Therapy Bits

Society has a penchant for looking down on people who rely on disability income. We are viewed as subhuman leeches expecting handouts. This erodes the self esteem we have and serves no positive purpose. The act that protects the physically disabled and requires employers make accomodations for their disability does not apply to people with mental disorders. Our options are to starve during our unstable periods while racking up bad references…or try for disability. And the latter is far from easy to get approved.

The smart thing to do would be to provide those with mental disabilities options for work they can perform within their limitations. If getting dressed due to depression is the problem,train us to work from home. If anxiety is the issue,a solitary quiet position. For those with both,working from home is ideal. We just rarely have money and opportunity to learn the skills these positions require…