Posted by Dr. Bob on December 14, 2002, at 11:40:14
[Posted by ItsHowdyDudyTime on December 13, 2002, at 21:15:37
In reply to http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20021210/msgs/131233.html]
> > I get SSD for bipolar and panic disorders- actually my shrink told me the anxiety spectrum has the greatest number of people on SSD than any other psychiatric disorder. That being said, I went through Alsup? I think?, a group of attornies who specialize in SSD. My children collect 1/2 of my payment because they are under 18. If you have worked and paid into social security then your payment would be based on your earnings if you are over 18- it varies considerably. I worked for over 12 years and have proven quite treatment resistant, I am grateful that I have this money to care for myself and family until I am able to work and don't feel guilty in the least. best of luck and any other questions please feel free to ask, judy
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> Judy, Im not so sure I agree with your Pdoc's opinion. I have read the opposite, that schizophrenia makes up the larges subgroup of SS disability recipients. I personally would be more inclined to believe this, as schizophrenia is the most severe and disabling mental illness and causes the most cognitive disruption. Severe cognitive deterioration as in schizophrenia makes even the most menial employment very difficult, unless properly medicated. And even when properly medicated sometimes employment is difficult in schizophrenia. Each case is different, but in general its a severe disease with severe consequences.
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> A s far as getting SS disability for social anxiety disorder, Id be rather skeptical of that. Social Anxiety disorder isnt even an Axis one psychiatric disorder, its an Axis 2 disorder (personality disorder). Im not belittling the problem its causing you, but comparing social anxiety disorder to say, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia is like comparing apples to oranges. Id be very skeptical anyone would get any government benefits for an Axis 2 personality disorder like social anxiety disorder.
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