with periodic depression and PTSD and more frequently, anxiety.
I have come to a point where I don't think I am coping well, and I think I am shirking away from facing the challenges at present. I am trying to avoid a depression episode, but I feel it slowly creeping up on me. All I want to do is lay down, watch TV and avoid the issues. I am at a point of avoidance rather than facing the challenges head on.
I am tired of the constant battle. I am worn out.
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I see all these things in your posts.
I do not know if you would get it but have you ever considered applying for disabilty? I was able to get disability from Oct 2015 until Apr 2018. The financial help it gave me helped me take more time to treat and figure out my mental issues. The money helped alleviate some of the stress in my life. I applied for my disability online using my medical records (did it all by myself) That was when I found out what my diagnoses were--I used the diagnoses in my medical records then Social Security had me go to their doctors. So I just applied and went to the appointment they set up for me then was approved six months after I applied. I encourage you to apply. It was easy and the worst that could happen is that they say "No." (Unfortunately you are used to this--what's one more "No" and you can appeal if they say no.)
Golden Eve, the financial struggle to survive and worries about the future literally drives many of us mad. I see how hard you try. You are so sweet--we all hope you get a break soon.
