Do you work or not

[Thisisme373]

How r u gonna lose them? How do u lose them?

you have to have yearly assessments, where they try their best to force you off the benefits, I've already had my money lowered and I've got another assessment soon, they are very horrible they make you feel awful, they sit there judging you while on their computer typing looking down at you, if the cunt typing decides you can work you lose the disability benefits, even if you are suicidle they don't give a fuck.

 

[Thisisme373]

I've been on disability for nearly 15 years. I feel grateful I have it, but not working is a huge source of shame for me.

I know what you mean, I've been on them 4 years and my family are always saying "you been looking for a job" my family are ashamed of me.

 

[felix]

you have to have yearly assessments, where they try their best to force you off the benefits, I've already had my money lowered and I've got another assessment soon, they are very horrible they make you feel awful, they sit there judging you while on their computer typing looking down at you, if the cunt typing decides you can work you lose the disability benefits, even if you are suicidle they don't give a fuck.

What if I'm severely mentally slow, have depression, and psychosis? They can't just lower the amount for some poor person who can't work, being slow is permanent

 

[Thisisme373]

What if I'm severely mentally slow, have depression, and psychosis? They can't just lower the amount for some poor person who can't work,

They do though buddy. It's wrong but they really don't give a shit.

 

[Jen Erik]

how do u manage to live on that? I'm considering living on it but concerning about a long work gap

My monthly payment is good and my expenses are relatively low. So far, it's been okay, but as each year goes by, it gets more difficult, because the increases to the disability don't really keep pace with the true cost of living.

 

[Thisisme373]

My monthly payment is good and my expenses are relatively low. So far, it's been okay, but as each year goes by, it gets more difficult, because the increases to the disability don't really keep pace with the true cost of living.

Haven't they got on your case to try get you onto jobseekers to find work, in the UK they are trying to push people off benefits, they try anyway they can to get people into work and off benefits.

 

[Jen Erik]

I know what you mean, I've been on them 4 years and my family are always saying "you been looking for a job" my family are ashamed of me.

That sucks that they aren't very understanding. It's not like you purposely chose this.

 

[felix]

They do though buddy. It's wrong but they really don't give a shit.

Being slow is permanent tho

 

[Thisisme373]

That sucks that they aren't very understanding. It's not like you purposely chose this.

My mom is fine, she's lovely but my brother, dad and some others in my family see it as if I'm just lazy or not really ill.

 

[Worthless_nobody]

It was very tough for me to get disability benefits and now it looks like I may lose them so I need to get a job even though I am not at all ready mentally, I feel doomed.

I am sorry you are going through this. I read your reply to another user about why you might loose the disability benefits..thats awful. I wonder if i should even bother applying for disability. I know they will fill out some residual functioning capacity form and see if there is any other work I can do if I cant return to my previous job (which i cant) no way Ill ever work in customer service again. Im not mentally ready to find a job either..its scary. Most of the jobs that I can think of that dont require customer interaction require either a degree or the ability to do heavy lifting, I can do neither. Cleaning is about the only thing I can think of..plus i dont know how ill clean with the pain im in

 

[Thisisme373]

Being slow is permanent tho

I know. Unfortunately the world ain't all so understanding.

 

[Thisisme373]

I am sorry you are going through this. I read your reply to another user about why you might loose the disability benefits..thats awful. I wonder if i should even bother applying for disability. I know they will fill out some residual functioning capacity form and see if there is any other work I can do if I cant return to my previous job (which i cant) no way Ill ever work in customer service again. Im not mentally ready to find a job either..its scary. Most of the jobs that I can think of that dont require customer interaction require either a degree or the ability to do heavy lifting, I can do neither. Cleaning is about the only thing I can think of..plus i dont know how ill clean with the pain im in

Thank you, yeah it really sucks, it's why I'm looking at getting a method in place, the world is cruel.

 

[Jen Erik]

Haven't they got on your case to try get you onto jobseekers to find work, in the UK they are trying to push people off benefits, they try anyway they can to get people into work and off benefits.

I've been reviewed 2 times in 15 years, which seems reasonable I think, and I get a survey every 3 or 4 years asking if I am still disabled according to my doctor. I think I get the "ticket to work" stuff but I don't pay much attention to it because I am way too impaired to work; plus, they contract that stuff out here to private companies and it looks like a big scam, I don't understand the profit model behind it so I try to stay away from it. (I'm in the U.S.)

