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catcimur

892d

*in a pain flare as I write this* My condition has accelerated rapidly since I gave birth to my child. They're 7 now, and I'm already missing work (more often working when my body says I shouldn't be), and it's taking a huge toll on my mental health. I feel like I'm going to have to start working on disability, but even getting a doctor is hard. Harder than average given I'm trans, and that's not always taken seriously or respected at all, in most cases. I just feel hopeless.

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    • Aislinn26

      878d

      I am on disability and it was a battle that started in 2015 I had to get a lawyer and go to a hearing to finally get it finally approved in 2019

    • Aislinn26

      878d

      I am on disability and it was a battle that started in 2015 I had to get a lawyer and go to a hearing to finally get it finally approved in 2019

    • Nightowl

      891d

      I kept pushing myself to work and it just made things worse. Unfortunately it is very difficult to get disability for fibromyalgia. I tried for four years and failed, I have been unemployed since 2015 so my mom supports me financially. It is going to be a challenge the first thing is get a good doctor and a solid diagnosis if you haven't already. If you decide to file for assistance, consult a lawyer first. I didn't do that until I got my first rejection. They reject people all the time so you just have to keep re-filing. I'm sorry to be such a downer, I just hope someone learns from my mistakes. Take it one step at a time, gather a support team of family, friends, doctors, and maybe a lawyer. It's ok to admit you need help, it's ok to ask for help. You're a mother, you're trans, you've already been through a lot and proven you're a strong person, you can do this too. ❤️

    • WonderfulWeirdo

      891d

      Relatable. I definitely wrestled with the decision to file for disability, for a couple of months and I finally filed 2 weeks ago. I think the decision was so hard because it felt like I was giving up and like I was weak for not being able to push through the pain. I had to tell myself it was not giving up, it was adapting so I can continue on. I would say go ahead and file because worrying about money and having a roof over your head will only worsen your mental health.

    • Fibroteacher1107

      892d

      You are definitely facing some battles that I can only imagine. My condition worsened last year and I had to quit teaching after 21 years. My best advice is to make a list of everything you think you need to do and start one at a time so it doesn’t feel so overwhelming. 💕

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