Depression Support Group
Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.
I've been through some bad stuff alone and couldn't find anyone who gives a damn to tell it to. My mom passed away on March of 2008 and at the same time I was dealing with soft tissue injuries from a bus side-swiping me, it was in broad daylight in a commercial area and there where no witnesses, the bus driver was not caught and the police misfiled the report as a medical assist not hit and run. My legs healed from that and then my job laid me off in October that year, they had been downsizing and eliminated my department. I went on state disability for a year (I didn't intend it to be that long) and the funds finally ran out. I went on unemployment, I thought maybe I could find work to do at home but was unsucessful, they would give me an extention when it ran out which was pretty quick. I'm living on my savings and still having trouble with wounds to my legs from edema. I am hesitant to go through the hassle of S.S. disability because even if I'm approved I won't get enough to live on. I feel like I'm living in the twilight zone because I see time going by and don't feel any changes. My only family left lives in another state and I don't want and can't afford to move from my rent controlled apartment. Thanks for reading.
The fact is you will be running out of money at some point. I don't know what your options are except find work so you can stay, see if there is more you can get from SSD like if you have any other conditions like depression that may entitle you to more, though I've heard alot that it takes quite a while to get SSD in the first place, some up to five years and not without a lawyer sometimes to ensure you get it, or lastly move back to your family. I don't know how much savings you got so that may give you time to stay but the money issue has to be addressed. It is true time will pass and you will either do something or not and one way or another something will be forced on you if you don't start to plan ahead. I do understand though feeling helpless to do anything at all. Keep talking here if it helps, might break you out of the twilight zone you are feeling.
What do you think you are going to do next?
RICHARD
how much are you able to work? is disability forever? like could you go on it, then if you got better, go off and work if you could find a job? my son's calling, gotta go.