I will be turning 22 this November but my Fibro makes me wish I could retire already. I find it harder and hard to wake up each morning, to even get out of bed is a battle. If anyone out there is able to claim Disability, I would like to know if it truly helps your day to day life in comparasin to working every day? Do you also have a part-time job? How do your loved ones react to this life change?
Please and thank you!
God bless.
I was awarded physical independence payment or pip 4 short, this is taking over from dla i was one of the lucky ones that got awarded first time, i took my time filling in the form explaining exactly what i couldnt do myself (which is most things) i also backed it up with relevant agencies my gp, rheumatologist, pain clinic , physio and phyciatrist whom i was involved with. I have heard on another forum alot of people has had numerous attempts some get it others don't. I find it hard not being able 2 work as my husband is disabled so i was the only one that could work. I worked from age 16-40 then doctor signed me off that was 31/2 years ago i still hope that i will be able 2 work again just hve 2 take one day at a time. Since i've stopped working i hve got less and less mobile which is really frustrating i give myself 2 much of a hard time. When i did work i would come straighe home 2 bed no food no family time which frustrated me even more. I have literally cut myself off except 2 family now which isnt good 4 anyone so plz try 2 stay in contact with colleagues and friends that y can rely on. Gentle hugs x
It does take a while to get on their going to deny you the first time I would get a lawyer from the jump and if you have a lot of documents from your doctor's office it helps the process. when in November is your birthday my daughters birthday is November 11th and mine is the 23rd. I wish you luck in everything you do and hope it turns out the best.
I am sorry that you have FM at this age. I'm old enough that I can consider myself retired. Luckily my husband can support us so I don't have to work.
I have applied for disability. It takes time. I have seen 2 rheumatologists and had 3 doctors diagnose my fibro. BUT the state still wants me to see "their" doctor before they will make a decision. At least it wasn't flat out "no"! I've heard that you never get benefits the first time you apply or that you have to hire a lawyer. I'm hoping I am the exception to the rule.
I don't miss work too much. I do miss the friendship with co-workers. My husband has been a peach. It took a lot of education to inform him how I feel, but he is so understanding when I have a bad day.
I hope you find the answers you are seeking. ~Ycequeen
Oh, you are so young! I am so sorry that your life is this way.
I did among other health issues and it was noted.for fibro it took about nine months and I did have an att...