Just hearing what it takes to get disability gives me extreme anxiety and panic. Every thing overwhelms me, even this process makes me want to run and hide forever.
I have major depressive disorder and severe severe anxiety my entire life. They have gotten so much worse the past few years due to traumatic events. But all you are describing pretty much fits me. Your videos make a lot of sense so I think I will be prepared when I appeal the decision soon. Thanks for helping so many people.
My anxiety disorder has been a problem since I was a child. For the last 10 years I have worked countless jobs and have lost them all due to anxiety and panic. I have been on atleast 5 different anxiety medications through this time. And my psychiatrist says my anxiety is in the severe category. I have also seen 2 different anxiety therapists through this time that have not helped me. But I still regularly see my psychiatrist. Hopefully this is enough to atleast consider me for benefits because I have yet to be able to work a full time job at all and cannot support myself up to this point in my life. From 18 to now 29 years old.
I just went through the whole SSDI process. Had my hearing last month, got denied 2 days ago. I have severe anxiety and panic attacks, ocd, mild depression. My anxiety is so bad I haven’t worked in 5 years and at one point I didn’t leave my house for 2 years. Haven’t driven a vehicle in 2 years, can’t do my own grocery shopping or errands. There’s no way I’m reliable enough to whole a job. Never really have been, I’ve had 36 different jobs in my life due to my severe anxiety. I’m 45, been struggling with this since I joined the marine corp in 1996. I’ve been hospitalized 4 or 5 times due to my mental health problems but not recently. Last year I ended up in the ER like 6 times in a 6 month period due to panic attacks. I can go on and on about how I’m disabled I am but the judge didn’t buy it I guess. I paid in 25 years to social security and I really needed this to survive but yet they had to deny me. You can’t possible have anxiety worse than me so it just seems unfair how some people get on disability and they don’t even seem nearly as bad as me. They still go hunting, fishing, hang with there friends. I do nothing, haven’t had any fun in years because of my mental health problems. Can’t even go to a restaurant with a friend to have a good time. My lawyer didn’t even do half the stuff you suggested. I imagine I didn’t have much of anything of medical documentation to support my claim. That’s sad cause I have 25 years of mental health visits with psychiatry doctors. I’ve been on 30+ medications over the years and nothing really works, if anything they make me worse and make it even harder to work being all messed up on a medication. Moral of my story is I got screwed by social security disability. It’s extremely hard to get SSDI if your younger with a mental health problem.
I'm sorry you were denied. Yes, SSA makes it difficult for anyone to win SSD based on mental health since it is "invisible." I generally find it very difficult to win mental health cases no matter how old the claimant without extensive records from a treating psychiatrist, and evidence of a medication resistant condition. It can also depends greatly on the judge assigned to your case. Very frustrating.
I am so glad I discovered your channel. I couldn’t get any return call from my atty. I am learning more from you in every vlog and guiding me as to how to present myself better regarding my health issues. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much, I gave up 3 years ago & CANNOT believe i had found a company to allow me breaks. But now, I know I am dealing with a boss that just doesn't want to lose me.
Sorry to say that but that title is a bit misleading, i was hoping to get tips or something like that here but it's mainly generalisation of your patients cases examples.
I get panic attack while driving or simply just being inside a car its been 15yrs so icant go far to get a job it has tobe in walking distance or atleast cycling distance and iam 51 will i qualify for disability help?
Hi Jonathan, So I'm 32, I'll be 33 in February. I have a case pending, but I have quite a few conditions actually, I have Bipolar, Depression and Anxiety and also I have learning disabilities like ADD, Dyslexia, trouble understanding even simple things, can't focus easily a lot of the time, I also have a bad memory....I'll be talking to someone or getting ready to do something or tell someone something and it I lose it, it goes right out of my head in like 3-5 seconds. As far as my mental illnesses though.....I have anxiety so bad and so severe that I don't leave the house hardly at all..If I do go out I really have to force myself to even leave the house because I am always thinking what could go wrong while being out anywhere even outside of the house and It's even hard for me to get out of bed to do anything because between my anxiety and depression I just don't want to get up and I'll be up a lot really late at night until really early in the morning because I think about things that is going on or things I have no control over, I make myself feel so sick from stressing so much, because I constantly have anxiety. but back to going out of the house.......if I do go out of the house, like I said it's very rare!!! But if I go out, I'm not gone for that long I mean the longest I'd be gone for is about 1-2 hours or less usually!!! And also I don't drive I have a license but I won't drive, my fiance' does all of the driving. I have tried to drive but it seriously didn't go well for me I had anxiety so bad I couldn't even drive back home she had to....so I just don't even try anymore, the last time I tried to drive though was like 2 years ago, I mean and even if it's down the road I have major anxiety the whole time we are out, I mean, I'll be sitting at home watching some TV and I'll all the sudden have anxiety. I'm on medications for my illnesses as well so I am getting treatment, and I am seeing my doctors very frequently as well. I see my psychiatrist every 4-6 weeks and I see my therapist every 2-3 weeks sometimes we have to reschedule for to the following week, I also this time have a lawyer and I have not worked for over a year..... I also want to mention that I tried to work at many jobs but they all failed after a few weeks usually because my anxiety and depression and sometimes my bipolar got the best of me......I've walked right out of my last job and never went back. My boss was being a jerk for no reason, I was overwhelmed because we were opening we were working on getting the store ready and it was all ready for customers and he was just nasty to me that day that I quit....I wasn't going to stay after he talked to me the way he did, I had so much anxiety as it was for many many years but I kept on trying to work because I really wanted to work, I'm a fighter, but I just seriously can't, I know this is my only option. So what do you think my chances of winning my case with all of this that I have going on?
