New Job and Career Goals and Physical and Mental Health Needs

I have physical limitations that are progressive, come and go, but gradually get worse. I also have mental health disorders that are a hindrance in my life. I don't have a psychologist or psychiatrist at this time, and do not have insurance currently.

My problems are making it difficult for me to continue working in the field that I am in now. So, I am taking a bookkeeping class and also trying to learn how to become a virtual assistant. This can keep me working without any physical activity and could keep me away from crowded workplaces that can be triggering for me emotionally.

I have a young adult child who also struggles and we want to move to another state where things are better jobwise and for insurance and health care.

Please pray that I can get training and work that will be beneficial for me and allow us to move away.

I had reached out to a psychology clinic last week that has low rates and a sliding scale fee. I didn't get a response from them. I called today and had to leave a voicemail after being on hold for 5 minutes.

I just posted a little too soon. Right after posting that, I recieved a call back. They are sending me some forms to fill out prior to scheduling the first appointment with a therapist.

The psychological clinic ended up not working out for me. So I am still without a therapist.

On the bright side, my kid got a temporary job in a warehouse. It is full time and pays a higher wage than usual. If they want to keep my kid on, it could become permanent or be recurring as needed.

BPPLEE said:

Have you applied for disability?

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No. That's not something I'm going to be doing unless my condition get significantly worse.

In order to qualify for disability benefits, you can't be able to work at all for an extended period of time. That would be financially devastating. We would be homeless, lose our vehicle.

Once a person has qualified for benefits, they are restricted to living at a poverty level. They can begin to work, but the amount of income they can earn is limited before losing benefits. Transitioning from reliance on benefits and earning a decent living is difficult because there is a gap between losing benefits and earning enough to make it without financial assistance and to thrive without help. It keeps people who could improve their situation trapped in poverty.

Also, being without work is horrible for my mental health. I spiral into deep depression and anxiety.

So, I won't ever apply for disability benefits unless I am in a situation where I literally cannot work at all.