Hi, I think you need to spill the beans tell them everything that you are feeling the more problems you have the better chance you have...I got a lawyer to help expidite my paperwork cause I was low on cash but they take a chunk of money out let me tell you.

I did that evaluation, its a joke, don't be worried. It takes all of 5 minutes, like you I was in a complete panic, for nothing. Just answer the questions, you'll be outta their in a minute or so.

I know ThomasB just did. Maybe ask him about it.

Thanks, I am just mad that they think they can judge how mentally ill I am in one visit.

Actually I just had my interview at the social security office. I did not have this done and I hope and pray they don't ask for it because I would be just as nervous as you are. I think as other have already said the best thing I can say is to tell them everything and do not hold back. Maybe ask your tdoc or pdoc what to expect. Maybe take a loved one with you who can help point out what you won't remember to.

Wow...I really hope the best for you. PLEASE keep me informed about how this goes and what the expierance is like in case they make me do this too.

I agree with Benjamun. They just asked me a few questions and that was it. I think your doctors' recommendation carries a lot of weight.

that is the problem that I have, my docs office that I was going to all of a sudden closed and now I am seeing a new doc for the first time and I know he wont be able to give me any recommendations, my previous docs office closing came at a bad time. they told me that once I have the evaluation done I will get an answer within a few weeks as to whether I am approved.

He wrote my medicines and asked me a few questions. My interview took a little over an hour. Good luck to you.

It's no big deal...just answer the questions they ask you as honestly as you can.

I does help though if you elaborate on how you are incapable to work at the current time due to istability, illness, etc.

Lay it on real thick.

It's natural to feel as you do...I was asked questions like what kind of room was I in and how to spell certain words...there is no faking it with these people...just act the way you feel...even if it is uncomfortable...you will be evaluated fairly I am sure

I just went thru the same thing about 2 mths ago, it was terrible. Number 1, no one but my doctor knows everything about me and I don't feel comfortable talking about it so how are you suppose to get the point across to someone you don't know and don't trust. I actually turned my chair around and told him I couldn't look at him while I was talking to him and answering his questions because I didn't know him and I really didn't want to be there talking to him. He spent all of 15 minutes with me, still was denied, which you will be anyway, state level can't make a federal decision. But I guess after 15 minutes he thinks he knows everything about me!

Mine was fairly simple - a few questions. But, I acted a little nuts (because I AM nuts) by rocking and trembling. So if you feel anxiety - show it like you would normally be at home. I was denied the first time, resubmitted my second time, got a lawyer and won the second time. But, I LOOKED sick/odd. I recommend you get a lawyer after you get the results from this time.
You'll be alright. Just be yourself and be honest. You'll never see this person again.
peace, teresa

Yes, I went through the evaluation myself and I just acted like myself. I answered all their questions truthfully. I didn't try to over act or anything to prove to them I am BP. I did get approved. Good Luck to you

sounds not as scary now

I had this evaluation with a
State appointed Psychiatrist,
He took about 1hr. and was
very through about all his
questions. I went there just
looking like I was at home.
Very depressed and stoic
looking. I had trouble with
the memory tests. He asked
if I had been ever abused
as a child and I said yes,
my father beat me severely
and I told him how he could
become suddenly violent.
He asked if I had ever been
hospitalized in a Pysch.Unit
as an inpatient, I said yes,
when I was 21yrs. old for
one week. I was very open
and cooperative with him.
He stated from all he learned that I had been thru
alot of Hell in my life and
had alot going against me
most of my life. Then it was
over. Somehow I knew I would
get my SSDI. I worked 38yrs.
and deserved to get it!!!!