I'm suffering from GAD and I'm scared to get out of my house sometimes. I wake up with an anxiety attack and sleep walk. Sometimes eat in my sleep, or jump in the shower unknowingly. Do I qualify? Or am I just borderline crazy?
I had a doctor take me off my antidepressants with no backup plan. It was noooot good, I had a mental breakdown telling my mom to take me to the mental institution at midnight. The woman told me it wasn’t safe for me to stay their because there were two grown men. Mental help is a joke in this country
I have been waiting for disability for 6 years now and I got denied 4 times and I appealed one time and got another hearing and still denied I don’t have inpatient documentation but I am diagnosed with ptsd bipolar schizoaffective general anxiety and I still getting denied I was shot in 2014 in my main artery (femoral artery) had congestive heart failure 2016 and permanent nerve damage 2014 and still getting denied I just don’t get it I deal with hella depression I take so much medicine 9 scripts and I have outbreaks where I get real upset I just don’t get it I’m tryingggg update I filed 2016 February we in 2022 October and I’m just wanting to win my case any suggestions bro? I got work records back 2013 I am 34 right now filed when I was 27 got shot when I was 26
770 area code is on Ga, I'm from that area fo you just practice in GA or do your services extend to other states (if you're taking clients at this time that is)? Either Way God bless and thank you for your content 😊
I am at the Recon stages because I botched my hearing. I basically laid on the table and didn't give much info about me. I have depression, anxiety, PTSD, and obsessive compulsive and dont know what to do next to try and win my case. can you advise me.
what if you have been in therapy for 2 years but have not attempted suicide or been hospitalized? i have been diagnosed GAF ranges from 34-76 MDD, anxiety disorder, delusional disorder, on xanax and zoloft, i have right side of body muscle spasms, dystonia (spasmodic torticollis) IBS, gastritis, oral lichen planus. i have an attorney atm no one thinks i am disabled except me and my therapist psychiatrist and ppc..i look ok from th eoutside but am not ok inside. been denied initially and at appeal i am 6-8 months from my hearing date. thanks also i havent been gainfully employed since 2009 also ave lost both my grandmothers both my mother and step mother and my friend was brutally murdered all in the last 4 years.
It seems like you have a combination of impairments that, taken as a whole, would create significant work limitations. I would defer to your lawyer for strategy. I would be surprised if your lawyer was not asking treating doctors for functional capacity evaluation forms or narrative reports detailing your work activity limitations.
want to know for a anti anxiety and depression social security disability SSI Title 2 appeal claim my doctor prepared a RFC form on my behalf as to how my mental illnesses impacts my ability to work also notice from Social Security Administration of my prior pay status for Social Security disability Title 2 benefits showing that i was approved for Social Security disability SSI benefits for my Mental illnesses but my prior benefits were stopped due to a felony conviction that caused me to do jail time over a year which i had to reapply then appeal will this prior pay status notice of me receiving Social Security disability benefits help once seen by the ALJ at my Appeal hearing along with all my additional medical evidence and RFC form by my private Psych Doctor?
I wasn't told I had to see a judge, but I got a call by some lady asking who all live in my house, my kids ages and school. Than said she need me to send her a letter from my dad saying he helps pay part of my rent. And how much does he pay. She said after she receives that from him, they will make a decision. I'm just wondering if you got any ideas on that or what that means
I don't leave my house I rarely step outside my front door. Always had problems , but got really bad about four or five years ago. I get so stressed out I vomit blood. The only times I left my house this year are the five E.R trips due to the ulcers and vomiting blood . I'm struggling to make ends meet. I don't have a regular doctor and haven't been seen for either issue than the E.R. I have mentioned it there thou . I don't think about killing myself or anything like that, I don't feel like anything is wrong with me, I just get stressed out when ever I have to go any where, so I don't go. Should I even bother trying for disability. My family and friends know even my husbands co workers know. But I don't have the medical records to back anything up.
Hey I'm 18 and was wondering if i should try getting ssdi? I had to drop out of school two years ago because my anxiety attacks would not allow for me to be at school at all, I would get them everyday. I have never worked because i know i wouldn't be able to with my anxiety attacks. I only recently (maybe 4 months ago) started to go see a therapist and a psychiatrist I have been on zoloft for more than a month now but have had bad side effects. Should I wait a couple years or should i try getting it now? Thank you
Most likely you would only be eligible for SSI without a work history. It is very difficult for an 18 year old to win. I would suggest that you try to work and if you repeatedly lose your job, then look into pursuing disability.
I know soneone that has been in SSI forever. SSI is for people who are disabled and never worked. My y brother in-law has been disabled since he was 14. He has severe scoliosis and freidreichs ataxia. He's 55 now and bed ridden .
Have you noticed if it is important that the applicant be on anti-depressants? It seems the doctors really try to push those. I am on anti-anxiolitics.
I think it helps if you are on a prescription med of some type to treat your mental health symptoms. I don't think it matters - anti-depressant vs. anti-anxiety drug.
