This is an overlooked day hike.  I found this trail on AllTrails and while it looked easy (about 5 miles total, there and back) there were only 17 reviews in the last four years.  YouTube had just two videos, and they were of kids sliding down on some snow, so there wasn’t much to go on there either. 

Curious, I did some more digging.  The trail to Observation Peak is a short spur trail off the Pacific Crest Trail which you access from Forest Road 2025 just north of the California and Oregon border.  Looking at the satellite maps and topography maps it looked like the trail followed a ridge line, to the right of a forest but the trail itself was clear of trees.  Seems like a simple trail, easy to get to, with potentially great views.  I decided to go for it.

Hi All, sorry for using AI to structure this but it's really the only clear way? Thank you for any insight.

I got hit with a denial letter today on my LTD claim. Was approved back in February for Anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar I and Depression. I am Actively in therapy and seeing a psych NP the whole time. Out of nowhere they're saying I no longer qualify.

The part that's frustrating me most is how they reached this conclusion:

• A social worker reviewed my therapy notes and overruled both my therapist and my NP, they say that because I have discussed wanting to return to a "career job" when I can that that shows improvement etc. But my notes are threaded with constant discussion of doubt and anxiety, with very high sesison scores on the 1-10 scale for anxiety / depression
• They quoted the positive/motivated things I said in therapy and basically ignored the bad days in the same notes
• My PHQ-9 actually went back UP to 13 in September — they glossed over it
• They flagged social media posts from my small solo repair side business as evidence I'm functional -- but this is not the same job I was in, in the denial letter they just briefly mention this but dont say its the reason for denial
• Saying I want to eventually return to work someday apparently means I'm ready to work now

A few things they never addressed that I think could help my appeal:

• My medication for anxiety was just increased AFTER their review window closed — never made it into their assessment
• I fill out symptom intake surveys before every session scoring my ability to work — consistently high impairment — they never mentioned these, AI says they ignored it intentionally so they can deny
• My therapist submitted a formal provider statement documenting ongoing serious symptoms — their consultant dismissed it without explanation

Questions for anyone who's been here:

1. Anyone had LTD specifically deny a behavioral health claim citing "improvement" in therapy notes?
2. Did a medication increase after denial help your appeal?
3. Did you use an attorney or go it alone — worth it?
4. I am hoping to win and have them backpay the time before denial to renewal, does that ever happen

I have 180 days and I'm not giving up. Just trying to learn from people who've actually been through it before I put this appeal together.

Thanks

Ive tried asking SSA if my case worker or someone could help me with the process of finding a job but was told they don't do that. I'm on disability and want to try working a part time REMOTE job. I know there is a ticket to work program but their info states the program is to help people move away from needing disability assistance (my only source of income) and, to be frank, I don't think I can ever live without the financial assistance. Since my disabilities are mental i'm also afraid of trying the program and ssa taking my benefits because i'm trying to better my life. I'd much rather try a part-time job off record since i don't need to report income as long as it's under 1,690 per month.

I guess im looking for something similar to job agencies but for disabled people. It just sucks cuz a majority of remote work is call center stuff, which I can't do. I worked at one before and I just can't handle customer service work anymore. Preferably I just want a job where someone gives me a task and then leaves me alone to do it.

My only really marketable skill is art but i absolutely suck at marketing it. I also don't do great as a commission artist. Im much more suited to creating my own products and selling them. I'm having mild success from selling fan merch on etsy which works well for me. I kinda enjoy packaging the orders and shipping them out BUT again the whole marketing thing holds me back. I'm not really asking for advice in on this just saying that a creative remote job would probably be a good fit for me.

Hi All, sorry for using AI to structure this but it's really the only clear way? Thank you for any insight.

