Anxiety, Depression and Social Security Disability. A Lawyer's Advice.
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
- What does it take to win Social Security disability benefits when your condition involves depression and / or anxiety? This is perhaps the most asked question I get, so listen up.
As I discuss in this video, Social Security disability judges have become significantly more demanding when considering SSDI or SSI claims for claimants struggling with severe depression or debilitating anxiety.
In today's environment, a treatment record consisting of medication management from your family doctor will likely NOT be enough.
My experience has been that judges expect to see extended and consistent treatment with a psychologist and/or psychiatrist, inpatient hospitalization and multiple failed work attempts.
I am also finding that claimants under age 50 have more of an uphill battle.
But, that doesn't mean anxiety and depressions aren't important to your case. The secret is to properly organize these conditions along with your other debilitating ailments in the right way. It's not one thing, but all of them taken TOGETHER that greatly improve your chances of success.
If you need help with getting your case properly organized, and it included anxiety and depression, please reach out to me ASAP!
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I've applied for SSI twice in one year and got denied both times for ptsd, anxiety, ocd, and depression. I can't even go out alone or function but ssi tells me I can still work. I can't even be productive with my own hobbies or anything I set out to do when I'm home and I have to stay in my room a lot to be alone because I get so exhausted seeing my family or anyone for that matter. I hate the government and I'm this complete burden on my family because I can't get an income. I don't even know what to do anymore. :(
You should hire an social security advocate. They’re out there, but it’s going to take some research. You can totally do this when you’re alone too :) good luck!
Did you end up applying again?
Move to Canada
Get a job , I have nocturnal grand mal seizures….my body doesn’t even fuakinggggg work how do you think I feel
Stop lying
I also say that social security disability wants to make it very hard for people who get depressed to get any help.
They wanna make it hard period in many many ways that's for sure.
The system is full of fraud.
Sad- I can function in society- but when I am home alone- I let myself cry, scream and I feel suicidal- there is no one there to help my "case". I think most depressed people keep their pain to themselves- because it's so embarrassing?
I'm very guilty of doing that. I put on a very convincing mask when I go out but I'm walking a fine line between numb and killing myself.
Your not alone
Feel better 💛
I feel your pain, but Remember, you are important to this world and loved by a heavenly father who is watching over you. Please when you're alone and feel like hurting yourself, call for help. Once you're gone you can't come back. Blessings and prayers ❤🙏
Hearing my own thoughts as if they were being spoken aloud.
Its like I'm being jumped by words I gotta scream STOP at the top of lungs tryna gain control as if im looking for the remote but the mute button broke. they breaking me down like I'm skating on thin ice they go and come back like bringing something back in style. Crying covering my ears to silence the sound. Get under my covers im scared of the dark feeling like a kid with monsters under his bed but they inside my head instead terrified curling up in a lil ball shaken knees to my chest .Repeating they're not real Hoping they go away. Worked when I was a kid long as I was brave enough to believe in myself. My courage came out from under my covers with my ears exposed all im hearing is the wind from the window not being closed. Eyes open room in silence if you was on the outside looking in watching you would just think i was talking to my self
. My mouth open thoughts on the tip of my tongue but no words come out. Family and friends say I should talk more. When the time is right and my courage finally shows up I go to speak its like my voice box broken. when I'm all alone this some of things that I deal with.
A poem was the only way I could answer the question of how im doing
Social security does discriminate,,its a shame money replaced human compassion!!!
Of course they favor minorities n crooks
@@Italiangirlnj747 huh?
@@Italiangirlnj747 For your funky information, some of the biggest crooks run the country while you talkin' slick. You lumpin minorities & crooks in one group? How dare you...
@@Italiangirlnj747 racist asf lol
I didn't start seeing serious symptoms until I was in my late 20s and they were generally easy to deal with as I got more accustomed to this new way of life. I've since been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and my therapist has brought up multiple instances of abuse in my past that may have led to PTSD. I've been battling for help for the last 18 months and all I've gotten so far is that I need to adapt!
Depression, anxiety, PTSD... doesn't seem like a anyone really cares about these things unless you have a record of losing your mind or attempting suicide... and that is what is wrong with this system. You shouldn't have to prove suicide attempts to make a case... because in some cases, just by being told you aren't sick enough may be the thing that pushes you over the edge...
Who the hell with serious anxiety can go to a hospital voluntarily? There are a lot of people there. Would be worse than going to the grocery store at peak hours.
Exactly!
I’ve tried maybe between 5-8 jobs from the past 2 years and each one my anxiety and depression got in the way. I didn’t realize needing many unscheduled 10-15min breaks and missing work at least once per week were that serious. I even had a job coach and additional accomadations but still couldn’t perform my basic job duties. My meds from the past two years kept getting increased either in dosage or a stronger type. I don’t know why my health has suddenly gone downhill. I’m forced to resort to disability because of my numerous unsuccessful work attempts. I even tried using vocational help and still cannot do basic functions! It is awful. I really don’t want disability though I’ve applied-I want my previous job back and I don’t want my symptoms anymore. I wish there was a cure.
I was diagnosed with severe ADHD as a child, then in my early teens I was diagnosed with clinical depression, when I turned 19 I was diagnosed with schizophrenia and was put in a institution until I turned 21. Was put on social security, I get 480 a month, no place to live, broke almost homeless. I feel as though I have no place in this world and society has abandoned me, just waiting to die.
Don't give up try to stay positive no matter what I feel the same I'm trying to stay alive and see the light at the end of my tunnel u can too hold on buddy
You're definitely right about the age bias. I'm 22 and have been trying to get a lawyer for my case and every single one turned me away and said I was too young.
Blep my lawyer took my case at 22 years old because I actually had a case, I was in a very bad car accident. My dominate arm from elbow down is paralyzed I also suffer from PTSD because I almost died during the accident...I’m 25 now. Though I’m not proud to say but I’m happy I’m finally on it.
Now I’m not saying you’re faking. But you’ll need more than “your word” for your illnesses. You’ll need continuous treatment at least twice a month. Valid and thorough medical documentation. And lists of medications you have tried or are on. I’m on a cocktail of medications. And it has taken me a few years to find the right combination for me. If you don’t have insurance....I applied for welfare before applying for disability and was expedited EBT and medical assistance..this was the start of my journey and medical assistance helped me get to my doctors and no copay for medication I need and food to hold me over. There are programs out there to help you. You need to utilize them before trying to seek disability. Disability should be the last resort.
Dear Jonathan, thank you from the bottom of my heart for this fascinating video. I am going to be 58 years old and not only I suffer from depression, anxiety and panic attacks, but also a chronic back with sciatica. Your words have given me a lot of hope and encouragement. Please keep posting your videos as often as you do; they are medicine for one's soul.
Edwin, glad you find them helpful.
I just had my hearing for Depression. My lawyer said that I had a really good chance. I cried the whole time and couldnt even look at anyone in eye. The judge asked me why it took me so long to apply. That made me feel that she thought I should have filed a long time ago. They said it would take a couple of months before I will hear anything.
It sounds to me like you have a good chance at winning.