I think it’s disgusting how much you have to fight to get benefits for mental health but if there’s something physically wrong with you then you just get it handed to you like wtfff just coz you haven’t tried to kill your self doesn’t mean your not any less depressed or anxious coz I wanna fucking kill myself but where my anxiety is so high it won’t let me it’s a massive fucking fight in ya head I had a job and never went in coz I was too depressed and anxious too go in at the end I had to leave and I was looking at what I could do as I can’t see my doc rn not offence to you your video was great and had a lot of details but the way the world works is so fucked my dad killed himself coz shit got too real and he couldn’t handle life urghhhh sorry if I make no sense I’m just so angry 😤
@Rj Green Lmao I'm not scamming the system for your information, you don't know me or anything I've been through in my life, you can keep your negative BS thoughts and comments to yourself. Out of all these comments you think I'm scamming the system. Lmao
@Rj Green No the judge denied me because of my work history, and no not flipping burgers in McDonald's. I've had documentation since when I was in the Military, I am service connected and receive VA disability because of my Mental disorders, and yes I joined the Military when I was 18 years old as soon as I graduated high school.
I've been diagnosed with anxiety again also I struggle with trichotillomania since I was 2 I started going back to therapy for treatment I also suffer from psoriasis and moderate to severe foraminal stenosis l5 s1 I was to have a plif done but due to 2 abnormal ekg it was canceled my ekg shows possible left artial enlargement which can be from having hypertension so I am thinking about applying again
I have been in some wreck's and I have anxiety when I get around big trucks. And I do not leave the house much because of this. Is that enough to get ssi.
Trisha Thomas probably not unless you suffered substantial injuries during your wreck unfortunately the judge gets to decide whether you should or shouldn't have PTSD based on the circumstances you may very well still have PTSD and it might be serious but if he doesn't think the accident was enough to give it to you he will not win your case.
I recently applied for extreme anxiety and paranoia no I'm not able to work I cannot function I get panic attacks around people I cannot concentrate my mind goes blank I have no work history just had 2 jobs in my life that did not last I'm so scared of going anywhere alone :/I have been seen by psychiatrist 5 yeas now and end up in the ER often
I am waiting on my reconsedration had toxic goiter and now hypothyroidism after thyroidectomy caused me anxiety and depreciant pluss all kind of discomfort joint pain I get my doctor statment and RFC from same doctor My question is do adjustcators conseder my doctor statment in recon ? Or just if it gets to hearing ?
The adjudicator will consider all evidence. They work with in house medical experts to evaluate the degree of impairment. My expeirence has been that you need to listing level or close to listing level to win at initial or recon, which is why so many deserving claims end up before a judge.
If I’ve had suicide attempts but only spoke to family members and told them what my plan was. No actual hospitalization because that would only stop me and also keep me in hospital for a period of time. Which I refuse to be in a situation as thar. Could the relatives that know this about me write a letter about my text messages where I have attempted?
Possibly, but I am confident it would not carry much weight with a judge or the SSA by itself. That with a recommendation from a psychiatrist might go a long way
hi I have a question if you don't mind. Social Security is reviewing my case and sending me to a psych for reevaluation after 12 years.I'm on disability for severe anxiety depression PTSD head trauma seizure disorder ADHD migraines and memory loss.through the years I have been in all the things that you mentioned that would qualify for the listing but for anxiety by itself. but in the last 12 months isolated I haven't. so my question is how far back does the time frame go for you to qualify for the listing for example my anxiety is still very severe andI still have the panic attacks and flashbacks and I'm still on the medication but I haven't had any self-harm or hospital stays for probably 2 years or so so can you tell me when exactly they can say if ever that can they say that your diagnosis is no longer meets the listing requirements? even though it once did? and I know I have other contributing factors like depression and PTSD seizures Etc but they're all kind of in the same boat for the last year or two I haven't had any major hospital stays just been kind of taking my medications and going to my checkups but certainly still suffering I'm terrified that they're singling me out and that they might pull the rug out from under me. also can you tell me what can I do is there any help available or anything like that for me.
Good question. Even if you no longer meet the listing you may still be "disabled" under a functional capacity theory where the combined effect of your condition, med side effects, the need to limit contact with the public, etc. make it impossible for you to work in a competitive work environment.
I wish it wasn't so hard.. but i guess its a good thing so its not abused. I having crippling anxiety, depression, gender dysphoria (im transgender) which amplifies my anxiety and depression, along with its own crippling mental health effects. So much trauma in my 24 years of life with no way to physically show it... 😥
Yes, cases involving diseases or conditions that cannot be imaged are very difficult because SSA has to rely on opinion evidence from claimants and doctors. Also, at 24 you would need overwhelming evidence. Definitely an uphill battle, unfortunately.
I'm seeing some conflicting things- I think it's been mentioned that judges don't really buy a therapist's or psychiatrist's word that a client is disabled, so are RFC's really that important? I have a recent hospitalization due to a suicide attempt and have strong medical records of my therapy journey..but I'm terrified of asking my therapist or psychiatrist for an RFC because I fear they would say no, but I really can't afford to lose my case.
Everything else being equal a FCE report that identifies significant limitations and ongoing treatment records consistent with the level of impairment discussed in the FCE are still a very effective strategy.
What about if my jobs last less than 2 months and have only had about 5 jobs my whole life? I also stopped going to school at 9th grade and failed it 2 times? I'm a 32 yr old. And do not take medications because I have kids that rely on me and with the medication I cant function well?
