Re: diaability and lack of understanding

[Guest guest]

I am terrified to apply for SSI.  I keep praying I'll miraculously defy the RA

gods and just be cured, but we all know that isn't happening.  I'm feeling a

little hopeless right now as I don't have insurance or a job.  I'm being pushed

by my boyfriend to either find a job or get Disability.  It's not that easy. 

I never know from one day to the next how RA will affect me.  Has anybody

received SSI for RA?  Just venting. 

Heidi in Denver

From: B Coy <grandmamames@...>

Subject: [ ] diaability and lack of understanding

Date: Saturday, October 23, 2010, 5:54 PM

 

Hi everyone!  I was just reading through the latest postings and thought

I would

add my two cents worth.  When one applies for SSdisability they always send

them

to a psychiatrist as well as several other Doctors who don't really seem to know

what they are doing.  Go with lots of paper work and a full list of medications

and all your own reactions and problems written down.  Most doctors start out

nice to you then become mean spirited as the interview continues.  It can be

unnerving to say the least.  Bear in there and be prepaired to get a SS

attorney

if you are turned down. I have a sister who works for SS and this info is from

her.

I also found that when I tell people I have RA I often get a " Well you are lucky

it isn't ( this or that)!  I don't feel lucky.  I do thank God that it isn't

worse but I would like a little understanding from my friends and family. 

Thanks for letting me whine some more!  God bless you all!

Mames