Can you receive Social Security Check for having Schizoid Personality disorder or Schizotypal?

Answer 1

Well that depends. Technically the mental health diagnosis must be on Axis I and many on Axis II (the place Personality Disorder are classified) do not get SSI. I know this because I once had a client with a personality disorder and he tried to get SSI and could not. But try anyway, all they can do is turn you down. And they often turn everyone down the first time. It takes a long time to get on it.

Answer 2

I share in the understanding of your diagnosis and frustration I have schizoaffective disorder. Medication is not going to help you eradicate these problems. It can help you stabilize yourself during an acute episode. The thing you should look into is creating a pro/con list of symptoms you do not like and traits that you do possess that you like. Using this list tackle one thing at a time. Aggressively handle your con's If your having trouble communicating write mini speeches and recite them to your family and have them report when you mess up, create many of them and practice this will help your memory as well as your communication skills. Secondly attack your fears directly go to a baseball game and look for a section with scattered seating. Approach people with a well thought out question, or make a comment about the game, leave quickly so you don't become uncomfortable. You can also try going to book stores and ask the clerks what they would recommend and try to add your input. Little steps will go a long way. As far as understanding the suicidal side of things, I would be willing to bet that even if you resolved all your problems a trace of the thought would still wonder in, but if you continuously set small goals and achieve victory I think you will find yourself remaining in a much healthier mental state.

Answer 3

Yes I believe you can, you can call social security office at 1-800-772-1213 and speak to a representative, they can do interviews on the phone now too. make sure your doctor is aware you are filing for disability so maybe he/she can assist you if necessary. My wife is Bipolar with schizophrenic tendencies and she receives disability. I have heard it is normal to be turned down the first time but my wife got accepted right away,. She has had a really hard time and that may have been why she didnt get denied, but they do have some lawyers that can assist you if you get denied, and they usually do not charge unless you get accepted then they take their fee out of what you get in your lump sum. Good luck, I hope this helps you.

Answer 4

I'm pretty sure you can. But it varies from state to state and country to country. You would need to look into it at your Social Security office to make sure. Here in Oregon, you can get SSD but only if you three things wrong that prevents you from getting meaningful employment. It also takes about 3-8 times of applying here and being turned down before you can get on. It takes approx. 2 yrs. after you have been approved. So check with your Social Security Office. You might be able to go online and find the info as well.

Answer 5

This would fall under a mental health condition, and if the disorder dramatically interferes with a person's quality of life, to the point where they cannot perform daily and routine activities in such a way that a person without the disorder would be expected to perform, then yes, it could be considered a disability, and that person would probably eventually be eligible for disability payments from the government.

Answer 6

If you are unable to work and have been hospitalized due to this and it affects your daily life, yes, you can. It takes from 6 months to 3 years to get on SSI or SSD.

Answer 7

Social Security Disability Evaluation - http://DisabilityHelp.siopu.com/?wON

Answer 8

Yes,you can, as long as it keeps you from working. Apply now, because it's a long process. Could take up to five years

Answer 9

Its easier to get ssi or ssdi for a mental, than it is for a physical disorder

Answer 10

yes