I have a mental disability and physical disability I had bilateral patellar tendon knee surgery and I have bone spurs in my left arm where I can't use it that much l been going to my Doctor's do I have a good shot is getting approved
I dont know how anyone does this anymore. My Psych Dr retired 4 years ago and I can't find a new one. Called every single psych Dr in a 90 mile radius and as soon as they find out I'm on SSDI they refuse to accept me as a patient. They say they are tired of being hauled into court and not properly paid. Was told need to get committed or arrested to get a Dr.
I'm 39 almost 40. I have only worked the last 4 years in my entire life. (Chronic depression). I have tried holding down a job.. and for the past 4 years I have but now I am getting severe anxiety also (I also have ocd) I come home from work and cry until bedtime .. I have intrusive thoughts and fears constantly. I am currently working but its getting so bad I'm not sure what future holds 😭 does have 4 years of employment hurt me?
You may not have enough credits for SSDI. Download your MySocialSecurity statement at ssa.gov/myaccount. It is also an uphill battle for anyone under age 50.
I have discharge papers for personality disorder in 2009, a history of anxiety/depression, seen a psychtrist for past 4 years, on medication. What are my chances of getting approved? Been waiting for 3 months now.
So I'm watching this because I'm going through social security disability because I have panic attacks daily Butt Can I use my parents as my old supervisor's because I used to work Under them And they don't with it A lot during my shift Would that be okay?
I was on the hospital twice as a kid for a month each. For mental health. I have attempted suicide several times. Been in the psych ward...am cutter.. Have Ptsd and bpd. I have filed was denied and am now in the appeal process, ready to go in front of an administrative law judge.. I fit all. Of the abuse u mentioned.. Scared they are going to deny me
I grew up abused sexually and other abuse, I haven't been able to hold a job for a month and I'm supporting myself, I can't afford to get a therapist and I don't have health insurance. I lay in bed all day long every day. I cry all the time, I think of suicide. Am I still able to contact a disability agency? Or would I have to have a therapist first
If you can work and if you don't have medical source statements saying you cannot work, you most likely will not win disability since SSA defines disability in terms of how your medical/mental health issue prevents you from working.
Do you take cases for Texas residents? I'm on unpaid FMLA now with PTSD, Major Depressive Disorder, Agoraphobia with panic disorder, ADHD, and a 16% impairment rating from an on the job injury. I'm finding that I'm not the same. I can't perform the way I used to and I'm only 52 yrs old. I went back to school and struggled to graduate but it took a year to find a job only to find I just can't leave my room for fear of a panic attack. I was recently released from the hospital for a suicide attempt.
I don't understand everything you mention I have in my case both with all my mental and physical conditions. The truama the 20 years pysch history hosptizations sucide attempts rfc from my treating pysch n therapist even thier consultant sided i was severly emotionally impaired and agreed with all of my physical diagnosis as well. I don't know more what to do because I have followed the advice to a tee of all the videos that I watched that pertain to my conditions as well as any of advice from Disability Advocates I currently have 5 favorable rfc's from various doctors I see. I have been in weekly treatment for the last two years and exactly what you said about work I've got a letter from my boss about missing days I've got proof that I was missing two to 3 days a week before I lost my job. 2 employer letters one co worker and a copy of my disclipnary files which not only show how many times I left early and called out sick but also show the numerous times that I went out on medical leave and attempted to return to work only to have to go back out on medical leave within a few weeks if that. so I don't understand why I'm having such a difficult time in my case when it seems like I have done everything possible to have the best case I could
Just hearing what it takes to get disability gives me extreme anxiety and panic. Every thing overwhelms me, even this process makes me want to run and hide forever.
Me too... what did you end up doing about applying for it? I'm at a loss...
really? :/
I have major depressive disorder and severe severe anxiety my entire life. They have gotten so much worse the past few years due to traumatic events. But all you are describing pretty much fits me. Your videos make a lot of sense so I think I will be prepared when I appeal the decision soon. Thanks for helping so many people.
I genuinely appreciate the information you share with us freely here. Thank you.
My pleasure - glad you find the videos helpful.
My anxiety disorder has been a problem since I was a child. For the last 10 years I have worked countless jobs and have lost them all due to anxiety and panic. I have been on atleast 5 different anxiety medications through this time. And my psychiatrist says my anxiety is in the severe category. I have also seen 2 different anxiety therapists through this time that have not helped me. But I still regularly see my psychiatrist. Hopefully this is enough to atleast consider me for benefits because I have yet to be able to work a full time job at all and cannot support myself up to this point in my life. From 18 to now 29 years old.
I would be terrified of a mental hospitalization! I'm even scared of taking anti-depressants.
Mental hospitals suck ass, I rather go to jail (I've been in both)
Ditto
I just went through the whole SSDI process. Had my hearing last month, got denied 2 days ago. I have severe anxiety and panic attacks, ocd, mild depression. My anxiety is so bad I haven’t worked in 5 years and at one point I didn’t leave my house for 2 years. Haven’t driven a vehicle in 2 years, can’t do my own grocery shopping or errands. There’s no way I’m reliable enough to whole a job. Never really have been, I’ve had 36 different jobs in my life due to my severe anxiety. I’m 45, been struggling with this since I joined the marine corp in 1996. I’ve been hospitalized 4 or 5 times due to my mental health problems but not recently. Last year I ended up in the ER like 6 times in a 6 month period due to panic attacks. I can go on and on about how I’m disabled I am but the judge didn’t buy it I guess. I paid in 25 years to social security and I really needed this to survive but yet they had to deny me. You can’t possible have anxiety worse than me so it just seems unfair how some people get on disability and they don’t even seem nearly as bad as me. They still go hunting, fishing, hang with there friends. I do nothing, haven’t had any fun in years because of my mental health problems. Can’t even go to a restaurant with a friend to have a good time. My lawyer didn’t even do half the stuff you suggested. I imagine I didn’t have much of anything of medical documentation to support my claim. That’s sad cause I have 25 years of mental health visits with psychiatry doctors. I’ve been on 30+ medications over the years and nothing really works, if anything they make me worse and make it even harder to work being all messed up on a medication. Moral of my story is I got screwed by social security disability.
