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Originally Posted by Pixel22
Thanks for the link. I'm 52. I have neuropathy, arthritis and fibromatosis in my feet, and neuropathy in my hands. Sitting for too long puts my legs to sleep and the numbness and pain in my fingers makes typing difficult. I had a sedentary job, but it got so there was no comfortable position for me at a desk and the sales aspect of my job required me to stand, walk and travel.
I do think I will seek out a therapist. I have no idea if they will consider my claim and you are right that it will add to my current anxiety.
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Not only is the process stressful, but becoming permanently disabled is a major life transition, effecting your finances and identity and your relationships with family and friends, etc.
If you can find a referral for someone that has experience with chronic pain patients, that would be ideal. I found that learning to relax and breath deeply when my pain is escalating to be a big help--because if you're experiencing nerve pain in your hands and start trying to protect them, it will cause problems traveling up your arms, into your shoulders, your neck, and down your back... Swimming in warm water, learning yoga, tai chi, going for massages, all those things can help you to cope.
Now, on to proving you qualify for SSDI.
Please read this link:
http://www.disabilitysecrets.com/res...ant-even-do-se
It sounds like your case would fall outside the grid rules, but IMO, you actually have a solid chance of being approved right away IF you have the right documentation. Not everyone bothers with RFC forms at the first stage of the application process, but if you have a doc that can fill one out for you, it could mean the difference between a quick approval or it taking you a few years to receive approval.
RFC explained:
http://www.disabilitysecrets.com/rfc-win.html
form download:
http://www.disabilitysecrets.com/rfcdownloadhome.html