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I'm breaking down and getting ssi

deleted_user
deleted_user
This is a huge step for me to do this. But I have been out of work for 2 years now and 5 hospitilizations in that time and don't feel like I can actually hold down a demanding job. I tried to even get waitressing jobs but failed so far and I don't think I can get to work, more less be socialable to people when I am there. I talked with my therapist and pdoc and they agree.

Do you have any adivce, I will fill out my forms Monday.......
tommymott
tommymott
Go for it. That'll take care of lots of worry and stress.
Suninbloom
Suninbloom
the more documentation from all of your docs the better
never back down, be persistent
it's a disability so remind the SSA of that if they try to jerk you around
deleted_user
deleted_user
Based on comments made by the state psychiatrist, I can pretty much tell you exactly why I was awarded disability so quickly and without having to jump through many hoops. It was painfully, painfully obvious to everyone involved that I was trying my level best to get well (and had been for a very long time), and not just take advantage of the system.

I am in no way implying the latter about you, this is just based on my personal experience, and in my mind a very helpful thing to know going in.
Cammiecat
Cammiecat
remember that the first time they will deny your claim. Always appeal. And then appeal the appeal. Just keep going.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I don't have any advice other than to say good luck. I hope it all works out for you.
magicsls
magicsls
i was advised to apply for disability back in 2002. I was denied the first time, so I got a lawyer. Finally in 2004, after going before a judge, I won my case. It has been a lifesaver for me and my daughter. Go for it. Most everyone is denied at first, so don't forget to appeal right away. Good luck!
deleted_user
deleted_user
You can apply over the internet, then they will call you into there Social Security Office within a week. I am in the middle of filling out my application, I had stopped before I had finished the third part.
deleted_user
deleted_user
WOO HOO!!
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