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May 19, 2015, 11:17 AM
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I am 54 years old and have had mental illness since I have been 15. I was diagnosed with bipolar 2 in 2007. Years ago I found it easier to bounce back but for some reason it's become harder and harder to come back after a relapse. I am going through a slight med change right now and am seeing my therapist regularly. I am a caregiver for my father who has dementia and it's just adding to my depression.
I applied for SSI disability and was turned down twice and am applying for a third time. If I am turned down I plan on getting a job through Vocational Rehab. I know my father won't be around forever and I do get a little help but it's not enough. Right now my tdoc recommends that I get a volunteer job so I have something to do a few times a week. Also so I don't have time to obsess so much. It's just so hard to get myself motivated. I don't even want to get out of bed and dying sounds like a really good idea.
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#2
May 19, 2015, 01:07 PM
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I feel bad for your situation! Sounds like you are really overwhelmed. Also, if you are going through a med change, that can take a little time for your mind to adjust to. Sounds like your therapist gave you some sound advice. I hope you feel better soon!
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May 19, 2015, 01:25 PM
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May 19, 2015, 01:29 PM
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i obsess as well... im trying to stop but its hard wired into me!
it really sucks relying on other people i hope you get your SSI, im on my third appeal as well and am waiting for a court date... patience is a virtue, hang in there! there is light at the end of the tunnel my friend
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May 19, 2015, 04:16 PM
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 Avril Lavigne - Keep Holding On LYRICS Keep holdin’ on Cause you know we’ll make it through We’ll make it through Just, stay strong Cause you know I’m here for you I’m here for you There’s nothing you can say Nothing you can do there’s no other way when it comes to the truth So, keep holding on Cause you know we’ll make it through We’ll make it through       Last edited by Crazy Hitch; May 19, 2015 at 04:17 PM. Reason: oops links |
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May 19, 2015, 07:14 PM
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Get yourself a lawyer who specializes in Social Security. Many will work on contingency where they collect their fee after you've won benefits. That's what I did and I got SSDI on the first try. I have bipolar 1 which might have made the difference, because I never even had to see one of their psychiatrists/psychologists. I don't know why bipolar 2 is looked upon as somehow less crippling than type 1---most of the people I know with type 2 are every bit as miserable (at times) as I am.
Just keep plugging away at it; perhaps the third time will be the charm. Good luck.
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May 20, 2015, 09:35 AM
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Thanks, for the replies. I do have a lawyer. I decided to get one after my second denial. It is hard to get approved on bipolar 2 especially if there is no psychosis involved. The more disabled you are the better your case. I may look fine but I have not held a steady job in seven years. I am thinking of getting ECT if my depression does not get any better. It's ironic since my pdoc said it will probably help my case if I do get the ECT.
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May 21, 2015, 03:09 AM
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I have BP II as well. It is seen as not as "serious" as BP I. It is hard enough living with a MI, but then in addition one has to hear things like "how lucky you are", or "I wish I had only BP II". Clearly a lot of people have no idea about how serious BP II is. It is terrible that the decision about who gets SSI is dpending on people who are that ignorant.
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