Posted by judy1 on December 12, 2004, at 11:19:40
In reply to Re: help?, posted by Phil on December 12, 2004, at 10:56:11
Wow- we're on at the same time! Just some tips- don't minimize anything- be honest in how you simply can no longer work (and haven't been able to w/o a struggle for a long time) MDD is considered one of the 5 'serious' mental illnesses along with bipolar, panic disorder, schizophrenia, and ?. Mine was approved for bipolar/panic and probably went pretty quickly because I was hospitalized at the time- I think that one was a suicide attempt. But my work history really deteriorated the previous year- where I would stop at the freeway exit and start having panic attacks until I turned around and went home. Other days I simply stayed under my covers and felt suicidal- you can probably relate to some of this. Once I made the decision it actually felt pretty freeing- like any acceptance- I know you've been through 12 step programs and understand. If you have any questions please let me know and I'll help in any way I can.
take care of yourself, judy
p.s.- I was told they don't like giving social security for any drug abuse- so they (Allsup) minimized any abuse (self- medication) I was doing at the time. just something I remembered.
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