ALL MOODY BLUES Community Group

This group is for all people, no matter what disease, disorder, or life issue that causes you moody times and needs a little support or wants to give support. Be yourself, have fun meeting new people that care and understand you. RULES- show respect, no extra drama, no bashing, keep personal info confidential , and don't give advice [ if asked ok] . problems or...

169 Members

1,384 Posts

0 Online

MonaP 04/14/2011

I am suffering from major depression and borderline personality disorder. I tried to work last month but I couldn't focus and concentrate at all on the job. My mental illnesses are affecting my life. I'm seeing a therapist about once a month and I also see my pdoc once a month. I tried to go to school twice but I couldn't do it. I'm taking Prisitq and Geodon. I really want to be independent. I really want to work. Right now my illnesses are not in control.

deleted_user 04/14/2011

Then I think the best hting for you is to go on disablility . I understand how you are feeling with not working i am in the same spot. But you are the most important right now. e need to get you feeling better and ok to go out into the work force first. It will help in the long run. I have faith you can work again , and even do skool, but lets get you feeling ok first :) and in control :)

doorknob 04/18/2011

I'd try to get SSDI but also apply for SSI as you might need it. SSI will pay you if you qualify for it just until the SSDI kicks in. But honestly you need a lot of backing from your doctor on this as they are largely what determines whether you are disabled or not.

I would talk to your doctors and therapist about it. All I know is why aren't you going to therapy more than once a month? I had to go every week but did drop back to two. Also concentration and focus might mean you have ADD I would ask to be evaluated by your pdoc for it. Medication for ADD will probably help you improve your problems with work. Also since you seem to have problems in school I highly suspect the ADD is the problem and yes if you are unmedicated and have it, it can impair your life. My ADD meds practically changed my life when I was a child. My regret is not getting on them sooner.

irishwriter 04/18/2011

if you are eligible for disability, then you can use the time to focus on getting better for yourself which is the most important thing right now. keep us posted on how you are getting on.

deleted_user 04/18/2011

I believe you should go on disability until you are able to regain control.

deleted_user 04/18/2011

Going on disability doesn't mean you are done working. Use it until you are more able to work. Thats what Im doing. I see my therapist once a week and my pdoc once a month.

Christopher22 04/18/2011

I'm in the process right of filing for disability right now, I could probably handle a part time job right now but nothing more than that. If you plan to file do it right away as the process can take a very long time.

deleted_user 04/19/2011

disibility dont mean you can never work again neither does ssi, you shoulf first aply for ssi and the for disability and ou will dtart getting myone faster that way
if you are thnking f it you should do it asap
good luck

Join the Conversation