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I had a good day till I got home from shopping and lunch. I found the letter from SSI I was waiting for since my hearing in June. It was a denial letter. I have been fighting since 2001 on and off because I have not been able to hold a job since I turned 18. I am now 29. The judge used my non compliance to recommended treatments, medications etc as a reason along with my criminal record saying my testimony is can not be used as credible because the way I manipulated people. So the vocational experts testimony in my favor did not decide this case at all. I was on my last string when I applied again and got a lawyer. I am at the end of that string right now. I wonder what will become of my life not being able to support myself having to depend on other people. I don't think I can do it anymore. It is not fair. I have used enough people in my life. I now have to stay with a husband I was in hopes of leaving once I was able to support myself. Again no insurance... That is what I was really hoping for was at least that. I suffer from illness that requires me to be on antibiotics at least one time a month and in need of a 40 thousand dollar surgery... I feel like I want to go down to the Judges office and pull the fucking trigger.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
Wow, that bites! I'm so sorry to read what you've had to go through! Is there anyone who can help you fight this? Does your Pdoc or therapist maybe have the ability to help?
I wish I knew what to say to help!
Hugs!!!
Given the way that you feel, I would voluntarily commit myself. The state cannot turn you down and you may find the help that you need. Barring that, you will at least show them that you are committed but unable to resolve your illness.
Good Luck and Stay Strong!
I'm sorry you're going through so much turmoil. I think that you can not possibly be denied SSI if you in fact are dx with BD.
I can't see how they can approve one BD and not the other. Makes no sense.
To BabyPhat, maybe you should try going to a temp agency and tell them you're tranisitioning from being a housewife to going into the workforce and that you don't have experience but are willing to take whatever they have. Temping can be ok because if the job sucks, it won't last. Plus you can build experience and some agencies even have training opportunities. There may be more options out there for you.