My doctor back home refused to allow me to go on disability. I now work about a little over 20 hours a week and am hoping to increase these hours per week. I like my job and am glad I was never on disability because it would have robbed my motivation to work. I like working but am barely eking by financially but can increase my hours to earn more money. I would like to become independent financially so will continue working as much as possible. I think I was doing worse when I was not working because I had no purpose. But, I got ill two years ago and needed time off and did nothing during this time. I could have stayed at home but realized there is no life staying at home and not working. So, for now I am doing well. I am grateful for my job and my current health. To take care of oneself is a big responsibility in itself but to work as well gives one purpose in life.