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Originally Posted by Hopingtrying
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.  |
AWW, TY, Hoping! You are SO kind and SO sweet. I always appreciate your replies.
I don't exactly qualify for disability since my mental health issues do not interfere with my ability to work and/or function in life. There is no documentation with a psych doc that backs that up. I am pretty high functioning despite my mental health issues, which is part of the problem. My depression episodes are typically due to stressful/bad life circumstances and come and go. I don't always deal with depression, even though I am being treated for it with meds and therapy.
Plus, my family disagrees with me applying for disability. They think that's giving in and not fighting hard enough. They don't think I am disabled enough to qualify, and my father is a psychiatrist. So, it's really not an option for me, though I appreciate the suggestion.
My only option is to keep fighting, but I feel I cannot anymore.
Argh.
Maybe I need a real vacation. I haven't taken one since this all began ten years ago. But of course, I cannot afford it and am also looking for work right now. SIGH.