I went to my Social Security requested Mental Health exam today and I'm so down! It was such a waste of time. I was very stressed about it, and I reviewed the forum, which really helped. They told me to bring all my medications and then they never looked at them. I had to complete pages of paperwork that I had already completed for Social Security. Thank goodness I brought my arm brace.
Then they asked me questions such as who is the President. What is the difference between a dog and a cat???
I tried to explain that my issues are Lupus pain and fatigue, RA, and Sjogrens. My anxiety and mental issues are related to Lupus fog. I spent about 15 minutes with the psychologist and it was over. She said her results would go to Social Security for a determination. I don't know how they could determine anything from the interview I had. I came home in such pain and frustration.
Don't they know that the process can make you crazy!
There is nothing that I wouldn't give to have my life back. I loved my job and did it well. My employer tried to make every accommodation, but I couldn't hang in. I worked straight for over 25 years and was never on unemployment. And now this process. I know Social Security needs to protect the process from phony claims, but the system needs an overhaul, maybe a commission comprised of people with disabilities of varying kinds.
Sorry for the rant...
Susan
Then they asked me questions such as who is the President. What is the difference between a dog and a cat???
I tried to explain that my issues are Lupus pain and fatigue, RA, and Sjogrens. My anxiety and mental issues are related to Lupus fog. I spent about 15 minutes with the psychologist and it was over. She said her results would go to Social Security for a determination. I don't know how they could determine anything from the interview I had. I came home in such pain and frustration.
Don't they know that the process can make you crazy!
There is nothing that I wouldn't give to have my life back. I loved my job and did it well. My employer tried to make every accommodation, but I couldn't hang in. I worked straight for over 25 years and was never on unemployment. And now this process. I know Social Security needs to protect the process from phony claims, but the system needs an overhaul, maybe a commission comprised of people with disabilities of varying kinds.
Sorry for the rant...
Susan