I hope you get it! Let us know! I have my hearing in little over a week for my PTSD, Bipolar, anxiety and depression. I’m nervous and have panic attacks just thinking about it.
melissa marques have you heard anything yet, I'd love to talk to you, hope you're doing ok
To me that sounds like a life saver. Congratulations and best wishes to you.
@@rascalragdoll182 how did it go? I have mine on memorial day.
This video was absolutely amazing and helpful. Thank you for making this available to the public. You answered all the questions I needed and more.
I can really relate and have experienced the anxiety and depression as well as presented with many of the scenarios you mentioned in your video. I have been diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Depression, as well as more recently Acute ADHD. I am on several medications both for my emotional and psychological shortcomings as well as other things related to genetic family history, high blood pressure, etc. I think I was able to convey to the judge (as well as present documented medical and job history records) that this has been a lifelong struggle and at almost 59 am just not up to continuing this struggle. I have an advanced education, but my confidence is shot as well as much of my short term memory. In short, I have always had poor coping skills. I just had my hearing a few days ago and spoke to a girlfriend close to my age with many health issues including kidney failure and she was turned down again recently. I am terrified I won’t get approved. I have been divorced many years and each year just gets more difficult. I am a Southern California native and now am living in a close to 30 year old RV. This would not be my choice if I felt I could change things, I’ve tried for way too long. I do try to make some income with my art, but it just seems real success always escapes my grasp. The so called “expert witness” felt I could do light duty, unskilled labor such as laundry room duties, or piecework. That actually couldn’t be further from the truth due to my lack of focus during mundane and repetitive work. My forgetfulness and lack of sequencing skills would cause far too many upsets. Those with ADHD are really only able to focus on things that interest them and stimulate the mind. I’m just wondering if there is anything more I can do while I wait for the suggested 2 month delay in the decision writers letter for the judge’s decision. Thanks ahead for any insight or suggestions.
I agree.
It's very hard to get help for depression and anxiety. Especially if you're in your fities and sixties! Nobody truly understands this.
This is very helpful as I've had to leave a grocery store without any food because of sudden anxiety .
At the very very beginning of this video I thought this video was not going to help because you said how difficult it is to be approved. However this video brought me to tears because I was able to relate deeply to the signs and what i personally have been doing to help myself. It gives me hope that I can find the help I need from other to live with my illness. Thank you for posting this!
I got mine on the first try. I applied for schizophrenia, bipolar, social anxiety and depression. I get $910 each month, it went up because I pay rent aswel.
missMumbleJumbo how
Melodie Mosley i applied online and also went to the social security place.
missMumbleJumbo how did it go up just because you pay rent?
How did it go up?
MeggzBott ??? How is yours 910?
I won with diagnosed anxiety, depression and OCD.
I also have inflammatory arthritis with nerve roof compression
I think each one separately, I would have been denied but together it qualified me
I think one thing that’s key is a therapist on your side that documents EVERYTHING. And definitely a doc that recognizes how serious it is and works with you on medications
You have to have a pattern of multiple days in a row doing what I called, taking a break. Basically giving up on life. You want to be able to clearly describe how it has impacted your daily life without being over dramatic
Sound advice - thank you.
I agree with you 100 percent. I had to wait two and a half years for my hearing. I was approved at my hearing. Best advice I can give anyone is see a shrink and make sure they document everything. And a good lawyer.
Very well done. My attorney covered the basics that you list and was approved on the first appeal. Still took about two years and closing retirement plans to get by.
i live in canada and i'm on disability right now 💗 thank you for your insight. ♡♡
Your videos are excellent. No wonder you Mr Ginsberg are enormously highly regarded in your field of lawyer expertise ! Your character tremendously reminds me of an Atlanta physician who is also very highly respected in the medical field for he too is incredibly intelligent , compassionate and knowledgeable at the top of his field. With out mentioning names, I'm sure you have heard of him. For his father , who has lately since past away , was Atlanta's leading doctors in psychology at Emory. He was a very good person and we all miss him.
I have been hospitalized at least 10 times for depression, anxiety and PTSD. been in group home. Been rough 10-11 different jobs in the last 5-6 years because I just cannot function. I stopped brushing my hair because I didn’t care and had to cut it. Attempted suicide. I want to live normally more than anything but I don’t know how. I’m scared of everyone bc of what happened to me when I was a kid. I hope that I’m not denied simply because I’m only 25. :/ I truly need the help and I’ve tried for years to work and hold a job but I just can’t and I hate it.
Destiny LauraJo I understand what you're dealing with .Ive learned to be to myself stay to myself and believe in nobody besides yourself.Best wishes stay strong love yourself.
Destiny I really pray that you get the help you need, Im so sorry ive been through this and am still going through this now. Im going through the mental health social security process as well. Have you seen a REAL CARING person like a therapist, Im only 34 and some of the therapists Ive seen have probably saved my life
I got denied 3 times between the ages of 19 and 28... Despite a well documented history back to the age of 5 with anxiety issues. Eventual diagnoses of ASPD, MDD, SAD, and anxiety becoming near constant when un-medicated.
The combination of these got me thrown out of school at age 14 and led to one hell of a fucked up adolescence, to put it lightly. Even after PTSD, nerve damage in various parts of my body, and partial paralysis of my dominant arm was added to my resume as a result of being stabbed over 20 times while at home sleeping in my bed, it made no difference to them.
I have never had a job for more than 6 months by age 20... And not more than 2 weeks through my 20s...
And none at all through my 30s.
I'm almost 40 now and made less than 20k in my entire life.
I collect no government assistance of any sort, not even food stamps.
(I guess I don't qualify because I'm a white American that was born here.)
I've spent nearly a decade in prison and jails, I have no family left, no friends, no life. Thankfully I don't feel pain.
I don't drink or use drugs anymore, aside from my prescribed meds. But that doesn't help or hurt anything.
I haven't driven in 20 years. I've never had a credit card or a bank account, or even a photo ID after the age of 20.
This fucking system is designed to just make you crazier... Don't give up though, you can always turn your burning anger and apoplectic rage outward. Provided prison and home are interchangeable to you... In my case, If I have 4 walls and something to sit on it doesn't matter where I am, I simply exist.... Not live.
Don't expect anything from a judge, unless you are missing some limbs or something they can physically see.
I think my problem is I'm articulate and appear perfectly normal. I have a 147 IQ, and scored a 1540 on my PSAT, and where did that get me? Nowhere at all and It just makes me that much madder every time I think about it.
... There's light at the end of every tunnel with the exception of my own... Mine must have been at the beginning.
according to what i just went through my first hearing, they look at whether you can work a full time job or a job that is gainful employment which in 2018 is about $1190 a month. If your conditions also result in more than 1 absentee a month at the job, you are considered disabled. also if your condition may result in death. that one is kind of weird because if youve especially been inpatient for suicide recently you would think that is enough. they look at all medical records so... you arent making it up. usually youre expected to have treatment while you wait for disability for like 1-2 years so you should have a lot of documentation from professionals saying you are not well enough to work.
of course how did your hearing go for you? Did you get approved?
