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Old Apr 27, 2018, 04:33 PM
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You might want to apply for unemployment benefits, even though you "resigned". I've gotten it twice after quitting jobs for severe stress. It can't hurt to try.

Do you think it could be time to go for SSDI? I know you've had a terrible time with working in recent years and you just might be eligible. It takes a long time, so you'd want to get started right away before you're in dire financial straits. You don't have to be on it forever; some people are able to go back to work after awhile. But it would give you something to live on while you're figuring things out. Your hospitalizations will be helpful in determining whether or not you should get SSDI.

If you decide to go that route, consult an attorney who specializes in disability law. They often take cases on contingency, meaning they get paid only if you win. They take 25% of your back pay on a one-time basis, but it's well worth it. I got disability on the first try with an attorney and would do it again.

Best of luck in whatever you decide to do, honey. I'm thinking of you. Hugs
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