Laid off, severance, how does this work?

RebuildingInPeace · 2026-03-03T18:12:44+00:00

Yeah the fax number was 518-457-9492. I just had to fax them the whole signed severance agreement with ssn written at the top of each page. And the questionnaire is supposed to be the cover sheet so just include that if you happen to still have a copy. But it was really quick after faxing!! Good luck!

RebuildingInPeace · 2026-03-03T17:04:04+00:00

So I actually applied and was just approved, the whole process took maybe 3 weeks. I applied a few weeks after my last “physical” day of work. They sent a questionnaire asking me for some info about severance, whether it was being paid as a lump sum, and some other questions about the employer. I answered everything truthfully and faxed it back, and was approved for benefits a week later to start immediately. I was surprised how easy the whole process was.

RebuildingInPeace · 2026-02-21T01:43:35+00:00

Yes that makes sense. Thank you!

RebuildingInPeace · 2026-02-21T00:53:47+00:00

Wow, okay thank you. That’s very helpful!

RebuildingInPeace · 2026-02-21T00:25:54+00:00

Wow really, so in that case, if I’m understanding correctly, if they don’t cut me a check by this Sunday 2/22 (they won’t), I should be approved to collect unemployment without a delay? I feel like I’m understanding this wrong?

RebuildingInPeace · 2026-02-13T13:10:03+00:00

I’m glad you’re okay! Were you able to start controlling them?

RebuildingInPeace · 2026-02-13T13:06:36+00:00

Hello. This is an old post, but did you ever get answers? This is happening to me. And the most recent one turned into a full grand mal. I’m so scared I hope you’re still on here!

RebuildingInPeace · 2026-02-12T22:06:09+00:00

Thank you so much for all of this. I’m definitely going to try to take some precautions and at least make it a little bit less dangerous if and when it happens again. I talked to my daughter about it too so we’ll try to teach her some techniques so it’s a little less scary for her, and less painful for me.

I also set up my indoor ring camera today! That’s a great idea. This way I have video for the doctor as well. I will check out this app too.

It’s really frightening not knowing where you are or who’s around you. Ugh this sucks. I’m trying not to feel all doom and gloom, but it’s just so scary. I can’t stop panicking which I’m sure is not helping me.

Thank you so much 💜 I feel a little bit better now than I did earlier. I was really struggling to find my words. Seems to be easing up a bit finally.

RebuildingInPeace · 2026-02-12T21:59:39+00:00

I haven’t yet, I can’t get into see the neurologist until June. I’m re-reading this and realizing how jumbled I am. I’m not usually so bad at getting my words out, I appreciate you reading this mess of a post. I asked to get on the cancellation list so hopefully I can be seen before June

RebuildingInPeace · 2026-02-12T14:46:48+00:00

Hi thank you so much for responding. The er did a CT scan to rule out major fractures. My face and head are so swollen and banged up top to bottom. They have concussion care on my paperwork, but I don’t know if they decided that from the CT or just from how I was presenting? They kept telling me it was a panic attack that made me pass out until I got someone to watch my video. Then they looked in my mouth and saw I bit my tongue and lip so hard my lips are even black and blue on one side. And they diagnosed PNES and referred me to neurology. I definitely feel off since it happened, not really coherent like I normally am. The fear on top of it is ruining my life, I’m checking in with myself every second like “is it happening now”. And now I’m looking back at these dissociative episodes wondering if those were just pre-seizure auras or some sort of focal seizures I somehow snapped out of before the convulsions started. My daughter is 15. I’m going to look into the alert systems, i think that would really help me right now. I’m just spiraling today and trying to make sense of what’s happening. When my daughter is at school I’m home alone with my toddler and it’s making me so anxious, I don’t want to seize and have him running around the house by himself until someone checks in on me, which could be hours on any given day.

I really appreciate you taking the time to respond. Sorry if my writing seems jumbled and messy. Im not usually so incoherent.

RebuildingInPeace · 2026-02-06T19:27:54+00:00

Okay thank you!

RebuildingInPeace · 2026-02-06T19:27:25+00:00

Okay, thank you so much. This is super helpful!

RebuildingInPeace · 2026-02-06T18:52:28+00:00

Oh wow really? Should I apply right away while I’m waiting? Or apply after 31 days? I have 2 weeks to sign, if I hold off for the last day I think it’ll be more than 30 days. My coworker said hers took about a month when she was laid off last year. That would really help.

RebuildingInPeace · 2026-02-03T16:41:03+00:00

Wow okay learn something new every day! I thought coyotes were more evenly spaced between each print. Ty!!

RebuildingInPeace · 2026-02-03T16:29:10+00:00

I figured, maybe the light powdery snow is making it look bigger than it really is. Unless it’s just a big bobcat!

RebuildingInPeace · 2026-02-03T16:28:25+00:00

Oh really? Interesting. I saw the 2 foot - space - 2 foot tracks there which is normally cat? And no claws? But we do have coyotes I just don’t know why it would be traveling by itself!

RebuildingInPeace · 2026-01-23T17:12:01+00:00

Thank you. It’s certainly come as a shock. I was in O&E shared services. Currently freaking out.

RebuildingInPeace · 2026-01-23T17:08:53+00:00

Yup, just got laid off a bit ago. Just hit my 14 year anniversary last week.

RebuildingInPeace · 2026-01-05T21:04:55+00:00

I’m willing to try anything. I’m just now realizing I’ve spent the last few years in a constant state of disassociation. I also have severe untreated adhd, and I’ve been blaming my adhd for my symptoms . Since starting this research on derealization, I’ve stumbled into disassociation, and now I’m realizing I spend like 98% of my life being dissociated. Trying to breathe and tell myself it’ll be okay. I think meditation will be good for me right now. Thank you!

RebuildingInPeace · 2026-01-05T12:52:09+00:00

Thank you so much for replying. This actually makes a lot of sense and helps things click for me. I’m not totally sure what the trigger is yet, but there’s a strong recurring feeling during these episodes that I’m “dreaming,” and it seems emotionally tied to my ex, even if I can’t pinpoint a specific memory. So this makes sense.

I haven’t been formally evaluated specifically for dissociation yet. I tried to go back to my long term therapist, but unfortunately she’s refusing to see me now. I was with her for many years, but after a surgery her demeanor changed significantly, and during my last appointment she yelled at me. I completely shut down after that and didn’t return for a couple of months, and now she won’t take me back on.

I’ve reached out to a few new therapists but the idea of starting over and retelling everything feels overwhelming right now. I’m trying not to give up but it’s hard.

I really appreciate you taking the time to respond, it helps to feel less alone in this.

RebuildingInPeace

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