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Do you have to work?

heretic
heretic
I am on the Bipolar board as well and no one there has to work. It drives me crazy. I have Bipolar with severe depression and extreme anxiety, yet I am still forced to work. I've been turned down for Disability twice. I can barely function but if I don't I will be homeless.

So I want to know, does anyone on this board have to work? I feel so ALONE on DS. The Bipolar board has posts like "What are you up to" all the time and it will get 30 some replies and not a one will mention having to WORK. All any of them do is leisure activities, household chores and doctor appts. It's absolutely maddening.

I know I shouldn't read those kinds of posts because it ends up hurting me so much, but I keep hoping against hope that SOMEONE will say they had to WORK. But they never do. I feel so alone and really need to talk to others who have to work. If you do would you please consider messaging me? I need support to continue working. Thank you in advance.
Community LeaderWanderingVet
WanderingVet
>>I've been turned down for Disability twice.

Have you tried it through a lawyer? I could not have done it without one.
lovemypreciousfamily
lovemypreciousfamily
I think we all have to, if you don't work you have to look for work in UK, i think it's the same everywhere it is more fulfilling, earning your own money and working hard instead of getting money just given. Some people really are too ill to work, which that's not their fault. If you haven't been accepted by disability, they mustn't think you are able to, not that's fair, but it never is, unfortunately they are the ones that tell us whether we are well enough or not. WELLDONE to you for getting up everyday and going to working even though you're not well. You should be so proud it's a big accomplishment . Don't be annoyed you have to work, but be proud that you do it and get through it. I'm looking for a job, but don't currently work. Hugs
Lala37
Lala37
I second what WV said. If you didn't appeal the decision with a lawyer, then that's your answer. I know of no one who is on disability that didn't have representation.
lovemypreciousfamily
lovemypreciousfamily
but if you feel you aren't well enough, though get a lawyer and maybe a social worker to help you fight your case.
heretic
heretic
I am up for a third time in front of a judge this time and I will have to get a lawyer. So yes, I am trying. The problem is I go to a community clinic and they say they won't evaluate for disability, They will not put it in my file that I should not be working, I am about to lose my job because I just can't function. But I have to keep trying, It's hell.
Victorious
Victorious
Hi my dear friend,

I am here and you should not feel alone, at least here at DS.

I have to work. I work in a place that about five years ago was a great place with a great environment and I loved going to work but all good things must come to an end. Now I work in a very dark, toxic and everyone is so stress. I have too many debts and I need my insurance so I can get my meds and I am able to have appointment with my MDs.

If I didn't have a job I would feel worse with my depression and all. If I stay home the only thing I want to do is sleep but if I go out I feel better but to go out it takes money.

So yes I have to go to work for my responsibilities and my sanity.

Hope this helps
Community LeaderWanderingVet
WanderingVet
>> I am up for a third time in front of a judge this time and I will have to get a lawyer.

Then you should retain one immediately.
heretic
heretic
Yes WanderingVet, you are right, I will work on that on Monday, I am just so depressed I don't feel like doing anything, But I have to so I will.
chris1976
chris1976
Just want to wish you good luck on the third time. Applying for disability has become so difficult to the point that one just needs a lawyer. i hope this time it works.
akacountrygirl
akacountrygirl
Hi. I do not have to work....I had a nervous breakdown in 2008 and really have never recovered.

Social Security WILL turn you down the fist time.. that is the time to get a good lawyer.The lawyer will only make money if she/he wins your case.

Check out a lawyer.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm on disability but the rules have been changed since I got it in Australia and would probably be in the same boat as you. if I wasn't just past the cut off date. Hope it goes well for you this time.
sweatingbullets
sweatingbullets
I know what it's like to be forced to work, hope you are able to get disability soon. :)
DSmom12345
DSmom12345
I don't work (too complicated to explain) and I hate it. Work can give meaning to life. Not being able to work is a part of why I've been depressed.
ZAZAS
ZAZAS
I don't know why you were turned down for disability. Did you get a lawyer and appeal after they turned you down? That is kind of par for the course, they almost always deny the first application. You don't have to pay for the attorney if you lose and he/she takes 25% of whatever back pay you get. Try again. I have all kinds of health issues, but was granted disability due to being bi polar. I did have to get an attorney though. It takes awhile, so go ahead and get started. Don't get an an attorney until they deny you (they wont take the case until then). If that does not work, just keep filing cases. they will have to pay you back pay from the firsts time you applied.
serenityspeaks
serenityspeaks
I do work and wouldn't want to just be at home I think that makes everything worse. I know alot in general on ds just dont work for whatever reason.
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