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Well things continue to take a downward spiral for me lately. Today I just lost my job! I feel sick to my stomach. Now I have to see if I can find another job soon before rent is due again. My anxiety and depression seem to be preventing me from holding a job. Does anyone know if there is any way to collect TDI for mental health issues like mine. Thanks.
Jennifer

Jennifer

Hi Jennifer,

I'm assuming that TDI is the same type of thing as California's State Disability Insurance. If so, you'll need to have a written statement from your doctor that he/she believes that you are unemployable due to your mental condition. Then, you have to apply for the disability. The review process can take several weeks, at least it does here, and the letter from your doctor doesn't guarantee anything. If you are awarded payments, they will require periodic reviews from your doctor to see if your condition has improved to the point that you become employable. Also, your State Disability Dept may require that you be looked at by a doctor of their choosing to make sure the he/she agree with the findings of your doctor. Anyway you look at it, it's not a quick and simple process.

Remember I'm basing this on what happens in California. But I think that all states are pretty much the same when it comes to things like this.

I wish you all the best of luck.

Greg

i am getting temporary disability from the state of nj. i didn't have any problem, with the doctor filling out the form, mental illness is recognized as a "legit" cause. i suppose it will depend on what your doctor will say.

but also it did take several weeks for me to start getting checks. i got a letter of approval relatively quickly which at least put my mind at ease. in my case though i had some savings to pay immediate bills so as long as i knew checks were coming eventually i was at ease.

of course i ended up not paying my bills anyway, still in that state of affairs now and still trying to cope as best i can. sort of a catch 22, this disability keeps me from working but also keeps me from taking care of my affairs.

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plus i can't seem to answer a post without whining about something in my own life.

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Oh, thank God Dave. I thought I was the only one who did that. Whine away my brother, whine away.

Just as long as you know you're loved

thanks all

i'm in a really bad state of mind today

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Thanks everyone for your prompt and courteous replies. Sorry about being so whiney myself lately just alot happening at once. But I know I will get through this. "That which doesn't break you only make you stronger".
You guys are the best!

Jennifer

Hello All,
I am just updating the latest on my family situation. Since the last time I posted this message my dad, myself, and his wife had a HUGE blow out. I LOST IT! It started off rocky...when I started talking to him he was already raising his voice immediately after I said can we talk and then it escaltated from there. His wife intervened and started to give me a hard time sort of and her and I got into then my dad and I got into and then my husband and my dad got into.....IT GOT REALLY UGLY! This all took place outside my grandma's birthday party.....ugh! I yelled obscenities at my dad and his wife and they in kind.....without a doubt NOT one of my finest moments like I said I just LOST it. Well that happened like two weeks ago since that time I am pleased to say that my dad and I had a very long conversation that went well and we even had dinner together it was nice. I proceeded to apologize to his wife because I went way over the top with the obscentities and my dad apologized, well sort of, to my husband, well more like he just shook his hand but for my dad thats huge. Anyway, things are better between us and hope they stay that way for a little while. Thanks for listening to me blab on and misspell words.

Jennifer