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annaliqiao

649d

Hi! I was just diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder bipolar type after 3 month in patient. How do you cope with your diagnosis and how do you get on disability? I’m a student (full time 13 credits USA). I tried to apply for disability but was rejected due to me being a student. Do I just go about my life without disability?

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    • Dustmann

      636d

      I'm on disability. It used to be a lot easier to get on it. I'm thinking of being a student again, to get a nursing degree. I'm a total medical nerd and a bibliophile. I come across as someone with a masters from my extensive reading. If you are looking to improve your schizophrenia symptoms, at least the negative ones, look into tai chi. It really helps!

    • Dustmann

      636d

      I'm on disability. It used to be a lot easier to get on it. I'm thinking of being a student again, to get a nursing degree. I'm a total medical nerd and a bibliophile. I come across as someone with a masters from my extensive reading. If you are looking to improve your schizophrenia symptoms, at least the negative ones, look into tai chi. It really helps!

    • Jazneta

      637d

      Disability helped me so much. Idk why they would reject because you are a student. I think the right words must be said.

    • rose2000

      637d

      hey i’m also wondering how to get on disability! i’m going to be a student soon though so idk if that’s going to affect it but i was also diagnosed with schizoaffective bipolar type after a month of inpatient

      • Jazneta

        637d

        @rose2000 I am on disability and a student. Also I work with the disability center at my school. I also get a disability scholarship. You should be able to go to school and get disability benefits.

    • Tofu14

      646d

      Hey! Sending a detailed pm soon. Just wanted to quickly say it does get better:)

      • annaliqiao

        642d

        @Tofu14 thank you :)

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