My question deals with depression and anxiety disorders.of whether or not you can receive disability for this
November 28th, 2009
overwhelmed08 asked:
I have had problems since my teenage years and I am now on medication for depression and social and general anxiety disorders. The problem doesn’t seem to get any better…I am constantly sad and feel overwhelmed with life. It has gotten to the point where I have trouble just going to work. I develope migrane headaches frequently too. They did a CTscan on me also, but showed nothing. When I am not at work I very rarely leave the house. I feel like I cannot even go outside and do yard work because I don’t want anyone to see me….I feel as if there is no point to do anything because it doesn’t matter..nothing will change….all I want to do is sleep…at least there, things are ok most of the time. I cannot just quit my job..then there would be no way to pay bills. I feel like I cannot explain this to my fiance..he knows I have problems, but I feel because of how I am , I know this affects our relationship in all aspects…I **** the way I feel…does any one have some answers for me?
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I have had problems since my teenage years and I am now on medication for depression and social and general anxiety disorders. The problem doesn’t seem to get any better…I am constantly sad and feel overwhelmed with life. It has gotten to the point where I have trouble just going to work. I develope migrane headaches frequently too. They did a CTscan on me also, but showed nothing. When I am not at work I very rarely leave the house. I feel like I cannot even go outside and do yard work because I don’t want anyone to see me….I feel as if there is no point to do anything because it doesn’t matter..nothing will change….all I want to do is sleep…at least there, things are ok most of the time. I cannot just quit my job..then there would be no way to pay bills. I feel like I cannot explain this to my fiance..he knows I have problems, but I feel because of how I am , I know this affects our relationship in all aspects…I **** the way I feel…does any one have some answers for me?
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Categories: Health Issues | Tags: Depression And Anxiety, Question Deals, Sad
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I am on term disability benefit, Im in Ireland tho, but definatly look into it. Im on it 3 years now but I am looking for work at the moment as I feel much better. Like u I was depressed and had very bad agoraphobia, never went out the door for months at a go. There are other benefits u can apply for Im sure. Depends on what country your in I suppose but If you had paid tax credits for a few years U should be entitled to something, even umemployment benefit. Check it out
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You are working, so no. You cannot even apply for disability until you have been out of work for at least a year. I do not think it is the answer. Collect disability and sitting at home will enable you to feed into the depression. You need to try different therapies and different meds, you have to work through this. I suffered from depression for over 20 years, and I know how it can be. I also know the people who go on disability come complacent and just sit at home doing nothing. I really get aggravated because , this is not free money, it money from hard working people. You need to keep trying and keep working, trust me,it is imperative to your recovery.
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Same here. I went on disability for 2 years b/c of my psychological conditions. Two years (at one time), by the way, is the maximum amount of time you can be on disability for mental disorders according to most plans. I had been hospitalized for bipolar depression and anxiety, which might have helped my case with the disability insurance company. You probably won’t qualify for Social Security Disability, as I didn’t, but maybe if you have private Disability insurance you’ll have a chance. First off, though, you need a doctor to state that he/she doesn’t think you can work at the level needed for your current job.
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stopping your job is not the answer, as this is a good reason for you to stay inside the house, which would make your problems even worth in your head.
If your job is causing you some of the depression, try to change job.
Regarding your fiance, you needto explain him your disorder (try mind.org.uk, they have good explaination of mental health problem to show him),if he loves you, he’ll try to understand and help you (my partner never understand my borderline and the trigers, we split up now because of that).
Try to get an activity, preferably with friend or/and you fiance) to go on regular basis to get you out of house and “fight” your anxiety.
Also, most college offer some “managing anxiety” courses, on which i went. It helped me so much (that can be your activity to get out of house).
Please do not loose hope. I was so bad few months ago that i did 14 suicidal attempt in 4 months, and now, with support from psychiatrist, courses, i feel so much better, and without medication (even if it costed my relation), but it was a sacrifice worth it.
Assuming your gp will write sick notes you should be able to get incapacity benefit and once you are feeling a bit better you can work a few hours too and still claim….it helps to get you back on track