I’m 27 and have PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, anxiety and am majorly depressed. I have my hearing in a little over a week. I’m so nervous that I get panic attacks over just thinking about it. I’m afraid of saying something that makes it seem like I’m not really disabled. I haven’t worked in 2 years because of my trauma, I rarely leave my room most days and avoid people as much as I can. I even have a hard time being around my family. I’ll go to my appointments (therapy and doctors) and can drive to them, but I have to go to places I’ve been familiar with for years. People look familiar to me and they know who I am. Any amount of stress makes me have anxiety and I collapse if it’s bad enough which doesn’t take much. (i.e. my sister’s kids can be loud while I’m trying to talk to my mom, who watches them, and my brain gets foggy, I hyperventilate and collapse.) I have issues speaking to others too. I get anxious, mind races and when I speak it goes all over the place. Most of the time I’m not even involved in a conversation and if it’s loud or negative, I get an anxiety attack. I have no control over my stress levels anymore. I use to tolerate a lot, but now I can barely deal with minor inconveniences. I want to be independent again and stop being a complete burden to others. I only can do appointments and such because I know I can walk out and it wouldn’t be a big deal, but you can’t do that at a job. I didn’t get enough to live off of before. Now I’d either miss too much work and not make enough for anything or get fired from missing. I also plan everything to make things as fast as possible so I can go hide again. I’d feel like getting out, but can’t because I wouldn’t feel safe and have anxiety of having purpose to go outside. Even if a friend tries to get me out of my room/house 95% of the time I talk myself out of it. This is no way to live. I haven’t told many people that I applied for disability. My dad told me to get over my trauma 2 days after it happened... He still grills me to work, but I can’t explain it to him well enough for him to support me. He is stubborn and has a “quit being a pussy” attitude. I’m praying this works out because I don’t think I can have people bare with me anymore. My sister is stressed out about money that she is considering kicking me out if I don’t start helping with bills. (I live with her, her kids, her fiancé and our mom.) I have no where else to go. She may not actually kick me out but she’d make my life a hell of a lot worse. It’s frustrating.
Thanks for your video Jonathan. My 26 year old son was just approved by DDS yesterday. He has suffered with an eating disorder, major depressive disorder and anxiety disorder for the last 10 years, in and out of treatment centers all over the country, had to drop out of college and cannot hold a job due to the extremity of his condition. We are elated with the decision as he needs resources to live and help him with his condition. I have been his authorized representative throughout the entire process collecting and submitting medical and mental health records, doctor's visits notes, etc., and you are spot on regarding the need to demonstrate the severity of the case - that is key! One question I have is how is the benefit amount calculated and which office determines that? I called our local SSA office today but still waiting to hear back from them regarding what happens next.Tracy C.
i thank you for having made videos like these i was also evaluated significantly on mental capacity and mental health during my hearing which was also tied into my physical complications which are chronic in nature.
the judge i had did ask some hard questions i feel like he got what he needed to determine me as disabled an pressed the vocational specialist on the matter of sustainable work to which the reply was a "no, none applicable " three times for three different questions.
i am just waiting now to receive the decision notice, the wait has been.. a challenging experience thus far hoping i dont have to endure for too much longer
This was tremendously helpful. Thank you!
I've been dealing with severe depression and anxiety, panic attacks, flashbacks, nightmares, for 15 years, the last 3 have been the worse, I'm on all sorts of meds, I missed alot of work and eventually was terminated. I was at my job for 6 years and 2 years at my prior job. I've been unemployed for 6 months now, and I've lost everything. I'm 37 and I need help. I did 3 years of therapy along with meds, it didn't work I slowly got worse an worse. I lost my insurance, I've been off my meds for almost 3 weeks now. Hope I can get help soon. Thank you for your video.
I have both of these disorders and i got disability right off but i had a complete physical from my dr. I also have other disorders on my phys report i sent everything in and got approved immediately.
I am wondering if these approvals and denials vary from state to state? I am now on my second lawyer and my disability list is a little lengthy. Battling severe major depression, Diabetes, stage 3 ckd, CAD, heart attack, macular edema, retinopathy, peripheral neuropathy, foot neuropathy, disequilibrium syndrome and carpal tunnel syndrome in both wrists and elbows But the social security admin. says that there is nothing wrong with me. I have been denied a total of 6 times now. Could possibly be just a simple matter as having dealt with a bias judge? Who knows. But I am happy to read that you were approved right away.
They do vary from state to state each state has there own guidelines for approval I have my first hearing this coming Thursday for my adhd depression anxiety an carpal tunnel have had depression since 2016 no meds help some make it worse but I already feel like ill be denied if so I don't know what ill do
+corvetteguy 1975 (michigan_mudman) I hate depression meds, yuk. xanax works for me, it's just I forget to take it and get all anxious :/
@@d.o.5300 how did it turn out? I just had my hearing today and i'm freaking out
corvetteguy 1975 no it doesn’t vary from state to state....it’s a federal program. The rules and regulations are the same for each state. The only thing that is different is the monthly pay for SSI for each state. I’m sorry for all the bad luck. I’m just happy I had good doctors that correctly recorded my situation and issues. I strongly feel if my doctors didn’t encourage/supported me to apply I wouldn’t have gotten it.
I'm now 41 been seeing dr. Since my 20's , never kept a job long term. The longest I've ever been was 5yrs. I've been diagnosed Thyroids , Depression , Bipolar, Migraines, Anxiety and now Sleep Apnea. Every time I get stressed or overwhelmed at a job I've taken Stress Leave returned and went on it again and eventually quit due to the stress. I recently went to do the ssi dr. Evaluation and was asked if I was ever diagnosed with ADHD. With this being known I wonder if I still have a case or will they deny my appeal.
Thank you for making these videos. You're awesome. Wish you were in Houston.
My pleasure - glad you find them helpful.
Extreme anxiety can drop a person with a heart attack, so they shouldn't be so quick to deny people; I wonder how many have died after being turned down for benefits? I thought anxiety was a non-physical illness but it's not. Everyone cannot take tranquilizing meds and have ANY functionality left, for some, pain meds all bring vomitting for a day and a half, some like me would have no quality of life left if we buckle to taking meds pushed for our ailments by doctors and SSA evaluations/expectations. I'm 59 and it would greatly deteriorate my overall health to even go on the customary anxiety and pain meds for 2 years.😔
Bless you for sharing you talent and time with us!
My pleasure - thanks for watching and for your comment.