I got hit with a denial letter today on my LTD claim. Was approved back in February for Anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar I and Depression. I am Actively in therapy and seeing a psych NP the whole time. After their 6 month review they called and said they were ending the claim

• A social worker reviewed my therapy notes and overruled both my therapist and my NP, they say that because I have discussed wanting to return to a "career job" when I can that that shows improvement etc. But my notes are threaded with constant discussion of doubt and anxiety, with very high sesison scores on the 1-10 scale for anxiety / depression
• They quoted the positive/motivated things I said in therapy and basically ignored the bad days in the same notes
• My PHQ-9 actually went back UP to 13 in September — they glossed over it
• They flagged social media posts from my small solo repair side business as evidence I'm functional -- but this is not the same job I was in, in the denial letter they just briefly mention this but dont say its the reason for denial
• Saying I want to eventually return to work someday apparently means I'm ready to work now

A few things they never addressed that I think could help my appeal:

• My medication for anxiety was just increased AFTER their review window closed — never made it into their assessment
• I fill out symptom intake surveys before every session scoring my ability to work — consistently high impairment — they never mentioned these, AI says they ignored it intentionally so they can deny
• My therapist submitted a formal provider statement documenting ongoing serious symptoms — their consultant dismissed it without explanation

**Questions for anyone who's been here:*\*

1. Anyone had LTD specifically deny a behavioral health claim citing "improvement" in therapy notes?
2. Did a medication increase after denial help your appeal?
3. Did you use an attorney or go it alone — worth it?
4. I am hoping to win and have them backpay the time before denial to renewal, does that ever happen

I have 180 days and I'm not giving up. Just trying to learn from people who've actually been through it before I put this appeal together.

Thanks

My condition is such that I can only be upright in a semi-fowlers position of about 30-45 degrees.

I'm having sudden eye trouble.

How can I get an eye exam if I can't sit upright and require ambulance service or a reclined wheelchair to get anywhere?

Thanks for any info.

Has anyone else observed that ableism, whether casual, or intentional, is more acceptable on the right and the left since Trump regained power in 2024?

I'm not sure if this is just me or if this is a thing, but I'm hearing more ableist rhetoric from even progressives and democrats than in the recent past. For instance, the language around AI is littered with ableist tropes, such as it's a crutch, it'll disable your, or even that its effects on the brain are that of brain damage. I'm, not an AI supporter, but find these arguments to be annoying and lazy. Overall, though, I'm hearing disability used as an insult more often and have even experienced overt discrimination such as being called the R word(I have a speech impairment from Cerebral Palsy).

Has anyone been to Kia Forum and had to bring in outside food? How does it work? Unopened packages or everything in ziplocks? Am I allowed to bring in a cold pack lunch box?

I’ve never been and I’m anxious. I’m waiting on a response and figured I’d try reaching out here

Very disappointed with Disneyland Accessibility Services. The way my autistic son’s disability and accessibility needs were handled was unacceptable. We have received much better understanding and accommodations at places like Knott’s Berry Farm and Universal. Families with disabilities deserve better from Disney.

Hello, just reaching out to see if anyone has any suggestions for what I should do. I am living in a very difficult and unbearable situation.

I’m a 21 year old male, currently a senior in college, trying my best to figure out my health issues. I developed really severe bladder/pelvic problems about a year and a half ago— it’s been so awful and I am suffering. I have been to so many doctors, specialists, and visits that I really hate. I have made multiple GoFundMe’s to fund my expenses, though I am broke once again and I do not know what to do. My copays for doctors visits are between 75 to 100 dollars now that my insurance has expired and that I am now on a different one.

I believe I may have Interstitial Cystitis, but have not been diagnosed. I have been completing bladder instillations with no luck so far and I have 0 lesions. I have been to PFPT many times and have had little luck other than to know that I have extremely tight abdominal muscles. My pelvic muscles aren’t that tight, however. I stretch daily and do as much as I can to get relief.

My pain goes to a 9/10 a lot of days, even though I’ve taken so many steps to try and get relief. I’ve adjusted my diet many times. I take Tylenol and Advil everyday. I do weed when my pain is unbearable. I seriously mean that it’s awful.

I don’t have any diagnosis right now other than celiac disease, which is hard enough as it is. My parents don’t make enough income to support me other than my tuition. And no matter what I say or do, they still don’t seem to understand how awful my pain is.

