I think our "whiney ass" accuser is a troll just seeing what kind of response he can stir up.  There ARE people out there who get their kicks from doing things like that.  Wonder what category they would fall under in the DSM IV...?

mimi

5/28/12 8:07pm

so what... seems that u get ur kicks from calling people out, so that doesnt make those kind of people and u any different.

 

Donna-1

5/28/12 8:59pm

Please read my comment posted on on 12/13/10 and all the posts to this question before you pass judgment.  Thank you.

I live in the usa southern part, and have tried to get on disability in years gone by to no avail. I went to the dept. of vocational rehabilitation and asked what i should do.  they put me in touch with the local mental health clinic where i could be treated. in the meantime of diagnosis  and treatment, i struggled to keep a job. I got fired from two jobs within two years times.  It was a real challenge to go to work, but I did. During this time, I asked my clinician for the route to go about trying for disability.  I re-applied, and was denied. As a divorcee' with little savings and me paying child support, no one would help me. So I struggled.  And I guess I took the only answer I could find...a gentle kind man who had overcome struggles of his own came into my life through church. I did not give up working, still struggling to make child support payments and eat and health care with my disabled tendonitis wrist. I had to go to voc. rehab and explain my health situation (hands) and had to have surgery. This friend paid my light bill and transported me to activities on weekends that were mutually satisfying, like church functions and movies and out to eat.  It helps when you have someone to confide in ( therapist) and a friend who understands. 

I got stronger and worked part time in an office setting until I decided what I could do for better income.  My "friend" proposed marriage to me, and I really searched out what the motive for marrying on both our parts would be...so it was a mutual agreement to support each other in whatever way we could.  And I became a homemaker, and am so grateful I made this decision. I am taking  college classes and learning how to adapt to two stepchildren who are emotionally diabled as well as slow learners, but both have part time jobs now as young adults.

I no longer have child support payments, and have sought out friends throughout my church to do things with and relate to...

otherwise, i would still be trying to survive.  I now am living.

start with vocational rehab....they can help you with a suitable job situation perhaps.  continue with help from medical professsionals.  it will work out..

peace.

I WAS DIGINOSIED WIT BIPOLAR 2006,I HAVE STRUGGLED WIT ACCEPTING IT AND STAYING ON MY MEDICINE, BUT IN 2006 WHEN I WENT TO THE DOCTOR, I TOLD THEM THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG,BECAUSE I COULDNT STAY ON A JOB IN THE LAST FEW YEARS FOR MORE THAN A YEAR,WILL I BE O.K, I AM GONNA STAY ON MY MEDICINE, THIS TIME BUT THIS IS CRAZY THE WAY I FEEL

i got my disability because of mental issue reasons. i have bipolar(type a and b), OCD(obsessive compulsive disorder), and panic anxiety disorder. from what i understand, if you have a mental illness that affects your day to day living, including being able to keep a job, then that would qualify you for disability. but, that has been my personal experience, and i am not a lawyer. i would suggest starting the process for disability, the paper work with social security, and get a good attorney. i got turned down before i got an attorney, but i think it would save you some time if you went ahead and got a lawyer now. good luck to you!

rmehrhoff

8/25/11 2:17pm

i  have been told now i have  psychotic deprestion and and bipolar ,i been in and out of work all my life, i been  on diff anti dep meds, threw the years  family doctor  and have been taking add meds for years,  and ocd ,and resently aniety panic attacks bad, i cant work any more ,i went to psyc dooctor 26 years ago she told me i would have to go on dis. i took meds and did what i had to do to work now im done meds dont work for me and im afraid i wont get my disabilty,other the two doctors i have been seeing for years trying diff anti dep, meds and the other saying i have severe add and been on and still am on add meds. but the psyc that i seen last week says i have beentaking the wrong stuff se said im psychotic depresed bi-polar ,but i did not tell her about my ocd ,and recent panic and anxiety i have been having ,   do you think i going to have a problem getting my disablity? i cant get recordes of all the psyc iv seen and part of my problem is  my memory cant remembers the names of these doctors ,what advise can you give me i got a dis.lawer and filled last week,how would you go about it, if you were me ! thanks much rm 

