has anyone ever gotten disability for depression ? was it hard?
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If you are talking about SSI/SSDI, then the answer is...it depends on how severely it limits the ability to function, especially work. There needs to be a long history and it needs to be well documented and the entire frustrating procedure can literally take years (this is not at all unusual.)
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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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I don't think SSI will consider that a long term disability. There are surgeries for carpal tunnel.... it is a tough road to file for disability. More illnesses need to be diagnosed for permanent disability and SSI.\nGood Luck with your illness...........  :o)
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To determine your feelings could take time as they have to familiarise themselves with you and your experiences. This take time a lot longer than you have given. If you can't answer it yourself how can they answer it after a few sessions?\n\nLearning disabilities however could be discovered by someone else in schools whether primary, secondary or colleges. People are appointed there to carry out little tests to determine this. Again it depends on the nature of the disability. Consult your doctor on this matter again.\nRequesting definite answers. Remember it is your well-being and health at stake! Control the situation. \n\nYou don't sound happy with your current psychiatrist maybe you should ask to be referred to someone else as the process needs an element of comfort-ability between you two.
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Jesse, is there no where you can get some free counselling? Like a support group for depression and mental illness? I'm an Aussie so don't know how your medical & gov support works over there but nearly half my family (including two sons) have suffered or suffer depression & my mum is bi-polar! So I do have some idea of the challenges you are facing. Believe it or not there are people who can see past your illness and will value you & realise that your problems are largely due to the illness. Is there no family member or friend to lend you support as this is very important. Talking to fellow sufferers will show you that you are not alone so make a few enquiries about a support group esp if you have no one close to lean on.\nWith regards to your working: it may be difficult to find an employer who is understanding about the limitations that depression & bi-polar can put on you but if you do apply for a job be honest. If you just fail to turn up when you just can't get out of bed they might think you are  lazy. Try to explain that you are trying to get your life together but some days life is just too much to cope with. Try to be positive; set small achievable goals and don't ever give up and take the easy way out. Hope this has helped. Good luck, be brave and keep going.
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No matter what your level of disability it's clear you can write and convey your thoughts to others. Have you considered becoming part of a community group? Maybe your church does good works, or has some sort of program that encourages outreach?\n\nThere's also attending classes at the local college or university, maybe even doing something online? \n\nI guaruantee that it's not because of your disability that you're having trouble finding someone. You want a decent good hearted person right? Well that person wouldn't care about your impedments. It's just that your life path hasn't crossed his just yet. He's out there, wondering if he'll ever find you...\n\nPut the loneliness and depression aside as they are self-indulgent. Get out there and enjoy the world and give them a chance to enjoy you!\n\nKnow things will better, best wishes - J\n\n1.27 12:27a est  So So sorry to hear about your daughter, she can't be hurt anymore where she is now, and has a peace that no one can have in life. It should be important to everyone in your community to bring the killers to justice, but maybe this is a fight you'll have to fight for a long time. May your faith help you through this struggle.\nThis might be a good time for some "Chicken Soup" books to be borrowed from the library. Maybe the folks at the library could even advise a way to get to and from there.\nMaybe they could even suggest a place to take classes in the area, maybe a Parks and Rec, or a community center building in town?\nSometimes you have to put yourself out there. It can't be easy to deal with the circumstances of your situation and I don't mean to sound as if I am trivalizing your concerns. In fact I agree that you are probably a hundred percent correct about your surroundings. Thing is SOMEONE is going to have to change that, for you, for other people like you, and even for the people unlike you who don't realize things need to change.\nSpeak to the people in your City Hall about arrangements being made (transportation and otherwise) for the people with various "challenges" in your town. If they aren't helpful right from the get go, it might be time to enlist the help of the American with Disabilities.\nIf it sounds like I am assigning you to a crusade, you're right. I think the powers that be brought you to that little town in hopes that you might bring about some change. There is someone right now, or in the foreseeable future, who couldn't speak fom themselves, who doesn't have the strength of character you do, who needs you to help people SEE.\nYour daughter believes in you, knows you're up to the task. She's watching right now, hoping you'll smile. \n\nDear heart , please remember that for many of us, it's a struggle to find companionship. Maybe right now the focus should be just on building your circle of friends (step in the right direction is posting here at Yahoo Answers). And later, friends can introduce more friends, and sometimes that's when you find those things that you gave up hope of ever finding.\n\nThe powers that be are with you, as am I- J\nsagebella72-answers@yahoo.com
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My father is registered disabled but he had some difficulty in getting the authorities to recognise it in the beginning.    He had to apply a second time.  He has ankolosing Spondilitus which is basically fusion of the bones in the spine, he had treatment for this condition when he was younger which made it worse.  Sometimes he is fine and can do a lot more than you say you can do, however when he has a bad day he cant even walk.\n\nI think you should apply again to be registered disabled and maybe get some advice from the Citzens Advice Bureau, they are brilliant with helping to fill in forms, and often the right choice of words can make a difference to the application.\n\nIts difficult to advise on sorting out the weakness on your right side as I do not know what has caused them, I guess it could have been a stroke, which often leaves weakness on one side of the body, sometimes these cannot be rectified and only your doctor can advise you of this, go back to your doctor and talk about your problems, what you want to be able to do, what you can and cant do and get them to advise on what else they can do to help you and what you can do to help yourself.  \n\nI know you may feel you have done this before but I'm afraid you have to keep on to get people to notice what your life is really like.\n\nGood luck
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apply for disability depending on how sever e your injury is you will probably get it,but you must see a doctor.how about unemployment.or welfare,food stamps,it seems like you qualify for both and don't need a doctors note for those,just low income.
