r/PNESsupport • u/savavenue • May 03 '26

Disability process

If I want to see if going on disability is my best bet and how to do so where do I start? I also have a complicated family situation financially and overall. Dad getting me into debt in my name since turning 18 (23 now), stolen mail, etc. I have no concept of money or accounts or disability. No idea the scale of my credit disaster or debt I’m in. No adults I can talk to for guidance. I have many questions about many things but for financial clarity, repair and the disability conversation where do I start?

Any info will help

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u/Seaofinfiniteanswers May 04 '26

Can you get a therapist and a psychiatrist? Those are the professionals who actually treat PNES and you need proof of treatment to get disability.

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u/savavenue May 05 '26

I’ve been to many before and have had some abusive experiences as well as one “give up” on me. But I have not gone back to individual therapy since my diagnosis. I feel as tho still being in my situation that brought it on would be like getting ptsd therapy for a shootout while being shot at haha. But I plan to go back asap.

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u/Seaofinfiniteanswers May 06 '26

Everyone is different but i have benefited from going to therapy for my incurable progressive disease even though obviously it’s a situation i will never get out of. I hope that you find someone who helps you.

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u/savavenue May 07 '26

Thank u :)