confused/feels like a slap in the face

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Registered: 01-23-2006
confused/feels like a slap in the face
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Thu, 05-24-2007 - 12:52pm
i had contacted allsup about disability.they asked are you working-i said yes part-time.she said sorry you don't qualify to file for disability.well,i have so many unanswered questions no thanks to them.first off i have struggled with depression on record since 1994 so i thought,now i get re dx with bi-polar/manic,depression,aniexty.the doc said i was missed dx for years.i had quit my other part-time job because of the problems i having before i ever got re dx and went to a cashier job part-time to see if it would be better on me.on this new job i'm still feeling alot of the same problems.so the doc knows all about me switching jobs and told me to keep working even though i feel the way i do.i haven't even started on my new meds yet,i have to go on the 29th of this month.i don't know how they will effect me on the job,my family or me.do i not have the right to get a break from work to work on me and start my meds and try for disability until i see if the medicine they give me helps.i'm not at all lazy but i struggle so bad with just the stress of having to push my self to work.am i wronge for wanting to get what may help me in the end-benefits.i'm so scared because my mom was bi-polar/manic and didn't have enough credits to get disability and no job no money for meds and ended her life at 49 taking her own life.i just don't want to get in that shape-i'm terrified.please someone help me in this-ideas/thoughts/answers would really help me right now,lulu

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Registered: 04-19-2007
Thu, 05-24-2007 - 1:08pm
lulu, i told you i work with ssa--i do this everyday, all day. you just need to go and apply on your own in the office. you don't need allsup or an attorney to do it for you. You will do it better than they will. allsup is wrong on this one, i have worked with them before--- but believe me when i say, you are better off to do it own your own. just make the appointment, ssa will help you do the rest.
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Registered: 04-19-2007
Thu, 05-24-2007 - 1:09pm
if you have kids and they have medicaid, you may also qualify for medicaid. check with your social services. what county do you live in?
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Registered: 09-01-2004
Thu, 05-24-2007 - 1:52pm

I definitely agree about going to the local SSA office--if you are currently working part-time, it may disqualify you, but it may not--lots of things come into play.

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Registered: 01-23-2006
Thu, 05-24-2007 - 2:33pm
to be honest if he's telling me to work(the doc that dx me) -why would he even support my decision to file.just a concern.i just feel like no one understands and will help me.if i am bi-polar/manic,depressed with aniexty and its on paper but the doc wants me to work would they even consider me for benefits.why do doctor make it harder when you know in your heart how hard things are.maybe i'm just over reacting,i feel like i'm just mixed up right now.thanks,lulu
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Registered: 01-23-2006
Thu, 05-24-2007 - 2:39pm
both my kids have that but i assume my oldest will lose his when he turns 6 because i'm trying to work 20 hours aweek and my husband works full time.i just don't know.i have sat here and cried over everything,i just feel so alone and not sure how or what to do.do i have to quit to get disability,i work to try to help keep me sane and help pay bills,it takes two these days to raise kids.what oh what to do.i'm afraid of rejection and i feel i have no support.lulu ps.you are so nice in helping me-thank you so much
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Registered: 01-23-2006
Thu, 05-24-2007 - 2:43pm
thank you,i'm just confused and my head hurts from so much stress-i'm been getting migraines alot lately.i'm scattered brained right now-sorry.maybe i can get myself together after while.hugs,lulu
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Registered: 04-19-2007
Thu, 05-24-2007 - 3:01pm
you do not have to quit work, you are under the limit. you still need to check with your medicaid dept to see if you qualify for medicaid. you never know. just apply for the disability.
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Registered: 01-23-2006
Thu, 05-24-2007 - 4:40pm
thank you,sorry i know i'm aggravating.
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Registered: 01-23-2006
Thu, 05-24-2007 - 4:44pm
i don't know what ssa stands for and you said talk to social services about medicaid,i thought that was for people that had no money or where totally disabled-and are you saying because of my dx they would consider it a disability or a medical reason to help me.thanks again,lulu
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Registered: 04-19-2007
Thu, 05-24-2007 - 5:54pm
ssa is the social security administration--where you file for disability. there are different rules for medicaid...you need to check with your county to see if you qualify.

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