Posted by Reggie BoStar on February 7, 2007, at 16:06:32
In reply to Re: Post about SSDI psychological issues here? » Reggie BoStar, posted by 10derHeart on February 7, 2007, at 13:09:50
Thanks 10derHeart, that sounds like a good approach. I figure if I reply to every message, I can double the size of the thread!
Well, I can try anyway.
BTW there is a Yahoo group called "Advocates For Adults With Disabilities" where I've started posting on this issue too. They're receptive to folks who are on SSDI for mental health reasons, even though the emphasis seems to be on physical disabilities.
I think that's only because only a few of us who are mentally ill have been posting there.
Anyway, the URL for the group is:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AdvocatesForAdultsWithDisabilities/?yguid=161152021
If you have a Yahoo ID or one of those free Yahoo email accounts, you can post there. You can also apply for a new ID if you want - they're free.
I should probably bump that last paragraph up to a new thread. I'll wait and see what kind of responses we get here first.
Meanwhile, I'm off to a dual diagnosis group where I will raise this topic. I know some of the folks there are on SSDI and I want to get their feel for how they deal with the stigma of getting the benefits and/or any guilt feelings they may or may not have.
Take care,
Reggie BoStar
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