Posted by Janelle on April 4, 2002, at 18:07:56
I thought it might be interesting to get a feel for how people on here are managing financially with what can be a debilitating psychiatric illness, so I've come up with a little survey. If I get enough responses, I'll tally them and eventually post the results in what is a hopefully meaningful and intersting way!
Okay, please indicate which of the following applies to you:
1) Single, able to work, and able support myself (no financial problems even with the illness)
2) Single, UNable to work, on *public* assistance (e.g. Social Security Disability, Disability Insurance through most recent employer, etc.)
3) Single, UNable to work, financially dependent on family (parents, siblings, etc.)
4) Single, UNable to work, financially dependent on Fiance/Significant other
5) Married, Able to work and contribute to household income
6) Married, UNable to work, but spouse's income is enough to support family
7) Married, UNable to work, spouse either has low income or also not working, so using public assistance (see examples above)
8) Same conditions as #7, but dependent on other family members (parents, siblings)
9) Other - PLEASE SPECIFY!
A BIG THANKS to all who participate! :-)
poster:Janelle
thread:21440
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/social/20020403/msgs/21440.html