bipolar schizoaffective
Friday, April 10th, 2009
If people with mental illnesses like bipolar or schizophrenia can work, why they are considered disabled?
social security is paying me money, even though I am disabled schizoaffective bipolar type 1, can work but only for a couple of weeks before the relapse and irritated, have anxiety and mood swings and even suicidal thoughts. I can only work so long before relapse again and I guess that's why I am considered disabled?
Some people with these disorders can work when the medication is working and is considered stable. But as you said sometimes you can work, but only for a short time until symptoms recur. That's why we get disability. Bi-polar symptoms may improve as you grow, so hang on.
Schizoaffective