Social Security Disability For Ptsd

[Alic3]

I gave up on my dream of getting SSI. It will never happen. My mom would never let me go to the doctor for my "mental problems", as she didn't take them seriously. I didn't see a doctor about them until I was almost 19, two years ago. Without any documentation or being able to see a consistent T, I have nearly no documentation that would allow me to get it. I was even unapproved for unemployment, even though I HAD to quit my job because it made me suicidal. I worked at a call center for a gas and electric company. People would always call in and tell me off, just because they didn't/couldn't pay their bill. I have already had the notion that everything is my fault, and this just reinforced that (even though I KNOW it wasn't my fault they didn't pay their bills, but it still made me feel that way nonetheless). To top it off, my team lead chose me as the unliked employee. She put my desk right outside of her cubicle and she would listen to me/spy on me and then come out and yell at me, once I got off a call. One time, a customer left a compliment about me for her, and then she listened to the call and yelled at me about something I said to the customer.

 

[SeanCharles]

One of the key points in getting SSI (unless a work history is present) at least for myself was proving I was disabled before the age of 22. Initially because my parents' income was too high, I was not eligible for some benefit (I don't remember at the moment what) that I later received after I met with a doc who was familiar with and assisted in getting documentation which qualified me for SSI. Now that I am gainfully employed, unless something occurs which disables me further... (maybe a seizure??) I'm able to perform the tasks I am assigned without any ill affects which includes cashiering.

 

[Alic3]

@Geordie, OOOF. Cashiering.. Miserable.

 

[Deleted member 1860]

@Alic3,
I hate to say it, but find a job and get fired. I'm guessing you were un-approved because you quit?

 

[catjudo]

If a person quits their job they are not eligible for unemployment benefits. But getting fired from a job doesn't make you eligible. If you get fired for just cause...you were doing something wrong at your job...you technically don't qualify for unemployment. If you apply and are denied unemployment for this reason you can try to appeal the decision...sometimes you can get it depending on the circumstances, but don't count on it. Unemployment is in place to temporarily help people who find themselves without a job through no fault of their own (company downsized, went out of business, etc) while they look for other employment. While receiving unemployment you have to be actively seeking new employment. If you're unemployed because you're not well enough to work, then you won't be seeking a new job and you won't be eligible for unemployment. If you're unable to work because of health reasons then disability is the appropriate route to take, not unemployment.

 

[Alic3]

Luckily, I'm somewhat able to work now.