Literally everything Johnathan stated in this video I have. I'm diagnosed with bipolar,anxiety,mood disorders, intermittent explosive disorder been seeing mental doctor once a month for 3 years & case worker twice a week for 3 years, dbt therapy. Only applied for disability due to debilitating issues with being afraid of learning new things,struggle immensely on comprehending things may eventually get there if shown & explained multiple times without losing there patience if not then would obviously trigger my panic attacks & anxiety of not being good enough which leads to fright to flite mode which led to losing multiple jobs, in which it was my doctors & case worker who advised me & my very supportive girlfriend that they strongly suggested I apply for disability which has costed very hard sacrifices from family & most of all my girlfriend, costed me my at one point perfect credit & credit score having to survive on my cc's & family support because everyone was in agreement that this was the right path for me because of the obvious struggles of my mental illnesses. So I got an attorney long story short got declined first 2 times which they say is typical & appealed to see judge which was today & he declared a mental evaluation ce...even know the 3 years of being on several different prescriptions trying to find right balance etc. Which many have very very hars side effects to manage a normal life such as tiredness, lack of energy, nausea just to name a few. But even according to Jonathan's video & the comment section of these particular evaluations they seem to be absolutely bias & a way to justify a denial of benefits..a 15min to 1hr+ is suppose to override 3 years of dialogue & courses & consistent taking of prescriptions even drug test records & blood level tests ect. And that wasn't enough for a judge to deem enough evaluation in itself & after reading the experiences of others & Jonathan's testimony of what to expect it doesn't seem fair what so ever to take true daily life struggles of real situations & have according to many people's comments that these tests that are maybe not difficult to many could show the examples of for example of like I stated before such as instructions to learning new things at a job that are completely flying over your head, or buying a piece of furniture from a walmart & reading the instructions & you can't even comprehend where to start mise-well well be a different language. So my opinion according to this particular video even if you have literally like I've stated you can gave all the qualifications that even Johnathan has said he'd like to have before taking on this particular case can still lead you to what my judgment was & eventually might fall victim to the same exact experience & frustration of many in Johnathans mental health evaluation video😤🤦♂️. Just seems to me to find a more legal way to just say we don't care & we will not prioritize your health or your wellbeing of a person of human society. Hope my frustration comment help someone else who has been down the same lonely path of what appears to be resistance of wanting to help, and people are continuously surprised that mentally I'll people either take there own lives or do crazy insane things out of frustration because even when they do seek help doors seem to always shut on those individuals like myself & worse use one time 15min to 1hr evaluations to justify it. Also would like to end that if it wasn't for my girlfriend who is very loving & supportive I wouldn't of even made it to this point because of my fears of not knowing how or how to respond or comprehend these types of endless forms & wording that only a normal functioning human being could handle, so think of how many people who don't even have a supportive cast at all!?!? Think about it...god bless you all🙏🇺🇸⚖💞
Don't believe that mental shit how is a little money ssa gonna fix your damn briane y got a girl friend and can deal with that go to work Me 62 two back surgery fused also my neck retired got ssdi. 1600 a month. Got it in 6 months been a good tax payer since i was 14 yrs old that's how it is done!!
I tried 3 times already for my ssi. I was hospitalized for suicidal thoughts/plans, always sleeping, never talked much, avoided social gatherings, could only do short drives due to my anxiety, and I have had over 10 jobs in the past 5 years unable to hold one down longer than a few months. 6 months at most recent.
I did all of them broke my back in 1990 dad died 2 months later worked with broke back to take care of my dad frozen waiting on some one to finish the deal I did then 3 years ago I had a vessel bust in my head 2 years later I get it I'm 61 now have I played my dues I hung and finished drywall for 45 years worked in Kmart Wal-Mart kas and Larry panty pride picked orange shine shoes delivered groceries on foot at 10 built houses what a run I've had and still clicking lol
Yea I tried talking to therapist but that shit dident help and now I’m 18 and it’s not better especially when my grandpa killed him self 4 years ago
@Jeff Watson - Why would you say that.
Me too I only had 4 jobs in my whole life I'm 27 my first one I was in high school that last for about 3 months my other job it took me 3 years to find stayed at that job 5 months then I took me 4 years to another job and i last 4 months then i took me a few months after that job to find the one I'm at and I've been with them for 6 years only reason I been with them that long is because its part time and seasonal I only work 2 or 3 times a month and some months not at all but now I dont know if I can keep doing it because my boss was trying to fire me a few months ago plus my baby is taking a even bigger hit
9 days until my SSDI hearing. I'm so nervous I could pass out. It's such a long process even if I got seen 6 months early.
have my hearing in 3 weeks, have been waiting since 2016.
Thank you again. I am 51. All the meds that you mentioned I am on. Physical therapy twice a week. You are a great encouragement
Hello I need help
With my bad depression... Every day I deal with it...
I'm just researching my options but unfortunately I already "check off" well more than half these things. The only two I don't is I'm 25 and my job history isn't bad. Granted that's because I go for low stress jobs but even then I struggle. I'm hoping a shift in my medication dosage will make things better. Good luck to everyone out there, you're far from being along in this struggle.
Opinion, I had just commented on your video about trying to know of certain phrases/questions between the judge and the voc rep. Here are some of my ... qualifying ... symptoms. I have had.. 7 psych ward stays in a matter of a year and half, going 3 months almost to the day in that time frame. I've been on..geez.... tons of psychotropic and depression meds. My diagnoses are borderline personality disorder, Bipolar 1 with mania: psychotic episodes. PTSD, anxeity disorder, paranoia, insomnia..the list goes on.
And I'm typing this while listenig..and yeah.... I think I have a high chance of winning. I had..um two crying spells DURING the hearing, one right before. Even told the judge straight up I had to take my rescue does of kolonopin, or I wouldn't have been able to even talk. Again THANK YOU. You don't even have to answer me at this point. I am SO THANKFUL. I know there is still a chance to be denied, but with what was said at the hearing yesterday, and the considerations for someone needing disability due to mental illness, I feel like I can breath a bit better today. I went to bed crying, just hear that, there are NO jobs where I live that would accommodate my ... well, short fuse issues. God bless. Keep it up!
Jennifer, based on what you say, it sounds like you have a very good chance at a favorable decision.
Its so Fed up cause I could work better without a arm or a leg then I do (and I try) with anxiety. Its a nightmare. But because I can work a little, no way can I get help. I can do a 12 dollar a hour job maybe 25 hours a week. Thats all I can handle. Because of that everythings just perfect with me to the Gov. I understand its hard for the outside to realize how messed up anxiety (real deal anxiety, not normal) can be. But how does one live off working a 25 hours week at 12 a hour. Maybe put my sister in debt? & live nearly homeless. All just cause I can do things, its so hard to explain. I know I cant get any help, and its a joke in this 1% sick rich country. Put it this way. If not for anxiety id of had a 60 grand per year job by now. Instead its survival at 48. People ask how can you play guitar or games? Well im not dead, and doing life things is still possible, that's why its hard to explain. Been hiding it since 21. But have been seeing & umder medicin since. And Ive never ever am fully me 70% of the time. Its just a mess that cant be fixed. Most get it post college, thus they can edge out 30 grand a year job once anxiety hits them. Hit for me, was it hit me pre collage and I couldnt do it. Then I stayed home but was out some. Would only do small hour jobs, never learned a trade. Parents die, Im then really struggeling. No marriage, thus no partner income. Its been survival by a string. But to the outiside, I look normal to most, just with bad luck or I dont push. Mostly cause I hide the anxiety from everyone as best I can, cause its shameful to me too. But I shouldnt be living like this if things were right. But? Its messed up.
I totally understand!
I understand as well and I wish that you are blessed.