It’s extremely hard to get SSDI if your younger with a mental health problem.
I'm sorry you were denied. Yes, SSA makes it difficult for anyone to win SSD based on mental health since it is "invisible." I generally find it very difficult to win mental health cases no matter how old the claimant without extensive records from a treating psychiatrist, and evidence of a medication resistant condition. It can also depends greatly on the judge assigned to your case. Very frustrating.
I am so glad I discovered your channel. I couldn’t get any return call from my atty. I am learning more from you in every vlog and guiding me as to how to present myself better regarding my health issues. Thank you so much!
My pleasure - glad you find the videos useful.
You are amazing. Don't let the haters get you down.
I have only received a few really nasty comments over the years - those reflect more on the commenter than on me, don't you think?
This Is Gold.
Thank you very much sir.
Thank you so much, I gave up 3 years ago & CANNOT believe i had found a company to allow me breaks. But now, I know I am dealing with a boss that just doesn't want to lose me.
Sorry to say that but that title is a bit misleading, i was hoping to get tips or something like that here but it's mainly generalisation of your patients cases examples.
I get panic attack while driving or simply just being inside a car its been 15yrs so icant go far to get a job it has tobe in walking distance or atleast cycling distance and iam 51 will i qualify for disability help?
Recognize the background screensaver....Japenese garden in Portland, Oregon.
You are correct, sir.
I saw that too, spectacular ❤
Hi Jonathan, So I'm 32, I'll be 33 in February. I have a case pending, but I have quite a few conditions actually, I have Bipolar, Depression and Anxiety and also I have learning disabilities like ADD, Dyslexia, trouble understanding even simple things, can't focus easily a lot of the time, I also have a bad memory....I'll be talking to someone or getting ready to do something or tell someone something and it I lose it, it goes right out of my head in like 3-5 seconds. As far as my mental illnesses though.....I have anxiety so bad and so severe that I don't leave the house hardly at all..If I do go out I really have to force myself to even leave the house because I am always thinking what could go wrong while being out anywhere even outside of the house and It's even hard for me to get out of bed to do anything because between my anxiety and depression I just don't want to get up and I'll be up a lot really late at night until really early in the morning because I think about things that is going on or things I have no control over, I make myself feel so sick from stressing so much, because I constantly have anxiety. but back to going out of the house.......if I do go out of the house, like I said it's very rare!!! But if I go out, I'm not gone for that long I mean the longest I'd be gone for is about 1-2 hours or less usually!!! And also I don't drive I have a license but I won't drive, my fiance' does all of the driving. I have tried to drive but it seriously didn't go well for me I had anxiety so bad I couldn't even drive back home she had to....so I just don't even try anymore, the last time I tried to drive though was like 2 years ago, I mean and even if it's down the road I have major anxiety the whole time we are out, I mean, I'll be sitting at home watching some TV and I'll all the sudden have anxiety. I'm on medications for my illnesses as well so I am getting treatment, and I am seeing my doctors very frequently as well. I see my psychiatrist every 4-6 weeks and I see my therapist every 2-3 weeks sometimes we have to reschedule for to the following week, I also this time have a lawyer and I have not worked for over a year..... I also want to mention that I tried to work at many jobs but they all failed after a few weeks usually because my anxiety and depression and sometimes my bipolar got the best of me......I've walked right out of my last job and never went back. My boss was being a jerk for no reason, I was overwhelmed because we were opening we were working on getting the store ready and it was all ready for customers and he was just nasty to me that day that I quit....I wasn't going to stay after he talked to me the way he did, I had so much anxiety as it was for many many years but I kept on trying to work because I really wanted to work, I'm a fighter, but I just seriously can't, I know this is my only option. So what do you think my chances of winning my case with all of this that I have going on?
Did you win? I have very similar mental issues. my hearing is on January 10th 2023
@@kyakelly9230 nope I lost their jerks they don’t give a shit hun.
@@kyakelly9230hey there sorry to be nosey. How did it go ?
@@Linxs718 I won my case :)
I'm suffering from GAD and I'm scared to get out of my house sometimes. I wake up with an anxiety attack and sleep walk. Sometimes eat in my sleep, or jump in the shower unknowingly. Do I qualify? Or am I just borderline crazy?
