Considering disability

[amyrrt]

Has anyone gone through the process if getting disability? Everything I read says to expect a year and a half to 2 years, not sure my family can make it that long but I know that physically and emotionally I can not stay in the workforce much longer. I truly feel like I am losing my mind. I have chronic pain and this depressive episode is going on 2 years. I feel hopeless. I plan on getting a lawyer to help with the appeals, but it would be helpful to talk with someone who has been through it. Thanks...

[hypercat54]

It's different according to what country you are in so where do you live? If in the USA which state as they all differ. x

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Depending on where you live you will need to see your Doctor who will recommend Sick Leave.

Disability is not something you can do on your own, you will need agreement of your Health Professionals. In the UK it is getting harder to go on benefits

BOB

[Dolphin14]

Def let us know where you live. It makes a difference.

[Cmarie12]

Hi amyrrt,

I've been on disability for 2 years for my mental health. I had to jump thru hoops with filling out endless forms and writing a bio on how my mental health was affecting my ability to work that had to be signed by my therapist and GP. In the end though, they accepted my claim.

My kids are adults now so I no longer have the same financial worries. I'm now thinking about getting a part time job, just a couple of days a week to see whether I can manage.

I'm in Canada so if you have questions, please let me know.

Hugs,

Marie

[Tracey_Back]

I live in Florida and I go to court in January to try to get on disability. I have a attorney. I am so scared of not getting my disability. I have been waiting a year and a half. I tried to work but my panic attacks among other things made it impossible. I’m so worried because I can’t work and if I lose my case I will be homeless. I hope you get your disability I feel your pain. I don’t have primary care doctors helping me but I do have stuff from my psychiatrist and therapist on reasons why I can’t work. I hope it’s enough, I’ve got stuff from family and friends too among other things. I go to the health dept no insurance or money to see anyone else for primary care or mental health

[amyrrt]

I live in Indiana...I am still working but it is almost impossible. Today I just didn’t get out of bed. We can’t lose our house, it is handicapped accessible because my daughter is in a wheelchair. I just don’t know what to do, how do you survive until you get disability???