I totally get what you are saying. I'm 36 and my dad just died. I don't get how I'm supposed to get by. I never even had a job. Its like they expected me to be constantly be begging doctors for help when I can hardly go out and can't drive. I find my anxiety deeply shameful. I know this lawyer is just trying to helpful but I feel even more hopeless now
I have been working for 12 years, never taken a break except maybe 2 weeks to a month in between switching jobs. I’m 30, I’ve suffered from migraines since I was 12. I tried to commit suicide once when I was 17. I feel like there is no point to life, I contemplate suicide but I love my kids and that’s the only thing keeping me from doing it. All I want to do is sleep, I dread work, I’m constantly calling off I’m surprised I haven’t been fired yet. I’m seeing a psychiatrist this week, I can’t take it anymore. Recently I was even hearing voices in my head, scared the crap out of me, they were there everyday and wouldn’t let me sleep at night. I feel I’m at the end of my rope. Not until I stumbled on this video did it ever occur to me that I might be able to take a long break from work and be able to receive benefits. But even my HR department gave me cards to see a doctor and get help, do you think I have a case?
I got approved in 2015, took 6 months+, spent 8 months in the hospital for MDD
How did it go
I had to fill out a complete disability review update to continue to get disability 4 years ago. I had to describe my daily activities, what doctors I see, what meds I been on, etc. I always keep a list of meds I been on and my doctor appointments in my phone. I had to use sheets of paper to describe my conditions. I got approved again for disability. Good luck to anyone trying to get disability.
I filled today. I have ASPD, PTSD, and Bipolar. My Dr tried a few medications for Bipolar but my ASPD got worse. She told me that there is no other medication that I can try. My mind is a living hell, and now I have to except that it's not going to get any better.
I have anxiety and when I get upset I have panic attacks and can't breathe!
I just received my first denial. I'm 30 years old and was locked in my home for 6 years do to my anxiety. Finally broke out and been seeing a therapist and psychiatrist. Was diagnosed with PTSD, Panic Disorder with agoraphobia. Depression etc. but still very hard for me to walk out my front door. Just go out to see my doctors. But I feel my mental department is failing me. They did not send in any info to ssi. Thinking about changing to a diff location. SSI said I was fine and could work. Even though I been living in hell since I was 18.
I deal with this issue frequently - when a medical provider does not send in medical records. It can be very frustrating.
i had same issue
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Junior Lopez First, I love you brother. You're not alone. Second, I am the same. I see my mental health doctor in the morning. And they are going to help me with SSDI. I am 29 and have had easily 50 jobs. I can't keep a job to save my life. I hallucinate visually and auditory. Over stimulated and anxiety goes through the roof and panic attacks. Crying uncontrollably. Depression. Manic. Like a million more things. Ugh. Makes me just want to die. I hope you got approved.
Social Security Disability videos I went to that same thing they ask the doctor in March to please give medical records about my anxiety and depression the judge had to do a subpoena for the doctor to give me my records you gave our records end of September my advocate had to put in some information and here it is he gave that information to the judge by October 13th now I'm just waiting for his decision oh boy I have been waiting for a long time
I've never been hospitalized but I avoid crowds and have odd routines to get through the days. I am on multiple prescriptions and have been taking them since I was 5 and I'm 39 now. I often don't shower for days. I sleep all the time and have very hard time socializing even with my girlfriend.
How would agoraphobia and ptsd, fall into this?
What do you do, when none of your supervisors will reply to contact, or the company is no longer around to contact?
How would you respond to a question of "if it's so bad that you just lay in bed, why not just end it?", or if you are depressed no matter what you do "why not work any way since it is bad no matter what?"
I don't need sympathy I need money
Lol
I am 42 year going 42 an going on 43 and I applied for social security . I have all these issue and depression, mdd, anxiety, ptsd and plus. I was denied the first time. I am work with Myler Disability and have a upcoming court date. I am worried of getting declined again, I just quit me job due to pressure with customers and come coworkers..... anyway I take three to for type of medication. I can't socialize with other I keep myself Isolated all the time and have living my house. My husband tried help me out of it but just the paranoid feeling I be having just gone even crazy. I can't go to groups cause I hate being around people so closely or if i DO I can problably stick around for a few hours and gotta go. if that...anyway thanks for the video. GOOD INFORMATION.
How did it go?
I went to the local county ran mental clinic I saw a shrink and I was one on one counseling with a counselor I was in group therapy every week was on seroquel prozaz and two others and you don't have to pay I also had 3 inpatient stays before approval and two more since being APPROVED
What about someone who's been through multiple traumatic experiences? 😢😭💔and physical trauma also...
It depends on how these trauma impact your capacity for work, the type of treatment you are receiving and the type of support you can get from your doctors.
i can't afford a therapist. i tried going a few times when my ex would pay for it, my parents refused to help me ever. even when i tried killing myself when i was 10. they are, however, more than happy to help my older sister and financially support her. they kicked me out as soon as i had a job, and i've had to struggle with shitty relationships (the people themselves were horrible and i have really bad anxiety with boyfriends), to keep a roof over my head. i'm currently working fulltime, but i have multiple breakdowns a week, i cry at work for no reason, i think about killing myself everyday. i'm currently on zoloft, and it's making me feel worse, but i'm scared to talk to my doctor about it, cuz i don't want to get locked away for 72 and lose my job, and have to pay a huge hospital bill (that no one will help me with).............. i also have hashimoto's, which makes me feel insanely tired, and i'm getting to the point of where i'm scared i'm going to get fired or i'm going to snap and run away and live in my car until i can get disability.
U can go to your local county ran mental health clinic with no money
The state pays for it at zero cost to u
Okay, watching this and not necessarily saying the views of the judges are reflected by the OP here, but saying 20 and 30 year olds have more "resolve" is an incredibly ageist thing to say. My parents never made it past their 40s and I myself have been struggling for the last decade. I've been hospitalized several times, and take more meds than I could care to be on but are necessary, have been fired from several jobs for side effects of my illnesses, and now am struggling at home. Young people struggle too. I've had doctors say I'm too young to have something, (like my polyps for example at age 24 that were removed!) When the fact of the matter is young people aren't tested ENOUGH or are treated fairly. Why do illnesses get so bad later in life? I believe it's partially due to the fact young people's health concerns aren't taken as seriously as they should be. Food, environment, and stress levels have significantly risen or changed substantially since the freaking 70s. We need to stop using old modules to define modern day people. That's my 2 cents. Stop with this ageist regurgitation. Change the system! ALL people count
I’m a walking example of this...however I have held a job since I was 22 somehow. Not sure how much longer I can cope, though.
Do you know what tinnitus and hyperacusis is? It is life altering! It causes anxiety, depression, your cannot function . Your hearing is damaged , you can’t focus, you can’t function as normal people do. I suffered at work for the longest time . I don’t know how I lived through the torture!
