I've been (finally) diagnosed with Avoidant Personality Disorder(ie, the more severe cousin of Social Anxiety). I can't work (I've tried - I've had 26 jobs over the last ten years, I just have to quit because my symptoms are so intense). Does anyone know if Social Security has ever approved anyone with an Axis II diagnosis (aka, personality disorder)? Should I even bother with applying again?
Also, I have major depressive disorder with psychotic features - however, my therapist says that because I can make appointments with her once per week, I'm "in remission" (which caused me to be denied for SSD the last 3 tries). She claims I can work if I can come to therapy, but depression and disabling paranoia/fear of people are two different things. Will the government recognize this?
2007-07-06 15:03:14 · 4 answers · asked by penguin 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
The psychosis is auditory and visual hallucinations with paranoia (I often think people are out to hurt me - but with good reason, given my past).
The psychiatrist's input makes MUCH more sense in why I was denied (he and I were causal friends before I was randomly assigned to him, so he doesn't view me as ill). My therapist is an LCSW - probably why her opinion doesn't count as much as the psych's with SSD. I care deeply for my treatment team, since they've been through hell with me...however, they both believe I can (and will) recover eventually, and both have told me it'd be doing me a great disservice to label me as "disabled". It's nice they have faith in me/the recovery process/medications, however, until (and if) I recover, I'm finacially screwed. May need to find someone else to fill out the papers, I guess.
As for Axis III and VI, I honestly have no clue. Possible TBI to the frontal lobe, but that has yet to be medically verfied.
(Sorry this is so long. I'm new.)
2007-07-06 16:03:45 · update #1
Well, now you have a co-existing Axis I and Axis II disorder (depression/psychosis, and personality disorder), _and _you need a competent psychiatrist. Did you have the same PMD when you applied for SSI/SSD before? If you did, that is probably why you didn't get it.
Network as best you are able and find a psychiatrist who will be in your corner on this- and incidentally one who recognizes just 'cause you aren't involuntarily committed doesn't mean you are in remission.
You probably already know- but it has to be a psychiatrist who speaks to your disability 'cause SS doesn't recognize any other psych discipline.
Did you go the lawyer route? Be prepared to do it again, just to be safe, because funding is getting scarcer and scarcer.
Good luck, and don't let the b@*&%rd's get you down.
BTW, if you qualify for SSD, don't you have something going for (or agaisnt you) in Axis III and IV ?
2007-07-06 15:15:17 · answer #1 · answered by mannon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need depression with psychosis (296.34) for SSI. I've never heard of an Axis II diagnosis receiving SSI. I don't understand the remission diagnosis at all. You go once a week because you're in remission? That's crazy.
2007-07-06 15:20:33 · answer #2 · answered by Max 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am so happy, it was only a 35 minute drive ( 70 minutes total) but absolutely no sign of anxiety or panic i shopped till I dropped - brilliant! I will now go for the next stage DUAL CARRIAGE way, probably at the weekend, with my husband accompanying me first then the solo drive, if successful the final stage of driving on motorway
Beat Anxiety And Panic Attacks Naturally?
2016-05-17 01:08:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It says to not forsake the meeting together with other believers, this is an essential to good mental health and growth in the Christian life. If you struggle with Bible reading there are brothers and sisters in Christ who can help you in your local church. Jesus can heal the broken hearted but you have to live the life to get healed, healing comes from other Christians, the Word and worship. There is also no shame in seeking help from a liscensed professional, i recommend you get a referral from your family doctor because there are many therapists out there and the doctor will know some that are good. He also can refer you to a psychiatrist where you can get medication that can support your efforts to join a church and get more out of life. If your current friends are negatives get new ones at your church.
2016-03-15 00:04:35 · answer #4 · answered by Janice 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would like you to describe your psychotic features
2007-07-06 15:27:43 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