I had a doctor take me off my antidepressants with no backup plan. It was noooot good, I had a mental breakdown telling my mom to take me to the mental institution at midnight. The woman told me it wasn’t safe for me to stay their because there were two grown men. Mental help is a joke in this country
I've been dealing with severe anxiety do since age 9 with years of documentation, still fighting after 2 years to get ssi
I have been waiting for disability for 6 years now and I got denied 4 times and I appealed one time and got another hearing and still denied I don’t have inpatient documentation but I am diagnosed with ptsd bipolar schizoaffective general anxiety and I still getting denied I was shot in 2014 in my main artery (femoral artery) had congestive heart failure 2016 and permanent nerve damage 2014 and still getting denied I just don’t get it I deal with hella depression I take so much medicine 9 scripts and I have outbreaks where I get real upset I just don’t get it I’m tryingggg update I filed 2016 February we in 2022 October and I’m just wanting to win my case any suggestions bro? I got work records back 2013 I am 34 right now filed when I was 27 got shot when I was 26
770 area code is on Ga, I'm from that area fo you just practice in GA or do your services extend to other states (if you're taking clients at this time that is)? Either Way God bless and thank you for your content 😊
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Very2 Good information👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I am at the Recon stages because I botched my hearing. I basically laid on the table and didn't give much info about me. I have depression, anxiety, PTSD, and obsessive compulsive and dont know what to do next to try and win my case. can you advise me.
Deborah, a hearing comes after recon so I don't understand what you are asking. Can you rephrase?
I had my hearing and now I have to reappear to the Appeals Council and I dont know what or how to
appeal to the Appeals Council
what if you have been in therapy for 2 years but have not attempted suicide or been hospitalized? i have been diagnosed GAF ranges from 34-76 MDD, anxiety disorder, delusional disorder, on xanax and zoloft, i have right side of body muscle spasms, dystonia (spasmodic torticollis) IBS, gastritis, oral lichen planus. i have an attorney atm no one thinks i am disabled except me and my therapist psychiatrist and ppc..i look ok from th eoutside but am not ok inside. been denied initially and at appeal i am 6-8 months from my hearing date. thanks also i havent been gainfully employed since 2009 also ave lost both my grandmothers both my mother and step mother and my friend was brutally murdered all in the last 4 years.
It seems like you have a combination of impairments that, taken as a whole, would create significant work limitations. I would defer to your lawyer for strategy. I would be surprised if your lawyer was not asking treating doctors for functional capacity evaluation forms or narrative reports detailing your work activity limitations.
yes they have shown i have significant impairments in social and work. 5 decomp or more a year, ard time focusing remembering, thoughts drift, etc.
ty and i do enjoy your videos ive watched quite a few
want to know for a anti anxiety and depression social security disability SSI Title 2 appeal claim my doctor prepared a RFC form on my behalf as to how my mental illnesses impacts my ability to work also notice from Social Security Administration of my prior pay status for Social Security disability Title 2 benefits showing that i was approved for Social Security disability SSI benefits for my Mental illnesses but my prior benefits were stopped due to a felony conviction that caused me to do jail time over a year which i had to reapply then appeal will this prior pay status notice of me receiving Social Security disability benefits help once seen by the ALJ at my Appeal hearing along with all my additional medical evidence and RFC form by my private Psych Doctor?
I wasn't told I had to see a judge, but I got a call by some lady asking who all live in my house, my kids ages and school. Than said she need me to send her a letter from my dad saying he helps pay part of my rent. And how much does he pay. She said after she receives that from him, they will make a decision. I'm just wondering if you got any ideas on that or what that means
I don't leave my house I rarely step outside my front door. Always had problems , but got really bad about four or five years ago. I get so stressed out I vomit blood. The only times I left my house this year are the five E.R trips due to the ulcers and vomiting blood . I'm struggling to make ends meet. I don't have a regular doctor and haven't been seen for either issue than the E.R. I have mentioned it there thou . I don't think about killing myself or anything like that, I don't feel like anything is wrong with me, I just get stressed out when ever I have to go any where, so I don't go. Should I even bother trying for disability. My family and friends know even my husbands co workers know. But I don't have the medical records to back anything up.
Hey I'm 18 and was wondering if i should try getting ssdi? I had to drop out of school two years ago because my anxiety attacks would not allow for me to be at school at all, I would get them everyday. I have never worked because i know i wouldn't be able to with my anxiety attacks. I only recently (maybe 4 months ago) started to go see a therapist and a psychiatrist I have been on zoloft for more than a month now but have had bad side effects. Should I wait a couple years or should i try getting it now? Thank you
Most likely you would only be eligible for SSI without a work history. It is very difficult for an 18 year old to win. I would suggest that you try to work and if you repeatedly lose your job, then look into pursuing disability.
@@ssdattorney how do I apply?
but ssi is not Forevrr
I know soneone that has been in SSI forever. SSI is for people who are disabled and never worked. My y brother in-law has been disabled since he was 14. He has severe scoliosis and freidreichs ataxia. He's 55 now and bed ridden .
Have you noticed if it is important that the applicant be on anti-depressants? It seems the doctors really try to push those. I am on anti-anxiolitics.
I think it helps if you are on a prescription med of some type to treat your mental health symptoms. I don't think it matters - anti-depressant vs. anti-anxiety drug.
Almost everyone is on anti depressants. You need strong psycho drugs. Helps being in a mental hospital.
I think it’s disgusting how much you have to fight to get benefits for mental health but if there’s something physically wrong with you then you just get it handed to you like wtfff just coz you haven’t tried to kill your self doesn’t mean your not any less depressed or anxious coz I wanna fucking kill myself but where my anxiety is so high it won’t let me it’s a massive fucking fight in ya head I had a job and never went in coz I was too depressed and anxious too go in at the end I had to leave and I was looking at what I could do as I can’t see my doc rn not offence to you your video was great and had a lot of details but the way the world works is so fucked my dad killed himself coz shit got too real and he couldn’t handle life urghhhh sorry if I make no sense I’m just so angry 😤
I've proven all of this to the judge but was still denied. I've been diagnosed with 7 disorders.
