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im just curious as to how many of you on here actually recieve a dissability support pension for SA or depression, as compared to those working/studying? or on other govt benefits.
since i left my job a few years ago ive found life pretty tough going, with no job and trying to live off the very minimal unemployment benefit. so lately ive been contemplating applying for a dissability support pension to try and ease the burden on myself a little.
the anxiety has certainly affected my abilty to perform during job interviews and also when trialed out for new jobs as it affects my abbilty to retain key information when being instructed etc. im certain ive lost a few jobs and interviews due to anxiety, and severe depression causes lack of motivation to apply for them in the first place and when turned down for a job, or not finding any suitable jobs leads to a negative feeback loop situation with the depression and anxiety. *sigh*
in my country its very hard to get on a pension, and will be particularly hard when social anxiety is not widely recognised. but i know people that have got on it and plus i feel my options are simply running out...so i must try it. ive taken meds for depression for many years but as it seems most gp's dont know anxiety specific medication, i might have to start seeing a psych which i know will be a waste of time but a necessary evil in order to obtain the pension.
since i left my job a few years ago ive found life pretty tough going, with no job and trying to live off the very minimal unemployment benefit. so lately ive been contemplating applying for a dissability support pension to try and ease the burden on myself a little.
the anxiety has certainly affected my abilty to perform during job interviews and also when trialed out for new jobs as it affects my abbilty to retain key information when being instructed etc. im certain ive lost a few jobs and interviews due to anxiety, and severe depression causes lack of motivation to apply for them in the first place and when turned down for a job, or not finding any suitable jobs leads to a negative feeback loop situation with the depression and anxiety. *sigh*
in my country its very hard to get on a pension, and will be particularly hard when social anxiety is not widely recognised. but i know people that have got on it and plus i feel my options are simply running out...so i must try it. ive taken meds for depression for many years but as it seems most gp's dont know anxiety specific medication, i might have to start seeing a psych which i know will be a waste of time but a necessary evil in order to obtain the pension.
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