Personality Disorders Support Group
Personality disorders form a class of mental disorders that are characterized by long-lasting rigid patterns of thought and behaviour. Personality disorders are seen by the American Psychiatric Association as an enduring pattern of inner experience and behavior that deviates markedly from the expectations of the culture of the individual who exhibits it.
I went out on Short-term disability Feb. 07 and really wanted to go back..part-time - work back up to full time but got a letter from work this weekend and between my docs and employeer..they have put me on Long Term and it states...'Totally Disabled'...I know I have a lot of work to do ... to get better but this just makes me SO SAD....what is in the reports? anyway, does anyone understand or can you help me understand why this is so upsetting to me? thank you.
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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...
To get this type of help, and any benefits that go with it, and the space needed to heal, you have to be dis-abled ie. unable to work - totally.
I don't think it is a horrible term intentionally, but it does seem so. Nor do I think they are downing you, just giving you the space needed to heal and not relapse the minute pressure happens at work.
IThe term used sounds a bit like calling mothers-to-be who are over 30 years old "geriatric".
Make the most of your time away from work, but try to find something to do each day that will take you somewhere that keeps you linked in with people.
I'm trying to get disability soon, but it's becoming so difficult to get it. I can't work due to chronic pain, mental illness, and especially agoraphobia, yet they still deny me. I just need some income... not much, just enough to pay my phone bill and sometimes buy things.
But never forget, a career and such does not make you anything. You make yourself something simply by being kind and loving of one another. That saves lives, slows the corruption of humanity, and most of all, is contagious. Kindness rubs off on others. I know that's cheesy, but it's true. I see a kind, selfless person as far more than any person who is at the top of their career.
Could I ask what you are disabled for, though?
~Chris