Because at times I don’t feel I have sz. Then I realise I need the help cos I struggle to hold down a job and the disability helps somewhat. I’m just really grateful I can do part time at least. It doesn’t just get me out of the house meeting people etc it also allows me to buy things I really want.
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Yeah getting benefits isnt dependent on diagnosis just if youre too disabled to work
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Well I don’t know about dx. As I’ve had several and I’ve definitely had psychosis so I do qualify but at times I don’t like admitting it.
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The criterion for disability in Belgium is that you’re only able to earn up to 1/3 of what a normal person can earn.
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There’s no limit here. For example my dad worked full time and still got disability … he was visually impaired.
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I oversimplified the legislation. In some cases you can get a part of disability based on inability to help yourself.
But the legislation is complex to the extend that not everyone claims their rights.
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Maybe do some volunteer work, as you are able.
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I can relate to this.
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I always figure it’s alright because I qualify under their rules. I didn’t spend 8 months in the hospital for nothing.
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I work part time … I don’t think I can manage volunteering on top of that.
There are other ways you can make a contribution and be creative other than holding down a job. Don’t worry about not deserving disability. You’re not well, and believe me, other people bilk the system far more than you do.
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Sometimes it seems just like that I seem like I am improving and becoming functional. But oh what a Mercy my disability payments have been to me. I was at a point where I wanted to give back so bad. And in such a joyful and appreciative way. Then I relapsed. Now I’m back on that track slower than ever.
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How would you know that she is able?
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I was so thankfulI I Got to experience some of my dreams Come true. I was on a very low dose of medication. Then somebody tried to hook me up with his daughter and here I am.
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