I was raped and the age of 14 and it went to court at the age of 15 years old . I was a virgin. The man got 50 years under the old law it was cut in half and he was released. But I have been diagnosed with ptsd. Also. I've had seizure and stroke . I've been in two major crashes and need back surgeries also I have been diagnosed with basil cell carcinoma and basil cell ..I've been in front of the AlJ two times since 2003 the last time was a hearing in 2017 the judge have my lawyer two weeks to get the diagnosis for my cancer unfortunately the lawyer did not meet the deadline. Also she wiped my work record .however I have been married for 8 years and my husband has an amazing work record.During the hearing however the judge said she recognized the ptsd. Unfortunately it was because I said a curse word under my breathe and she heard it. But that is when she recognized the ptsd part. I just need to know what to do at this point. I didn't appeal do to my brother and sister passed away and my father since 2017
What makes me mad, is i tick EVERY BOX other than one: age. Im 20. Ive spent my entire life since i was 4 years old. four. Fighting depression and anxiety. Ive been on all kinds of drugs, Prozac has come and gone and come again. Ive been in an inpatient program multiple times for sucide attempts and just general depression. Ive been unable to hold a job since highschool after leaving a full time position where i worked several months. I cannot keep a job because i have anxiety attacks, im afraid to go into any public area alone, and doinf so often leaves me unable to do what i needed anyway as im having a panic attack. I am afraid to talk to others, even some of my loved ones. TmI but i typically dont shower for a week or more because i cant get myself out of bed. I will lay for days with no motivation to even think about moving. Yet, even after all of this, just because "im young, i can handle it" i wouldnt get approved. And that right there is f***ed up.
Emily it is true that younger claimants have an uphill battle but I have won several severe depression/anxiety cases for younger claimants. This past month I represented a young lady whose functional impairments sound like yours and the judge announced a favorable bench decision.
Oh wow! That is incredible. After watching your videos I would have hope that someone like you may be able to actually help, however cost to afford anyone is beyond my reach. Perhaps someday I can save enough to try! By then I might be older anyway seeing as how I don't make anything.
Emily Steffen Emily, I couldn't afford a lawyer if I had to pay up front, but I believe most lawyers that do this kind of work will take their pay out of your payment if u are approved, that's why these lawyers won't take someone's case unless they think you have an excellent shot at being approved
I can't afford treatment and AvPD prevents everything im supposed to do in life which also prevents me from getting treatment. Which is needed for disability. Ugh.
Thank you
I have been trying to get disability on and off for 30 years, i have my hearing before a judge in 3 weeks (been waiting 2 years for this appointment) and i hope i am finally "disabled" enough with C-PTSD and dissociative disorder to be approved
Best of luck to you. It is a difficult process.
Sheesh I've been bed ridden for over 2weeks and finally took my first shower yesterday. I didn't socialize either nor did I go anywhere for weeks.Finally I dragged myself out of bed (last minute by the way) to go pay my rent. I couldn't even look at the person who took my money order bc I was filled with social anxiety. I was hungry and went to get food and it was so uncomfortable asking for what I wanted. I went straight home after that couldn't take being outside any longer. Do I need social security??? P.S. I'm in my mid 30s. N not on meds. Sure can use some Xanax right about now.
Me too beautiful I am going through this
I haven't showered in 4months i have had no desire to do anything at all whatsoever for 5yrs now.
I did thank you very much this information was was great
You are welcome.
My girlfriend is in her mid-late 30s. Can she get social security disability? We are at the waiting for a hearing with an administrative law judge phase. The initial claim and request for reconsideration were denied. So nervous she's going to get denied again.
She's been out of work for about 18 months now and has been seeing a psychiatrist and a psychologist about those 18 months as well. She's been taking various anti depressants but has been resistant to all of them so far. They either do nothing or nothing + bad side effects. She hasn't taken many different ones I guess because her psychiatrist is kind of a dummy. She sees her psychologist every two weeks and her psychiatrist every month and we have documentation of this too. We also have a neuropsych report she had done about a year ago. I also had to just take her to go to a psychiatric hospital today because she started to get very suicidal and told me that she was going to shoot herself with her mom's or stepdad's gun.
As for the "home front" stuff (rather than doctor visits) she sleeps at least 8 hours at night (or at least lies in bed 8 hours a night) but then sleeps another 3-4 hours during the day. She doesn't clean up the house much even though I'm at work all day and she's not. We used to play lots of video games together or watch movies etc but even a lot of that is hard to do because she's so miserable most of the time she takes interest in almost nothing. Like I said, even video games/TV shows/movies, one of what should be the most easily enjoyable activities. She's usually able to drive herself to psych appointments but that's mostly because they take place when I'm at work. But for other stuff like grocery shopping I do that for her. She can't even go out for that. She doesn't really socialize outside the home either, though she never did that much anyway because she's not much of a social butterfly as is.
I'm dealing with a panic disorder and it had evolved into a bit of agoraphobia. I filed for disability over a year ago, was denied and I appealed. I do have more evidence this Time I think, a therapist I see bi weekly, as well as a psychiatrist who has prescribed me medications to try to get it under control. I'm scheduled for another ce exam for mental health at the end of the month, but was told I may not need it, dependant on my psychiatrist? Maybe his records are sufficient, perhaps is what he is saying. I'm not sure. This has been a difficult road and I don't have an attorney. If I get denied again I guess I'll need to hire one
This is making it seem pretty hopeless for my case. I avoid social situations with strangers like the plague. I take my garbage out very late in my apartment so I won't have to have anyone see me. My family takes my laundry so i don't have to deal with others. I'm 36 left school when I was 15 because it got to be too much. I lived with my dad for 18 years in subsidized housing. He died recently, I just don't understand what I have to do to convince others that I have a real problem.
Its sick that they want you on "heavy duty" drugs when I tried some and they only worsened my IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) and worsened my anxiety and insomnia. I am barely scraping by on zzzQuil and a cocktail of sleep supplements that only work half the time.
I gave up trying to get SSI and Disablityinsurance.
MORE DIFFICULT? This is absolutely crazy... no pun intended!! I tried a few years back and had 7yrs great doctors records and twice-monthly therapist records for 7yrs and took 6+ meds for 7yrs and I also am a disabled vet and I had a great lawyer AND I STILL DIDN'T GET IT!! What's the hope in trying again?
SuperEvilC I'm applying now, can I ask what you were diagnosed with? Thanks!
I never went for help for my Anxiety.. turns out it has serious physical issues if you ignore it. Should be much easier to prove now because there is a physical component that just flat out doesn't let me do much.
This video is exactly what I needed
Thank you from Toronto 🍁
I've been fired from multiple jobs, mainly because I break down at work crying all day, or missed multiple days of work because i can't get outta bed. I shower about 3 times a week, hardly eat, can't keep a job, am broke, have been diagnosed with depression and anxiety. I'm currently off my meds because I lost my old job from which I had insurance for said meds. I've lost atleast 3 jobs because of my depression and anxiety. I've never filed for SS and am 27 years old. Would I have a case?
Maybe. But at 27 you will have an uphill battle, especially if your meds do control your symptoms. See www.ssdanswers.com/winning-mental-health-disability/ for my take on what is working in 2018 for mental health cases.
I created an online account @ mysocialsecurity.gov to keep track of my claim. My claim is at the determination stage. One for SSI and one for SSDI. The SSDI says determined/approved. Is this a good sign? I haven't received anything in the mail yet but It says a letter has been mailed....
Any approval is a good thing.
Yes, I think you are approved, the letter to inform you is merely delayed in the mail.