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Having a job, contributing to your own income and support, providing for yourself, is a wonderful feeling. I worked with mentally retarded people, and even they felt good to have their own money to spend, that they had earned doing work at the work center.\nHelen Keller was blind and mute and still was able to work, People who are paralyzed are able to work doing phone work, ... even with a disability..you could do things that are of value to someone. Give yourself credit for the things you can do. Whoever is forcing you, is actually doing you a favor, even if they don't mean to be nice.\nFocus on your abilities and make the most of your life that you can.\n\nLook at this guy with no arms and legs, yet he finds a way to work - http://www.bretteastburn.com/html/about_brett.html\n\nBest of luck
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If you are in the US...there is probably a county mental health clinic/department in your area. They work on a sliding scale, based on income. It's worth checking into, it's a good starting point. There are programs that can help you get the medication you need, but first things first. You should be evaluated by a mental health professional. Depression is a very serious illness, but it is treatable. Not getting you the help you need and are asking for borders on medical neglect.
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I would contact VESID OR ANY PLACE THAT DEALS WITH DISABILITIES .THERE ARE LOTS OF FREE PROGRAMS.YOUR DOCTOR SHOULD KNOW THAT
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yes it is true,   definitely consult a psychologist / psychiatrist, get diagnosed  with anxiety  disorder,  keep seeing a therapist, to document   your  continuing  treatment,  keep a  log   consisting of how your anxiety disorder affects your daily life not just at work ,  everywhere....consult a disability lawyer ( your gonna need one) and apply for disability.
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Most but, not all people suffering from bi-polar disorder or depression, will try to self medicate at one point or another.  If your husband is reluctant to go get help, maybe you should seek counseling for yourself to learn how to live with somebody living with a disability.
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just claim mental disease because hcv is a big reason why so many of us have been unsuccesful in treating depression.\nit is a battle and you will be denied, but after you try on your own, hire an attorney...it will take about 2 years, but go for it...many of us heppers are ill because of the government and you deserve it.
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Reaching out is always a good but tough step.  The best person to ask would be a local mental health practitioner - be it a doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist or therapist.\n\nBeyond that, it would depend on the area that you are in or would like to go to.  I've attached a link to the National Mental Health Services Information website.  You can click on your state, then click on the 'locator', choose your city and see what services are available.\n\nI'd also consider contacting the Depression and Bi-polar Support Alliance.  It is a patient run support organization and they are in nearly every community and might be able to refer your to a good residential treatment facility.  Depressed Anon is similar and might also be able to help.\n\nAdditionally, the American Residential Treatment Association might be able to help find a facility nearby, though they are limited.
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I have suffered from depression since I can remember. I dealt with it by punching walls until my knuckles were bleeding, binge drinking when I was 14, smoking weed at an early age, and cutting myself. My depression would come and go, I'd feel good for a while then go through stints of depression. They'd last anywhere from a couple weeks to a few months. I probably was not eating as much because I'd sleep about 10-12 hours a day, so I wouldn't be awake to suffer. I was eventually put on Prozac, but I had to start seeing a psychologist to get the meds. I was on that treatment for about a year, then decided that I could deal with it on my own. I'm 23 now and even though I've stopped most of the self destructive behavior, I know that it's always there. For me it kind of feels like being a recovering alcoholic; you're never really get over it, but you gain the knowledge on how to cope with it. I just have to remind myself that there's bad days and good days; a rainbow comes out after the storm has passed. I'm a health fanatic now, I go to the gym and lift weights. It's my release... a lot of my depression manifested itself as anger, so instead of punching things and cutting myself I bench press and do curls.
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Absolutely! I am on SSDI. I live in Az. Go to (or call) your State Rehabilitation Office in your town, (listed in your phone book under State Government or call your local Soc. Sec. office). I attend college & am in second year now. You will have your own Rehab counselor all the way through your education (unless you prefer someone else). He or she is also your Advocate & will represent you in all dealings w/ school, if you want --also, go w/ you when graduated & represent you when applying for a job. State Rehab will help you arrange your transportation to get you to school & back (I myself receive a bus pass every month as I am mobile). Rehab provided the eye exam & beautiful glasses I needed to start school, a computer-- which is absolutely necessary to do your work. I take most of my classes online or by cable t.v.. Whatever your situation, they go the last mile to assure you every opportunity to pursue an education & they really make things happen! My friend (in a wheel chair) is now graduated & making over $70 grand a year-I graduate this year-Phi Theta Kappa. You will have your Pell Grants & State Grants & anything & everything else is you need is covered by State. They are the greatest people you'll ever meet & pulling for you 100%, even if you haven't any support from any one else. You CAN do this--many disabled have & it has changed their world. Go for it, get started & Good Luck in your future!!!