Originally Posted by palomine

Besides, Social Security has more than enough money to pay all the claims it's expected to receive for at least the next 20 years.

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My original diagnosis when I applied for disability in 2005 was delusional disorder, but I think a more accurate diagnosis would be post-traumatic stress disorder. The stress, anxiety and depression I experience every single day are the result of the life-threatening trauma of being targeted, not because I'm imagining things that aren't really happening. I don't "own" the diagnosis of delusional disorder, that was a label placed on me by my psychiatrist seven years ago.

Although there's been no improvement in my medical condition during these last seven years, I haven't sought treatment because therapy exacerbates my symptoms by forcing me to relive the trauma. The expense involved in seeking treatment is another prohibitive factor.

Those are just some of the reasons why I believe I'm justified in seeking to retain my disability payments. In light of the circumstances, I don't think it's asking too much.