Is anyone else here on disability because of their mental illness? I am currently living with my parents and sister but have been offered an amazing 2 bedroom apartment for low-income and disabled individuals. I was on disability for years (2010-2015) then tried my hardest to go back to work, which I did for 4-5 years (2015-2019). I am now trying to reinstate my disability benefits but the social security office here continues to lose or misplace my paperwork and give me incorrect information regarding my case. They say my case is currently being reviewed and I should get more information in the beginning of August. I’m afraid the housing manager won’t be able to wait. :( I’m supremely disappointed and was just wondering if there was anyone out there who has been through a similar situation. I NEED to get out of this house!

stephy

Date posted: 6y

I am in a tough sitch too, trying to get disability under my mother (well, we both are.) App process is so confusing :( We were also looking for similar housing. You can go to a different office as long as it is near enough. Your assigned office doesn't have to be the only one you work with. I'm sorry you're going through a tough time. The housing is really limited, but there is always a chance you can be approved for housing elsewhere!

djsognal

Date posted: 6y

Do what you've gotta do. Can't put a price on your mental health ♥

Anonymous

Date posted: 6y

Thanks for replying, djsognal. I think “doing what I have to do” means selling my MacBook Pro, my new pro bike, my underground vinyl collectible toys, and other electronics. I’m super bummed that this is the realization, but I am afraid another suicide attempt will occur if I keep living here. Real talk, huh? Thanks again.

djsognal

Date posted: 6y

Of course. Easier said than done. I live with my grandma. Lived with my parents a year ago. They put a tremendous strain on my mental health. But as soon as I can get a stable job I'm getting out of there because it's worth it. You'll be happier, I'm sure :)

Anonymous

Date posted: 6y

Thanks for replying, augustonyx! My sister is applying for disability right now, too, and is having a hard time. I’ve heard from two people now that several years ago, social security administration approved too many applications and now it’s like a pendulum where they are denying just as many to balance it out. I know a man that lost both his legs to diabetes that was denied disability benefits. How is that fair? Everything government program-related is confusing, in my opinion, but I’ve found applying for and getting disability to be the worst. I applied in 2009 and was approved my first try, which is something I’ve learned doesn’t happen often. I am grateful for that, at least, but it’s like you have to either choose to go back to work forever or stay on disability forever. The process of trying to go back to work is ridiculous. I had my own apartment for 5 years and was under a section 8 voucher for a year. The minute I tried to get a part time job, they took it away and I was forced to get a full time job or go back on disability and live with my parents. They don’t give you enough money to survive on. This is my third time being offered housing and I am going to do everything I can to keep it this time. Thanks for the tip on the different offices! :) I live in a fairly small city where safe, clean, and affordable housing is nearly impossible to come by. This apartment is all of that and then some. And it’s 2 bedrooms when I really only need a studio! I don’t want to live anywhere else in my state right now, but I may have to. I wish you and your mother the best of luck on your applications. Persistence and endurance is the name of the game with social security administration.

stephy

Date posted: 6y

I really wish you and your sister the best in your quest (because it really is a full on quest) to receive your monetary/housing benefits. I had no idea about the SSA approving too many! Crazy. I can't believe a part-time job caused you to lose your benefits! From what I understand, people can earn up to a certain amount per month working, and it sounds like someone in charge screwed up. It's such an unfair balancing act trying to afford housing and have enough left for necessities under disability. Thank you for wishing us luck! I believe at least my mother will be approved.

veinsoul

Date posted: 22w

in need of help

I don’t know what I can do. I guess this is more of a depression thing than OCD but who knows. I have been battling this ongoing war within myself for years now and it’s been affecting my academic performance. situation of mine right now: I haven’t done a lot of work for my classes this month and I feel like I’m going to fail the semester again. I don’t know what it is but I can never seem to begin any work. I know I am capable but why can’t I get myself to start? why has this been going on for so long? I don’t understand. I have a history of good grades back in high school before I turned 17. I don’t even know how to describe it. it’s like I’ve been paralyzed and cannot do any work. but I can somehow do offside tasks like pinterest boards or random youtube videos. if I get rid of those, what do I do? I end up sleeping. because I’m tired. I have a low vitamin D deficiency & have been trying to get energy. I’m at a loss. I also bought unnecessary stuff on sunday when I went out with my family. I bought some things for the kids and I ended up buying myself a dress and a few accessories. now I have to work extra to gain that money back doing uber eats because I need it asap. it’s like I don’t want to work, for now. my coworkers who are around my age don’t work as much & I think to myself, “wow, they must be getting in the work done” meanwhile I’m working 3 days a week (which isn’t much) and attending school. I feel like if I change my schedule again, I’ll ruin it for the rest of my driver coworkers. I’m in a lead position at work so having to put on a mask is quite tiring. there’s so much I want to say that I don’t think it will fit in this post. I have booked a mental health session with a school counselor. all I want at the moment is to have my own place and be in a better mental state to take care of my cats. they mean a lot to me but this stupid ass undiagnosed mental issue is getting in the way. sorry for the long rant. I am tired.

PenguinB

Date posted: 8w

Getting through life when therapy is unaffordable

Hi everyone, I'm in a bit of a difficult situation and I wanted to ask for some advice. I recently finished my studies and I am living from my savings while I look for a job. However this process has turned out to be a lot more difficult and tedious than I expected. I suspect I have OCD as I relate to a lot of the experiences described here, in particular those corresponding to pure OCD. I have continuous intrusive thoughts about how what I'm currently doing is not enough, I constantly need to reassured that what I'm doing is right, with some magical thinking and concerns about my relationship sprinkled in. These intrusive thoughts have made it very difficult to make any significant progress in looking for something. Added to this I'm not even sure I have OCD as I don't have the money to afford therapy right now (my mind keeps telling me that it's silly to write this message because there's no way I have OCD). I live in Switzerland so as far as I understand my insurance won't cover sessions with NOCD. In conclusion I'm a bit stuck, therapy would help with finding a job but I need a job to get therapy. If any of you have had any similar experience and have some piece of advice it would be very welcome.

justsomone1

Date posted: 5w

independence.

okay so I’m 18, I’ve always been kinda a homebody , especially recently starting lexapro made my anxiety worse at first ect. I feel so scared to be in the “ real world” because I feel like I’m not independent at all:/ I’ve never had a job I had 1 at 16 for 2 weeks and it wasn’t to bad. I can drive , but it’s kinda hard for me , I get scared of thinking of the future and independence “what if I’m not capable” “What if my mental health doesn’t allow me too” ect ..:/

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