I will be 53 on May 4. I have suffered with mental illness most of my life. I am bipolar, have OCD, PTSD and extreme anxiety. I am currently taking meds for my mental issues. I also have COPD-Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Was diagnosed with COPD in Oct. 07. I was in the moderate stage at that time. Don't know where I stand with the COPD at this time. Six months after diagnosis, my husband lost his long time job. With the loss of his job, we lost our health insurance. My husband has since found another job. But, without health benefits. I probably would be considered as having pre-existing conditions anyway. I have asked for assistance from multiple places. Here in the state of Kentucky it is hard to get help.

I have been in the disability process for 2 1/2 years now. I will be posting about that experience later on. I feel for anyone that has to go through the disability process with SSA. I so truly do.

I just wanted to introduce myself and briefly tell a little about myself. Thank you