Bipolar Disorder Support Group

Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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got disability on first try thank god

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I got my disability in under 3 months and didn't even need to get a lawyer. Just had to share because I was so worried about it and now I'm so relieved.
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Congrats. I got SSDI on my first try but I did have a lawyer. I hope this helps you. It has definitely been a lifesaver for me.
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I'm so glad for you! My husband was turned down the first time, and then we got an attorney -- he was turned down the second time, but won on appeal.........
Talk to you soon!
ReginaPhalange
ReginaPhalange
Thats great news, well done x
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Turned down the first time. Got worse and was accepted the second time. The difference was more documentation and multiple hospitalizations.
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that is most excellent news! how did you do it?

i got turned down the first time on my own and now have an attorney and my court date is April 20th. keep y'alls fingers crossed for me. we have a final meeting with the attorney this thursday.
Unwell
Unwell
hell yeah thats so awesome!! real happy for ya!
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congrads, that is very unusual to get it that quickly.
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That's terrific. Got mine of first try to but almost didn't because the paperwork sat on my doctor's desk for three months!! Congratulations. Quite a relief, isn't it?
tats69
tats69
One less worry! That's great am happy for you.
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Hooray! Congrats! Let us know how you did it!

It took me nearly 2 years with a lawyer and very strong medical documentation.
FireflyWine
FireflyWine
Yea what Glinda said...congrats!
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Congratulations.
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That's great! I'm in the process of filling out application.
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