What Can I do?!
Posted By:
jebralco
(Temp) on
11/29/2008
I was diagnosed by three doctors roughly 3 years ago with fibromyalgia, CFS and a host of other problems caused byt he first two. I applied for SSDI and was told that "Even though you cannot perform duties where you must sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop for more than 10 minutes at a time you are mentally competent and can do other work."
Ok......., So what other work can I do?! I was trained in clerical work and customer service! I spend most of my day laying on my back crying because I hurt. What work CAN I do? No one can answer this question. I have worked two jobs since I was 14 years old. I''m now 37 and have to rest for a half an hour after loading the stupid dishwasher. I have actually been laughed at on the phone when I give someone my limitations. (this was from an employment center) My clerical skills are outdated I have no idea what any of these new programs are that they use now. I can''t afford school and no longer have a car. (it was reposessed)
I have been denied by the SSA twice now. I''m waiting for a court hearing date.
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!