[Kelly]

I find it unfortunate that people with SIMPLE cases of depression would file for disability; but my personal experience has shown me that depression is rarely simple. I was diagnosed with major depression at age 15, after living with it since 12 yrs. old. I attempted suicide 3 times, was in therapy for seven years, and have been on 11 different medications. My experience appears to be very similar to Tiaira’s as far as incapacity goes. I have always been in school or working, but I’ve also been reprimanded and fired for depression-related problems, nearly didn’t graduate high school, and had to drop out of college the first time. Medication is pretty much hit-or-miss and that can drain out a lot of time, all the while still unable to get out of bed. It’s pretty hard to maintain a job or keep up with school when you are having complete meltdowns for weeks, months, or years at a time. Also not to be overlooked is that the medication is very expensive, and if you are going from job to job, you most likely don’t have insurance and certainly can’t afford the medicine; disability checks could help you maintain some sanity with meds. What I wish is that employers could deal with this disorder; but it’s counter-productive and highly misunderstood. I am not on disability,I am doing well in school,and working part-time,but I also have a lot of support from my family,and not everyone has that.

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Name : Kelly, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Disability : Major depression/SAD, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Methodist, Age : 24, City : Oshkosh, State : WI, Country : United States, Occupation : Student/Bartender, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Lower middle class, 

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