Kimk Geisler

10/24/12 3:26pm

Hello, I have been battling my Manic Depression for close to 30 years. My heart truly goes out to you and I will be praying for you. Is there a way that you could call your county and find out if they have services such as a disability specialist or peer specialist that may be able to help you get all of your files together for disability? I know that have such people out there. Or I would suggest if you have a patient family or friend that may be able to sit down with you and go through what has happened and maybe that will help yo trigger your memory. Basically you call the places you have received services and have your Medical records forwarded to Social Security, I believe. Do not be afraid to call Social Security and ask as many questions as you need to, that is there JOB, to help the elderly, disabled, and poor get help.

I was blessed to have my Mother help me and I received SSD the first time. I cannot fully remember the processs because I was drugged up and my memory was affected as well, all I remember was that the Doctors documentation was gold and getting all of the documents from all of my Hospitalizations was vital to getting the SSD.

God Bless You, Keep the Faith and God will help you get through this, I know he has helped me, K

P.S. Bi polar disorder is definetely a Legal Disability, a true mental illness, and very difficult to live with. If you get the disability help, then you are able to have some type of relief and put your Mental Health number one. You can then focus fully on your recovery and also help others by doing volunteer work or other such things that interest you.

itiswhatitis

5/23/12 11:50am

well thats the problem i called a lawyer he said i would have to be out of work 12 months before i could get disability how is that how do bills get paid for 12 months cause unemployment dosent pay bills  for some reason i think hes wrong i am just going to go to doctor get diganosed and try and apply for disabilty see what happens

DO  PEOPLE  WITH  BI-POLAR  NEED  TO  BE  ON  DISABILITY?

kelly

5/31/10 7:25am

you stupid cow!!! how dare you, you try living with it what an ignorant comment, some of us were unlucky enough to be born with it some of us want to lead normal lives and people like you make me sick, do we need to be??? well i tell you what you try living with the voices the suicidle rages the darkness the mood swings the manic episodes go on i dare you then come back and post crap on here.

cathryne

12/18/10 12:02am

Kelly:  Hi, I'm sorry but to whom, exactly, are you addressing your comment?

cathryne

12/18/10 12:02am

Kelly:  Hi, I'm sorry but to whom, exactly, are you addressing your comment?

Stephanie

8/30/12 11:47pm

I couldn't have put it better! hahahaha people who don't know just don't fucking know. at all. and trying to make them understand is so exhausting.

i think it is so hard to even live a normal life with bipolar and i have three kids that is so much more than just yourself it is truely hard and my meds dont really seem to work as well as they should and all i can do try to focus on my life one day at a time.

bipolar disorder

I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder in 2002. I applied for disability in January of 2003 and recieved my check in June of 2003. I suppose it all depends on the severity of your disorder as there are many levels to being Bipolar. I will tell you this, if you apply for disability then you need to make sure that you have the doctor that diagnosed you as well as your therapist, reports with you. If you havent kept a journal regarding your ups and downs, I would recommend that you start one and turn that in with your application for disability. I hope this helps you.

Eman941

10/ 9/12 4:31am

did u need attorney?Did u go to ss doc for evaluation?I"ve filed and i'm going to there doc in 10 days from now,I've been crazy since mid teens and on meds.last twenty years. Should I get attorney or keep all the money myself ?If any one cares to shed light to my questions please help.I'm 41 and live in FL

I have heard that you could file for Disability if you suffer from Bipolar Disorder.  However, personally I chose not to do so because I found that the amount of money that would be paid to me by the government isn't enough to survive on.  Let alone the fact that I will be able to make a good bit more than I do know when I get my Bachelor's degree.

In other words, yes, you could be declared legally disabled if you're diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder.  But being a University Student you shoud be motivated to do much more than just surviving and barely getting by on a disability check.

With that said, the only other thing to take into consideration is how severe your symptoms are.  If you are severely incapacitated by your symptoms to the point that you have to take some heavy medications that leave you listless than you may be in a situation where you should seriously consider going about getting on Disability.

