[jack123]

I have been going through a rough time since the beginning of August I had eat treatment inpatient and am filing for disability I am having a lot of social anxiety I get anxious leaving the house per my doc I have to do some volunteer work so am trying to find something with humane society animals don't judge you I have bipolar 1 and other diagnosis I am looking for support I don't feel like people understand me unable to maintain relationships with opposite sex feel like I am alone in the world currently on Latuda and pristine take seroquel for sleep hired a lawyer to assist with disability claim feel like I am rambling just looking for support

[~Christina]

Does you Pdoc agree that you need disability ? If so you have a good chance of getting it. Make sure every piece of paperwork from the hospital and pdocs office and your regular medical records are submitted when you apply.

I hope you get a quick decision as this process "can" take a long time.

Good luck with your case

[eleckra69]

That's great you have an attorney, that's the only way to go!

[~Christina]

The OP already hired an attorney

[jack123]

I already hired an attorney and filled out paperwork my Dr is OK with the disability as long as I volunteer doing something and not isolate myself which is the hard part

[HALLIEBETH87]

I did it myself the first time and was denied then hired attorney for appeal and was approved. less than a yr.

[BipolaRNurse]

I too am filing for disability and have hired an attorney. I think the chances are better that way. My psychiatrist told me about a year and a half ago that he would never sign off on disability papers for me because he believed me to be capable of working full-time, but he's changed his tune since I have had so much difficulty staying well and working. Neither of us really WANTS me to file for SSDI, but I can't work as a nurse anymore and I have physical problems that make it hard for me to do things that involve lifting, standing and walking, bending and so on.

Best of luck to you, OP. I think volunteer work would be awesome, as it will give you some structure and prevent you from isolating.

[Hottiedepressed]

I'm sure you'll get approved especially since you have an attorney

[vans1974]

Originally Posted by jack123

I have been going through a rough time since the beginning of August I had eat treatment inpatient and am filing for disability I am having a lot of social anxiety I get anxious leaving the house per my doc I have to do some volunteer work so am trying to find something with humane society animals don't judge you I have bipolar 1 and other diagnosis I am looking for support I don't feel like people understand me unable to maintain relationships with opposite sex feel like I am alone in the world currently on Latuda and pristine take seroquel for sleep hired a lawyer to assist with disability claim feel like I am rambling just looking for support

Sorry to hear you're struggling... I hope you get on disability!

[Tucson]

I was initially turned down, and hired an attorney. She managed to get me quickly approved for disability before any appeal took place.

[lilypup]

You can find additional info in the finances and insurance forum. Good Luck!

[bipolar angel]

Im new here, hello. I hope you get the disability. Volunteering with animals is awesome. I am going thru rough family situation, got a cat for my daughter-and he is best therapy for both of us...nothing beats your cat snuggling with you on couch...animals luv u right back.

[margie123]

I went through all the usual unending steps to get on disability. Worked long and hard, was denied. But when I got an attorney the second time the process went very smooth and I was granted disability right away. Good luck to you.

[jesusplay]

I filed for disability at 22 and had under a year of medical records. I was sent to a social security exam due to my lack of records. The psychologist gave me a few test, I answered her questions and it ended with her saying "you're very intelligent".

I was approved on the initial.

Not the first psychologist to call me intelligent, I often wonder what she meant.