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| kingofamerica |
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Social Security disability for AD/HD + bipolar II?
My stepmom and spouse think I should apply for Social Security disability. I have tons of education but can't seem to hold more than a part time job, so I guess it makes sense. But the thought is killing my self-esteem (already whipped by losing my last job). I'm trying to reframe this, as my therapist would say, but I keep thinking, "Thirteen years post-college, you can't even work the night shift" (apologies to Bob Dylan). Has anyone applied for SSD or SSI based on ad/hd and gotten it? (Probably on appeal, since, at least in my state, the initial denial rate is 97%.) Did the process of combing through your old documents and job ratings, etc. when you applied make you feel crummy? |
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| Elaine20 |
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social security
I haven't heard of getting social security disability for having ADHD although perhaps with the bipolar diagnosis it may be possible. Are you taking medication for both conditions? I know two individuals who have ADD, Bipolar and some other issues as well, who are taking medication for their conditions and are able to work and function quite well. The woman I know fairly well and she is working in a job she loves and no one would suspect she has so many psychological disorders (she has 4 or 5 but they are all being treated). If you are taking medication and still not functioning very well, there is a possibility that something else is going on. Not many doctors are experienced in handling multiple diagnoses of a psychological nature and sometimes other conditions can be masked by other comorbidities.
Sorry I couldn't be of more help regarding applying for social security disability. Elaine |
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| Anni |
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Qualifying for a Disability
Good question. I'm not sure about qualifying for Social Security benefits, but I did find this interesting related article about qualifying for a disability at work if you have Adult ADD: http://www.additudemag.com/q&a/ask_the_adult_add_expert/1803.html Hope that helps! |
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| grlie9 |
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ssdi for adult adhd
i think you should totally go for it. ADD is not on the 'adult list' for ssdi but that just means more work for you and the person making you decision. The fact that ADD is not on the adult list is really frustating because personally it affects me on such a bigger scale now that I need to support myself! Anyway, I applied and of course was denied over something that I am sure I could appeal and win but when I called a large advocay firm about helping me with my appeal they said because I am currently getting vocational rehab for my disability (ADD) through the state i live they would deny me on that basis! How stupid! I am planning to refile soon though. Anyway, you should get a lawyer in the beginning and file. For some people medicine helps enough and workplace accomodations can be a blessing too. However, for someone like me with very severe ADD it is just not enough (and believe me I have been down every road) and I feel like that is what SSDI is there for. If you have success in finding an advocate and/or attorney with experience in adult ADD be sure to spread the word. |
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| grlie9 |
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i forgot, hahaha big surprise!
Bipolar disorder is on the ssdi 'adult list' and my friend gets ssdi for that very reason! She went through a company called Allsup and got approved one the first time which is a true rareity. Anyway, best of luck! |
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