ptsd Stupid Question, But Got Different Answers And Need To Ask

[hedgey]

I quit working in Feb 1998, I was at the frizzy end of my rope and couldn't take it anymore. Lucky for me, I had a husband who could support us and understood what was going on with me. I spent the first 2 years hiding in my house, then finally went to see a psychiatrist.

I never considered applying for SS disability, I didn't think of myself as disabled, just very troubled. I kept thinking I would get better...

Anyway, I've been getting the SS printouts yearly and I saw that my window of applying for SSD had closed years ago, so I never thought about it. Then last year I went to a PTSD inpatient program and found I was the only one there not getting SSD. My roommate told me that she'd gotten it after not working for 5 years.

It's been 12 years for me now. I have plenty of quarters to receive SS when I reach 65 (dwindling, dwindling as the years roll by).

Sorry if this is a bit disjointed. Feeling fuzzy just now.

[hedgey]

Thanks for the replies!

Philip, are you saying to contact a professional because of the murky ebay stuff, or because it's been so long since I worked?

I like very much the idea of starting the process from the safety of my little nest here... When I receive a letter from the SSA saying "You have an appointment..." I can force myself to go to the SSA office when I've been told to appear. That's how I manage to make it to my VA appointments.

Thanks for all your help, guys. I really appreciate it.

[Pete53]

Let me try to make this a little clearer. Until Ebay issues you a 1099 or a W-2 form it is not considered working. You might think it is but it is not.

[hedgey]

Let me try to make this a little clearer. Until Ebay issues you a 1099 or a W-2 form it is not considered working. You might think it is but it is not.

Pete, thank you. That was exactly what I needed. Clarity!

I know that I limit myself beyond measuring by constantly fretting about details and by worrying about things that aren't even on the horizon. Kind of a strange paradox, now that I think about it. I live physically almost entirely inside my house and only go out when absolutely necessary, and then only with great dithering and anxiety. But in my mind, I'm never here, I'm always running ahead to try to see the future or gazing backward to see what's creeping up from behind.

Thank you again, Pete.

[Philip Rogers]

hedgey - I'm saying use a professional because it's been so long and because you have problems dealing with this stuff. It's been long enough that you'll pay the max allowed and a good rep will jump on it. They get paid if you win and the max allowed is about $5300. Additionally they'll know how to develope evidence for your claim. Well worth it! ! ! They won me over $51k, retro, and I paid the max, at the time, which was $4k, then. I'd been fighting my SSDI claim for 7 yrs.

pr

Thanks for the replies!

Philip, are you saying to contact a professional because of the murky ebay stuff, or because it's been so long since I worked?

I like very much the idea of starting the process from the safety of my little nest here... When I receive a letter from the SSA saying "You have an appointment..." I can force myself to go to the SSA office when I've been told to appear. That's how I manage to make it to my VA appointments.

Thanks for all your help, guys. I really appreciate it.

[Pete53]

Pete, thank you. That was exactly what I needed. Clarity!

I know that I limit myself beyond measuring by constantly fretting about details and by worrying about things that aren't even on the horizon. Kind of a strange paradox, now that I think about it. I live physically almost entirely inside my house and only go out when absolutely necessary, and then only with great dithering and anxiety. But in my mind, I'm never here, I'm always running ahead to try to see the future or gazing backward to see what's creeping up from behind.

Thank you again, Pete.

I know it is not easy but look at it this way. When you have one foot in future and one in past you piss on today. Sorry if this is a little vulgar but that is what it is.

One day you will come to terms with your past and the only thing a person needs to really know about their future is that they have one. Live in the moment and you will have peace.

I agree with PR a Lawyer is a really good way to go for most of us still fighting.

Good Luck