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Posted 8/22/2011 7:46 PM (GMT 0)
I am currently on Short term Disability and now on the verge of Long Term. I am concerned because I am in sales and driving creates huge panic attacks where I think I am going to die in the car while driving. I had my boyfriend drive me for over a year and a half and until the panic in the car started happening even when I was in the passenger seat. I am worried that I will be denied for long term disability if I expose that I cannot drive??? I am seeing a therapist and I am on effexor and clonazepam. I still cannot drive on the highway. Has anyone applied for Long Term with this issue and any tips.
Posted 8/22/2011 8:04 PM (GMT 0)
Hi LK and welcome! I am sorry that you are currently experiencing these troubles. I can't help regarding the disability specifics, but I know that under the Disability Act, those who are suffering with mental health issues (which anxiety/panic would fall under) are entitled to their rights according to their restrictions. (You will have to look into the specifics for your state however.)

Great job on working towards recovery! Keep up the good work, and you should see improvement with your anxiety and driving fear as you progress in your therapy.

Feel free to post here anytime. I am sure that you will see that there are many of us here who understand (there was just a similar post regarding driving fears) and are ready to help and support.

Take care,
Scaredy Cat
Posted 8/23/2011 6:48 PM (GMT 0)
Lester Kamp,I had short term and long term for the same thing you have,It depends on what your doctor fills out on the form if he feels you are not able to work because of your issues. My long term only covered mental issues for 2 years and my short term covered for 6 months.Not all insurances companies are the same but there are federal laws that work for you like Scaredy Cat posted.Good Luck and hope you feel better...Full Moon
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