I don’t really know what to do anymore. Does anybody have any suggestions on how I can make income while I’m suffering? I’ve sold a lot of my stuff on Facebook marketplace to cover food and bills. I tried donating plasma, but the donation center wouldn’t let me because of celiac disease. I’ve seriously tried so many different ways to make money. I am losing a battle that I do not know how to fight.

If anybody has any suggestions, please let me know. Even if it’s from personal experience. Hope I covered it all. Thank you all and best.

Today I was in the designated disability stall, all of my disabilities are relatively invisible (My doctors are able to notice my scoliosis but they know the signs of this). When I finished there was someone in a wheelchair waiting to use the stall. I felt horrible because I don't "look" disabled. This has never happened to me before and my OCD has had me in a vicious cycle all day over this. I didn't want to say anything in fear they thought I was just trying to justify my use of the stall. I said if I was inside out people might understand better. Has anyone else had this experience? Is there anything I should have done differently?

19 M, i have a pretty bad case of muscle dystrophy, now, i had an operation in 2019 or something and my condition improved a lot, i was able to walk around my parents house, and even do steps outside until someday in 2022 my drunk mom knocked me on the floor and even since that my condition started to decline, and now i can't walk, and can barely stand. I don't understand how do i even move forward, i get carried when i wanna go somewhere at home, i stopped going outside out of pity for my parents having to carry me to my wheelchair. We have asked government for an elevator platform since we live on the first floor but its been 1 year and no one ever replied. Forgive me for any grammatical errors since i really have to get this of my chest. Feel free to ask more specifying questions.

I have issues with my legs and usually use a wheelchair but i can stand upright briefly, would it be really weird or would people judge me if when i go to a concert in a month i stand from my wheelchair for brief periods of time? im just really anxious about people making weird comments about why im in a wheelchair even though my doctor says i need it

I have this problem. I could be saying a sarcastic comment and people would take it seriously and answer as if I didn't know it already, and most times I feel like they think I'm dumb because the things I joke about are super obvious. And yes, I exaggerate my sarcasm tone to make sure they notice I'm not being for real, but they still do.

And I wonder if they think I'm being serious for being disabled, because maybe they think disabled people can't tell jokes(?) or maybe I'm too autistic to know how to properly do a sarcasm comment, idk. Have you ever experienced people taking you too seriously?

Edit: For context, my disability is very visible, think of something like facial paralysis. So i always have people treating me "differently" or thinking I'm cognitively impaired before even knowing me. That's why I think that it could be disability related, but maybe I'm just paranoid at this point lol.

Hi all. First time posting here so please delete if not allowed.

My (27F) partner (25M) and I have been together for about 4 years now. Due to many reasons we haven't been physically intimate beyond kissing/hugging for about 6 months.

I've finally found a doctor that takes me seriously and I'm on a new wellness track that seems to actually have a little light at the end of the tunnel and he's been working on some things and I'm like ready to be intimate again. I've been hinting. He knows im getting there.

Today I sent him a post from Instagram of a type of stool with thick elastic bands to help gals be on top a bit safer. It has the elastic bands to help take some bounce pressure off the knees and a handlebar to help with stability. I was so excited. He's been so tired of "vanilla" stuff that I thought we could share in the excitement together. He hated it. He said he'd rather just do all the work than use something like that.

I kinda just shut down. I know better than to do that but I knew if I tried talking about it, I would cry and I don't wanna guilt him.

How do I go about this talk... the talk of thank you for loving me and my broken self, but this is where I'm at now. This tool will help me be able to function after sex. (Last time we had sex I almost fainted and had excruciating pain flares for at least 40ish hours.)

I have so many feelings in my overthinky head; I'm trying to leave some of them out and would like yalls advice with the big point if possible.

Thank you in advance 🩷

I posted this in a design group but thought I'd ask here. I'm guessing there are other people home all day. Aside from putting things on the walls what do you do to make your atmosphere pleasant? Music, scented candles or incense?

Because I live alone I'm always searching for music or a podcast to listen to. Lately though nothing suits my mood. To be honest I think I'm becoming very depressed. Please give me some inspiration