for those on disability

I work. I only make minimum wage, so I'm able to work twenty five hours. Also I go to the library, go to church, go to karaoke, get together with friends, go to support group, and take walks..

what support group do you use junerain?

My group is part of the Depression Bipolar Support Alliance...

click to find a group near you!!

http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/Page..._group_locator

NAMI.org also has a support group locator

Hi,

I got on SSDI in 2012 and imo it takes a lot of getting used to going from 40-60 hr work weeks to nada. For a long time I didn't do many productive things, I just rested and came down from my mania.

It is very important to have a schedule I believe. I quit volunteering because it made me panic & manic lol. Today, I read a ton of books on my kindle, joined a gym, go to AA, listen to loud music when I clean, shop at thrift stores, don't sleep in, and cook for my husband. My goal is to get into free-lance writing, and I am taking a writing course in Feb at the local library. Someday I hope to work 10-20 hours a week in a low stress job.

I used a lawyer and was approved for SSDI in 6 months. I had a pdoc backing me, years of medical records, tons of medication, and I had been laid off 2x's in 2 years.
Feel free to PM me with any questions.

Peace & Hugs,

TnT