https://jackpineradicals.com/groups/jpr-the-voice-of-poverty-and-disability/forum/topic/i-finally-got-a-real-diagnosis/ Funny, I never knew you could have all of these separate disorders, but here it is:
1. Bipolar 2 (less extreme highs and lows, more depressive than bipolar 1 – which is how most people think of bipolar disorder – mania, etc.)
2. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (Yep, I knew that one)
3. Social Anxiety Disorder
4. General Anxiety Disorder
5. Agoraphobia
By themselves, any one of these is considered serious enough for medication and therapy, but all together? Well, I guess I won some kind of genetic/biophysical lottery or something, because damn I’m messed up. The good news is – according to the psychologist who performed the evaluation (very strictly following the DSM 5 criteria) – I almost certainly qualify for SSI. Doesn’t necessarily mean I’ll get it – but according to the guidelines, I should.
<Yet another freeloader milking our teat>