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How Are You Feeling Right Now?
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My first thought was maybe I can get SSI income with that diagnosis. But on the other hand, I think I'm capable of working when I'm on my meds, and if I go for SSI, and get accepted, I'll definitely be at home most of the time which i don't really want. But my brother said I can always stop getting SSI and get a job if I want to. So that's also true and I'm trying to decide what to do. Do I just try to collect money and sit here or do I try to be productive and work for it?
I feel a bit less stressed today - so far. But still have meetings to get through. At least they're in person, and I won't have to worry about the laptop glitching out half way through! On that note, so far it's been working for 2 days but still not trusting that to continue. Playing by ear until things are quiet enough and I'm calm enough to pursue a more permanent fix.
I think I've never really had manic episodes so I think I'm the depressive type. But the symptoms are mostly schizophrenic which makes sense because I hear voices daily. Not as much on my medication but once in a while I do. And perhaps you can say I also have delusions of God speaking to me through the voices sometimes.
Good question. Some of them did work. But there were certain parameters. And it's just been too long for me to remember what those were. The good news, or upshot is... that living in one of those, or them: (Adult Foster Care settings/residences). Is that most places now have laws in place and such, to give everyone much more freedoms & independence - provided that they are capable of handling it. And also, that they can no longer do a lot of the things they used to as means of punishment, and so on. So in short; there is less to worry about in that regard (you can no longer be grounded to your room for instance). Since you are at the beginning with this, you may want to take it slow, and consider it (or weigh carefully your options). Try it, and see if it works out? Work. Or just do what you feel is best, and most comfortable for you. Because although this diagnosis is new, the mental health, or issue, is not. I'm glad you've got your brother there too, to lend you some good advice & support. It's a lot to think about, and process. So just take your time, and try to make the best decision you can. Sometimes, it's hard to stop your head from spinning, when there is such sudden change like this in life. But that eventually all settles, or winds down. And you will hopefully, then be able to see things more clearly, and for what they are...
Feeling so angry that I can barely stand myself. Trying to move on, I really am. I can’t stop obsessing over what happened in the hospital.
I am angry with myself for putting myself in a position where I was dependent on others to help, who ultimately had no desire to help. In fact they increased my pain and refuse to take accountability.
I am angry with myself for putting myself in a position where I was dependent on others to help, who ultimately had no desire to help. In fact they increased my pain and refuse to take accountability.
