Have you gotten SSI for Bipolar Disorder?

Question

I was told that I have severe Bipolar disorder, severe deppression, social anxiety and many health problem such as IC, diabetic, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and PCOS. I also take 12 meds a day. I am thinking about going this week to try and get SSI. Do you think I mught have a chance? Also, my shrink told me that I could not work right now and I am 19. Thanks for the info!

Answer 1

Sounds like you are a good candidate for ssi Heck around here people get it just for having a fart cross-ways.....

Answer 2

Hi: I am on Social Security Disability for major depression. You generally get more money on SSD than SSI. However, since you probably have not worked much, I don't know how much money you can get from SSD. At least, it is a question to look into.



What you need for SSI is usually three things. One, medical records to show that you have been sick. The records should be as complete as possible. Two, it helps to have a doctor support you for SSI. Generally, the doctor will have to fill out a fairly form about your illnesses and the severity of these health problems.



Third, in many cases, it helps a lot to have a lawyer. I suppose it also depends on what state you live in. I live in NYS and having a lawyer was very helpful for me to get SSD. Also, I got it much faster than if I did not have a lawyer. Without a lawyer, I am sure my case would have dragged on for 2 to 3 years. In NYS, a lawyer cannot charge you a penny unlessyou win the case. The money they might win in your case is modest. Try to find a lawyer who specializes in SSI or SSD.



Unfortunately, in some cases, it is more difficult to prove you have a psychiatric illness, rather than a physical disability. How exactly do you prove you are depressed to someone who might think you want SSI so you don't have to work? So the fact that you have IC and diabetes and take 12 meds a day is something that will strengthen your case.



I am so sorry you are facing so many health issues. You are definitely a strong candidate for SSI or SSD. If you need further help, I guess you can email me. However, my time to spend on emails is fairly limited.



All my best.

Answer 3

I have friends with severe bipolar disorders and alll the such you've mentioned. yes, you can get ssi, make sure though, you have a representative when you go to what's called the fair hearing. you may be denied a couple of times, but keep going, and if you have worked, you may be eligable for ssd, ssi is for those who really never worked, and ssd is for those who worked and had to stop because of illnesses. I suggest you go by a social security office to find out about all the papers you will need to apply. maybe your doctor or therapist should help you, and like I said before, don't go to the hearing by youself!! another thing, if you are strapped for cash, you can apply for social service and they will support you with your finances,etc. but when you get your award letter(it's the letter of approval from ss) social service will take out the money they helped you with as you waited for your approval. one more note, from the day you apply for ssi, let's say you don't get approved for a year, you will get retroactive funds which will be listed in your award letter WHEN you are approved. but remember, social services will take out what they helped you with and send you the remainder. you don't have to go to social services, it's a matter of choice. good luck, I hope I helped some. P.S. I get ssi.

Answer 4

to respond to your question, no longer all factors of psychological subject concerns are "controllable". therapy for Paranoid Schizophrenia and Bipolar isn't purely one pill, so i stumble on your tale very perplexing to have self assurance. I hate that many human beings do no longer evaluate psychological ailment (extreme) a official reason to get incapacity. that may no longer looked at particularly. actual disabilities are lots greater convenient to handle in an place of work placing or different placing that would not require lots actual circulate. you would be greatly surprised in case you look up the styles of ailments human beings get incapacity for and you may ask your self, "why will not be able to they paintings?" besides. i actual get Social risk-free practices incapacity (no longer SSI) for Bipolar and became into approved stunning away because of the fact they felt that my ailment became into extreme adequate to warrant it. Do i think undesirable for this? HELL NO! I labored for over 2 many years and paid into it. this is an coverage plans which will pay in case you alter into eligible. I became eligible, straightforward as that and that i earned the suitable to apply it. I did nicely for some years with my ailment, graduated from college and had a promising occupation till my ailment became extreme and that i had to renounce working.

Answer 5

My husband is receiving this now. It took him almost 3 years. If you apply and you are denied, apply again, keep applying. Maybe have an attorney get involved to help you with specifics, only after (if) you've been denied. It seemed to me that he had a tough time "convincing" them of his disability, but eventually, with testimony from myself, Dr's, psychiatrists and prior employers, he was able to get this. Good luck.