@Rj Green Lmao I'm not scamming the system for your information, you don't know me or anything I've been through in my life, you can keep your negative BS thoughts and comments to yourself. Out of all these comments you think I'm scamming the system. Lmao
@Rj Green No the judge denied me because of my work history, and no not flipping burgers in McDonald's. I've had documentation since when I was in the Military, I am service connected and receive VA disability because of my Mental disorders, and yes I joined the Military when I was 18 years old as soon as I graduated high school.
Did they send u for a mental evalution?
Can i have my old supervisor from my job and co workers write out a affidavit for my review? Would i need to have them notorized?
I've been diagnosed with anxiety again also I struggle with trichotillomania since I was 2 I started going back to therapy for treatment I also suffer from psoriasis and moderate to severe foraminal stenosis l5 s1 I was to have a plif done but due to 2 abnormal ekg it was canceled my ekg shows possible left artial enlargement which can be from having hypertension so I am thinking about applying again
I have been in some wreck's and I have anxiety when I get around big trucks. And I do not leave the house much because of this. Is that enough to get ssi.
Trisha Thomas probably not unless you suffered substantial injuries during your wreck unfortunately the judge gets to decide whether you should or shouldn't have PTSD based on the circumstances you may very well still have PTSD and it might be serious but if he doesn't think the accident was enough to give it to you he will not win your case.
I recently applied for extreme anxiety and paranoia no I'm not able to work I cannot function I get panic attacks around people I cannot concentrate my mind goes blank I have no work history just had 2 jobs in my life that did not last I'm so scared of going anywhere alone :/I have been seen by psychiatrist 5 yeas now and end up in the ER often
Betty it is difficult to win without ongoing and recent treatment as well as support from a treating psychiatrist or psychologist.
I am waiting on my reconsedration had toxic goiter and now hypothyroidism after thyroidectomy caused me anxiety and depreciant pluss all kind of discomfort joint pain
I get my doctor statment and RFC from same doctor
My question is do adjustcators conseder my doctor statment in recon ?
Or just if it gets to hearing ?
The adjudicator will consider all evidence. They work with in house medical experts to evaluate the degree of impairment. My expeirence has been that you need to listing level or close to listing level to win at initial or recon, which is why so many deserving claims end up before a judge.
If I’ve had suicide attempts but only spoke to family members and told them what my plan was. No actual hospitalization because that would only stop me and also keep me in hospital for a period of time. Which I refuse to be in a situation as thar. Could the relatives that know this about me write a letter about my text messages where I have attempted?
Possibly, but I am confident it would not carry much weight with a judge or the SSA by itself.
That with a recommendation from a psychiatrist might go a long way
Do you recommend having a lawyer vs taking on yourself?
hi I have a question if you don't mind. Social Security is reviewing my case and sending me to a psych for reevaluation after 12 years.I'm on disability for severe anxiety depression PTSD head trauma seizure disorder ADHD migraines and memory loss.through the years I have been in all the things that you mentioned that would qualify for the listing but for anxiety by itself. but in the last 12 months isolated I haven't. so my question is how far back does the time frame go for you to qualify for the listing for example my anxiety is still very severe andI still have the panic attacks and flashbacks and I'm still on the medication but I haven't had any self-harm or hospital stays for probably 2 years or so so can you tell me when exactly they can say if ever that can they say that your diagnosis is no longer meets the listing requirements? even though it once did? and I know I have other contributing factors like depression and PTSD seizures Etc but they're all kind of in the same boat for the last year or two I haven't had any major hospital stays just been kind of taking my medications and going to my checkups but certainly still suffering I'm terrified that they're singling me out and that they might pull the rug out from under me. also can you tell me what can I do is there any help available or anything like that for me.
Good question. Even if you no longer meet the listing you may still be "disabled" under a functional capacity theory where the combined effect of your condition, med side effects, the need to limit contact with the public, etc. make it impossible for you to work in a competitive work environment.
I have a rapid heart rate 179
And the heart doctor said do you have anxiety depression ect I think I have it this week I'm going to get tested for it
I wish it wasn't so hard.. but i guess its a good thing so its not abused.
I having crippling anxiety, depression, gender dysphoria (im transgender) which amplifies my anxiety and depression, along with its own crippling mental health effects. So much trauma in my 24 years of life with no way to physically show it... 😥
Yes, cases involving diseases or conditions that cannot be imaged are very difficult because SSA has to rely on opinion evidence from claimants and doctors. Also, at 24 you would need overwhelming evidence. Definitely an uphill battle, unfortunately.
I'm seeing some conflicting things- I think it's been mentioned that judges don't really buy a therapist's or psychiatrist's word that a client is disabled, so are RFC's really that important? I have a recent hospitalization due to a suicide attempt and have strong medical records of my therapy journey..but I'm terrified of asking my therapist or psychiatrist for an RFC because I fear they would say no, but I really can't afford to lose my case.
Everything else being equal a FCE report that identifies significant limitations and ongoing treatment records consistent with the level of impairment discussed in the FCE are still a very effective strategy.
What about if my jobs last less than 2 months and have only had about 5 jobs my whole life? I also stopped going to school at 9th grade and failed it 2 times? I'm a 32 yr old. And do not take medications because I have kids that rely on me and with the medication I cant function well?
How could I prove all that?
