Bipolar Type II Support Group

So I got the dreaded re-evaluation from SSD in the mail yesterday and my stomach is in knots. The last time it was approved I had a different pdoc and therapist and lived MN. I know that my therapist and pdoc both know about my panic attacks at work and instability, as well as this awful sleep issue (I am writing this at 4:30 am). I had to fill in what my diagnosis are and I honestly had to guess because there are a few little things that I am unsure if they have been diagnosed or just taken into consideration. They do request medical records from my pdoc and therapist so I don't need to worry about making sure they are absolutely correct because in the end they will have the right diagnosis.

I filled out the paperwork and listed my boyfriend as the contact person who could tell them about my daily life and support my case and he said he would be happy to tell them what I deal with every day.

I really hope they come back with an affirmative and quick response as with my initial application.

Good luck Nicole,

I know they make it very difficult and most people get turned down the first time.

My ex gf who has BP was turned down the first time, the second time she was approved. I don't know why they do this but its common.

I wish all the best and hope this time it goes through with positive results.

peace & hugs

Rick

I got turned down twice before I was approved. I think they turn you down hoping you will give up or something. It is awful they do that. I hope all goes well and things go easy for you. Good luck.

I just had my second "review" since 2002. I just filled out the form honestly and sent it back. They responded with a follow-up letter stating that they didn't need to review my case at this time and were not going to contact my doctors. But, I did make sure I told my pdoc that I had received the letter and that he might be getting one just to make sure that it was filled out properly.

Tattoogirl

Thanks that gives me hope that all will go well! I will email my pdoc and therapist both as well and give them the heads up on this review. I filled mine out completely and honestly as well and I think I may go back and put in a bit more detail just to make sure they have the info they need.

I wish you luck. I hear it's hard to get, but since you have been on it, I would think it would just be a reevaluation. Good luck.

Receive my ssd in 2004. In 2007,social security sent me a letter to fill out. They wanted to know about my days activities,etc. In 2009, I receives another letter. This time they wanted me to fill the form out ( same kind of forms). A month after that, they schedule an appt to see their pdoc. I was a nervous reck the day I receive this letter. Later on that evening I decided not to worry about meeting with their pdoc. I just fax my prayer request to the LORD. I couldn't changed anything. They were going to make theirs decision one way or another. I saw the pdoc; answer all the questions same as the one I receives in the mail. I was really piss that they would succumb me with repeated questions and wasting my time traveling all the way downtown.

A month and a half later, ss sent me a letter confirming that they will continue my ssd benefit. I kinda felt that they wouldn't be that hard-hearted in taking me off ssd disability, since that's my only income.

I was formally told through a friend at a gym (social service retiree), she told me that I should never miss a pdoc appt. and watch what I say about how I'm doing and feeling, because the pdoc write down everythings you say. So every pdoc visits, I would say everything haven't changed. I'm feeling this or that way. The ss doesn't need your permission to read your clinical files because we have already submit approval when filing ssd claims.

If you had to get a lawyer to get ss, I think (my opinion)we have a better upper hands. They want (I think) to get people off disabilities anyway.

I don't know if I'll be succumb to another one of this torture in the near future. I won't talks so much on pdoc visits(especially when I'm in the manic mode).

I have heard some pepople who is bp haven't heard from the ss only one time in ten years. Who know. With the laws changing and no money, I heard it is getting pretty hard for people who needs ssi or ssd to get them, even if you have a lawyer.

I hoped I didn't ruined someone day. Just sharing what I went through.