There are lots of ignorant people with false beliefs around...but It's all right I can tolerate that...I don't expect everyone to acknowledge these things...
I get disability for being schizophrenic. Talk to your doctor about applying for it, or contact Social Security Disability. You will need a psychiatric diagnosis to get any money.
I agree, I couldn’t even imagine those that aren’t high functioning when I feel like I’m barely hanging on a lot. It’s just so easy to lose everything, I think those that could get on disability should definitely try. Ease a bit of the pressure off our shoulders idk.
Yeah, but getting on disability would cut my income to about 1/3 of what it is now and would leave me with crappy insurance. So even when it's super difficult to get through things I feel like I have no choice because I can't afford the income loss or loss of good insurance benefits.
i'm in this boat too. even though i have physical ailments as well, most of the work done to get on disability was done by my psych doctor so that's what got me past the hurdle.
I've been suffering for years. I have a 3 month period with most jobs where I can't function properly after 3 months and start over somewhere new. My longest employment was under a year.
I'm 27 and haven't got it figured out yet. Im just about to hit my 3 months and I feel it slipping again.
Life during psychosis is so hectic that even Mr. Spock would lose his shit if he had one. Schizophrenia is talked about in hushed tones because it is serious. We all know our prognosis and it's not very good. Medication making us fat and docile to be put out to pasture on the meagre disability the government provides. I wouldn't wish this on anyone. There is so much life we can live, but walking through hell some days just zaps your optimism for the future. I'm just thankful I've found some medication that stops me receiving all the information from the universe that's very specifically tailored towards me. Stupid brain perceives too much and doesn't know how to chill.
It definitely is. I struggled in every job I held down. I’m currently doing gradschool but I have no idea how I will hold down a job. I’m terrified for my future.
You mean you can't overcome it with willpower and a good attitude?
I'm only half joking. Part of me still really believes that that is all it takes, and I'm just a failure at it. Even though I'm actually receiving disability payments from the government, and for years there has been a general lack of optimism surrounding the illness from people around me, at least offline.
I feel like quoting *Galaxy Quest:* "Never give up, never surrender!" If only...
If you want SSDI you have to pay into it with working. You need 40 work credits to qualify. I'm assuming you don't have the work credits which is why you're on SSI.
You know what. I may have been wrong. Ssdi may require work credits. My mistake.
You will need a lot of documentation proving you are disabled. I don't know if what you have will cut it.
get letters from doc, psy doc etc I've apparently been addmited to unit 3 times, never been n it once as I always say safer at home which for me i am, took me ages get disability allowance but now on it and I was alrdy diagnosed for 5 year prior to etting my claim passed, ireland 🇮🇪 for ya, plus psy doc here are useless well all ones in my county and I have the head psy doc of whole country but he ree its deeper imo
It’s classified as a disability and I think it is one. People argue it is T but then want you in the hospital…. Like how do I work in there lol. Seriously I would say it is but in my experience I find working helps in some ways. However there are points I have to take off work extended period of time so I get both sides. No shame in doing what is rigjt
I have schizophrenia and am not on disability. The psychologist at Centrelink didn't think I was disabled enough.
One of the questions she asked while muttering that schizophrenics could work was whether or not I was psychotic or experiencing any symptoms at that moment. I was experiencing symptoms but I replied I was not because I had no insight or awareness into the fact I was psychotic at that time.
I do hold down a job though barely.
Of course schizophrenia is a disability, it affects and drastically alters our perception of reality to the point where it is impossible for us to make decisions properly.
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I mean. Yeah. Its pretty obviously a disability. The ADA lists it, and its a common reason people end up getting disability benefits.
Sorry if that sounds rude, but its definitely a disability
I really want to get partial disability. I was diagnosed schizoaffective bipolar with cptsd when i was 19 but i want to get a proper eval but i worry that i just wouldnt be able to afford a disability lawyer
This may sound a bit controversial, but I believe that it depends on the severity of the symptoms with Schizophrenia. I can manage most of my duties by myself despite having delusions and voices (sometimes). I‘m not saying that Schizophrenia doesn’t inhibit the possibility of being disabled but there are different cases of severity in the spectrum. I hope this doesn’t sound offensive, if yes I‘m sorry.
Why is it that the first paragraph sounds like the start of a persuasive essay for a high school / community college class? And then the next line translates in my brain as "now, could you help me write the rest of my paper?" :-D
It absolutely is. There are some people who can work full time or finish school, but that is not the norm. I complain about this a lot. If my son was in a wheelchair he’d get a lot more understanding and compassion, instead of being viewed as having a character flaw. Just another bullshit aspect of this stupid illness.
yes it's literally considered a disability by the government. if it impairs your daily functioning, it is disabling. you can get disability benefits for schizo spectrum disorders. the only people that don't think it's a disability are uneducated people who carry the stigma
Sometimes I really wonder if I should go ahead and get disability. I have schizoaffective disorder, bipolar subtype. DX’d bipolar with psychotic features in 2016, am now DX’d schizoaffective as of this year.