 

[Thisisme373]

I've been reviewed 2 times in 15 years, which seems reasonable I think, and I get a survey every 3 or 4 years asking if I am still disabled according to my doctor. I think I get the "ticket to work" stuff but I don't pay much attention to it because I am way too impaired to work; plus, they contract that stuff out here to private companies and it looks like a big scam, I don't understand the profit model behind it so I try to stay away from it. (I'm in the U.S.)

Sounds a lot better in the US

 

[CozyTime]

Been out of work since September, it was my first job and working 8-9 hours everyday got me to a severe low point despite being a very calm job with good colleagues. Currently trying out therapy and meds for the first time while looking for a part time job basically.

Mental illness makes jobs hard but I still get judged by family and friends for not having one or being able to hold one.

 

[felix]

Sounds a lot better in the US

I'm in US

 

[Worthless_nobody]

Thank you, yeah it really sucks, it's why I'm looking at getting a method in place, the world is cruel.

The world is cruel, evil and cruel with lots of cruel people. Same here, thats why i finally joined this site after being a long time lurker.

 

[Thisisme373]

I'm in US

Good for you then

 

[Thisisme373]

The world is cruel, evil and cruel with lots of cruel people. Same here, thats why i finally joined this site after being a long time lurker.

I don't blame you my friend I totally agree.

 

[Sickman75]

What if I'm severely mentally slow, have depression, and psychosis? They can't just lower the amount for some poor person who can't work, being slow is permanent

thats what i have, mentally slow from drugs

 

[felix]

thats what i have, mentally slow from drugs

I have it from being born. Maybe a little bit from alcohol and weed

 

[Mort]

You are more then welcome to have a moan mate. I totally understand that it's a crap situation, I myself wish I died when I cut my own throat 5 years ago, I nearly bled out but was saved, imagine going to an interview looking depressed, tired and a long scar on you're neck, nobodies gonna employ me.

You are more then welcome to have a moan mate. I totally understand that it's a crap situation, I myself wish I died when I cut my own throat 5 years ago, I nearly bled out but was saved, imagine going to an interview looking depressed, tired and a long scar on you're neck, nobodies gonna employ me.

Yer i know what get me you try and get help and get turn flat down but you see others around you getting help and they seem not as bad as you you just say why the hell am i bothering with any of it mess up world we live in

 

[Thisisme373]

I have it from being born. Maybe a little bit from alcohol and weed

I gave up weed, been off it 4 months now but might get some next week to try calm me down a bit as my minds constantly racing. Fuck it.

 

[Sickman75]

I have it from being born. Maybe a little bit from alcohol and weed

ya, could be. mine was lots of drugs and booze. i regret it now.

 

[ShadowOfTheDay]

Been out of work for the past 9 months. I was able to manage my depression and suicidal thoughts for 33 years. Had gainful employment, never spoke to anyone about my desire to die. ...Then, suddenly I couldn't take it anymore; lost my job, lost my apartment, lost my car, lost my mind. Always thought it was a stupid joke, but it makes a lot of sence to me now: "Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most."

 

[tiggles2000]

I'm a chef at a nursing home, and have been for the last 2 years. Usually work makes me feel worse, and is part of what drove me to this point. If it wasn't for the shit I put up with at work, I wouldn't have started cutting

 

[WhiteRabbit]

I was a massage therapist for 14 years, had my own practice. I can't work now due to illness, my husband pays the bills and I hate it. I feel useless.

 

[HelensNepenthe]

Last year I worked a temporary job for six months but was fired. No harm towards the company. A miscommunication on both of our ends is what caused me to be fired. I haven't worked since. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[Sickman75]

Been out of work for the past 9 months. I was able to manage my depression and suicidal thoughts for 33 years. Had gainful employment, never spoke to anyone about my desire to die. ...Then, suddenly I couldn't take it anymore; lost my job, lost my apartment, lost my car, lost my mind. Always thought it was a stupid joke, but it makes a lot of sence to me now: "Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most."

funny how quick the mind can go and everything falls isnt it?
we try and put band aids on these wounds and eventually they open up
one day your walking somewhat ok next day like you said...everything is gone.

 

[snowman626]

Anyone thought about making money online? Like starting a blog and making money with affiliate marketing. Some people do this full time and make good money from home. Thats what im trying to do right now