I have anxiety that keeps me from keeping a job for more than a few months...My mom told me social security can help me... is this true?
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I would take a hard look at all factors that keep you from holding a job.  Anxiety can be easily treated with medication and relaxation techniques, depending on how advanced the condition is.  Before you decide to take the "easy way out" and apply for ss disability, be aware this takes months.  They are looking for proof that other avenues have been tried and the anxiety you experience is a life-altering condition that may be terminal.  I know, because it has been over a year trying to get my husband disability for his bipolar--part of which is the manic state (anxiety at its best).  There are a lot of factors to consider.  And other jobs to explore.
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Sorry that I cant help, but make sure that you keep most of the spare time for yourself.\nIt would be so easy to slip back into full time work, having earned a deserved retirement.
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most definitly you should be able to!  Start with Social Security.  Not only can they at least give you a start in applying for benefits for her and yourself (since you are primary care giver) but they can tell you where you can go to get other help.  United way is always a great start, they are a great clearing house of resources.  ARC is another (Association of Retarded Citizens), they can help with alot of things.  So can your local association for the mentally ill.  These are just starting points.  Look in your phone book, there are always listings for places that can help or point you in the right direction.
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When she asks for something, don't give it to her.  You may want to help her, but she's not going to want to take care of herself until she knows that she absolutely has to.  Right now she depends on you and social security because she knows you'll always help so she doesn't have to do anything herself.  Stop, and maybe she will learn some responsibilty.
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You'll need to go down to the Social Security office and apply to be on your own.\n\nIf your disability is bad enough, they may keep giving the money to her for you though.\n\nGood luck.
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I would contact social services. You obviously have a place to stay or you would not be on here. Stay in school, they will pay or child care. Social services should have plans for you and your situation. Do not stop talking with your parents. Keep attempting to work things out with them. You may have toget a job after school. email me if you like, i am a life coach and will coach you for free. james101092@yahoo.com
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Yes you can. Go to this site for the info. \nhttp://www.ssa.gov/online/ss-5.html
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Try calling Legal Aide and see if they can't get you a lawyer for free.  As far as a social security card, here in Tennessee you need two types of identification.  I am pretty sure if you have any medical records of hers that will count.  I hope this helps....I am truly sorry for what you are going through.
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Yes there is..It's called wellfare help..sounds awful i know..but this is about supporting your 3 kids till things get better in your life..and it will..it's just going to take some time...trust me the wellfare office understands the struggles of single parents and by u going down there to apply for the things that u are having trouble to make ends with...they will help u...so long as u are 100 percent honest with them...Number one..if u don't have medical insurance to cover the kids...u will get it right away..since u are a family of 4.(not including this guy)and u make 40 thousand or less u can get it..including foodstamps..(just untill things get better).U can also apply for public housing..sure that sounds awful..but there are alot of places that are decent as hell and u wouldn't ever know that the landlord allows section 8 people.(section 8 means the landlord gets there rent period no questions ask cause the state pays him u pay him just a little maybe only 100 to 200 a month only set back is u are on a waiting list..but it goes quick in the spring time..u can also get help with heat the list is endless..all u need to show them is all the kids Social security numbers,yours as well..proof of paycheckstub from your job and copys of all your bills that u pay.like car insurance gas bill electric bill ect ect..u will be flabbergasted on all the areas that the wellfare dept can help u with...Remember this is your tax money that is helping u so why not make it work for your kids\nthere is also a place called the YWCA not YMCA(thats for men)they help with apartments furniture childcare ect ect..i know u ask for financial help here..instead of getting a check to cover your bills..all that i mention above they personaly pay your bills for u..if u ever want to talk more to me please feel free to contact me through my name...Good luck sweety u can do it..and get rid of the abusive so called boyfriend u don't need this right now..u and your kids come first and nothing else..PERIOD
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can't you explain all this to your divorce judge?  that you are on medical retirement for a reason?  because you're medically unable to work, now?  you could give up your retirement, but what if you don't get it back?  you don't want to give it up just to get more sick.  i understand child support, but alimony seems a bit of a stretch.  i would consider a part time job, perhaps, to supplement income.  surely this would be okay.
