Posted by Bob on October 24, 2007, at 18:08:27 [reposted on October 27, 2007, at 14:24:38 | original URL]
In reply to Re: blocked for 2 weeks » LostBoyinNCBecksDark, posted by Dr. Bob on October 24, 2007, at 4:54:33
> > By the time this is over, youve probably lost your job and health insurance, maybe your spouse left you if you were married when it started and unless you were wealthy to start out with or your family is extremely sympathetic, you might even be homeless out on the streets
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> Please don't exaggerate.
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> But please don't take this personally, either, this doesn't mean I don't like you or think you're a bad person.
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> Thanks,
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> Bob
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> PS: According to the new formula:
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> duration of previous block: 1 week
> period of time since previous block: 1 week
> severity: 2 (default)
> block length = 1.97 rounded = 2 weeksActually I don't think he was exaggerating. I have been through the wringer on meds and have indeed lost my job and all of my physical vitality. I have had a doctor mention to my parents that if they hadn't been so supportive and helpful to me I'd almost undoubtedly be homeless and possibly dead. I have never achieved any sort of lasting remission or significant relief from this awful condition, and I think the STAR*D study is a long overdue wakeup call.
I was alone for most of the time while suffering from my disease but found a very, very understanding woman a few years back. I am indescribeably lucky to have her, as I don't think I could take care of myself indefinitely any longer.
I also had to file for Medicare and was unbelievably lucky to get approved for long term disability from my lost job.
All the things he mentioned are entirely possible, and I'm not sure why its not ok to discuss it.
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