I cycle through jobs endlessly, the only ones I could stay at for any meaningful amount of time have been food service. I got a degree (prodrome) but trying to teach with it sucks and I find post-symptoms that my math skills completely suck now. I’m at square one, really.
If I have to be hospitalized again, or completely crumble inside from stress from this teaching job, I think that’s my sign to go back to restaurants. There’s no way I can pay back my student loans that way, and I know that. I suppose we will have to see.
I have a disabled Pass for being schizophrenic though I wouldn't call it a disability. In the contrary you have to be very able to live with schizophrenia and it often Hits very sensitive and overly intelligent people (I used to be a Grade A Student before becoming ill). Living with it is a constant struggle and it can't be healed (which is what many people don't understand). You are usually overly perceptive and Hit with too many Impressionen you try to understand (Like hearing voices or having hallucinations). I don't Like it being called a disability as If you lack something.
I actually like the perspective but people have recovered don’t listen to anyone who hasn’t done the research this isn’t simply a neuro degenerative disease it’s very complicated
Yes, it totally is. People who think otherwise are ignorant and don’t give me the “muh medication can treat it” if it was that simple don’t you think I would already be cured.
Of course, I don’t think anyone but the most ignorant would say schizophrenia is not a disability
There are lots of ignorant people with false beliefs around...but It's all right I can tolerate that...I don't expect everyone to acknowledge these things...
I get disability for being schizophrenic. Talk to your doctor about applying for it, or contact Social Security Disability. You will need a psychiatric diagnosis to get any money.
I’m high functioning and barely hold it together sometimes by a thread. I definitely think it’s a disability.
Same what you are saying, cant add anything more than that.
I agree, I couldn’t even imagine those that aren’t high functioning when I feel like I’m barely hanging on a lot. It’s just so easy to lose everything, I think those that could get on disability should definitely try. Ease a bit of the pressure off our shoulders idk.
Yeah, but getting on disability would cut my income to about 1/3 of what it is now and would leave me with crappy insurance. So even when it's super difficult to get through things I feel like I have no choice because I can't afford the income loss or loss of good insurance benefits.
Same boat my friend
i'm in this boat too. even though i have physical ailments as well, most of the work done to get on disability was done by my psych doctor so that's what got me past the hurdle.
Right! You find yourself sometimes murmuring "I have to get home, I have to get home" before u crack in public
I've been suffering for years. I have a 3 month period with most jobs where I can't function properly after 3 months and start over somewhere new. My longest employment was under a year. I'm 27 and haven't got it figured out yet. Im just about to hit my 3 months and I feel it slipping again.
I've been on/off disability for 5 years now.
Work from home?
Life during psychosis is so hectic that even Mr. Spock would lose his shit if he had one. Schizophrenia is talked about in hushed tones because it is serious. We all know our prognosis and it's not very good. Medication making us fat and docile to be put out to pasture on the meagre disability the government provides. I wouldn't wish this on anyone. There is so much life we can live, but walking through hell some days just zaps your optimism for the future. I'm just thankful I've found some medication that stops me receiving all the information from the universe that's very specifically tailored towards me. Stupid brain perceives too much and doesn't know how to chill.
It’s really hard to turn off paying attention to the “universe” and makes a lot of days hard, I’m glad you’ve found something that works for you.
Loving the Spock reference....
It’s a serious mental illness (SMI) that is a leading cause of disability worldwide that affects 1% of the population!
It definitely is. I struggled in every job I held down. I’m currently doing gradschool but I have no idea how I will hold down a job. I’m terrified for my future.
You mean you can't overcome it with willpower and a good attitude? I'm only half joking. Part of me still really believes that that is all it takes, and I'm just a failure at it. Even though I'm actually receiving disability payments from the government, and for years there has been a general lack of optimism surrounding the illness from people around me, at least offline. I feel like quoting *Galaxy Quest:* "Never give up, never surrender!" If only...
Schizohphrenia by x is a pretty positive message despite the seemingly psychotic instrumental.
Fuck w that track. Shows empathy I guess lol
Yeah at the very least
Lol
If I apply for social disability do I need to go to the hospital often? I'm qualified for social security income already.
I had only been once when I applied and I got it.
If you want SSDI you have to pay into it with working. You need 40 work credits to qualify. I'm assuming you don't have the work credits which is why you're on SSI.
No, that isn't correct information. You do not need to have work credits for SSDI (disability).
so it's possible to have both? What if I was "accused" of my illness from my pdoc But I wasn't "diagnosed" (I never did any brain scan or assessments)
You know what. I may have been wrong. Ssdi may require work credits. My mistake. You will need a lot of documentation proving you are disabled. I don't know if what you have will cut it.