So, I guess it depends on you.  If you feel that you can't cope with daily stress (even with your meds) than maybe you should be on disability.  However, if you are able to lead a somewhat normal life while on your meds than you should continue with your University classes, and shoot for a degree, and a career, and forget about disability.

I hope this helps.

Irishduds2

If your doctor would be able to write you a letter stating do to your illness you can not work or perform activities of daily living without assistance then you can be declared legally disabled and recieve benefits. However if you can function on your own then you need to find some kind of program that will re-teach you how to cope and perform ADL's without assistance. You can find these programs through the mental health division of your local Health Department or hospital.

I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET A JOB FOR 3 YEARS WITH MY BIPOLOR MY DRS ARE IN A DIF CITY MY MOM WNT O PRISON(SHE WAS A DELUSANEL CRACKHEAD FREEK ) BEFORE SHE COULD HELP ME GET ON MEDS AND I GO HUNGRY ALOT OF THE TIME CAS I HAVE NO INCOME  MYDAD KILLED HIM SELF WHEN I WAS 3 I HVE NO WAY O CONTACT ANYONE IM RELATED TO CAS MY MOM HAD THE NUMBERS ahhhhhhhh IM REALLY MANIC RIGHT NOM(omg i was jus spell chcking this and i swear to go i hit W on noW not M AND THIS BOUNCEING KEY BOARD DONT HELP (DONT ASK)        AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHG FUCK!........................

                             i feel much beter now . . .kinda.

I am 32 yrs old and just recently have had to apply for disability benefits.  I have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, panic disorder, and severe anxiety.  I am terrified of leaving my house, and i didnt find out about the panic disorder untill i went to the hospital thinking i was having a heart attack that was a panic attack.  Now my anxiety is worse because of waiting to hear if i am approved.  I have been told i wont get benefits by family.  And i have been told that i will get benefits by other family members.  My illness dates back to when i was 14 yrs old.  I believe if your bipolar is as severe as mine is then yes you are considered disabled.  I hate living my life like this.  Just about a week ago my husband had to hold me down and take a razor out of my hand cause i was going to cut my wrists.  THis was after he had to kick in our door.  SOmetimes i feel that life would be easier without me here.  As for keeping or getting a job.  I couldnt imagine going into a place of work right now.  Besides no one will hire me.  My work record is awful.  I have had over 20 jobs since i started working at 16. Remember i am only 32. DO you think i qualify?  Bet they turn me down....

cameronx

4/18/13 8:48pm

I also have been diagnosed with bipolar, anxiety disorder, and panick attacks.  I have always worked until now.  I have always lost jobs too.  I would be promoted to lead person because I would be wound up, and then be fired for lack of performance.  I just knew I couldn't make myself do what ever my job was at that time because of severe depression.  I understand the terrible job record.  I'll tell you to get an attorney.  Getting an attorney won't convince a doctor with around 13 years of training that you're bipolar, but if you really can't work, they know how to use the doctor's records, ect.  I'm not going to defend a mental illness against the opinions of people not qualified to make a diagnosis in the field.  That would just be a waste of time.  Just don't give up, and don't blame yourself for the anger, depression, and other mood swings.  If you had no legs, nobody would expect you to get up and walk.  You shouldn't either.  Good luck.

I am by no means a  "Go getter."  No need to mock me.  I was simply stating that not everyone who is bipolar applies for disability.  And, not everyone who has bipolar goes around announcing it to the world, which honestly, really wouldn't be a bad thing.  Maybe if people were more open about it, people would be more informed, and wouldn't be ignorant, arrogant, asses like you.  But, see, it's a viscous circle...people don't talk about it, cuz of people like you.  And, people are like you, because people don't talk about it.

Nice job on winning your case....how can something like this even hold up in court?  How would they know that you didn't just create a few different accounts and comment yourself......this couldn't really be valid.....everybody is different.  I would think the only thing that could hold up is a mental evaluation.  A psychologist should be smart enough to tell if she's faking it.  But, whatever.....

Hello. I'm 18 years old I have had bi-polar all my life and only just recently been diagnosed with it. I know I don't know if u c or not. I would Just really like someone to talk to. :( please don't want to go through this on my own! 286A0CD5 aAdd me on bLackberry messager please!