Posted by Alone on February 8, 2007, at 21:36:49
In reply to ECT, posted by lcat10 on February 3, 2007, at 13:52:46
Have you thought about applying for Social Security Dissability (SSD) before undergoing such a dangerous treatment?
If you are unable to work because of your condition, including Depression, you may qualify for SSD.
Social Security is an insurance policy that you have paid into in the event you become unable to work.
I am not proud of it, but I am on SSD my dx when I applied was PTSD. Since then Somatization Disorder has been added to my dx.
I was like you, everyday I felt overwhelming dread to go to work. It got harder and harder until one day, I physically could not get out of bed and go to work.
I was put on medical leave for 3 months. I was never on an antidepressant or anything before. It took 2 of the 3 months before the Prozac they prescribed me kicked in I was so depressed.
I never fully recovered after that breakdown. After years and years of trying, I finally hit my all time low. With no job an no health insurance, I got a hold of a very caring psychologist who helped me to apply for Medicaid and SSD, and saw me free of charge until the Medicaid kicked in.
Once you are approved for SSD your get Medicare and can join an insurrance PPO and it is just like the insurance you had at your job.
Your monthly SSD check amount is based on how many years you have worked and how much money you made.
Social Security will also do direct deposit into your checking each month if you desire.
If you decide later to try to work again they will let you have a 9 month trial period where you can try to work again while still receiving your SSD benefits.
I have tried to work twice since I started receiving SSD. I even Registered for classes at college 3 times, but couldn't follow through.
I understand. I REALLY understand. People who don't have this don't understand, and that makes it hard.
ECT is serious buisiness.
poster:Alone
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