half afraid to ask, but going to anyway

[mysticblyss]

 Ok I have a question and it is just that... a question.

If someone was depressed (clinically proven) and/or diagnosed with social anxiety disorder with daily or almost daily panic attacks, would they be able to collect benefits? By benefits I mean like SSI, or something.

Also would they have to have a doctor's letter or something, how does this all work?

Oh and is it true that a parent can collect SSI if their child just has ADHD,and dyslexia?

 

(The first question popped in my head because of something I read off MSN, the second question was because a friend of mine collects on her son and I was wondering if she was messing with me or you really could collect.)

And remember please no bashing these are just questions... no harm no foul.

 

[mommyziegler]

I am on SSI and SSD and I have bi polar, anixety, and panic attacks and a little OCD. BUT i have a history of over 15 years that backs me up and that helped me get approved alot.

[atowers]

 bump

[Just_Bethy]

 I am treated through a MH/MR  centre for Bipolar....Depression....OCD....Agoraphobia and I can't get SSI...

[quirkyMOMof2]

I'm sure you could. I know people who collect for being bipolar.

[Dzyre1115]

I am not a huge proponent of people getting disability for mild to moderate mental illness which most panic/depressive disorders fall under.  I guess you may qualify if you can prove you can't function at all.

[CarterMommy]

NOT a CLUE!

so here's a bump for ya 

[dannysgirl77]

Hey, how did you know you have Agoraphobia?? Ihave always had anxiety, but today was a whole nother ball of wax!!! I went down town and FREAKED out...I couldnt go into the stores that I planned to. Anyway..;I am thinking that is what it was??

Quoting Just_Bethy:

 I am treated through a MH/MR  centre for Bipolar....Depression....OCD....Agoraphobia and I can't get SSI...

[Bets85]

I know people who collect SSI for Panic/Anxiety depression OCD. I also know people who collect SSI for because there child has ADHD. So the answer is yes to both questions.

[mysticblyss]

curiosity caught the cat ..... Why can't you? I see one of the other PPs can so you should too .. right? (if it's too personal i understand

Quoting Just_Bethy:

 I am treated through a MH/MR  centre for Bipolar....Depression....OCD....Agoraphobia and I can't get SSI...

[sunfreezeinmi]

I was on SSI for awhile because when I graduated hs I couldn't work (long story..). It was all from mental issues. Although I think some of the things kids are put on SSI for are a little ridiculous. My friend was told to apply for SSI for her three year old because the little girl had a speech delay.. I don't understand that one. She'll catch up eventually! Bottom line is, it's supposed to be for those who can't work. Some people's mental disorders can be that bad.