I have a mental disability and physical disability I had bilateral patellar tendon knee surgery and I have bone spurs in my left arm where I can't use it that much l been going to my Doctor's do I have a good shot is getting approved
I dont know how anyone does this anymore. My Psych Dr retired 4 years ago and I can't find a new one. Called every single psych Dr in a 90 mile radius and as soon as they find out I'm on SSDI they refuse to accept me as a patient. They say they are tired of being hauled into court and not properly paid. Was told need to get committed or arrested to get a Dr.
Social Security does not require or even want live testimony from treating doctors or psychiatrists. SSA wants the records only.
What is a listing. I'm new here
SSA has identified certain medical conditions that are so debilitating that disability is assumed. See my website at meetalisting.com
I'm 39 almost 40. I have only worked the last 4 years in my entire life. (Chronic depression). I have tried holding down a job.. and for the past 4 years I have but now I am getting severe anxiety also (I also have ocd) I come home from work and cry until bedtime .. I have intrusive thoughts and fears constantly. I am currently working but its getting so bad I'm not sure what future holds 😭 does have 4 years of employment hurt me?
You may not have enough credits for SSDI. Download your MySocialSecurity statement at ssa.gov/myaccount. It is also an uphill battle for anyone under age 50.
@@ssdattorney hello, what is a MAF request from doctor?
Great advice
I have discharge papers for personality disorder in 2009, a history of anxiety/depression, seen a psychtrist for past 4 years, on medication. What are my chances of getting approved? Been waiting for 3 months now.
Havel, here is my current thinking about what it takes to win an anxiety/depression case currently: ua-cam.com/video/lFmbSZlG0tk/v-deo.html
I was approved, now I have my 3 year review and I've only had a handful of doctor appointments the past 2 years. hopefully it'll be enough.
I think
I think
I think
Is of no real use.
What do know
Well, with all these symptoms miseries, then the patient's life is over. Winning the case won't be worthy.
So I'm watching this because I'm going through social security disability because I have panic attacks daily Butt Can I use my parents as my old supervisor's because I used to work Under them And they don't with it A lot during my shift Would that be okay?
Yes, your parents can provide evidence. A judge would have to decide how much weight to give that evidence but it is certainly relevant.
I was on the hospital twice as a kid for a month each. For mental health. I have attempted suicide several times. Been in the psych ward...am cutter.. Have Ptsd and bpd. I have filed was denied and am now in the appeal process, ready to go in front of an administrative law judge.. I fit all. Of the abuse u mentioned.. Scared they are going to deny me
Holly, make sure that your lawyer has submitted all evidence, and that you practice your testimony. Best of luck to you.
Holly Murr did you win?? Im curious..
I grew up abused sexually and other abuse, I haven't been able to hold a job for a month and I'm supporting myself, I can't afford to get a therapist and I don't have health insurance. I lay in bed all day long every day. I cry all the time, I think of suicide. Am I still able to contact a disability agency? Or would I have to have a therapist first
My experience has been that you need ongoing mental health treatment if you hope to win SSD based on PTSD, anxiety, depression.
I have Anxiety and Depression. I am going through the disability process now. I can work. But I still have disabilities that make it difficult.
If you can work and if you don't have medical source statements saying you cannot work, you most likely will not win disability since SSA defines disability in terms of how your medical/mental health issue prevents you from working.
That still doesn’t mean I’m not disabled.
There are millions of people who have disabilities and can still work.
Schmidty’s Kettle Corn well if those people are WORKING than you are not viewed as disabled. Disabled means you are unable to work, period.
Do you have Tbi on brain 🧠 on youtube videos and never pain too thank you sir
I have over 500 pages of medical records but I was homeless for a year so I didn't go to the doctors because of that ...do you think I got a good case
It depends on what the records say.
@@ssdattorney I have depression..anxiety...PTSD n pain in my stomach due to my 29 surgeries
29 surgeries? Wow. That would make any judge take notice.
I'm still waiting on a decision from my court hearing
@@javierochoa432 How did it go?
Do you take cases for Texas residents? I'm on unpaid FMLA now with PTSD, Major Depressive Disorder, Agoraphobia with panic disorder, ADHD, and a 16% impairment rating from an on the job injury. I'm finding that I'm not the same. I can't perform the way I used to and I'm only 52 yrs old. I went back to school and struggled to graduate but it took a year to find a job only to find I just can't leave my room for fear of a panic attack. I was recently released from the hospital for a suicide attempt.
So basically they will only consider approval if the person had a suicide attempt? Sheeze….🙄
My dorcot diagnosis was brain 🧠 and never pain infection
I attempted suicide and other things I'm a mess I have a hearing coming up and I have an attorney
I don't understand everything you mention I have in my case both with all my mental and physical conditions. The truama the 20 years pysch history hosptizations sucide attempts rfc from my treating pysch n therapist even thier consultant sided i was severly emotionally impaired and agreed with all of my physical diagnosis as well. I don't know more what to do because I have followed the advice to a tee of all the videos that I watched that pertain to my conditions as well as any of advice from Disability Advocates I currently have 5 favorable rfc's from various doctors I see. I have been in weekly treatment for the last two years and exactly what you said about work I've got a letter from my boss about missing days I've got proof that I was missing two to 3 days a week before I lost my job. 2 employer letters one co worker and a copy of my disclipnary files which not only show how many times I left early and called out sick but also show the numerous times that I went out on medical leave and attempted to return to work only to have to go back out on medical leave within a few weeks if that. so I don't understand why I'm having such a difficult time in my case when it seems like I have done everything possible to have the best case I could