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Approval Letter means yes. Benefits should follow very quickly. Possibly a one time lump sum check if you put in significant work time, followed by monthly benefits. Every case is unique. Good luck with all of this. It isn't easy, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Hey how long did it take to process and what's your disability if you don't mind me asking
In 2010 my boyfriend was in a single vehicle rollover accident & ejected from it onto the highway. He spent almost 2 months in a medically induced coma after being Life Flighted to Houston's Memorial Traum Hospital. He broke all ribs on the right side, completely tore his right shoulder, and had surgery for a Pneumothorax, removed rib fragments, and 1/3 of his right lung. He also sustained a head injury. I feel strongly that he has post concussion syndrome also. He applied for disability and was denied in 2011, I think. In February, 2018 he finally had major reconstructive surgery on his right shoulder through Walker County's indigent health care program. He has been going to physical therapy 3 times a week, and was told it would be a slow process. He has been unemployed for 2 years. What is his next step??
We live in Texas. I have done some research and found that he should establish himself with workforce solutions to begin documenting his case and having tests done, etc.. Is this correct?? He is diabetic, has high blood pressure and sleep apnea. Any help/guidance would be greatly appreciated.
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What happens if my pcp says I can work but psychiatrist says I can’t?
What about treatment resistant depression? Going all the way up through MAOI and nothing is effective?? almost 20 yrs of documentation/trying (I’m now going to your 2020 video) you are smart to do this could be a serious timesaver as an attorney to be able to refer your clients to watch links, I’m going to pass this onto mine
I still check in and agree
Your explaing alot about me and my situation. Drs didnt hold up their end on my case. They leave out way to much. I was denied even though they are the ones who told me to file. Im so devastated. Im so screwed.
I'm upset about seeing the notes from my doctor. She said I'm uncooperative, I don't see how ,I've tried all the medications some I still take some I had to stop from bad reactions,i try to tell her everything but I feel she doesn't properly notated everything and probably doesn't even care, I have to go three times just to get a referral , she puts off filing out paperwork for my attorney then says she doesn't know where it is if anything she has been uncooperative
Yeah mines also , she doesnt note anything wrong & it is ...its so hard to find a doctor that listens
I’ve been in the shadows for years just fighting by myself never been to th hospital or doctor for that because I feel like they’re not going to help and The system is going to put a mark on me for life.
I’ve been in and out of jobs since i was a teen I stopped going to school on 10 grade cus i wasn’t able to concentrate or to deal with anything at all now I’m considering on applying for disability but I fear that they’re not going to give it to me.
I need help before is too late
I had my hearing yesterday. I will tell you I never realized how hard it would be to win. I had a hard time. You will not win without good documentation and medicine. Lots of it.
Disability benefits need to be increase as they clearly don't cover all independent living cost for the disable that's the main issue here to solve this whole issue the amount should be higher in states like California since that is one of the most expensive states
Oh well they not going to approve me.
I've been trying since I was 19, I'm 25 and been denied 7-8 times. My conditions "aren't severe enough" despite having severe anxiety, major depression, OCD and mild PTSD.
It is very, very difficult to win SSD when you are in your 20s. See ssdanswers.com/winning-mental-health-disability-case/ for more.
Social security benefits need to be increase a lot more mainly in expensive states like California and New York
The amount you get is based on what you paid in.
how can you get any of that with no money ???? and depressed people are more likely to make less how does that make sense need money to get people money who need money
Im homebound from agoraphobia since childhood.Im suppose to be under or SSDIThey threw me on SSI.I dont even get enough to pay rent .Im borrowing money.im 62 years old,i never worked still homebound ,and i have other medical health problems now.
I’m a diagnosed schizophrenic and I just applied for SSDI, I’m hoping I can get it
I rather keep things in
What if one is in his late 60's?
Mr Ginsburg, I was Very recently approved for SS# Benefits and at the same time IMMEDIATELY was informed by my LTD Carrier that I no longer qualified for THEIR LTD as they had determined I was no longer Disabled (BTW my Left Leg is STILL missing due to Diabetes) and so Cut Me Off faster than you can Snap your Fingers! I had gone thru the entire (and enormous!) hassle of Medical Paperwork, Doctors' corraborative opinions etc..for the entire 11 months that I was on LTD. I had previously worked 17 years at my job with EXCELLENT references. The Lawyers that the LTD people assigned to help me Win my case for SS# Disabiity took their cut right off the top when the Award was given to me. The LTD folks are now demanding their Payback. I find it EXTREMELY COINCIDENTAL that Only AFTER I was Approved for SS# that the LTD folks don't think I qualify for their LTD any longer. Had they determined that in the past 11 months well, then they had No Chance of getting reimbursed by me! I think they should just have REDUCED my LTD Payments accordingly as it states in my LTD Policy? Do I have a case against them? Since they STOPPED my LTD Payments 3 weeks ago I don't think I have anything to lose? Please, provide your Educated and Experienced oppinion about this to me.
Hi im deaf i suffer bbpd and suffor just lost my vocals chords and my kids to my family due to victimization from violence and rape and depression and etc shit out of luck.
Ok, I am at point three, MEDS. I refuse to get on meds, for anxiety, SEVERE PTSD. Due to ... shall I say without sounding crazy, a conspiracy theory/paranoia about medication. (My hearing is 1 June!) HOW DO I ADDRESS THIS? Cause I really have a theory about meds, and I do not want to sound koo koo, or like I am making it up, but... I believe what I believe.
Thank you!
I think you can make an argument that you have chosen not to take medicines because of concerns about side effects or about the impact of those meds on your longevity. However, some judges may take the position that refusing to consume medications reflects non-compliance and that there is a big difference between refusing to take meds and refusing surgery. At a minimum I would be prepared to submit some sort of documentation from reputable medical sources supporting your concerns about the various medications prescribed.
Great answer. Thank you. Telephone with attorney I have Wed, then 1 June Judge, again telephone. I live overseas. Gee, you would have gotten my case, but too late now!
I'm so scared I have an appointment coming up in March I'm 38 and I have bipolar 1and ptsd I haven't been able to work for 7 years and been a burdein to my family I don't party or self medicate I just been stuck at my moms house avoiding getting manic which makes me a horrible human being I don't think I can survive a denial from social security I don't want to do this anymore It feels like the end of the road for me
Beth Valdez beth, how did it turn out? Are you doing better now? Hope so....prayers sent
I'm 60 hospitalized in the last 3 years on anti-anxiety meds for 15 years and 3 blood pressure meds partially due to anxiety, worked up until May and another failed job attempt. Was told 3 years ago to file for disability because I was working for a behavioral health company and couldn't even do that, but they didn't give me disability and I only filed the first time then went back to work for several failed attempts. Now I'm falling, and have had two TIA's in the last three years...fell on my last job and a ladder fell on me...but i'm filing on the mental disability. I've been the victim of two violent crimes...one a gunpoint robbery at my job, by a man who is now in a federal prison for robbing multiple people after me...so, I mean, I also have PTSD so why didn't I get disability? I've filed again, cause after this last attempt and the fall, and another fall after that...I'm done, it's just too risky...