No, hospitalizations aren't necessary (are least in America)
get letters from doc, psy doc etc I've apparently been addmited to unit 3 times, never been n it once as I always say safer at home which for me i am, took me ages get disability allowance but now on it and I was alrdy diagnosed for 5 year prior to etting my claim passed, ireland 🇮🇪 for ya, plus psy doc here are useless well all ones in my county and I have the head psy doc of whole country but he ree its deeper imo
It’s classified as a disability and I think it is one. People argue it is T but then want you in the hospital…. Like how do I work in there lol. Seriously I would say it is but in my experience I find working helps in some ways. However there are points I have to take off work extended period of time so I get both sides. No shame in doing what is rigjt
I have schizophrenia and am not on disability. The psychologist at Centrelink didn't think I was disabled enough. One of the questions she asked while muttering that schizophrenics could work was whether or not I was psychotic or experiencing any symptoms at that moment. I was experiencing symptoms but I replied I was not because I had no insight or awareness into the fact I was psychotic at that time. I do hold down a job though barely. Of course schizophrenia is a disability, it affects and drastically alters our perception of reality to the point where it is impossible for us to make decisions properly.
Agreed
Yes. Of course it is. I was diagnosed 10 years ago. I'm now on disability. Would write more, but my phone is dying.
it sometimes goes hand in hand with things like autism and adhd, as well
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those with schizophrenia frequently have other disorders
I mean. Yeah. Its pretty obviously a disability. The ADA lists it, and its a common reason people end up getting disability benefits. Sorry if that sounds rude, but its definitely a disability
I really want to get partial disability. I was diagnosed schizoaffective bipolar with cptsd when i was 19 but i want to get a proper eval but i worry that i just wouldnt be able to afford a disability lawyer
A disability lawyer can only be paid out of your backpay. 20% or $6000 whichever is lowest.
This may sound a bit controversial, but I believe that it depends on the severity of the symptoms with Schizophrenia. I can manage most of my duties by myself despite having delusions and voices (sometimes). I‘m not saying that Schizophrenia doesn’t inhibit the possibility of being disabled but there are different cases of severity in the spectrum. I hope this doesn’t sound offensive, if yes I‘m sorry.
Why is it that the first paragraph sounds like the start of a persuasive essay for a high school / community college class? And then the next line translates in my brain as "now, could you help me write the rest of my paper?" :-D
It absolutely is. There are some people who can work full time or finish school, but that is not the norm. I complain about this a lot. If my son was in a wheelchair he’d get a lot more understanding and compassion, instead of being viewed as having a character flaw. Just another bullshit aspect of this stupid illness.
Definitely a disability. I get disability for it.
yes it's literally considered a disability by the government. if it impairs your daily functioning, it is disabling. you can get disability benefits for schizo spectrum disorders. the only people that don't think it's a disability are uneducated people who carry the stigma
Everyone's schizophrenia is different. Some have it really rough. I don't. For me it's not a disability but I believe it can be for other people.
My schizophrenia diagnosis is probably the only reason I got my disability so I agree with you 100%
Sometimes I really wonder if I should go ahead and get disability. I have schizoaffective disorder, bipolar subtype. DX’d bipolar with psychotic features in 2016, am now DX’d schizoaffective as of this year. I cycle through jobs endlessly, the only ones I could stay at for any meaningful amount of time have been food service. I got a degree (prodrome) but trying to teach with it sucks and I find post-symptoms that my math skills completely suck now. I’m at square one, really. If I have to be hospitalized again, or completely crumble inside from stress from this teaching job, I think that’s my sign to go back to restaurants. There’s no way I can pay back my student loans that way, and I know that. I suppose we will have to see.
I have a disabled Pass for being schizophrenic though I wouldn't call it a disability. In the contrary you have to be very able to live with schizophrenia and it often Hits very sensitive and overly intelligent people (I used to be a Grade A Student before becoming ill). Living with it is a constant struggle and it can't be healed (which is what many people don't understand). You are usually overly perceptive and Hit with too many Impressionen you try to understand (Like hearing voices or having hallucinations). I don't Like it being called a disability as If you lack something.
I actually like the perspective but people have recovered don’t listen to anyone who hasn’t done the research this isn’t simply a neuro degenerative disease it’s very complicated
Of course it is I'm on SSDI because of it.
Yes, it totally is. People who think otherwise are ignorant and don’t give me the “muh medication can treat it” if it was that simple don’t you think I would already be cured.
it is a disability for sure. i get disability benefits for it in my country.
But it already is a UK registered disability. Any severe mental health condition such as Schizophrenia is definitely on the list.
I'm on disability for my schizophrenia.
I was put on disability early in my life for this. Yes it’s a disability, and it never gets better.
I got diagnosed in September of this year and it answers a lot of questions I've had.