I'm glad to find this place.

I just got turned down at the hearing before the judge. I've had OCD since childhood, have arthritis and fluid in a knee, and Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome. I've only survived up to now by neglecting my health so as to keep a roof over my head; going off meds so as to have the energy to work, getting too little sleep, etc. I was homeless for years. As I've gotten older, even that is not doable. I got into a HUD program so as to keep that roof over my head, and have stayed on meds for the longest stretch of time in my life. But, the judge turned me down.

I suspect judges consider OCD something funny, and the people with it silly.

Anyway. After being denied at the hearing, how long a process is the appeal at this stage of the game? Am I looking at another 5 years of limbo? I heard most lose appeals that are after the hearing. Is that true?

jeepers

Hi, and welcome to the community! You've come to a good place. Sometimes weekends are a little slow, but there will be others along who will share with you and support you.

Have you found our forum specific to anxiety and OCD? If not, here is the link: http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum50.html

There is surely nothing funny about OCD. You are so right.

Bothends,

It is great to have you come and be with us. You will fine a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. Please, just let us know how we can help you out. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

Please keep us up to date on your situation. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Hi there. Welcome

Turned down for what? Social Security Disability, Workman's Comp? We have a Disability forum on this site but I'm not sure that is applicable in your case. If you can clarify, we can help you.

Take care, and again. Welcome

Melody

Welcome to Neuro Talk. You found a good place to talk. If you have been turned down, I would suggest that you find a lawyer, or assistant to help you through the appeals process. I do know what you are going through. If it were not for my son I would have lost my home while I waited for my appeal. I got my congressman involved also.
OCD, my mother had this too. I hope you have a compassionate doctor to help you.
Did your doctor write a letter to the judge telling him you were disabled 100%? That letter does a lot toward your case. ginnie