Cindy, the diagnosis does not determine disability. You have to prove that your symptoms and medication side effects prevent you from reliably working a full time job. This is increasingly difficult with a medical condition like PTSD where there is no way to objectively measure your condition.
why can't they measure it by the jobs i've lost in the last 10 years? by calling them and asking them what happened? can they?
@@cindytreadway5999 NO OFFENSE CINDY BUT YOU'RE EXPECTING SSA TO DO EXTRA WORK TO APPROVE YOU??? BECAUSE WHY...YOU'RE SPECIAL??? C'MON GIVE ME A BREAK!! YOU NEED TO GET THE AFFIDAVIT FROM YOU'RE EMPLOYER DISCUSSING THE PROBLEMS YOU HAD PERFORMING YOUR ROLE AND HOW YOU WERE UNSUITABLE. DISABILITY IS NOT ABOUT THE DISORDER ITS ABOUT PROVING THE DISORDER PREVENTS YOU FROM DOING SGA-SUBSTANTIALLY GAINFUL ACTIVITY AKA A JOB. IF YOU CAN SIT DOWN AND TYPE ON A COMPUTER FROM A HOME YOU MY DEAR ARE ABLE TO WORK ACCORDING TO SSA!
I hope my hearing will go through my best the ability
I have SAD which effects me most but also have bipolar 2 and severe depression and can’t seem to get out unless I pep talk myself to going to the gym, the park. I got fired like 3 weeks ago and I can’t find anything. At 19 years old I was hospitalized for a week after a suicide attempt. Now I’m 37 and might have to try to apply for this. I’m in and out of jobs, in and out of homelessness, or living with family, roommates. I constantly hoard my benzodiazepines on days off, and people might think I’m normal, but I’m so freaking weird and feel like such a coward as a man. So much money goes to the military and foreign aid. It’s sad that people get denied social security.
have you been checked for ASD-AS ? formerly known as aspergers ? sounds like you do a lot of masking. maybe look for a clinical psychiatrist that can tell ssd how your comorbidity's make working impossible..
I have severe P.T.S.D .I have applied 3 times for ssi . now I work a job that makes my P.T.S.D WORSE. with no health insurance offered . so now what ?
shit out of luck government dont care
I am curious how Social SEcurity would view an individual who made an attempt to work and live overseas. I left the USA as I fear that the USA is spying on me and wants to harm me as I know something they think is threatening to the government. I am reluctant to take meds as I think it is being used to control me. I do have a history of mental illness. I was diagnosed with Paranoid Schizophrenia. I am highly intelligent and able to learn things such as how to make soap , candles, and the like. I have always been very good in school. I am able to get A's and B's without studying for tests, and I have a pretty good memory. I was even able to get a bachelors degree in political science and I am able to speak a few languages at a basic level. My problems are more around social. I have very few friends. I have a girlfriend but i upset her alot because I am always thinking she is cheating on me. She tells me how I never smile when she takes photos and if we go to clubs I do not dance. I really do not like parties as I find them boring and pointless. I do believe at times that either she or her family will try to kill me if i were to leave her. I worry at night about aliens abducting me which is a reason why I sleep with the lights on and have to have all the window blinds shut as I fear they will look through my windows and grab me while I am sleeping. There are times where I would go for days without taking showers. I tend to be skinny as I do not enjoy eating. There are times where I would be in the middle of a meal and lose interest and go do something else. I always tend to have dishes in the sink as I will forget to wash them. Many times when I get to washing them there are maggots or mold in them. This also happens when I plan meals. I will plan a meal, buy all the ingredients, and then get distracted and by times I get to making the meal some of the food would get moldy and would have to be thrown away. I rarely finish tasks I start. I was studying piano and clarinet and stopped. I was trying to learn Chinese and I would keep up with lessons for a week and then I would lose interest for a few weeks and then would try to start again. I do have this belief that I am the reincarnation of Peter the great and I was meant to be born in Russia and not the USA. I do have a hard time getting along with people as I am somewhat argumentative and really do not listen to anyone. I do not really care about anyone else and I find even with my girlfriend I do not really feel anything unless she does something and then I get angry. When I hurt her feelings I feel bad about what I did because I do not want to lose her. There are times when she will start crying that I feel like laughing and i know she can see me chuckling. My last job was teaching English but I ended up fired. The headmaster said something about my twitching making students nervous. The students had made a comment about me seeming cold and distant to them.I have to admit that I am more social then usual when I am living in China, Cambodia, Brazil or Peru and I have fewer conflicts in these places. However I tend to have angry outbursts every so often that my girlfriend has witnesses, I once got angry and started yelling at a salesperson who rented bikes because they were charging me for bringing their bike back late. I also got angry at her sister when asked to wash dishes. There are times that I do not understand why I got upset as even while I was yelling at her I was thinking it would have been better simply say ok I will do it in a few minutes. Though I do not say it I do walk down the street thinking that I am exceptional and I am going to live forever and that I am better than everyone else.Generally I prefer to be home alone than with other people.. I get upset when people are always moving around me. I want them to sit still, When I am sleeping I have to either sleep on the edge of the bed or have blankets piled up as if they are mountains so I cannot see the floor. I always have tochoose the most strategic location or a frontier area. I always have to divide up floor space of a room into 7 provinces and then put bottles to act as their capitals. In my apartment I cant sleep unless the bathroom door is closed and the light is on in the bathroom. If i see cockroaches I will start naming them and will get angry if my girlfriend tries to kill them. I also tend to have a habit of writing long emails to teachers and family. Whenever someone asks me if I want to do something rather then simply say yes or no I have to give three reasons why I do not want to do something.
what if you have depression and hashimoto's disorder AND myoclonic involuntary movements and a story of workplace bullying for being different?
they tell u to find a job where people are not like a desk job.. ssdi is very hard to get..
What about bipolor, ptsd, depression. Suicide attempt, no job over 1 yr, chronic homelessness
Gotta have several inpatient stays in the mental hospital by several I mean more than 2 or 3 be seeing a shrink and being in one on one therapy with a counselor and being in group therapy is a huge plus the more heavy duty medications u are on is a plus
I have a question I do have pretty severe depression I take meds for.. but for me my biggest struggle is dealing with depression and fibromyalgia.. I’m always feeling exhausted my body is in pain all day I get relief by drinking many 800 ibuprofen other than that, I’m in pain from my neck down.. on top the depression.. I don’t know if that’s a reason for disability but I can assure I have no energy I want to work just don’t know how.. thank you Johnathan
I hear you, I've been there and still struggling. Be careful with the ibuprofen, it can damage your stomach - this happened to me. At age 44, my gastroenterologist told me I can never take ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin for THE REST OF MY LIFE. This is because if the severe inflammation these meds caused in my stomach and upper intestine.
I am 40 years old I was diagnosed with major depresision disorder and I have back fail syndrome I have a lot of pain in my lower back I don't use a cane because I hardly go out because of the pain it prevents me and I prefer not to leave and I have hearing on October 22 I feel very anxious I will have a chance to win my case
You should have it in your file at the Dr that you need a Cain or walker. Every little detail helps your case.