Posted by Thuy Truong on May 18, 1999, at 21:25:47
In reply to Effexor and Xanex, posted by Vicky on May 1, 1999, at 23:00:59
> Can anyone tell me if You have heard of or know someone who has recieved S.S.I. benefits for Major Depression ?
I've been on SSI since Dec of 98. I'm 22 years old and I've been depressed for about two years. I applied for SSI in August of 98 and was approved a few months after that. I'm been diagnosed with Major Depression. For the last two years I've been in and out of hospitals because of suicide attempts. The Dean at the college where I was attending put me on a leave of absence for a year. I couldn't work or anything after that and so I decided to apply for SSI. I think if you've been to the doctor or been admitted to a hospital because of depression and have records of it, you could try to apply for it. But I think it would have to be severe enough for you to not be able to work. And your doctor would have to have it written down because that's what they go by. If you really need it, you should give it a try.
poster:Thuy Truong
thread:5499
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