Hi, I know i don't usually post on here that often, but I really need some advice. I am in the middle of fighting for disability benefits from a private company (not SSDI), and my psychologist of ten years and I are having some trouble. I owe him a lot of money, since I haven't been paid in month. In addition to that, he hasn't been very supportive of my going on disability, while i know that working has sent me into cycling. In addition to that, he's dragged his feet at sending in the forms. This has been going on since Feb and now its almost July. He finally got everything into them (we are on the appeal stage) but not without saying that if i didn't pay (or I should say a family member) he wouldn't send in the last of what was needed. That turned into a shouting match and he accused me of being unstable and needing more medication. I have to say, in the ten years since I've been diagnosed this is the best I've felt, and I attribute that to not working. Having that stress removed is incredible.

Long story short, I told him today I no longer wanted to see him after 10 years. He called my choice manic and then expressed his anger at it. He then said that he told the private disability company that I would go on more medicine to stabilize me, but I feel that I don't need any more medication at this point. I've spoken to all the people in life and none of them feel I am acting manic.

So here is my question--will ending my relationship with my psychologist hurt my disability chances? I am seeing a lawyer next week to have him help.

Would appreciate any thoughts you have on this.