Most of my life I have struggled with depression and unable to hold down jobs, unable to advance
Thanks Michele!
I can no longer work. I am on several medications and I get ECT treatments electro shock therapy twice a week for my depression.
Well done.
Has anyone gone on disability for depression? What is the process like? Is it even possible?
It took me about 2 years to receive disability with the help of a lawyer too.
I had my hearing yesterday for social security disability after a 2 year waiting period. I am so nervous about the outcome and have to wait another 30 to 90 days for the judge's decision! This whole process has been so difficult, painful even. If it weren't for my family and friends I would not have survive financially to this point. Has anyone had experience with this, and, if so, how did you cope? I can feel my deep depression sneaking up on me, and I am worried about that. I have… read more
I was a lucky one....I got my disability in 9 months with no hearings or judges
Hi ..
I have been advised to apply for long term disability by my psychiatrist and counsellor, but the insurance company's initial response is to decline because I am in treatment for depression.
After 5 months I am still constantly fatigued and have poor memory and difficulty concentrating. This will make it almost impossible for me to return to full time work next month.
Do others have any recommendations or related experiences?
Thank you
Diana
Thank you all very much. I appreciate the advice and encouragement. Take care of yourselves ...Diana
My step daughter died in june 2016 and my husband died in august 2016 due to one single bee sting. I have tried working the longest i lasted was 2 weeks because of my panic attacks. I cant draw from his social security because we was only married 5 yrs. So what does one do to keep electric and water on? My mom has been helping me some but she lives on a fixed income. Ive been diagnosed with Ptsd depession anxiety and panic disorder.
I won my social security case because I have bipolar disorder, anxiety and major depressive disorder. And I didn’t have a lawyer either I did it myself.
I'm looking for a part time job because I want to get off disability and go back to work full time. I need to work part time for 6 months to renew my professional licenses because I've been on disability for years. How do I know whether to disclose my bipolar diagnosis to an employer in an interview. I have always told the truth. But maybe I should lie about why I have to work part time
Unless I had an unusually close and open relationship with my therapist, I keep it to myself
I've had severe depression since I was a teenager, but I've always worked. About ten years ago I tried to kill myself and almost succeeded but I'm still alive and now have a traumatic brain injury… read more
i have BPD and dependency disorder and depression with panic attacks and recently been diagnosed with agoraphobia,and am in the middle of making a claim for ESA (employment support allowance) as i struggle to go out alone,and when i have tried to work i get very anxious and cant do it,i struggle after 2 or 3 days and have to stay in my bedroom a few days as i feel so depressed and unworthy,with heart racing and sweating,crying or total cut off to my family,I cant seem to bring myself out of it.I… read more
Defiantly apply to disability
I have had depression and anxiety for years, and I have had a hard time keeping a job due to the hours and demanding physical needs. Most days my head and body aches and I can't seem to get out of bed, and Seasonal Affectiveness Disorder makes it worse. Does anyone know of resources to get help with this? I live alone and need help. I don't want to NOT work, but I can't seem to work full time hours needed for a job that pays my bills.
My Sister used Goodwill. But they werent very good here in Chatham ,ON Canada at getting back to her or helping her much. But the Canadian Mental Health Association my sister says also has a Job… read more