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2007-01-16 12:30:09 · 7 answers · asked by THE BEST 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
This happened to me before.
I went to see my psychiatrist (it has to be a psychiatrist) and when he diagnosed me with bipolar disorder, and when he saw how much trouble i was having with everyday work, he gave me prescription for medicine, as well as a piece of paper to present to the director. It's supposedly a paper, with his name, his status, and his credentials on it, explaining that i won't be able to attend work for a period of so-and-so weeks.
But, don't expect for the psychiatrist to give you a medical leave, if you won't accept his prescription for medicine.
Good luck.
2007-01-16 13:08:09 · answer #1 · answered by Muse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-08 00:06:14 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Susan's answer is right on.
Check out the Nolo press book on social security disability at nolo.com. this company publishes self-help legal books, and the disability one is pretty good! Your library may have a copy.
Your bipolar will probably have to be severe. I know a lot of mentally disabled people, and the ones getting social security disability have schizophrenia or bipolar that isn't responding to meds plus something else like post traumatic stress disorder. They have all been hospitalized multiple times. I was denied the first time, even though I had been hospitalized more than once. Denials happen a lot to young people, and if you have a college degree, you will have an even harder time. But if you really really can't work, you should be able to get it. That means, can't hold down a job at McDonald's or bagging groceries. Can't earn more than $800 a month.
If you need help, you may be entitled to a social worker's help in your state. Contact your local NAMI office for that info (National Association for the Mentally Ill) Good luck!
2007-01-16 13:56:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get on disability for it, if it's severe enough (my cousin was on disability with bipolar). You need to go and get the forms from the disability offices and then fill them out. You want to make sure to document everything that's happened to you, hospitalization, times you've had to miss work, doctors visits, EVERYTHING. Be as thorough as you can and hopefully you'll be able to get it through the first time. If you don't, you should keep trying if you feel that you really should be on it. Many people do get denied the first time they apply and have to apply numerous times before finally getting accepted. Good Luck!
2007-01-16 12:56:22 · answer #4 · answered by Susan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can for bipolar especially if it disrupts your life such as depression that lasts weeks/months where you have a hard time leaving the house anxiety/panic attacks and hallucinations trust me I know.
2007-01-16 14:07:40 · answer #5 · answered by fluttergirl2004 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your doctor would have to fill out some forms and his office would send them in. Your doctor would have to be a psychiatrist too, I think. So you need to ask him/her about it.
2007-01-16 12:39:57 · answer #6 · answered by TPhi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think you can. Atleast not bipolar disorder.
2007-01-16 12:43:08 · answer #7 · answered by iron chef bryan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