Hello. I posted on the depression board because that is what I suffer from. I had no idea about this board.

Recently, I had a severe depression that lasted for 4 months.

My car doesn't run, I can't keep a job because of the depression that comes and goes all the time and I'm hoping someone out there knows how I can apply for disability [and assistance (food stamps)]. My dr. won't take med. assistance so I will have to pay that, but I would think I could get prescription help somehow.

More trauma just happened in my life and I'm sinking very low again after just fighting for those long months to come out of it.

I'm just so out of it, so down, so upset, I don't know where to begin. I know there are shelters, but I have a cat that I adore and the thought of losing her just makes me cry all over again. I know the shelters don't take animals.

I know a girl left my dr's office and I overheard that he was talking about signing her disability papers so there may be hope he will do the same for me. I have been depressed since high school---that has been 25 years.

Could someone just tell me where to start? Where do I go for help? I have fought for so long. I think (I'm not sure), but I think I deserve some kind of help as far as disability goes. I need you all to tell me because I just don't know and I don't know where to begin. I have a hard time thinking when I'm like this

I really appreciate it any advice I can get. Thank you so much.

Salty
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Hi, this is Salty. This was my response to 2 people who tried to help me on the depression board. I'm posting it in case you need more information.
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I started crying when I read your posts All-Alone & indysasha just because you are trying to help me. I need it so badly. I'm so lost. So many bad things have happened to me this past week, I wouldn't even know where to start writing about all of it, but I feel like an empty vessel--completely empty and I have given it all to God because I can't handle anything anymore.

I used to be strong before all this depression hit (when I was young). I used to have a backbone. Now I am so weak. If it wasn't for these boards, I just don't know. I know God put all of you here for me on purpose and I am SO GRATEFUL.

I hope I can try your suggestions.

I hope others will write, too. I'm not sure I can even do these things. It's so hard to get out of bed and I am on meds! I have been pushed down sooooo hard and instead of fighting back, I lay there like a weakling.

I am going to try to make an appointment with my dr. Monday. I'm hoping he will be able to help, too. I practically have no one, as I've said I've given it to God, I feel I can't trust anyone anymore.

I do nice for people, then I get stabbed in the back and then I fall into depression and I just fought 4 months to get out!

Everything is usually my own fault because I'm too caring and too naive. I suffer because of that. Not anymore...I'm not trusting anymore. I don't know how I will get married and ever have a family of my own, but for now, I'm not trusting.

I'm in that bottomless pit again and crying is all I do.

Thank you so much for your posts. They mean the world to mean, honest they do.

Salty

Salty

First got to www.ssa.gov That is the website for Social Security you can apply for SSDI on line if you like...You may also want to got to a lawyer that ONLY does SS cases...first consult is free....they can help you through the process if you need them...they tell you all about thier fees...
On food stamps and such...check with your local county assistance office they can help you get the extra assistance food stamps, medical assistance and also cash assistance if you fall into their income guidelines....see if you have a local food bank...sometimes churches also have food banks once a month
I hope this helps you with some starting points.

countrykid, if you were here, I'd hug you! Thank you for taking the time to write all that.

Being in this depression makes everything harder and now I can print out what you wrote and read it over and over until I understand and I can follow it by the letter...that's how bad I am right now.

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Salty

Salty

First got to www.ssa.gov That is the website for Social Security you can apply for SSDI on line if you like...You may also want to got to a lawyer that ONLY does SS cases...first consult is free....they can help you through the process if you need them...they tell you all about thier fees...
On food stamps and such...check with your local county assistance office they can help you get the extra assistance food stamps, medical assistance and also cash assistance if you fall into their income guidelines....see if you have a local food bank...sometimes churches also have food banks once a month
I hope this helps you with some starting points.

I am glad I was able to give you some help....:wave:
I know how difficult it can be when you are so overwhelmed.

Hugs back at you.....

countykid, I haven't been able to do anything, I'm so depressed. I see my dr. on Friday. I probably need his signature on forms, don't I?

I've got to do something! I've got to do what you told me to do, at least go to the S.S. online.

Maybe my dr. won't even do it. Maybe I need to go to him Friday, talk about it, get well enough to at least get the information in order and then go back and get what I need signed by him.

I'm such a mess. I don't know how long I am to have worked, etc., nothing.

Salty

Salty

When you apply for SS whether on line or by requesting the forms THEY (Social Security )will send out the forms for all the doctors, hospitals and etc directly to them to fill out...now with my experience i discussed with my Drs that I was thinking and then that I applied for SSDI....this way they were aware of my decision.....Now since you are under alot of stress...my suggestion to you is either talk to an attorney to help you fill out your part of the forms they send to you or get someone who you can turn to to help you complete the forms....it is VERY VERY important to get your initial application as complete as you can possibly do it...you may want to request the applications sent to you...there is alot of info you need to put on it and you may need more time to gather the information....You can view the application and all the information you may need by visiting www.ssa.gov ....START there for now and of course mention it to you DR Friday at your visit..
You can request a copy of your Social Security reported work history that may help you recall some work record...Social Security knows all of where you have worked if your employer reported it(which they have to by law) and you paid SS Tax.

Thank you again country kid, you're wonderful.

Salty

Again your welcome....that is the purpose of these boards to give support whenever possible...
Just remember take it one step at a time...it helps because when you are not up to par it doesn't take long for anything to throw you into a fizzy....I know..been there... and now there... with my daughter and husband..my postings on other boards...but to be able to reach out and get some strength from others is a "Good thing".