Disability / Ssi ? -- (advice Please)

[SpartanWoman]

Hi everyone! Is anyone on disability/ssi due to PTSD and other issues due to abuse?

I have C-PTSD (from sexual, verbal, physical, emotional, etc abuse from family members) with random anxiety and depression flare-ups, some OCD tenancies, am ADHD, co-dependent, and have some issues with sensory integration. I have a hard time managing my normal day (hygiene, etc) when I don't have a job, much less with one. I've been hiding from possible triggers, and have a hard time "activating" thru them due to the ADHD. After having breakdowns at work, quitting jobs, being fired etc, I have been out of steady work for years, and caring friends and family who know are suggesting I try to get on SSI and MediCal here in California. Unfortunately, mental/emotional abuse left me believing that I *should* be able to do anything I want, and that it's all in my head. So I don't know what's "true." =(

Advice?

 

[SpartanWoman]

Medications:
10mg (3xday) of Adderall for 5 months (diagnosed when I was a kid, but not medicated/treated until now)
20 mg (1xday) of Celexa - Just started about a week ago with promising results (but still not perfect)

I have a psychiatrist and a psychologist I'm working with. Have not been back to see the psychologist since before my last really big trigger-flare-up. Need to set an appointment and start going back, but... money is definitely an issue.

 

[SpartanWoman]

I should add: one of my biggest triggers is being: "Trapped" . For some reason being married is fine, but jobs: not so much.

(***POSSIBLE TRIGGER BELOW***)
When I have a job, I feel trapped into it. I can't get out and I don't know why. It's like they just keep using me and I *HAVE* to stay there! I usually can't get to work on time with the ADHD, not to mention my wacked out sleep schedule because I just don't go to bed sometimes even if I'm really tired (possibly because some of the abuse started when I was asleep). So then I get punished. Just like when I was little. And it takes me longer to do some things, but every once and awhile it doesn't. So then I get punished. I can DO things (work wise) and I can "fake it" sometimes when I, but I just can't feel trapped, which (in my case) means anything steady or dependable.

 

[therapybankrupt]

Yes I get SSDI or Disability. After a breakdown years ago I was unable to function in a job and was awarded the help on my first try. I had a social worker who helped me from filling out forms to driving me to the appointments for the application for services. You should talk to your doctor and ask his opinion on your situation.

 

[Ted Moen]

I received SSD for 10 year for not being able to work due to PTSD until I turned 65, when it turned into regular social security. You need a lawyer that specializes in SSD. The lawyer will evaluate your situation, and the fee is set by statue and paid by SS as part of your settlement. At least that's how it worked for me.

 

[poeticprincess88]

In Ohio they have free legal aide services. They might have something like that in California. If you can find a mental health provider that will say you're disabled over the PTSD stuff that would be great! Make sure you state that it affects your eating, sleep, and daily routine that helps a lot.