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Receiving money from Social Security isn't a matter of pride, rather it is a matter of support.  There are quite a few people on SS funds.  I'm sure that your parents appreciate the food that you bring home from the food bank, as well.  \n\nI hope that you are seeing a therapist, or at least a doctor, in addition to receiving SS benefits.  If you are not, please look into that.  There are usually community resources that base your rates on your income.  Also, have you conseidered talking to a clergy member about your feelings about God and Jesus?
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No job is worth you feeling like crap and rattled every minute of the day.  Believe me, I worked in a group home for a year and a half and finally quit whe I was starting to get anxiety attacks from it!  Some jobs are just not for everyone.  See about a transfer to a different branch maybe?  Even a small paycut is worth being able to go to work without dread everyday.
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You will have to go to the doctor and be diagnosed and get written paperwork from him to take the the SSI office. You also have to go to the SSI office of course.\n\nSounds to me like you have a fear of public, medically referred to as "Agoraphobia" this is often caused by anxiety, or accompanies it.\n\nI have had GAD - general anxiety disorder, for about 20 years. I also have PTSD. I can tell you from experience that you need to get out of the house or you will only get worse. As someone posted above, you cannot die from an anxiety attack. Are you on any medications for this? If not I highly recommend getting some. It may take a while for you to find the right med for you as everyone is different, but it WILL change your life when you find it. I work full time and volunteer whwnever possible at my daughters school. My GAD had not completely gone away, but it has became much, much  more manageable. For me, Xanax has helped more than anything else ever has. \n\nI know several great websites and even a wonderful chat room where there are nothing except people with anxiety and related disorders. This has helped me alot. Just being able to talk to others who are going through the same thing you are can ease your mind alot.  If you wouls like this information I would be glad to share it with you. Just email me through here.  I will also be glad to chat with you and share my personal experiences and ways of coping with you.\n\nThe key to living with this order is learning how to manage it. You have to keep it under control and not let it control you!\n\nI wish you the best of luck!
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Wow, that's rough.  And I belive that you have your children's best intrests at heart, but before you do something like that talk to their school, there are programs that can help you with lunches and clothes, ect. Plus you should be able to draw social security on your spouse (my sis & I got it after our mom passed).I know it may not be much but something is better than nothing. I'm sure you've explored your options, but where there's a will there's a way.  Please use the foster parent only as a last resort. Loosing one parent for a child is bad enough, loosing two is even harder.  Explore all your options.
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Yes, there is.  Check with your social services, they should be able to help you.
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if a person has a legit reason to be on SSI they should not stall on declaring benifits. though typically you would get denied like 2-3 times before you see any acceptance into SSI Benifits judging from past experience.. I have Spina Bifiada and i had signed up to receive benefits and thats what happened with me..I needed it to get on my feet while trying to gain meaningful employment. however after I became Married I decided to drop SSI because how degrading they make you feel with questions you have to recertify with annually like how many times do you go to the bathroom and can you wipe yourself and etc. I now have Strong Customer Service Skills many years later but without a college degree. I have reached as far as I can now...So I am going to get my Associates Degree as a Medical Billing and Reimbursment Specialist. My hopes is that when i am done i will be able to work from home after a few years of working in an office. Oh I am one of a very few with my disablity that are able to walk but as time and injuries have happened my back is getting worse therefore i cannot see myself working out in the field too many more years. if i am able to work from home I will be able to sit in what ever angle is most comfortable to me without people looking at me. The brain is good but the body is not allways willing!!
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This probably isn't the answer you really want to hear but it's the one that will likely help you best if you listen. I went through a similiar situation, not caring for a child just couldn't get a job after getting laid off. It was my attitude. More specifically it was my happiness. It sounds like you are not happy. Do what you got to do to get happy and you will have no problem finding a job and keeping it.