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Posted by Vesper on July 14, 2000, at 23:29:14
I'm on wellbutrin and prn ativan
I've been feeling really overwhelmd and self destructive lately anyway, and today I got a big fat envelope of papers to fill out because social securityis reviewing my case. I'm over the edge, I cut myself 3 times, I have it bandaged up now. I'm bouncing off the walls, thinking about suicide...
Does anybody know what to to about this review thing? I need help and advice, I feel like I'm drowning. Does this mean they are going to take away my SS? Do they usually take it away when they review you?
ack!
Sorry if im not following list guidelines, I just can't think clearly with all the stuff bouncing around my brain, feels lik e a mixed bipolar episode, kind of losing touch with reality for brief stretches too. argh.
sorry
Posted by Kath on July 14, 2000, at 23:57:32
In reply to I'm freaking out, help! meds, social security, posted by Vesper on July 14, 2000, at 23:29:14
Hi Vesper - I don't know what list guidelines mean. I'm sorry you're so upset. I can understand how you'd be feeling pretty panicky. I don't know about social security, but just because they're reviewing it doesn't necessarily mean you won't get it any more. Hopefully, someone who has experience will answer. If you feel ok about it, you might put which country you're in, so people from that country can answer. Take a deep breath & you might want to do some visualization (imagining calming things). Sometimes I imagine I'm in a warm climate, lying in the warm water on an air mattress with the sunlight bathing me in golden light. (Obviously this wouldn't be a good image if you're afraid of the water). I imagine the feels, the sounds (birds, waves lapping), the smells (tropical flowers) etc. I generally do this lying down, preferrably with very relaxing music on quietly. The more I get into the imagining, the better it works. I use my imagination to soothe myself & fool myself into calming down. Perhaps this would work for you.
I hope you're feeling better soon. I'll be thinking of you.
Warm thoughts, Kath
> I'm on wellbutrin and prn ativan
> I've been feeling really overwhelmd and self destructive lately anyway, and today I got a big fat envelope of papers to fill out because social securityis reviewing my case. I'm over the edge, I cut myself 3 times, I have it bandaged up now. I'm bouncing off the walls, thinking about suicide...
> Does anybody know what to to about this review thing? I need help and advice, I feel like I'm drowning. Does this mean they are going to take away my SS? Do they usually take it away when they review you?
> ack!
> Sorry if im not following list guidelines, I just can't think clearly with all the stuff bouncing around my brain, feels lik e a mixed bipolar episode, kind of losing touch with reality for brief stretches too. argh.
> sorry
Posted by shellie on July 15, 2000, at 11:30:05
In reply to I'm freaking out, help! meds, social security, posted by Vesper on July 14, 2000, at 23:29:14
Vesper. You sound awful right now. I don't think you have to worry about the disability being taken away. Once you get it, they generally don't push to hard to take it away, unless you are able to work full-time.
On how you are feeling though, and the self injury and suicidal thoughts--you sound out of control. If it was me, I think about taking a week in the hospital to settle down, have someone to help me fill out my disability papers, and just feel taken care of.
I've done that twice, the last time about five years ago. I really needed to do it, to get my meds straight, and to get away from any responsibility in my life until I got settled down. Each time was for a week and I came out in much better shape and able to tackle life again. So maybe you could think about this? Is there a decent hospital near where you live? Because its really important that it be a supportive, safe place. Hang in there, Shellie
Posted by Noa on July 15, 2000, at 13:39:09
In reply to Re: I'm freaking out, help! meds, social security » Vesper, posted by shellie on July 15, 2000, at 11:30:05
Vesper, it sounds like you need someone to go through the forms with you and help you fill them out. I know what it is like to feel overwhelmed, and when I am, it helps to have someone by my side to help me deal with stuff.
There are probably community agencies that are available that can help you. Start by trying Family Services of America, or their local affiliate. The SS administration might also be able to refer you to a support agency that helps people with this stuff. Or, call the university law school, and ask if there is a student law service, ie, law students who do pro bono work. That is all I can think of right now, but maybe someone else here has other ideas.
Posted by Cass on July 15, 2000, at 21:14:05
In reply to Re: I'm freaking out, help! meds, social security, posted by Noa on July 15, 2000, at 13:39:09
Vesper,
In order to make the review as quick as possible, fill out the forms in as great detail as possible. Otherwise they will just send you more forms to fill out about the information they were not satisfied with. Also, if the information is not thorough enough, they will be more likely to send you to a doctor for his review. I know the forms can be pretty overwhelming, but like I said, be very, very thorough, and that will probably be the last you hear from them except to tell you that they are not revoking your SSD. They have to PROVE that you have improved in order to revoke it. So if you're condition is the same, you really have nothing to worry about. Don't stress about it. It's not worth it. Everything will be fine.
Posted by kellyR. on July 15, 2000, at 21:58:23
In reply to I'm freaking out, help! meds, social security, posted by Vesper on July 14, 2000, at 23:29:14
> I'm on wellbutrin and prn ativan
> I've been feeling really overwhelmd and self destructive lately anyway, and today I got a big fat envelope of papers to fill out because social securityis reviewing my case. I'm over the edge, I cut myself 3 times, I have it bandaged up now. I'm bouncing off the walls, thinking about suicide...
> Does anybody know what to to about this review thing? I need help and advice, I feel like I'm drowning. Does this mean they are going to take away my SS? Do they usually take it away when they review you?
> ack!
> Sorry if im not following list guidelines, I just can't think clearly with all the stuff bouncing around my brain, feels lik e a mixed bipolar episode, kind of losing touch with reality for brief stretches too. argh.
> sorryI had to do a review 5yrs ago,they where very nice about everything & if you have problems filling the forms out call them see if they can help you fill them out.I hope you feel better i would hate to see anything happen to you,your a good person.take care. kelly
Posted by shellie on July 16, 2000, at 13:06:55
In reply to I'm freaking out, help! meds, social security, posted by Vesper on July 14, 2000, at 23:29:14
> You didn't post yesterday, just wanted to know if you're doing any better. shellie
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