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Posted 5/6/2013 8:39 PM (GMT 0)
I was found with a unfavorable decision from a administrsation law judge for social security for mental health problem... ha anyone else been here and what did u do.... im soooo lost and upset don't no whats gonna happen ive been waiting for 2 1/2 yrs..please  reply to me if u been threw this!!
Posted 5/7/2013 10:48 PM (GMT 0)
I'm sorry it didn't turn out as you hoped. You might have luck with a disability lawyer or by applying again?
Posted 5/8/2013 11:56 PM (GMT 0)
That is unfortunate that you feel that you are unable to work. Did they give you a reason for the denial? Perhaps there was something in the paperwork that was inaccurate. Being bipolar in itself is not typically sufficient justification for not being able to work, as a matter of fact it can be cause for discrimination if you are let go from a job because of it.
Posted 5/9/2013 1:56 AM (GMT 0)
When I did my application, I used my mood chart. With data in my mood chart, I could say how often I need help with something.

Like for the questions about taking care of children and/or pets, I listed all of the people that took care of my son and my pets during depressive episodes and stated how much time I was in depressive episodes. At that time I was having depressive episodes 30% of the time. I think my use of a support system might have inflated perception of the help I recieved (or I am still in denial about how disabled I am!).
Posted 5/10/2013 1:41 AM (GMT 0)
Bipolar is only a disability if you let it be.  Don't give up hope...with proper treatment and faith we can lead happy productive lives.  I believe all people need help time and again that does not make them disabled...it makes them human.  You can call me optimistic but I have been there and I know there is a solution.  It takes a positive outlook good doctors and a commitment to getting better but it can happen.
Posted 5/10/2013 2:36 AM (GMT 0)
Disability here is referring to not being able to do "substantial gainful activity", and earn a pre-determined amount of money per month.

Social security disability has the benefit of Medicare. With Medicare I have had access to necessary mental health care, and I'm beginning to be able to work. I am looking forward to becoming financially independent.

"disability" is only a legal status.
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