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Posted by manduh on August 22, 2011, at 20:13:36
First a bit of background: After a year long med-go-round on various antidepressants, I was diagnosed (5wks ago) with bipolar 2. I started taking mood stabilizers 2 1/2 wks ago.
I spent 2 months on temporary disability leave, going to a day treatment program. Now My temporary disability has expired and I'm due to start back at work this week.
Now here's my issue:
Since I've only been on mood stabilizers for a few weeks I'm nowhere near stable right now.
I still have my bouts of crying and getting really irritable.
I would say the stress of my job really amplifies my anxiety, irritability, etc..I'm really unsure of my ability to do (or handle) my job.
So I'm not sure of what I should do. Do I try to go back, do I go back on temporary disability (I don't see my PNP until friday though), or do I attempt to get social security disability?
Posted by emmanuel98 on August 22, 2011, at 22:12:49
In reply to what would you do in my shoes?, posted by manduh on August 22, 2011, at 20:13:36
All I can tell you is that the average wait for SSDI is something like two years. The NYT just had an article about this, so that's where my info comes from. Aparently SSDI applications have soared in the last few years. More time processing and more scrutiny of applications.
Going back to work seems best. Maybe being busy and engaged will make you feel better, not worse.
Posted by Solstice on August 22, 2011, at 22:38:27
In reply to what would you do in my shoes?, posted by manduh on August 22, 2011, at 20:13:36
emannuel makes a good point. you may want to check into your employers policies on illness. if your doctor writes a note saying you need to work part-time for a while, they may very well have to accommodate it. you probably want to avoid ssdi unless you really have no other alternative.
Solstice
Posted by manduh on August 23, 2011, at 2:11:20
In reply to Re: what would you do in my shoes?, posted by Solstice on August 22, 2011, at 22:38:27
> emannuel makes a good point. you may want to check into your employers policies on illness. if your doctor writes a note saying you need to work part-time for a while, they may very well have to accommodate it. you probably want to avoid ssdi unless you really have no other alternative.
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> Solstice
Yeah I did see something about SSDI earlier when I was doing some reading about it.
I'm a bit stuck between a rock and a hard place I think.
Posted by Phillipa on August 23, 2011, at 19:12:00
In reply to Re: what would you do in my shoes?, posted by manduh on August 23, 2011, at 2:11:20
I'd see if you can extend your temporary disability with a note from your doc and then see if your doc can help you apply for SSDI. I was lucky got on it when it wasn't a hassel. Phillipa
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