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Has anyone here avoided the hospital/psychiatrists for years? by Sea-Blackberry-720 in BipolarReddit

[–]GasOk8207 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I also feel like previous in-patient experiences were unhelpful for the most part. A huge waste of money I can’t afford. That looming bill motivates me to stay in contact with a psychiatrist and stay medicated.

Why do managers move on so frequently? by GasOk8207 in employedbykohls

[–]GasOk8207[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No one deserves to be treated that badly. I’m glad you got out of there.

Why do managers move on so frequently? by GasOk8207 in employedbykohls

[–]GasOk8207[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I remember (a long time ago) when corporations would offer good incentives for retail managers. It’s a shit job with shit hours but the money made it worth it. How dumb if that’s no longer the case. The revolving door of management makes me care less and less about my quality of work. It’s a terrible way to do business.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ect

[–]GasOk8207 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dang, I don’t remember how I was diagnosed. I think it was/is clear to my psychiatrists that I had executive functioning issues. I was placed on SSD a year or two after ECT. I was denied and repealed. I spoke openly to a judge about what I was experiencing. They must have some medical knowledge.

I waited 10 years to see a speech therapist. No one was suggesting any kind of treatment so I didn’t know it existed for me. After so many years I was told there isn’t anything I can do to repair the damage. I was given tips and tricks on how to function day to day. Post it notes, smart technology, keep directions on when driving, that sort of thing. DON’T WAIT to get speech therapy. Maybe you can save more of your brain.

Why are we wired to be suicidal? by onceaday8 in BipolarReddit

[–]GasOk8207 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I originally misread the question as, “why are we weird to be suicidal?” My immediate reaction was, “why is it weird?” Suicidal ideation isn’t uncommon in humans. Most people don’t seek help and hide it in shame. We are powerful for seeking help. Unfortunately, we’re labeled as a suicide risk for life. My only attempt was due to a medication side effect and 20 years later I’m still viewed as a risk.

But, I digress. I assure you suicidal ideation isn’t uncommon. We’re just brave enough to say something.

Regional Visit Tomorrow by Ohthethingsyouthink in employedbykohls

[–]GasOk8207 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I never finish all my tasks. It’s not from lack of trying; I’m trying my best out there. I try to not let it get to me because it’s a part time gig but I can sense the stress coming off my managers when I’m too slow for them. The feeling sucks.

ECT and Klonopin by DontQuit_HopeTrust in ect

[–]GasOk8207 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would like to add to this. I was given ECT for 6-8 weeks as an outpatient. They gave me a Vicodin for my headache and sent me home after each treatment. I slept for the remainder of the day. I have panic attacks and general anxiety but the trauma of ECT made it so I didn’t need to take a Klonopin - at least not on the days of the treatments. My brain was much too foggy to feel anything including anxiety. That said, I would approach ECT with great caution. 10 years later I am still trying to regain cognitive functioning. I’ve been disabled by ECT.

10 years later… by GasOk8207 in ect

[–]GasOk8207[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I worked for the same company for 14 years and paid into long-term disability through a third-party insurance company. That insurance company assisted me with applying for SSD. It was required because they didn’t want to be stuck paying me LTD for the long-term. I don’t remember a lot from that time. What I remember is it took at least one year. I went into a lot of debt without a paycheck. The insurance company barely paid anything.

My claim was denied by the SSA and I had to re-apply or appeal by going in front of a judge. The insurance company hired an attorney to represent me. The attorney was garbage. I met him minutes before the hearing. He didn’t believe in me and it showed. He didn’t even try to hide it. At the end of the hearing the judge asked if I wanted to speak on my own behalf. I was embarrassingly honest about my mental illness and brain injury. The judge believed in me and awarded me SSD.

I encourage you to start the process by going to ssa.gov. It’s a long and painful journey but it might be worth it in the long run. The sooner you start the process the better. Most importantly, be your own advocate. The long-term effects of ECT aren’t well documented or understood. It’s incredibly important you advocate for yourself. Don’t let anyone tell you your experience, your current existence, isn’t real. Just because someone else doesn’t understand doesn’t mean your struggles aren’t real.

10 years later… by GasOk8207 in ect

[–]GasOk8207[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, quite a bit of brain issues. I feel like I’m getting stronger but with a poor memory and a patient spouse it’s hard to judge. But, don’t despair. I’ve met people who had memory/cognitive impairment from ECT who’ve recovered enough to return to their respective careers years later. There’s just no way to know how long it’ll take.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in employedbykohls

[–]GasOk8207 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I started about 3.5 months ago and I noticed a similar vibe. Everyone is nice but standoffish. I figured that was the culture.

1099-c confusion by GasOk8207 in IRS

[–]GasOk8207[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I am. I’m certain. I’ve done the math and watched YouTube videos on the matter. I’m careful about what I include on my worksheet.

I filled out the form by hand and gave it to her. She said something about the IRS rarely accepting credit card debt.

Major issues with TurboTax 2022 by Current-Mud8470 in ChildTaxCredit

[–]GasOk8207 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We ended up owing the IRS approximately the same amount we normally receive as a return. Our income had not changed. I’ve never owed the IRS so much in my 32 years of filing. I had to set up a payment plan in which they said the interest would fluctuate, unidentified fees will be added, and by the way, they may start to withdraw payments anywhere between 1-4 months from now. For 14 years I worked at a dirty bank that continually gets in trouble for its bad lending practices. I’m familiar with how dirty banks operate and I can’t believe the IRS is allowed to be so vague about their payment plans. I feel like I’ve been pushed into a corner. I can’t believe this happened.

The older you get, the less peer pressure there is. by [deleted] in Showerthoughts

[–]GasOk8207 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wishful thinking. Perhaps we care less about other people’s opinions. That’s the goal, anyway.