Posted by mist on January 31, 2002, at 21:33:09
In reply to short-term disability for major depression?, posted by m3 on January 31, 2002, at 13:07:10
m3,
In the January 2nd archives you'll find answers to some questions I had asked about disability, under a thread called "Is disasbility enough to live on?" People here gave me great information. I don't know if it would specifically answer your questions about short term disability though.
I decided not to pursue disability because I started taking something which helped my depression and I'd rather work if at all possible. I assume I would be eligible for retroactive disability but the application process sounds too challenging to take on at the same time as a job search.
As for taking a leave, maybe knowing it's just a short term leave would help. I quit my job partly due to being depressed, thinking the change would help me, and I kind of went into a slump. I became more depressed and it became harder to do anything. Don't know if that would happen to you but that was my experience.
Good luck. -mist
> Hi all,
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> I have gone into a serious mood slide and I'm finding it harder and harder to get myself to go to work, much less get anything done there. I am thinking about asking for some time off. Here's the question: has anyone here asked about/applied for/received short-term disability benefits for head problems? (this question might not apply outside the US) My dx is Major Depression, moderate (I think) and I've been in treatment for two years.
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> Of course, the other question would be whether it would be better or worse to be at home than at work. I guess I'd better take that one up with my shrink, but if anyone wants to share thoughts about that they're welcome. :)
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> m3, who likes dr. bob's latest photoshop trick. solarize!
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