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Tips On How To Receive Social Security Disability Benefits Due To Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a brain disorder that may cause serious mental health symptoms, including hallucinations, delusions, paranoia and chaotic or disordered cognitive behaviors. Those diagnosed with schizophrenia may withdraw from their friends, family, work and...
Tips On How To Receive Social Security Disability Benefits Due To Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
The onset of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occurs after a traumatic event or protracted exposure to severe stress. While many individuals diagnosed with PTSD suffered from childhood trauma, such as sexual or physical abuse, there are also cases of...
Tips On How To Receive Social Security Disability Benefits Due To Anxiety And Panic Disorders
Panic attacks are very real and can be debilitating. A panic attack is an episode of terror, irrational fear or extreme distress. The attacks are sudden, intense, uncontrollable, terrifying and even physically painful at the time, and afterward leaving the person...
Tips On How To Receive Social Security Disability Benefits Due To Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) can cause significant psychological and physiological stress to an individual. Working can be a nerve-wracking and draining ordeal. Merely leaving the house or driving to work can take a toll. OCD sufferers may obsess about germs,...
Tips On How To Receive Social Security Disability Benefits Due To Autism And Learning Disorders
People who suffer from autism and/or learning disorders may find it difficult, if not impossible, to obtain or retain steady employment. In these types of cases, it is important to apply for assistance through the Social Security disability program. At the Disability...
Tips On How To Receive Social Security Disability Benefits Due To Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis may cause memory loss, severe fatigue, and a loss of motor function. Many people suffering from multiple sclerosis don’t complain about these symptoms because they are in denial about the impact that these symptoms have on their life or they simply...
Tips On How To Receive Social Security Disability Benefits Due To Bipolar Disorder
Anyone who suffers from or has a loved one who suffers from bipolar disorder knows that the symptoms can be disabling. Suffering from bipolar disorder means more than subtle mood swings. Chemical imbalances in the brain can leave sufferers enduring severe high and low...
Tips On How To Receive Social Security Disability Benefits Due To Lupus
Lupus is a chronic disease that occurs when the immune system attacks the tissues and organs. Broadly, this is a multisystem disorder that can affect the joints, skin, kidneys, heart, blood cells and lungs. In addition to physical symptoms, lupus can also lead to...
Tips On How To Receive Social Security Disability Benefits Due To Cardiac And Other Heart Conditions.
Are you planning to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits because of cardiac problem or a heart condition? Following a heart attack or diagnosis of a chronic heart condition like cardiomyopathy or...